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P226 shoots low
4/20/2012 11:20:09 PM
Relatively new p226 shoots about 10" low at 50 feet. Everyone who has shot it has the same problem. It gets great groupings though, i can put 10 rounds almost on top of each other. And ideas what this could be? Pistol was bought about 6 months ago brand new from gunshop. Thanks for any help
4/21/2012 2:37:58 PM
Are you lining up the tops of the sights or the dots? Lining up the dots will definitley shoot low.
Also, Sigs are meant to be shot with the front sight completely covering your target like in Sight Image 3 here:
If that deosn't help, you may need to contact Sig and see what they can do.
Also, Sigs are meant to be shot with the front sight completely covering your target like in Sight Image 3 here:
If that deosn't help, you may need to contact Sig and see what they can do.
4/21/2012 3:02:14 PM
Originally Posted By rightwing87:
Are you lining up the tops of the sights or the dots? Lining up the dots will definitley shoot low.
Also, Sigs are meant to be shot with the front sight completely covering your target like in Sight Image 3 here:
http://pistol-training.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sightimages.jpg
If that deosn't help, you may need to contact Sig and see what they can do.
Are you lining up the tops of the sights or the dots? Lining up the dots will definitley shoot low.
Also, Sigs are meant to be shot with the front sight completely covering your target like in Sight Image 3 here:
http://pistol-training.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sightimages.jpg
If that deosn't help, you may need to contact Sig and see what they can do.
Mine (SP2022 and X-Five) are both spot on when using the second sight picture.
OP: I'd give Sig a call and see what they are willing to do for you. You may just need a shorter front sight post.
4/22/2012 11:44:09 AM
Originally Posted By rightwing87:
Are you lining up the tops of the sights or the dots? Lining up the dots will definitley shoot low.
Also, Sigs are meant to be shot with the front sight completely covering your target like in Sight Image 3 here:
http://pistol-training.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sightimages.jpg
If that deosn't help, you may need to contact Sig and see what they can do.
Are you lining up the tops of the sights or the dots? Lining up the dots will definitley shoot low.
Also, Sigs are meant to be shot with the front sight completely covering your target like in Sight Image 3 here:
http://pistol-training.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sightimages.jpg
If that deosn't help, you may need to contact Sig and see what they can do.
My Sigs like position 3 as well...
4/22/2012 8:13:48 PM
Originally Posted By rightwing87:
Are you lining up the tops of the sights or the dots? Lining up the dots will definitley shoot low.
Also, Sigs are meant to be shot with the front sight completely covering your target like in Sight Image 3 here:
http://pistol-training.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sightimages.jpg
If that deosn't help, you may need to contact Sig and see what they can do.
Are you lining up the tops of the sights or the dots? Lining up the dots will definitley shoot low.
Also, Sigs are meant to be shot with the front sight completely covering your target like in Sight Image 3 here:
http://pistol-training.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/sightimages.jpg
If that deosn't help, you may need to contact Sig and see what they can do.
Must be with the newer guns, my 220, & (2) 226's all shoot at 25 yards with sight alignment #2. Same with my 239 at 15 yards. With that being said, they are all from 12 to 20 years old.
If you were to use #3 with either of my 226 at 25 yards you would shoot way high. I really don't care anything about having to cover up what I am shooting at, thanks for the warning!
4/22/2012 9:34:07 PM
All my sig like the position 3
4/23/2012 11:43:26 AM
Thanks for the input guys, I am going to put a few round through it today. Im gonna try that position 3 and see if it helps. Hopefully its somethng as simple as that! dont really wanna send my gun in...
4/24/2012 8:20:30 AM
I realize Sig says on their website not to use what they call a "half and half" sight picture with the stock sight heights, but damn near all combat or self-defense training out there (including their own!) teaches point of aim = point of impact for a combat pistol.
I've got nearly a dozen Sigs, and #2 is the way to go IMHO. The dots are one thing for quick or low-light close range work but in terms of the sight itsellf, no way I would want a sight picture that requires me to cover up the actual point of impact with my front sight. Absolutely no way.
The front sights come in several different heights- look on it, and you'll see a number. You may just want a different front sight that allows you to use #2 rather than #3. Remember, "numbers go up, group goes up" for both front and rear Sig sights.
Rear Sight Heights:
#4 = 5.24mm (0.21 inches)
#5 = 5.52mm (0.22 inches)
#6 = 5.80mm (0.23 inches)
#7 = 6.07mm (0.24 inches)
#8 = 6.35mm (0.25 inches)
#9 = 6.62mm (0.26 inches)
#10 = 6.90mm (0.27 inches)
Front Sight Heights:
#5 = 6.01mm (0.235 inches)
#6 = 5.88mm (0.230 inches)
#7 = 5.74mm (0.225 inches)
#8 = 5.60mm (0.220 inches)
#9 = 5.46mm (0.215 inches)
#10 = 5.32mm (0.210 inches
I've got nearly a dozen Sigs, and #2 is the way to go IMHO. The dots are one thing for quick or low-light close range work but in terms of the sight itsellf, no way I would want a sight picture that requires me to cover up the actual point of impact with my front sight. Absolutely no way.
The front sights come in several different heights- look on it, and you'll see a number. You may just want a different front sight that allows you to use #2 rather than #3. Remember, "numbers go up, group goes up" for both front and rear Sig sights.
Rear Sight Heights:
#4 = 5.24mm (0.21 inches)
#5 = 5.52mm (0.22 inches)
#6 = 5.80mm (0.23 inches)
#7 = 6.07mm (0.24 inches)
#8 = 6.35mm (0.25 inches)
#9 = 6.62mm (0.26 inches)
#10 = 6.90mm (0.27 inches)
Front Sight Heights:
#5 = 6.01mm (0.235 inches)
#6 = 5.88mm (0.230 inches)
#7 = 5.74mm (0.225 inches)
#8 = 5.60mm (0.220 inches)
#9 = 5.46mm (0.215 inches)
#10 = 5.32mm (0.210 inches
