Glock sight advice??

[glockshooter]

Hello,
I have a Glock 19 that shoots 6" high and 3" left. I know I can adjust the windage but what id my best option with the elevation? I have seen fully adjustable sight but they are kind of expensive. Does anyone know of a cheaper way to fix this problem?
Thanks,
Glockshooter

 

[MFP4073]

The cost of a decent set of sights is well worth it IMO.

Check out Dawson Precision's sights.

 

[Lugnut]

The cost of a decent set of sights is well worth it IMO.

Check out Dawson Precision's sights.

+1 I use their adjutable rear sights. Not recommended for carry however.

 

[Jay6]

The cost of a decent set of sights is well worth it IMO.

Check out Dawson Precision's sights.

Or the Warren Tactical/ Sevigny sights.

I agree though, a good set of FO sights are well worth the money spent.

 

[Rob Boudrie]

Does anyone know of a cheaper way to fix this problem?

Glock makes 4 different height rear sights. I you want to lower the point of impact, get the one with this marking on the side:

_______________
.......______

You'll need a sight pusher to change, or adjust, the rear sight. Four seasons can do this on Fridays and may even have the part in stock.

rob

ps: There are no "dots" in the mark on the sight - I added them since the forum software compressed out the spaces preventing the shorter line from being centered under the wider one.

 

[Ninsho]

Just wondering how you determined the sights are off. Based on the numbers it very well could be the sights, but are you absolutely sure its not you?

(I don't know your skill level, but I would rather not see you pay for new sights to fix a problem if it wasn't actually the problem).

 

[Big Daddy 45acp]

Did you buy this new or used?
At what range is it impacting high?

Look at the side of your rear sight. Does it have a "+" or "-"?
If so, then you just might need a stock replacement sight. Four Seasons should do this for little cost.

Each .4mm in rear sight height adjusts the point of impact approximately 3 inches at 15 yards.

 

[TY43215]

As Whitey and other said Look at Dawson.. Wide cut rear, .090 or .100 front makes a very nice sight picture The heinie/Dawson CGR race cut are great sights also See Custom Glock racing

 

[glockshooter]

I shot the gun at 25 yards from a rest. The gun is used but I know the original owner. He used it as a service weapon and qualified great all the time. I shot five and they grouped in about a 4 inch diameter circle 6" High and 3" left. Then my father shot five and got the same results. I shot five more and again got the same results.
Glockshooter

 

[Ninsho]

I shot the gun at 25 yards from a rest. The gun is used but I know the original owner. He used it as a service weapon and qualified great all the time. I shot five and they grouped in about a 4 inch diameter circle 6" High and 3" left. Then my father shot five and got the same results. I shot five more and again got the same results.
Glockshooter

That's interesting that he had no problem but shooting it on a rest has the results that it does. Its probably safe to say that its the gun and not you.

 

[Big Daddy 45acp]

Try drifting or pushing the rear sight slightly to the right. Please beg, borrow or steal the correct tool. A 4lb hammer and a steel punch is a little overkill. Don't ask me how I know!

If it is possible, try shooting the gun at 15 yards. If not, shoot from 25 yards benched, but not rested. Only your arms or hands should contact the bench.

I generally do not trust groups from a Glock on a hard rest. Just me. In my experience, I have found that when I try this with Glocks, the groups are usually off a little.

The Glock frames flexes a little under recoil and if the frame is in contact with a solid rest, I believe it throws the shots off. At least, this is my own experience.

 

[ShadeWPI]

It's not uncommon for police officers to have their duty pistols sights "adjusted" to compensate for poor shooting habits. My father as a police officer for 26 years and consistantly pushes 2" Left at 25 yards due to improper shooting, rather than try and correct his shooting, he always had the department armorer adjust his sights.