Adjustable Sights for Sig P220?

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sixplus1

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I have a nice Sig P220 in .45 which I really like except for the sights. It seems to shoot low for me. Maybe it is because I like six o'clock hold.

Has anybody done an adjustable sight conversion on their Sig? I suppose I should have it done by a gun smith.

Right now I stack the front sight on top of the rear sight to shoot.... through the front sight.
 
SIGs don't come set up for a 6 o'clock hold. That said, you can order different height front sights to adapt for this. Try Google or call SIG directly. There are also adjustable sight options commercially. You don't need a "conversion", though a sight pusher can make life easier than the old brass punch, vise, and tape. If you find a smith with a SIG sight pusher, it might be worth the money if you don't want the hassle.

http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/sights/sight-sets/sig-p220-226-adjustable--sku387000021-70588-42528.aspx

http://www.lpasights.com/en/products/sig_sauer?vmcchk=1

http://www.topgunsupply.com/gun-parts/sights/meprolight-night-sights/sig-sauer.html
 
My 220 hit point of impact, righ on the front sight dot. Irritated me to no end.

If you do get a new rear sight just have a gunsmith install it. Sigs have notoriously tight dovetails.
 
Thanks guys... I just thought I would ask before I jump into ordering new sights. I don't remember having an issue on some other pistols...

Old .38 Special... ok
Sig P238 ... ok
Taurus .22 pistol.. ok..
Still trying to figure out the Ruger .454, I may scope that one before worrying about accuracy.

But something about the sight on the P220 blocking out the target seems to bother me.
 
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SIG will sell different front and rear sight "heights" to get your point of impact consistent with where you want it regards your point of aim. Note though that you will typically be limited to that load/bullet weight. Change, and the results may change as well.

My experience with the SIG P220 is that with 230 gr ammo, std velocity ammo, and the factory sight heights, the bullet will land "on top of the post". A 6'oclock hold as mentioned would put the bullet low, indeed, at 6 o'clock. A lower front sight, or a higher rear, would raise the bullet strike, and allow the low hold mentioned.

Look carefully on the sides of the sights, one should see the sight number. You can use this number to establish the sight height you want to get the desired results.
 
are you sure you want 6 O'clock hold?

If your P220 is for CCW, In my opinion you want to block out your intended impact point with the front sight sitting in the rear sight notch for CCW.

If just for target shooting, then that is a different situation.

In a point and shoot situation you will probably not be pointing at the 6 position on your intended impact point of your foe. So for a combat situp your P220 may be perfect.

PS Awesome pistol selection!!:D
 
Once again thanks for the info... Yes, I am not too concerned about target shooting. The P220 is for serious social work if ever needed.

It was just bothersome to have it at the range and have it shoot five inches too low without fudging...

I have a thin front sight on my M1a Loaded... and get bugged by thick front sights.

I will think about it for a while whether it is worth fooling with...
 
Your Sig P220 hits 5" low with a 6 O'clock hold --- what size target? what distance?
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... about 8 yards, regular rifle target... I considered limp wristing, and clamping... but I improved my shot significantly by holding high... It's just me and the way I aim.
 
I assume you have contrast sights and not night sights. Sigs are set up for combat POA at 25yds. Whenever i have issues i always go to the local range and shoot off a sandbag to determine if it is the gun or me. Once i swallow my pride and accept it is me, i start dedicated work on the basics. Usually a few hundred rounds and im back on target. Hitting low may be anticipating the recoil.
 
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