So left or right?
I need to file down the new front sight on my 1911 to zero it at 25 yards, and I've head conflicting opinions on which style of zero is better for target shooting. Any opinions?
So left or right?
So left or right?
I need to file down the new front sight on my 1911 to zero it at 25 yards, and I've head conflicting opinions on which style of zero is better for target shooting. Any opinions?
Sight picture is personal preference.
That said, I prefer the one on the left for precision shooting, there's no ambiguity regarding how high over the front sight the POI is.
This. Depending on sights gun and preference a 6 o clock hold is a thing.
Left, right is really only for competition shooters who always shoot the same size bullseye at the same distance for competition.
>Left, right is really only for competition shooters who always shoot the same size bullseye at the same distance for competition.
this. comp shooter thing, and not any random comp shooter but a very specific one. doesn't make their setups bad for their needs but be careful about drawing general conclusions.
I went for left, but that's for a lower 1/3 cowitness with an RDS not soli. Since it's backup, I find left more intuitive even if I haven't practiced as often. For dedicated you could probably train for either.
maybe you should just practice more
>maybe you should just practice more
Instead of filing down the stock front sight to proper height and shape? Ok, retard.
Why the hell would you file down the front sight instead of just getting an adjustable rear?
Are you retarded?
Are you baiting or are you actually this fucking stupid?
I'm not the guy who posted this, but an adjustable rear sight is good if you are shooting different loads.
Edit: Also quicker to adjust.
Not op but why not? My GP100 has a rear sight that goes and down as well as side to side? So isn’t there no need for a front sight to be adjusted?
I do the left side but zeroed for 100yds. If the target is at 50 yds and I aim for chest it could hit neck or face, or end up doing the right side to compensate.
If you're always going to shoot at the same target at the same distance definitely right. It's much easier to get the height correct that way. It's what they teach you too for target shooting
>implying you're actually going to get your pistol sights zeroed finely enough to be able to choose
Whether you go with a center hold, 6 oclock hold, or cover hold is entirely personal preference.
Get good. The difference between holds is very noticeable if you start doing more than just mag dumping full size silhouette targets inside 7 yards.
>Get good.
dont need to, i bought a red dot instead.
>if I buy this piece of gear, it'll upgrade my shooting stats just like my favorite video game!
This is the kind of person who falls for the pistol red dot meme.
Just remember filing your front sight down will bring your POI up. Also don't file a tritium front sight.
Always file your tritium sight to unlock a special bonus feature
right is better for bullseye target shooting.
Related to OPs question, when using a red dot with an A2 front sight, should the dot basically be resting right on top of the iron sight or in its own little area middle of scope? I am new to sighting in optics
I dont think a single person in this thread has ever touched or shot a gun in real life before
gee let me just guess where i'm shooting actually why even have sights at all i'll just eyeball it and let god guide my bullet.
the left
Neither.
Left is poi=poa.
Right is 6 o'clock hold.
Best is combat hold which would be to the left of the left one if it were pictured.
Some bullseye shooters prefer the 6 o'clock because if you're shooting a tiny enough target, particularly far away, you don't want a fat sight blocking the view of it. However, you need to train more with that specific sight picture and it's slower to use.
The poi=poa is kind of like a compromise between combat hold and 6 o'clock, it's not bad but in my experience holds are inconsistent for whatever reason.
No, I like combat hold.
>zero poa/I
>aim combat
nothin' but head