S&W MP9 shooting low?

[Quoheleth]

Took my almost-new MP9 to the range this afternoon. I have a couple hundred rounds through it so far and it has always shot low. I thought I was continuing my 1911 flinch, so today I was really focusing on front sight and trigger squeeze. This gun recoils so politely I was able to really be focused on fundamentals.

My MP9 is the standard model without adjustable sights, night sights, or magazine safety. I was at ten yards, using a standard 25 yard pistol target. I was shooting a variety of standard (read: inexpensive) 115 grain FMJ target ammo - Monarch (Academy brand), Blazer aluminum, WWB. I was using a 12:00 hold and still, bullets were striking 3-4 inches low. I tried Isosceles and switched to Weaver stance. No noticible difference in POI. I got out sandbags and shot off the sandbags. Even with a 12:00 "plus" hold, I was still hitting 1-2 inches below the bull.

FWIW, the grouping was excellent. Unfortunately, it's too low!

What's the chance this is a gun problem and not an operator problem? Anyone else have the problem? Does anyone make adjustable sights for the MP series yet that are self-installable (i.e. doesn't require gunsmithing)? I love the gun; shoots & feels well in my hand. I just can't get POI to agree with POA. Any thoughts???

Thanks,

Q

 

[FieroCDSP]

I've heard of it happening. Sometimes the sights are just too high. You could call Smith and see what they'll do for you. You could also have a gunsmith file them down a bit, but I'd have Smith take a look first. Maybe it'll come back with something better. Make sure you explain that you sand-bagged it and still had consistant low shots.