Your the first one I have seen that adjusted the rear site in the right direction which was to the left . in a lot of videos they make the mistake on the rear site adjustment of moving it opposite of what it SHOULD BE, you have it right thank you.
Glad to see your still up and running, Roy. I'm still doing the same. Just retired from the City of SD. Was the first ranger at Mission Bay years ago while you were working that beat. Trace
Roy, thank you for a very well explained and demonstrated video. I have fired handguns in the past, but that was MANY years ago. I recently purchased an XDM Elite 9mm and was curious bout sighting it. Your explanation was excellent.
Sir that was a great video. You really taught me something in this "Tutorial that I can pass on to new shooters. A 3 shot group, that's the way to go to get that weapon "Zeroed" in. Thanks. Great work
I made the mistake of ordering new sights for several of my guns, since I loved the way I was able to sight these much quicker when I tried them on a friends gun. The problem is that they dont offer different front sight heights, and I now have several guns that shoot fine at 7 to 10 yds, but drop off quite a bit after that. At 25yds, the drop is several inches. Take this into consideration when thinking about after market sights. The sights I have on my H&K have front sights ranging from 5mm to 7.5mm I think. So not only is wndage adjustable as on most sights, but you can dial in your distance as well.
@@MochaTater I practice at 10, 15, and 25 yards as a standard with my 1911. The pure challenge is enough, without the thought of engaging anything other than a paper (or frozen water bottle) target. If the situation changes, then one is better prepared.
this was a great help, I have a S&W 1911 e series and its shooting to the left a little and wanted to adjust the sights and was not sure which way to make the adjustment. THANKS FOR THE MUCH NEED HELP!
Thanks man my 45 1911 Ruger was shooting to the right about as much as yours. Ill have to knock it over to the left a hair. I always assumed it was the set screw that adjusted the guns sight. Like you screwed it to the left or to the right to change the impact target.
Wouldn't it make sense to shoot a variety of ammunition before drifting the sights and for new shooters it may be a good idea to have another experienced shooter shoot the gun to verify.
This is was exactly what was wrong with my hellcat pro. as a right handed shooter I just ajust the rear sighs to the left and leave the front sight alone
Yes, if your are setting up new sights or another optic, to get a feel for where they are when you first mount them. Laser bore sighting system are meant to give you a general idea where to set your sights, but don't account for variances in things like ammo, ballistics, and other factors. So a trip to the range is still necessary for final sighting.
On my sw40ve I'm shooting low and it's difficult to hit my target. I do have it down pretty well but I have to keep the front sight dot above the back sights even at 25 yards. I don't have this problem with any of my other guns except this one but it was purchased used. It's very aggravating to be honest and makes me dislike the gun. It also jams on occasion. I only paid $250 for it so it's not a big lose but I'd like to figure some way to make it more accurate
I def could be wrong but from my experience with my 40ve the trigger is my biggest issue. Since it's a cheaper plastic trigger with more pds than normal behind it I was pulling every shot. Maybe something someone else can get used to but I couldn't shoot my sdve straight to save my life. Coming from stock cz, and ppq triggers. And I'm not sure buying a new Apex trigger that cost half as much as the pistol itself is worth it.
@@johnwinchester6934 I thought that it might be the trigger or just me for a while. Tried to compensate and I can to an extent. I can hit my target however definitely not a tight group and every time I shot it and it's been more then a few days it's like I have to recalibrate my aim every time. Fine for plinking however in a life or death situation not so much lol. Anyway I put it in a vice to see if it was my trigger if I was pulling the barrel down and that's not the case with mine. At least not near as much as it's off. It's definitely my sights. I need to replace the sight with a higher one. If I look through the rear sight and keep the front sight high it's not as bad but still bad enough. I thought S&W would be better then this lol.
Lower front sight or higher rear sight. What wasn't really mentioned is distance though... A lot of people are sighting in their guns at like 7-10 yards for POA/POI. This means they will be hitting way high at 25 yards. If you have it sighted in at like 5 yards and it's hitting dead center, you probably want to adjust it so it's hitting low. Then as you take it farther out to 10-15 yards and longer, it should be getting more dead-on. The bullet is traveling upward the entire time trying to meet the line of the sights, until it reaches the point of downward arc. He is mainly showing windage adjustment as that is what is most important, and the elevation can be adjusted with a different hold at different distances.
