New Sig 220

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Ruff Dawg

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Just bought a new 220 over the weekend and tested it out at the range today. (I had some decent groups, but all shots were low and left.) Anyway, I tried to adjust the windage, but the sight wouldn't move! Any suggestions on how to adjust the sights? or should I buy the sight adjustment tool? if so how much does the tool cost and how much do higher elevation rear sights cost?

Thanks!
MARK
 
First thing I would do is try some other ammo. I shoot Sellior & Bellot in my 220 and it shoots great. I have tried the WalMart special UMC and it absolutely sucks. Also let someone else experienced with shooting put a few magazines through it. If it consistantly hits low and left for them then you will know for sure that it is the gun and not you. Also try shooting from a sand bag rest. If you have to adjust the windage put some gun oil on the rear sight and use a brass or plastic gunsmith's hammer. Good luck.
 
I'm with jonpod. I'd fire some 500 rounds, get to know the pistol well, and then I'd play around with the sights. SIG Sauers are fired for reliability and accuracy at the factory, and although a lemon can get by anyone, I'd first fire it some more before making changes.

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[This message has been edited by Tecolote (edited May 01, 2000).]
 
Thanks for your help. I've fired 150 rounds of PMP 230gr. FMJs and had my brother fire a few magazines--he had the same problem...point of impact ~3" low and ~3" left from 15-20 yards.
 
I find some ammo (esp PMC) shoots low. Get some good quality ammo if you haven't already -- Fed AE (the red box) or Speer Lawman (FMJ, not TMJ -- at least in my SIGs the TMJ is not as accurate).

Second, evaluate your grip. Shoot from bags or a rest to be sure.

If they really need adjustment, here's the skinny. The factory sights are in the dovetails REALLY tight. In theory you could adjust them with a punch, but I strongly recommend you don't, for two reasons: (1) there is a large amount of force needed just to break them free and (2) small adjustments can make a relatively large difference in POI and you'll be there for the rest of the month trying to get it right with a hammer and (nylon or brass) punch.

So, a sight pusher is a far better answer, but last I checked they cost more than $100 (maybe as much as $125). You can get them from Brownell's or SIG directly. Try finding someone who's got one you can borrow.

There's a good chance that the sights are fine -- check all other issues first!

Good luck and be patient. =8-)
 
Ruff - probably the last thing you want to do is play with your sights until you settle on a load. My 220 loves GoldDot 230's and point of aim/point of impact coincide.

Different brands/bullets will hit severely different places. Figure out what either your carry load/serious purposes load will be and then check POI.

PMP is good ammo - just hits in a different spot that you'd like..

Giz
 
Greetings Sir, I personally have never seen
a bad Sig. As the other poster's have stated,
Sig sight's are set at the factory; as your
test target would indicate, if the gun was
purchased NIB. Adjusting Sig sight's is yet
another matter entirely. I have known instances where the sight pusher actually
broke, while trying to move sight's on
several Sig's. As stated earlier, let an
experienced shooter, shoot your weapon with
several types of ammo; to determine if it
is indeed the weapon? :D

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, "The P220 Man" N.R.A. Life Member
 
Huh, I was considering on getting the sight pusher myself recently (best I've seen so far is $125).

I was going to post to see if anyone knows of a manufacturer who makes a universal sight pusher that can be adjusted for SIGs, HKs, Berettas/Tauruses, etc.

Anyone?

- Ron V.
 
Brownells calls theres a sight pusher.Page 247 in their new catalog.The one for sig is 109.35. Part number is 584-045-220 sig sight mover 3a81c00(3lbs).I would try different ammo first .Mine likes 185 and 200s and shoots to point of aim with both.

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