CaneCorso85
Member
Hey guys,
I recently purchased a sig p229 BTFO (the one with the fiber optic front) in .40. In its original configuration it fires dead on. I purchased the Bar-sto 357 sig barrel and it was firing tight groups but consistently low 1.5" @ 15 yards. (1" @ 10 yards). I consider myself an experienced shooter and I had several other shooters give it a whirl as well. Consistent results. The gentleman I purchased the (already) used barrel from was gracious enough to take it back since it didn't appear to be working out for me. This was the only variable that had changed so I was sure it was the barrel. I then purchased the OEM sig 357 barrel expecting to be back on center. The results were the exact same. I put my .40 barrel back in: spot on. I used factory winchester and remmington ammunition as well as hand loaded ammunition, all with the same results.
Has anyone else experienced a shift in point of aim after swapping out different caliber barrels?
I intend for this pistol to be primarily used for 357 sig and it is a defensive carry pistol but I'd like to be able to run .40 through it as well with the same sight configuration. My main concern is that I've got over a decade of military/LE training (I don't say this to sound cocky) and I have ALWAYS trained to cut the target in half with the front sight tip. The last thing I need now is to have to remember to shift my point of aim if I'm employing my weapon. Thoughts?
I recently purchased a sig p229 BTFO (the one with the fiber optic front) in .40. In its original configuration it fires dead on. I purchased the Bar-sto 357 sig barrel and it was firing tight groups but consistently low 1.5" @ 15 yards. (1" @ 10 yards). I consider myself an experienced shooter and I had several other shooters give it a whirl as well. Consistent results. The gentleman I purchased the (already) used barrel from was gracious enough to take it back since it didn't appear to be working out for me. This was the only variable that had changed so I was sure it was the barrel. I then purchased the OEM sig 357 barrel expecting to be back on center. The results were the exact same. I put my .40 barrel back in: spot on. I used factory winchester and remmington ammunition as well as hand loaded ammunition, all with the same results.
Has anyone else experienced a shift in point of aim after swapping out different caliber barrels?
I intend for this pistol to be primarily used for 357 sig and it is a defensive carry pistol but I'd like to be able to run .40 through it as well with the same sight configuration. My main concern is that I've got over a decade of military/LE training (I don't say this to sound cocky) and I have ALWAYS trained to cut the target in half with the front sight tip. The last thing I need now is to have to remember to shift my point of aim if I'm employing my weapon. Thoughts?