Nice vid... you'd think a company like Les Baer would have that zero-d already... I mean what's the point of paying a premium to a gun manufacturer such as LB, if it's not accurate.. Accuracy is not just barrel fitting. Damn and I own one of these too... (not fired yet)...
Ken, if you have an adjustable rear sight, simply raise it. If not, you’ll need to instal a short front sight. Sometimes it pays to get a taller one, then file it down a tiny bit at a time as you slowly sight it in. What kind of a gun do you have? Roy
Sooo, am I wrong in noticing the title of the video says it is for zeroing a handgun with FIXED sights, i.e. NON-adjustable sights? Yet.... he shoots a pistol with adjustable sights, and even goes as far as showing the process of adjusting them. ...which makes this video NOT for a pistol with fixed sights... correct? Otherwise, he would have talked about holds etc. as that is ALL you can do with a pistol with FIXED sights. ...or did I miss something? PS, not trying to sound like a jerk, sorry if it came-off that way:) I just came here to find out how to zero a pistol with FIXED sights, like the title claims, but the video only shows how to adjust sights on a pistol with adjustable sights, NOT fixed. (otherwise he would not have been able to adjust anything)
Izzy Long fixed sights doesn't mean they can't be moved. Fixed sights are ones that can't be adjusted with the turn of a screw. These are fixed sights and must be adjusted with punches or special rigs.
DX SHIT... I was hoping all sights were basically like this... i need to adjust my Ruger 1911 it shoots right like his and at first I thought I had to turn the screw I just didnt know which way... would you happen to know the way you turn it? Do I turn the screw in the direction I want to adjust it (like turn it to the left aka counter clock wise to shoot to the left) or the opposite way I want to adjust it. (In otherwords turning it clockwise to adjust it to the left)
MochaTater Your not totally wrong some sights are this way. A good way to tell is around the screw it will have a L or an R with arrows. Of it dosent have the L or R them it is just a set screw. Good luck
HOW DO YOU RELEASE THW FREAKING SET SCREW OMG 🤣🤣🤣🤣 My pt 1911 sights are so wildly off it seems like a prank, and from what i can tell the set screw is glued in place. It bent the allen wrench that was sent with it. cant figure out what im doing wrong. Is it not an allen wrench thats needed? Is my gun uniquely f^@#*%???
That’s common for them. It’s also metric, don’t forget. I’d use a heat gun (not a blow dryer, that doesn’t get hot enough), and heat up the rear sight. That will help to loosen any “lock-tite” type they might have used, and the heat also helps to expand and unlock threads sometimes. As it cools, keep trying to turn the screw. Also, a “T-Handle” type wrench helps a lot. I think it’s a 1.5mm size, but you should check that. Harbor Tools has inexpensive T-handle allen sets. Hope that helps. Roy H.
@@fmgpubs This single comment was infinitely more helpful than over an hour and a half of research online and a half hour of fiddling! I know exactly what you mean by the t handle and I think that would be all the leverage I need. Considering that heat expands, If that doesn't work is it a poor idea to put the slide into the freezer to constrict the metals? Or would that risk making them too brittle?
Holy crap, Roy. Your two groups at 15 yards? If I shot that good, I'd be really proud of myself! I doubt I could group that good a foot away from the muzzle! 😂
Im a little late to the party and by no means an expert but Ive been told by a gun range master (Im not sure if he is an expert but Id give him some credibility and he makes sense) that most shooting occur at about 7 yards. If I were you Id adjust for around 7-10 yards since most instances of civilians engaging a hostile are in home invasions where the person is going to be on a few feet from you. Unless you are just going to shoot for sport then its up to you. Thats just my opinion though I claim to be no expert
thought the purpose was to illustrate how to sight in pistol fixed sight......you did not....there was a screw in rear sight....AND you failed to show how to change front sight...you simply showed the most obvious adjustment without completing your stated mission.....no disrespect intended ....not to belabor my point you also grossed over point of verticle impact would change approx a full inch in only a matter of a few feet of extra travel...if you were extending POI say 50 ft. maybe you would notice a measurable drop ....which don't think , so but I grant the point .
So you’re telling us we need to spend more money to fix the sights if we’re shooting high but yet you didn’t? Hmm doesn’t sound right? How about showing us how to fix them without having to buy a new piece to solve something that can be adjusted
Actually, unless a rear sight has the ability to be adjusted for windage AND elevation, they are called fixed sights. Hence sights sliding in dovertails (windage adjustable) are still called fixed sights since they can’t be adjusted for elevation unless you replace them with a sight of another height. Indeed, fixed sights on many revolvers like single actions, or any revolver with a groove for a rear sight, are also called fixed sighted guns. Now you know. Roy
Your the first one I have seen that adjusted the rear site in the right direction which was to the left .
in a lot of videos they make the mistake on the rear site adjustment of moving it opposite of what it SHOULD BE,
you have it right thank you.
