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?

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  1. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    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.

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      This. Depending on sights gun and preference a 6 o clock hold is a thing.

  2. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    Left, right is really only for competition shooters who always shoot the same size bullseye at the same distance for competition.

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      >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.

  3. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    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.

  4. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    maybe you should just practice more

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      >maybe you should just practice more
      Instead of filing down the stock front sight to proper height and shape? Ok, moron.

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        Why the hell would you file down the front sight instead of just getting an adjustable rear?

        • 1 year ago
          Anonymous

          Are you moronic?

        • 1 year ago
          Anonymous

          Are you baiting or are you actually this fricking stupid?

          • 1 year ago
            Anonymous

            I'm not the guy who posted this, but an adjustable rear sight is good if you are shooting different loads.

            • 1 year ago
              Anonymous

              Edit: Also quicker to adjust.

          • 1 year ago
            Anonymous

            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?

  5. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    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.

  6. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    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

  7. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    >implying you're actually going to get your pistol sights zeroed finely enough to be able to choose

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      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.

      • 1 year ago
        Anonymous

        >Get good.
        dont need to, i bought a red dot instead.

        • 1 year ago
          Anonymous

          >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.

  8. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    Just remember filing your front sight down will bring your POI up. Also don't file a tritium front sight.

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      Always file your tritium sight to unlock a special bonus feature

  9. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    right is better for bullseye target shooting.

  10. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    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

  11. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    I dont think a single person in this thread has ever touched or shot a gun in real life before

  12. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    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

  13. 1 year ago
    Anonymous

    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.

    • 1 year ago
      Anonymous

      >zero poa/I
      >aim combat
      nothin' but head

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