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Pistol Bore Sighting tools
Good Afternoon Ladies and Gents -
I think that anyone that has owned a pistol knows that people will usually never adjust their iron sights, and if they do, there are three very common methodologies (See Fig.1) as to which is best.
(Fig 1)
I personally prefer "Sight Image 2" - but I am sure that this could be debated as to which is best. Now - how do you get that point? As I said earlier, most individuals will rely on however the factory sets it up. Don't believe me? Ask your friends how many adjustments have they made to their pistol sights?
Think how many adjustments you have made to the optics on your rifle or shotgun? Why not the pistol?
I was recently taking a defensive carry course through a local NorCal shooting club, and I started to realize just how much the majority of the populace over rates their shooting abilities with a handgun. At 15 feet, we were asked to shoot inside a ten 1in circles -once round each- 10 times. I made one. Then we were asked to shoot within the SAME circle 10 times. I made three. Last, we did the same test with our off hand, at 15 feet, and lets just say I didn't.
After the course and swallowing my pride, I went and spoke to the top performing individuals in the course expecting to find red dots affixed upon their sidearms... only to find some standard sights and some adjustable sights. A healthy mix. I asked them how they got their weapons up to par and they said bore sighting your weapon will really help, and then adjusting off the point of impact versus your eye...
Duh.?!
So. I have been using in chamber bore-sights for every weapon I own except for shotguns and pistols. Now it is time for that to change.
So. Has anyone used the following bore sights and can you give me an honest opinion on them? From reading, I hear it is best to zero at 7 yards, because the average engagement is between 3 and 10 yards - which is what I am going to do. I will be using Sight Picture two.
Sightmark Laser Pistol Bore Sight http://www.sportsmansguide.com/produ...ghter?a=862749
AimSHOT Last Bore Sights http://www.aimshot.com/borearbors.php
Cabela's Professional Chamber Pistol Bore Sight http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabel...er/1178832.uts
Any feedback would be awesome. I have not yet purchased any of these, but I wonder which one would be best. Yes I have read a ton of reviews, but I would rather see what others have used here first!
Thank you!
-A
I think that anyone that has owned a pistol knows that people will usually never adjust their iron sights, and if they do, there are three very common methodologies (See Fig.1) as to which is best.
(Fig 1)
I personally prefer "Sight Image 2" - but I am sure that this could be debated as to which is best. Now - how do you get that point? As I said earlier, most individuals will rely on however the factory sets it up. Don't believe me? Ask your friends how many adjustments have they made to their pistol sights?
Think how many adjustments you have made to the optics on your rifle or shotgun? Why not the pistol?
I was recently taking a defensive carry course through a local NorCal shooting club, and I started to realize just how much the majority of the populace over rates their shooting abilities with a handgun. At 15 feet, we were asked to shoot inside a ten 1in circles -once round each- 10 times. I made one. Then we were asked to shoot within the SAME circle 10 times. I made three. Last, we did the same test with our off hand, at 15 feet, and lets just say I didn't.
After the course and swallowing my pride, I went and spoke to the top performing individuals in the course expecting to find red dots affixed upon their sidearms... only to find some standard sights and some adjustable sights. A healthy mix. I asked them how they got their weapons up to par and they said bore sighting your weapon will really help, and then adjusting off the point of impact versus your eye...
Duh.?!
So. I have been using in chamber bore-sights for every weapon I own except for shotguns and pistols. Now it is time for that to change.
So. Has anyone used the following bore sights and can you give me an honest opinion on them? From reading, I hear it is best to zero at 7 yards, because the average engagement is between 3 and 10 yards - which is what I am going to do. I will be using Sight Picture two.
Sightmark Laser Pistol Bore Sight http://www.sportsmansguide.com/produ...ghter?a=862749
AimSHOT Last Bore Sights http://www.aimshot.com/borearbors.php
Cabela's Professional Chamber Pistol Bore Sight http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabel...er/1178832.uts
Any feedback would be awesome. I have not yet purchased any of these, but I wonder which one would be best. Yes I have read a ton of reviews, but I would rather see what others have used here first!
Thank you!
-A
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