Glad to see your still up and running, Roy. I'm still doing the same. Just retired from the City of SD. Was the first ranger at Mission Bay years ago while you were working that beat. Trace
I can’t believe this channel has only 52.9k subscribers if the other videos are as well planned and presented as this.
Short and sweet. Thanks!
thank you sir you saved me from spending money i don't have at a gunsmith...from ulster county N.Y.
You need to move the fuck out of that state bud
Roy, thank you for a very well explained and demonstrated video. I have fired handguns in the past, but that was MANY years ago. I recently purchased an XDM Elite 9mm and was curious bout sighting it. Your explanation was excellent.
Outstanding, Paul. Glad it helped. Thanks for posting your comment too. Roy H.
Sir that was a great video. You really taught me something in this "Tutorial that I can pass on to new shooters. A 3 shot group, that's the way to go to get that weapon "Zeroed" in. Thanks. Great work
Great video. Short and to the point. Very nice!
ROY...YOU ROCK BROTHER....I DIG YOUR MAGAZINES AND I APPRECIATE THE KNOWLEDGE YOU BESTOW UPON US....THANKS....B.K.
I made the mistake of ordering new sights for several of my guns, since I loved the way I was able to sight these much quicker when I tried them on a friends gun. The problem is that they dont offer different front sight heights, and I now have several guns that shoot fine at 7 to 10 yds, but drop off quite a bit after that. At 25yds, the drop is several inches. Take this into consideration when thinking about after market sights. The sights I have on my H&K have front sights ranging from 5mm to 7.5mm I think. So not only is wndage adjustable as on most sights, but you can dial in your distance as well.
I take it youre in law enforcement? I cant imagine engaging anybody further than 7ish yards let alone 25. Thats just me though.
@@MochaTater I practice at 10, 15, and 25 yards as a standard with my 1911. The pure challenge is enough, without the thought of engaging anything other than a paper (or frozen water bottle) target. If the situation changes, then one is better prepared.
Great job! I will need to check out your other videos. Thanks from Austin, Texas.
Very short, simple and easy ... keep it up !
this was a great help, I have a S&W 1911 e series and its shooting to the left a little and wanted to adjust the sights and was not sure which way to make the adjustment. THANKS FOR THE MUCH NEED HELP!
My pleasure Ron. Sometimes the simple things can be important! Roy
Short and sweet!
Thank you so much! My FN is off about the same as that gun was. I'm thinking it a lefty thing lol
I often glue and or tape a piece of fiber optic material on the front sight to raise the front sight.
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thx Roy, nice job. I appreciate your insights sir! Happy New Year - 2022
Enjoyed the video clip.
Many Thanks.
Excellent video
Thanks man my 45 1911 Ruger was shooting to the right about as much as yours. Ill have to knock it over to the left a hair. I always assumed it was the set screw that adjusted the guns sight. Like you screwed it to the left or to the right to change the impact target.
Wouldn't it make sense to shoot a variety of ammunition before drifting the sights and for new shooters it may be a good idea to have another experienced shooter shoot the gun to verify.
Good video! Good info
Nice video.
Thanks!
thanks for the awesome tip!
Thanks a lot Roy.
Youy bet Trevor. Hope it helped! Roy H.
This is was exactly what was wrong with my hellcat pro. as a right handed shooter I just ajust the rear sighs to the left and leave the front sight alone
Hope it helped solve your problem! Roy
Great shooting! I was hoping that you did not tap the sight that last time or two. Ha!ha! Great video.
Solid. Thank you sir !
It’s easier to file the top of the rear sight than to replace the far sight with a taller one.
Good stuff!
Roy,
You should have shown how to adjust the front sight to make the video complete. After all, isn't that where the real frustration is....😢
Yeah, but most people don’t want to move the front sight and seem to be more comfortable moving the rear. Roy
what distance?
excellent
Why adjust for windage for something thats meant to shoot close range.
What if my sights are lined up, but I'm shooting low?
ROY, your hair was dark colored in the back! Jeez, 11 years ago.....pretty sure I hadn't discovered TH-cam yet.
