lazer boresighting devices?

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revolverrandy

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Has anyone used one of those lazer boresights to sight in a pistol?
Do they work ok?
Bushnell makes one for around $25.
If it works it would save alot of time and money on rds
 
when it comes to handguns....

So, "most" modern commerically available handguns made today... are factory designed and set to shoot almost POA (point of aim). Now granted there are some unusual circumstances that come up but overall you don't need a laser boresighting device for a handgun.

Now for those hunters and such that are shooting really long distances - most often these handguns are designed to be "scoped." A boresighting device may come in handy.

Also it's an odd thing but if it makes you feel better and confident that your new XD or Glock or whatever shoots accurately - then get it. Most newer shooters and even more experienced shooters may need that mental check.... knowing that their gun shoots "straight" and therefore it must be them that need to be adjusted. Just know if your gun isn't shooting well - its most likely you to start with. But it's a "funny" human thing some shooters just have to get past.

Note: if you shoot slightly to the left or right - first make sure it's not you. Have someone (experienced shooter) else shoot it before you start feeling the need to "tap" the sight over.

So, a boresighting device is good if you have adjustable sights, a laser grip, if you want to add a scope but overall a plain jane off the shelf modern semi or revolver is factory set.

Other things that also play into this is your sight picture you are used to. This can impact your POI due to the fact your just not used to the design of your new gun. As some designs on handguns have higher lines of off your hand. For example: Glocks sit pretty low while Sig's are high.

So back to your question: It's a novelty - really not useful unless your using it for a purpose but it's at least not too expense.

Lastly, some can be used to help new shooters "figure out" how to get a sight picture. Hope this helps. I'm sure others will add.
 
maybe

maybe me,but I can shoot very consistent and accurate with all my others,and when I pick a gun I am not used to up and fire it,I usually can get in the ballpark within 10-15 shots.when I fire off over 100 rds and they all go low,I am thinking it might not be me
 
Hmmm.

It's you. Sorry to burst your bubble.

It might be a factor of fatigue and/or just not used to that particular firearm. The gun isn't changing.
 
How do you think?

I guess I don't follow.It shoots consistently low when I line up the sights like I do on every other handgun I own /shoot.When I aim 3-4" higher than what I want to hit I am close.I don't want to particularily have to aim somewheres other than what I want to hit every time I shoot.
I would perfer the gun to shoot like my others,hit where it is aimed.
 
It is possible to change point of aim (up and down) with a change in ammunition. If you are good right to left that would be the first thing I would change or play with.

This is one reason I started reloading. I can customize a load for a particular weapon that shoots POA and groups well.

Another easy test is to let someone else shoot it.

The laser bore sight for a pistol is something I've never played with, so I can't help you there.
 
the other guns are a 22 mark 2 and a s&w 38 special
The gun I am having issues with is a FM Hi Power.
If I change the ammo will it be enough to raise it 3-4"?
 
Just have stock sights on it
I guess the only thing if it isn't the sighting on th gun,and if its me,would be the trigger pull on the gun,which is very different than anything I've ever felt before.But I was paying alot of attention to be sure I was squeezing ,not pulling the trigger,and I did this with 150 rds.
 
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Do you think this might help?

Are you used to shooting autos? Is the trigger much different from what you are regularly shooting?

Just a thought. I'm not sure if an ammo change would make a 4" change at pistol ranges.

I've followed the history of this HP here... Are you sure it doesn't hate you??

JK!!
 
One nitpick. It's LASER (Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation), there is no "Z".

Okay, beyond that I've found laser boresighters to be useful in a couple of ways. First they are usually good for getting various optics (scopes, red-dots, etc) "onto the paper" which can really speed up your sight-in process for long guns and for pistols with adjustable sights.

Secondly I have found that pistol dryfire practice (you know, completely unloaded gun) with a boresighter in the barrel will really educate you as to the mistakes you may be making when you pull the trigger. When you go "click" and the boresighter jumps around it's very illuminating as to the mistakes you are making.
 
JG,I'll look into that.I am used to semi autos and yes,the trigger is different than any other gun I have shot.It has the mag safety connected and the trigger reallt has a different feel.I felt as though i was really concentrating on squeezing it best I could,but I guess with the this trigger,it is possible that something is occurring.
I am not sure what to do though.I mean,I couldn't figure it out after 150 rounds.I have never experienced any issue like this before with any other gun.
Looks like its just going to be very expensive ammo wise before I get any good results.
I may buy that boresighter.It looks like it would helpful more than not and I can probably use it as described above.
 
had it out today again at the range 05/03/10

well,got out to the range once again with the hi power and did better this time around.Bad thing is,I am not sure what I am doing any different than the last time I was at the range.Only thing I guess which I can assume,by reviewing the correction target image in this thread,is that I was possibly jerking the trigger.It does have a different trigger.seems to have a lot of slop or play until it actually fires off and has a gritty feel.
I did not do as well as I one day want to and expect to,but I am improving with it.My wife shot it today,and of course her first shot was about 3/4" from center of bullseye.lol
So it must be me,and I need to get used to it as it must be a total different animal in the way of trigger pull,etc than I am used to.
 
Back to the original post, I use one frequently for sighting in. I install my own night sights and I use them to make sure the sights are aligned properly when I'm doing the install. FYI, if you are installing sights with dovetailed front and rear sights, install one, verify the alignment, install the other, then check the alignment.
 
Well it's not a revolver, Randy......

Sorry I just couldn't resist.

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It will take the internet nannies less than 30 minutes to find this thread and tell you that you will be doomed forever!!

Look on Google to see the discussions / wars / fist fights of removing the magazine safety on a High Power.​

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The gritty feel is the magazine disconnect rubbing against the mag. If you remove that it will feel better on the uptake.

You can find a gunsmith to tweak the sears, you will be very happy with it. I'm not sure about the FM (I think that is the one you got) if it is an identical copy of the original.

Glad you are having better luck with it. I know it has become more of a "project" gun than you anticipated.
 
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