How do I adjust my sights?
- Thread starter Deadguy13
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Move the rear sight in the direction you need the bullet holes to move. If the gun shoots to the left, then move the rear sight to the right. Same with up/down.
The front sight is just the opposite, in case you ever have to mess with it. I have a pistol where the rear sight is hopelessly tight...I tried using a special tool and was unsuccessful. So I moved the front sight instead.
As others have mentioned, you should shoot the gun quite a bit before you pass judgment on its accuracy. I recommend shooting from a seated position, with your arms supported on a table or shooting bench etc. When I buy a new pistol I shoot it a lot from rest like this in order to determine where it shoots. Then I adjust the sights.
There are a lot of things to pay attention to when you are shooting. One I'd like to draw your attention to is how much trigger finger you use. That is, do you stick your finger really far into the trigger guard and squeeze the trigger with the first joint of your index finger, or does the trigger hit more towards the middle of that first digit or more towards the end of your finger? This can have a big effect on the point of impact. Right handed shooters often use a lot of finger and end up pushing the shots left.
Anyway, enjoy your new pistol!
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The front sight is just the opposite, in case you ever have to mess with it. I have a pistol where the rear sight is hopelessly tight...I tried using a special tool and was unsuccessful. So I moved the front sight instead.
As others have mentioned, you should shoot the gun quite a bit before you pass judgment on its accuracy. I recommend shooting from a seated position, with your arms supported on a table or shooting bench etc. When I buy a new pistol I shoot it a lot from rest like this in order to determine where it shoots. Then I adjust the sights.
There are a lot of things to pay attention to when you are shooting. One I'd like to draw your attention to is how much trigger finger you use. That is, do you stick your finger really far into the trigger guard and squeeze the trigger with the first joint of your index finger, or does the trigger hit more towards the middle of that first digit or more towards the end of your finger? This can have a big effect on the point of impact. Right handed shooters often use a lot of finger and end up pushing the shots left.
Anyway, enjoy your new pistol!
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Why did you not read the manual that came with the gun?
If for some reason the manual was not available to you Taurus has them on line. A hard copy can be had from the manufacturer as well. The manuals are valuable for this question as well as a number of others regarding the operation, maintenance and safety of your gun. If you do not have one get one. Reading it is a good idea as well.
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Did you actually read the replies (specifically post #3) before posting #5?
If you ask a question, and do not listen to the answer, you are wasting both your time and ours....
If you ask a question, and do not listen to the answer, you are wasting both your time and ours....
I missed post #3 somehow also.
In addition, jeez, lay off. Do you realize that a lot of you could be perceived as a-holes?
Here's something to think about. There will always be someone smarter than you, better than you, richer than you, better looking than you. There will also always be someone newer than you at something. The world is full of a never ending supply of newbs. People new at using guns. People new at this forum. People new enough to the internet that they don't realize you can google for literally anything.
People who work tech support know what I mean. You will never be done (helping those with problems or questions). If you can't be helpful and gentle then just don't say anything. And if you have to point out the obvious (read the manual, etc), do it with a smiley. An explicit smiley is a lot better than an implicit ", you idiot" at the end.
And if being on this forum answering the same questions over and over is a waste of your time...well....
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In addition, jeez, lay off. Do you realize that a lot of you could be perceived as a-holes?
Here's something to think about. There will always be someone smarter than you, better than you, richer than you, better looking than you. There will also always be someone newer than you at something. The world is full of a never ending supply of newbs. People new at using guns. People new at this forum. People new enough to the internet that they don't realize you can google for literally anything.
People who work tech support know what I mean. You will never be done (helping those with problems or questions). If you can't be helpful and gentle then just don't say anything. And if you have to point out the obvious (read the manual, etc), do it with a smiley. An explicit smiley is a lot better than an implicit ", you idiot" at the end.
And if being on this forum answering the same questions over and over is a waste of your time...well....
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frumious,
You make some good points but I believe that most of the answers, including mine, are straight up and not dismissive. When I asked the op why he did not read the manual I'm not being a smart axx it's a straight up question.
Keep in mind that tone of voice can't be heard on a forum. We also sometimes write quickly and don't always see all ways in which a statement could be interpreted. If a fella asks the op how much he has shot the gun and if he really needs to adjust the sights it's not necessarily rude.
It's also useful to note that no one who answereed actually advised him on how to adjust his sights only on which direction to move them. Yet the how is clearly a part of the question. The op says he has an allen wrench and doesn't know what to do with it. I don't either, because I'm not all that familiar with the Pro, but I bet the manual that came with the gun could enlighten us some. And here is a smiley face just so no one figures me for an a-hole.
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You make some good points but I believe that most of the answers, including mine, are straight up and not dismissive. When I asked the op why he did not read the manual I'm not being a smart axx it's a straight up question.
Keep in mind that tone of voice can't be heard on a forum. We also sometimes write quickly and don't always see all ways in which a statement could be interpreted. If a fella asks the op how much he has shot the gun and if he really needs to adjust the sights it's not necessarily rude.
It's also useful to note that no one who answereed actually advised him on how to adjust his sights only on which direction to move them. Yet the how is clearly a part of the question. The op says he has an allen wrench and doesn't know what to do with it. I don't either, because I'm not all that familiar with the Pro, but I bet the manual that came with the gun could enlighten us some. And here is a smiley face just so no one figures me for an a-hole.
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