It was the old days. There are lots I did back then … Roy
Can you just use this technique wit a laser bore sight as well in order to save a trip to the range?
Yes, if your are setting up new sights or another optic, to get a feel for where they are when you first mount them. Laser bore sighting system are meant to give you a general idea where to set your sights, but don't account for variances in things like ammo, ballistics, and other factors. So a trip to the range is still necessary for final sighting.
Got it thanks!
drill a hole in top front sight add glue stick -super glue white or BB. Every person is rich now a days.
On my sw40ve I'm shooting low and it's difficult to hit my target. I do have it down pretty well but I have to keep the front sight dot above the back sights even at 25 yards. I don't have this problem with any of my other guns except this one but it was purchased used. It's very aggravating to be honest and makes me dislike the gun. It also jams on occasion. I only paid $250 for it so it's not a big lose but I'd like to figure some way to make it more accurate
I def could be wrong but from my experience with my 40ve the trigger is my biggest issue. Since it's a cheaper plastic trigger with more pds than normal behind it I was pulling every shot. Maybe something someone else can get used to but I couldn't shoot my sdve straight to save my life. Coming from stock cz, and ppq triggers. And I'm not sure buying a new Apex trigger that cost half as much as the pistol itself is worth it.
@@johnwinchester6934 I thought that it might be the trigger or just me for a while. Tried to compensate and I can to an extent. I can hit my target however definitely not a tight group and every time I shot it and it's been more then a few days it's like I have to recalibrate my aim every time. Fine for plinking however in a life or death situation not so much lol. Anyway I put it in a vice to see if it was my trigger if I was pulling the barrel down and that's not the case with mine. At least not near as much as it's off. It's definitely my sights. I need to replace the sight with a higher one. If I look through the rear sight and keep the front sight high it's not as bad but still bad enough. I thought S&W would be better then this lol.
What is the range of costs for the 940 shotgun
Is there a way to adjust the sight picture? Instead of the sights covering the point of impact can it be lowered to be under the point of impact?
You can get a front Iron that is holo but for pistol shooting that is not how it works. you could in theory get a short iron front and do it that way.
I just use Kentucky Windage, because this will change if you increase the distance you're shooting.
F.O.R.S. front: opposite, rear: same.
What if it’s shooting low?
Lower front sight or higher rear sight. What wasn't really mentioned is distance though... A lot of people are sighting in their guns at like 7-10 yards for POA/POI. This means they will be hitting way high at 25 yards. If you have it sighted in at like 5 yards and it's hitting dead center, you probably want to adjust it so it's hitting low. Then as you take it farther out to 10-15 yards and longer, it should be getting more dead-on. The bullet is traveling upward the entire time trying to meet the line of the sights, until it reaches the point of downward arc. He is mainly showing windage adjustment as that is what is most important, and the elevation can be adjusted with a different hold at different distances.
Nice vid... you'd think a company like Les Baer would have that zero-d already... I mean what's the point of paying a premium to a gun manufacturer such as LB, if it's not accurate.. Accuracy is not just barrel fitting. Damn and I own one of these too... (not fired yet)...
Every shooter will have a slightly different sight setting.
Zero is different for everyone. But most are pretty close. But My hubby is a leftie and his is way off from mine.
What if my pistol is shoots to low
Ken, if you have an adjustable rear sight, simply raise it. If not, you’ll need to instal a short front sight. Sometimes it pays to get a taller one, then file it down a tiny bit at a time as you slowly sight it in. What kind of a gun do you have? Roy
Why didn't you show how to release the set screw?
A little bit corny there. Ha
those aren't fixed sights. They can be drifted. What do you do with real fixed sights that are cast into the frame?
Get a nice smooth file and get to work.
Been told to free hand no ot bench rest of we you plan on free handing.
How are you supposed to do this when you suck at shooting to begin with and can't practice because your gun isn't sighted :(
That is not a fixed sight handgun. An example would be a Colt 1873.
Sooo, am I wrong in noticing the title of the video says it is for zeroing a handgun with FIXED sights, i.e. NON-adjustable sights?
Yet.... he shoots a pistol with adjustable sights, and even goes as far as showing the process of adjusting them.
...which makes this video NOT for a pistol with fixed sights... correct?
Otherwise, he would have talked about holds etc. as that is ALL you can do with a pistol with FIXED sights.
...or did I miss something?
