Kimber k6s Sight Regulation

[bowzette]

Does anyone know the bullet weight and distance the 2" is regulated for? Kimber CS said the techs test for sight regulation at 25 yds! I just shot it for the first time and with SGD .38+P and .357 both 135 gr short barrel it shot about 2.25" low at 7 yds. I was hitting a paper plate well at 15 yds with 158 gr .38 standard pressure. Seems a bit crazy to regulate the sights of a SD snubbie for 25 yds. Obviously I will test different weight bullets at various ranges and figure this out but was curious if anyone "knew" what Kimber intended.

 

[Dan-O]

Majority of handgun shooters have a tough time hitting their target at 14 yards, let alone 25.

I’m guessing 158 grain standard pressure.38 special at 15 yards is the sweet spot

 

[SteadyD]

With the three dot setup you cover the bullseye with the dot.

 

[bowzette]

These are night sights but the effect of the three dot system. I think I was using the top of the front post level with the sides of the sight.

 

[SteadyD]

Give it a try with the front dot covering your bullseye. That’s how mine shoots.

 

[9mmepiphany]

It has been a while since I talked to a Kimber rep at the SHOT show, but I seem to recall him telling me that the factory regulates the sights with 158gr JSP.357Mag ammo at 25 yards and that guns would hold within 2". This was shooting off a bench, supporting the shooter's wrist with sandbags, and shooting DAO.

If you're shooting DAO and free style, I'd expect to be able to keep the shots within 4"

 

[94045]

These are night sights but the effect of the three dot system. I think I was using the top of the front post level with the sides of the sight.

Most of my modern self-defense use handguns seem to be regulated for a Combat Hold at 7 - 15 yards. Most shoot low if I use a 6 o'clock hold. Of course that is ammo dependent. 158 gr .38 Spl don't hit to same point of aim as 125 gr .357 Mag.