Fixed Handgun Sights

drrogerc · Jul 6, 2009

I have a question regarding fixed sights on a handgun. At what distance are these guns set up to be dead on by the manufacturer? I would appreciate information on this.

Fumbler · Jul 6, 2009

It depends on the gun, caliber, and manufacturer.

Most are around 25 yards; sometimes closer in defensive pistols.

My suggestion if you have a gun is to simply shoot it and find out.
Most fixed sighted guns are also designed to have the correct POI for certain weight bullets.

If you get a gun that isn't shooting to POA then you can either find a different load that shoots to the correct POA or you can file the sights to fix it.

texas bulldog · Jul 6, 2009

as fumbler says, it will vary.

another suggestion is to consult the manual or call the manufacturer and ask.

Gunfighter123 · Jul 6, 2009

Most of the fixed sights I have owned/used were very close to being "on" at around 25 yards.

drrogerc · Jul 6, 2009

Thanks fellows,

I, also, was of the impression that they were usually set at 25yards for the suggested bullet weight. For example on a Tarus 92 9mm using their reccomended bullet weight of 124 gr. I just wasn't sure if I remembered correctly.

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