Is it possible to sight a pistol without going to the range?

[Kahrmine]

It should be, shouldn't it? I mean, if you align both rear and front sights according to the width of the slide it should shoot straight, shouldn't it?

I'm just curious if I could take a pistol to a gunsmith and have them make sure the sights are aligned properly.

 

[ninemilshooter]

Yes, but then you have to patch all the holes in your walls...

I think you can get pretty close with a bore sight. Are you suggesting it doesn't shoot straight now?

 

[Realtor MA]

You can bore sight it but it won't be perfect.

Eta Why not drive tot he range instead of the gunsmith?

 

[mac1911]

The sights can be dead nuts on the centercline of the bore....doesn't mean it will shoot straight. Your input will affect the sights...poa vs poi along with ammo choice ect ect.

 

[Kahrmine]

Yes, but then you have to patch all the holes in your walls...

I think you can get pretty close with a bore sight. Are you suggesting it doesn't shoot straight now?

Just by eyeballing it, I can see the rear sight is further to the right on the slide than to the left (there is a gap on the slide on the left side). I've taken it to the range twice. The first time I was just checking to make sure it, and another gun I recently purchased functioned properly. I shot it again yesterday, but it was hanging out with friends and we were just having fun.

I don't own a sight tool for the glock, so I suppose I'd have to buy on in order to adjust it myself at the range.

The gun is combat accurate, but when I want to get bullseye accurate and take my time it seems to shoot a bit to the left.

 

[Kahrmine]

The sights can be dead nuts on the centercline of the bore....doesn't mean it will shoot straight. Your input will affect the sights...poa vs poi along with ammo choice ect ect.

I hear you.

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Pricing sight tools for a glock, it appears it may be cheaper to have the gunsmith adjust and see if it makes a difference.

 

[Smash05]

You've shot it, are your shots off?

 

[Kahrmine]

You've shot it, are your shots off?

Yes, a typical sight picture is not yielding the accuracy one would expect.

 

[mac1911]

You state the rear sight is off center favoring the right. Then you say your shots are off to the left when you try to bullseye shoot. If you center the sight you will shoot more to the left....

Install adjustable target sights. DP Rear Sight Glock Black Serrated Adjustable Rear Sight, .125" Notch, Match with .285 or .300 Tall Front #017012 Detail Page don't need and special tools.

 

[Smash05]

Yes, a typical sight picture is not yielding the accuracy one would expect.

Are your shots grouping?