PS, not trying to sound like a jerk, sorry if it came-off that way:)
I just came here to find out how to zero a pistol with FIXED sights, like the title claims, but the video only shows how to adjust sights on a pistol with adjustable sights, NOT fixed.
(otherwise he would not have been able to adjust anything)
Izzy Long fixed sights doesn't mean they can't be moved. Fixed sights are ones that can't be adjusted with the turn of a screw. These are fixed sights and must be adjusted with punches or special rigs.
Oh my goodness, I'm an idiot, lol Thanks for the explanation Nathan!
Live and learn!
DX SHIT... I was hoping all sights were basically like this... i need to adjust my Ruger 1911 it shoots right like his and at first I thought I had to turn the screw I just didnt know which way... would you happen to know the way you turn it? Do I turn the screw in the direction I want to adjust it (like turn it to the left aka counter clock wise to shoot to the left) or the opposite way I want to adjust it. (In otherwords turning it clockwise to adjust it to the left)
MochaTater Your not totally wrong some sights are this way. A good way to tell is around the screw it will have a L or an R with arrows. Of it dosent have the L or R them it is just a set screw.
Good luck
HOW DO YOU RELEASE THW FREAKING SET SCREW OMG 🤣🤣🤣🤣 My pt 1911 sights are so wildly off it seems like a prank, and from what i can tell the set screw is glued in place. It bent the allen wrench that was sent with it. cant figure out what im doing wrong. Is it not an allen wrench thats needed? Is my gun uniquely f^@#*%???
That’s common for them. It’s also metric, don’t forget. I’d use a heat gun (not a blow dryer, that doesn’t get hot enough), and heat up the rear sight. That will help to loosen any “lock-tite” type they might have used, and the heat also helps to expand and unlock threads sometimes. As it cools, keep trying to turn the screw. Also, a “T-Handle” type wrench helps a lot. I think it’s a 1.5mm size, but you should check that. Harbor Tools has inexpensive T-handle allen sets. Hope that helps. Roy H.
@@fmgpubs This single comment was infinitely more helpful than over an hour and a half of research online and a half hour of fiddling! I know exactly what you mean by the t handle and I think that would be all the leverage I need. Considering that heat expands, If that doesn't work is it a poor idea to put the slide into the freezer to constrict the metals? Or would that risk making them too brittle?
Holy crap, Roy. Your two groups at 15 yards? If I shot that good, I'd be really proud of myself! I doubt I could group that good a foot away from the muzzle!
😂
Don’t be too impressed …. I’ve been shooting handguns for 50+ years. If you pay attention, you learn something! Thanks for your kind words though. Roy
I sight my pistol in for 1,000 yards.
O_o who tf you gunna hit at 1,000 yards? You cant exactly snip with a pistol lol I smell a troll XP
we got shirlock holmes in the building yall
stihlpro1 that's retarded why
Me at 3457 yards
He was joking MochaTater.
2023 :)
It is …. Amazing how time flies … Roy
How far do u normally sight in at?
Im a little late to the party and by no means an expert but Ive been told by a gun range master (Im not sure if he is an expert but Id give him some credibility and he makes sense) that most shooting occur at about 7 yards. If I were you Id adjust for around 7-10 yards since most instances of civilians engaging a hostile are in home invasions where the person is going to be on a few feet from you. Unless you are just going to shoot for sport then its up to you. Thats just my opinion though I claim to be no expert
thought the purpose was to illustrate how to sight in pistol fixed sight......you did not....there was a screw in rear sight....AND you failed to show how to change front sight...you simply showed the most obvious adjustment without completing your stated mission.....no disrespect intended ....not to belabor my point you also grossed over point of verticle impact would change approx a full inch in only a matter of a few feet of extra travel...if you were extending POI say 50 ft. maybe you would notice a measurable drop ....which don't think , so but I grant the point .
So you’re telling us we need to spend more money to fix the sights if we’re shooting high but yet you didn’t? Hmm doesn’t sound right? How about showing us how to fix them without having to buy a new piece to solve something that can be adjusted
"Fixed sights" are those of the type found on most snub-nose revolvers--not dovetailed! You just wasted my time.
Actually, unless a rear sight has the ability to be adjusted for windage AND elevation, they are called fixed sights. Hence sights sliding in dovertails (windage adjustable) are still called fixed sights since they can’t be adjusted for elevation unless you replace them with a sight of another height. Indeed, fixed sights on many revolvers like single actions, or any revolver with a groove for a rear sight, are also called fixed sighted guns. Now you know. Roy