StrikeFire83
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So some of y'all may recall that I was in here complaining about my the groups I was getting with my beloved Glock 17 as opposed to other guns. If you're unfamiliar, check this out: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=733412
Anyhow, a lot of people suggested that I change out the sights. Well, that's certainly on the horizon, but I got the wild hare to go ahead and "Gomer" the cruddy rear plastic sights with a heavy-duty permanent Sharpie. My thinking was that I was getting distracted by the "white gutter" on the Glock's rear sight and that was taking focus away from the front sight. Well, here's my ugly solution:
I did this to both my Glock 17 and Glock 26. Am I an idiot? Well, probably. But one thing's for sure, this really improved my shooting. Here goes:
Glock 17 @ 7 Yards - 17 rounds fired
Glock 26 @ 7 Yards - 17 rounds fired
And for comparison's sake, here's what I did at the same distance with other guns:
XDm 45 Compact @ 7 Yards - 17 rounds fired
M&P Pro 9 @ 7 Yards - 17 rounds fired
Browning Hi-Power @ 7 Yards - 17 rounds fired
Things were also much improved at 15 yards:
Glock 17 @ 15 Yards - 10 rounds fired
Glock 26 @ 15 Yards - 10 rounds fired
XDm 45 Compact @ 15 Yards - 10 rounds fired
M&P Pro 9 @ 15 Yards - 10 rounds fired
My thoughts: Not being distracted by the lines on the back of the Glock rear sight was HUGE for me. For some reason, that Glock rear sight just messes with me in a way that a 3-dot pattern doesn't. Soon I will replace the sights on my G26 (my daily carry gun) and eventually I'll do the same on the G17. Also, on my last range trip, I was intrigued by the M&P 9 after putting 10 rounds through a buddy's gun. Well, after putting 100 rounds through this M&P Pro 9 that I rented at the range today I am much less intrigued. The trigger is just too strange for me. I do okay with it, but I think I'll stick with XD and Glock.
As always, your input is requested and much appreciated!!!!
Final pics:
Anyhow, a lot of people suggested that I change out the sights. Well, that's certainly on the horizon, but I got the wild hare to go ahead and "Gomer" the cruddy rear plastic sights with a heavy-duty permanent Sharpie. My thinking was that I was getting distracted by the "white gutter" on the Glock's rear sight and that was taking focus away from the front sight. Well, here's my ugly solution:
I did this to both my Glock 17 and Glock 26. Am I an idiot? Well, probably. But one thing's for sure, this really improved my shooting. Here goes:
Glock 17 @ 7 Yards - 17 rounds fired
Glock 26 @ 7 Yards - 17 rounds fired
And for comparison's sake, here's what I did at the same distance with other guns:
XDm 45 Compact @ 7 Yards - 17 rounds fired
M&P Pro 9 @ 7 Yards - 17 rounds fired
Browning Hi-Power @ 7 Yards - 17 rounds fired
Things were also much improved at 15 yards:
Glock 17 @ 15 Yards - 10 rounds fired
Glock 26 @ 15 Yards - 10 rounds fired
XDm 45 Compact @ 15 Yards - 10 rounds fired
M&P Pro 9 @ 15 Yards - 10 rounds fired
My thoughts: Not being distracted by the lines on the back of the Glock rear sight was HUGE for me. For some reason, that Glock rear sight just messes with me in a way that a 3-dot pattern doesn't. Soon I will replace the sights on my G26 (my daily carry gun) and eventually I'll do the same on the G17. Also, on my last range trip, I was intrigued by the M&P 9 after putting 10 rounds through a buddy's gun. Well, after putting 100 rounds through this M&P Pro 9 that I rented at the range today I am much less intrigued. The trigger is just too strange for me. I do okay with it, but I think I'll stick with XD and Glock.
As always, your input is requested and much appreciated!!!!
Final pics: