357 Sig...

[deerhunter61]

All,

I just bought a Glock 357 Sig for a carry pistol. I am planning to get my Concealed Carry license in a couple of months and bought it for this purpose. But after shooting it I am not so sure. It shot about 2-4 inches, 25 yards, to the left and the groups were not very good. Do any of you own one? Anyone shot one? What is your take on the Glock? and then the Caliber? Is there anyway to adjust the sights on a glock?

I also own a Kimber 1911 and shot it the same day, it shot GREAT. I fired about 20 rounds and all were in the 9 or 10 circle! I guess this means this is the pistol I will qualify with.

Thanks,

P.S. if I can not adjust the sights I plan on putting a laser sight on the glock. Anyone have experience with this?

 

[Promod1385]

Glock makes an adjustment tool just for there sights (rumor has it that it does not work on most other brands of sights). Here it is from Brownells: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/cid=...submit=y/Products/All/search=glock_sight_tool

My experience with Glock's is this "they are a different trigger system and grip angle than your 1911, it will take you time to learn how to shoot the Glock" do a google search or search on this forum. You will find plenty of tips on how to shoot your new Glock.

 

[deerhunter61]

Promod1385,

Now that you mention it the trigger was really different and frankly the pull is a little longer than I like. I like a real crisp trigger. Can Glock triggers be adjusted?

 

[Promod1385]

http://www.triggerwork.net/Glock.html

 

[svtruth]

Here in RI, as I understand it, you cannot legaslly carry a caliber larger then the one you qualified with.

 

[9mmepiphany]

I would suspect it is just a matter of your getting used to the trigger. The 357SIG has a reputation for very good accuracy...much better that the revolver round it was designed to duplicate, the 125gr JHP .357Mag...at least out of a Sig 229

25 yards is quite a long distance to start checking out a gun for function and accuracy. If you are shooting 9"-10" groups with a gun you shoot well, how are you able to discern a variance of less than half that group size with another gun...the rule of thumb is that the error in POI should be less than your ability to hold to POA.

Before you change your sights, I would at least recommend that you shoot the Glock from a rest to check POA/POI

 

[Deaf Smith]

First like 9mmepiphany, shoot the Glock more to get used to it.

Then as for the back sight, since they are plastic just take the slide off the frame, sit it down on a bench with a light cloth under it and use a plastic mallet to drive the sight just a bit in the direction you want the groups to go.

While back I found a Glock 32 at a pawn shop. The rear sight was way over to one side. But since I know Glocks I felt the user who had it was gripping it wrong. I bought the gun, Desantis holster, 3 50 round boxes of ammo, 3 10 shot mags, and a heavy-duty large ammo box for $400 (yes four hundred bucks.. FLAT.)

Sure enough on the range the gun shot way to one side. Using a plastic mallet I drove the rear sight till it was in the middle. Groups were right on the money.

And yes, I still have that Glock 32!

Deaf

 

[deerhunter61]

Thanks to all for the advice. I think I am going to try some different ammo and also reload some to see what that does as well but I think I agree this has more to do with the trigger than anything else. It is something I need to get used to. My Kimber's trigger is much more like the ones on my rifles so it is something I am really comfortable with. I am also going to shoot at shorter distances. I would have this past Sat except the shorter lanes were already taken.

Thanks again!

 

[Enachos]

Glocks take a little getting used to but they are excellent shooters once you just get the hang of them. Like above, I would shoot from a bench rest to check the POI. You'll fall in love with it.

 

[aryfrosty]

I like my Glock .357s

I have a G-32 and also a G-27 that I converted to .357. I don't care for the accuracy of the factory barrels so I changed mine to Lone Wolf aftermarket barrels and went through both with Lightning Strike triggers, Ghost 5# connectors and new springs. I kept the factory strikers and they work great. They both shoot like dreams and the round works well as far as recoil and ballistics in my opinion. Once I changed the triggers and connectors they were like different guns.

 

[txhoghunter]

To answer your question, on (or shall I say in) my Glock 19 is a Lasermax laser. I would recommend it because it is accurate, and allows your gun to fit into a holster without any modifications. Definitely worth looking in to.