Berretta shoots low.

[whipkiller]

New member here, hoping some of you gurus have a fix for me.

I have a Berretta 96 INOX in .40 that suddenly started shooting low. (I'd say 4-5 low @ 10 yds.)

It has not been dropped, and I don't know what the problem is.

Anybody ever experience this or have any ideas of what could be causing this?

Where is a good gunsmith for Berretta's in San Diego area?

Thanks in advance.

[anothergunnut]

Guns that shoot low are frequently operator error. If a shooter anticipates the recoil, they frequently drop their wrist resulting in a gun that shoots several inches low at close distances. You might want to try letting an experienced hand gun shooter give it a try.

[whipkiller]

No it's not me. I should have mentioned that I've had this gun for some time.

While I wouldn't claim to be the most accurate marksman on this board, I'm proficient enough to know that the sights are off.

[MAD SVT]

try benching it to see if its user error...

I had my PX4 at the range last night and it was doing the same thing.. i said the same thing "Its me, im doing something wrong" (takes time getting used to a beretta trigger)... so i benched it, and it shot bulls everytime.

[MRpink]

You said you've had it for a long time, not sure if you have been shooting often but I understand shooting is a highly perishable skill if you don't continue practicing. Have someone pull the trigger while you aim.

[Mr. Beretta]

Hi

Unless you've installed some custom sights, your gun should have standard fixed 3 dot or factory 3 dot night sights.

4" or 5" inches low (or high) for that matter is huge at 10 yards. Like several others have mentioned a new set of eyes and hands shooting the gun would be helpful.

I wouldn't spend a dime on a Beretta gun smith (BTW I don't know of one in the San Diego area) before I'd let another competent shooter run a mag or two thru your gun. Heck if you want, I'm willing to help. I've been shooting the 92 series of Beretta's since 1985. PM me.

Don't feel slighted.

Good Luck!

[whipkiller]

I haven't been shooting as often as I used to, so my first thought was operator error also. (Actually it was more like "Oh my god, I suck! I couldn't hit water if I shot out of a freaking boat!")

But I can still hit decent groupings with my other guns, so I'm pretty sure something's out of whack. (besides me, that is)

I'm going to go to the range and bench-rest it and have someone else see if they get the same results, but I thought maybe somebody else on here may have experienced this.

[c good]

Have you changed up on the ammo you're using? Going from 160gr to 180gr or vice versa? This will change all the dynamics and with it your accuracy. If all things else are constant, ie ammo, your skill level, etc and things have changed that drastically, there's something not right mechanically with the pistol. Slide wear, barrel wear, recoil/trigger spring wear are all possibilities. I can recommend a good gunsmith in N. San Diego County if you get to that point, PM me and I'll send you his number. HTH c good

[Greg-Dawg]

I'll shoot it for you and it'll hit right dead on.

[whipkiller]

I'll shoot it for you and it'll hit right dead on.

Why, do you aim high?

[El Gato]

very often... during the course and scope of our shooting journey... we develop a really significant JERK on the trigger... as in flinch it into next week... it happens to all of us... with this gun, you are likely flinching... as in align the sights....pull the crap outa the trigger...easy to do ....harder to fix...OR you are looking at the target and not the sights... very often with our clients... a 4-6 in low group that is decent is the client aligning the sights and then at the last sec. moving the gun outa da way sos dey can see de target....zis is not working...

anyway... check out this thread... it discusses the issue and the fix...it is a standard fix that we in the business have been using for years...

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=251673

[BamBam-31]

Hey whipkiller. Welcome to CGN.

Don't mind Gregdawg and his one-liners. Just consider it part of the overall CGN experience.

As for the pistol suddenly shooting that low at relatively close range (and you saying that the pistol has not been dropped or damaged), I'd suspect the shooter as well. You're doing the right thing by benching it and allowing a different shooter to group with it. It will at least rule out operator error.

Other than that, as mentioned, perhaps you're shooting a different kind of ammo (higher velocity?). It shouldn't account for 5" at 10 yds., however. That's pretty significant.

Good luck, and let us know what you find.

[Greg-Dawg]

Why, do you aim high?

Compensate baby!

Anyways, if the bench is still not working for you get a range officer to take a look at it.

[whipkiller]

Hey whipkiller. Welcome to CGN.

Don't mind Gregdawg and his one-liners. Just consider it part of the overall CGN experience.

As for the pistol suddenly shooting that low at relatively close range (and you saying that the pistol has not been dropped or damaged), I'd suspect the shooter as well. You're doing the right thing by benching it and allowing a different shooter to group with it. It will at least rule out operator error.

Other than that, as mentioned, perhaps you're shooting a different kind of ammo (higher velocity?). It shouldn't account for 5" at 10 yds., however. That's pretty significant.

Good luck, and let us know what you find.

Hey, thanks for the welcome. Lots of good info on here.

Yeah I'd suspect me too, (that was my first thought) except it's just this gun.

I went shooting a few weeks ago with some friends and shot multiple guns and had no problems except with my Berretta.

My old Ruger P95 9mm that I sold to my friend - No problem
My Sig P239 9mm that I haven't had very long - No problem
Buddies Ruger P89 9mm - No problem
Another buddies brand new Sig .45 that I've NEVER shot - No problem
My Ruger .22LR MKII - No problem

My Berretta - Directly below my aimpoint every time.

I'll just have to go to the range and get clinical on a bench.

I'll let you know what I find out.

If you guys see a "Berretta for sale" ad from me in the near future you should probably ask to test fire it.

[mif_slim]

shooting diffrent guns sometimes doesnt prove to be another gun error. If the Sig and Ruger shoots fine, it could be that they fit your hands better then the Beretta. A small change can effect the shot, but this will be ruled out only after you bench your pistol.