Glock Pistol Shooting too high

[kmbrman]

A common complaint from Glock owners is about the stock pistol shooting about 2" too high on paper . The factory sight is .160 on new pistols. I've replaced my 17L front with a .200 high tritium night sight. I can now get the full range of the adjustable rear without having to bottom out the rear sight completely.

 

[txinvestigator]

A common complaint from Glock owners is about the stock pistol shooting about 2" too high on paper .

having dealt with Glocks for over 10 years, selling them and training people with them for over 5 years I have NEVER heard this complaint.

 

[kmbrman]

txinvestigator

Probably has to do with fact that I like to shoot from a rest for my forearms. Hand held, I probably might have a different POI . maybe lower, from say a free standing position.

 

[okie556]

having dealt with Glocks for over 10 years, selling them and training people with them for over 5 years I have NEVER heard this complaint.

But........if this ever comes up in the future you will know how to resolve. Had to edit......Stupid Beer!

Thanks Kmbrman for the tip.

 

[Texas Bulldog]

having dealt with Glocks for over 10 years, selling them and training people with them for over 5 years I have NEVER heard this complaint.

I have this problem. The glock is the only handgun ive come across i shoot high.. and typically its a tad to the left as well.

No idea why

 

[Texas42]

It is a pistol. . . . don't you just take a finer sight picture?

 

[Texas Bulldog]

 

[Texas1911]

I have probably shot 50 Glocks, and never had this problem.

I find that all non-centroid shooting is shooter based in this particular make. Glocks are very finicky about the shooter's ability due to the light weight and odd grip. They are prone to heeling (pushing the muzzle up), and any trigger pull issues (right and left).

I have never seen a Glock with the sights off from the factory.

 

[gladi8r]

Alot of people I teach to shoot indeed shoot a glock pistol high at first, I attribute this to the diffrent grip angle. Im sure you all know it is alot more steeper than a 1911 style grip angle, I just tell them to focus on the front site tip more and shoot it out. It will come to poi within time.

 

[txinvestigator]

Bulldog

At what distance were you shooting, at what pace were you firing?

Some people tend to let the front sight drift up too high when shooting. I have seen that plenty of times. Go over to Glock Talk and ask how common a problem the gun being responsible for high shooting is.

 

[Seabear1500]

If we all shot the same, there would be no need for adjustable sights. I had a Ruger once that I sused for target silohuette (sp) it was awesome till I changed to a different grip and then it wouldn't hit squat. Changed back and it went back to normal. Soooo....each shooter and gun is different making adjustments nice to have.

I have had to change front sights on certain guns for myself and for others so I understand. Glad you got it figured out.

The fun thing is when you completely adjust a gun for "YOU" sometimes others can't hit the broad side of a barn with it. Makes for a fun challenge among friends. LOL

 

[txinvestigator]

Ever shooter I have seen who adjusted his sights to fit "him" was because he had an improper shooting technique.

 

[Seabear1500]

Ever shooter I have seen who adjusted his sights to fit "him" was because he had an improper shooting technique.

I never said anything about "proper" unfortunately not all of us are as perfect as others. I know over the years I have had times where injuries and other circumstances have forced me to change something. Like now for instance, with recent rotator cuff surgery and having my arm in a brace for 3 weeks, should I just quit shooting or carrying or am I allowed to adjust for my imperfections ? Please advise

 

[Texas Bulldog]

That was 10 yards. as for pace, it was typical Target practice... slow and comfortable.

I own XD's, M&P's, Glocks, Sig's, Rugers, 1911's and now a Steyr and the glock is the only one that shoots high for me... and thats a 17/26/30... all of them do that when i shoot...

If anything im used to shooting low/left...

JOe

 

[txinvestigator]

I never said anything about "proper" unfortunately not all of us are as perfect as others. I know over the years I have had times where injuries and other circumstances have forced me to change something. Like now for instance, with recent rotator cuff surgery and having my arm in a brace for 3 weeks, should I just quit shooting or carrying or am I allowed to adjust for my imperfections ? Please advise

First you defend adjustable sights, saying nothing about injuries, etc., THEN you get defensive.

I have been training people a LONG time. I know what I know. I can't count how many times I have had someone complain it was the GUN shooting high, low, left , right, the ceiling, floor or whatever. Hand the gun to an instructor or other shooter and it miraculously shoots just fine.

If you have an injury OF COURSE you might have to adapt. I had to carry and shoot left handed once when I broke a bone in my right hand.

 

[txinvestigator]

That was 10 yards. as for pace, it was typical Target practice... slow and comfortable.

I own XD's, M&P's, Glocks, Sig's, Rugers, 1911's and now a Steyr and the glock is the only one that shoots high for me... and thats a 17/26/30... all of them do that when i shoot...

If anything im used to shooting low/left...

JOe

Joe, Have someone else shoot it and see what result they get. However, that group ain't bad

 

[Texas Bulldog]

Joe, Have someone else shoot it and see what result they get. However, that group ain't bad

I have... and others have had success with the same pistol. Its me.

Grip angle?

Oh well... Like you said, not bad grouping for the short model 30

 

[Seabear1500]

First you defend adjustable sights, saying nothing about injuries, etc., THEN you get defensive.

LOL seriously, I'm laughing. I'm not being defensive, I'm just trying to figure out this perfect world you live in. I agree with you that "most" poor shooting is due to the shooter, but sometimes it actually is the gun. WHy else would we have adjustable sights?

I have trained those floor shooters you refer to, it can be a hoot. What I am referring to is a guy or gal that after much training and practice is consistently off by 1 or 2 inches. Why not adjust for it? I have seen it where adjustments are made and then further down the road after technique and strength builds the adjustment goes back the other way.

How about we agree to disagree like we have on pretty much every subject so far. You can buy fixed sights and when possible and necesary I'll buy adjustable sights for my target guns. atriot:

 

[DoubleActionCHL]

Look at the front sight. See the dot? Ignore it.

 

[Texas1911]

LOL seriously, I'm laughing. I'm not being defensive, I'm just trying to figure out this perfect world you live in. I agree with you that "most" poor shooting is due to the shooter, but sometimes it actually is the gun. WHy else would we have adjustable sights?

It's true.

Of the hundreds of shooters I have helped on the range, I can count the number of pistols that actually had improper sight alignment on my right hand.

Adjustable sights are for adjusting for long range shooting between different loads. They are not there to adjust for the shooter's inability.

Shooting a pistol properly is rather difficult, and it takes alot of focus initially. Unfortunately, the majority of people out there want to blame the gun for their problems, and that prohibits their ability to get better. Many of the problems people have, ie. right handed shooters shooting down and left, are problems associated immediately preceeding the firing event. You can't really feel yourself doing it, nor does it seem like you are doing anything wrong. I've been there many a time, but in all fairness ... I WAS doing something wrong. Now that I've corrected alot of my bad habits I can feel when something doesn't break properly.

There are guns out there that are very difficult, if not impossible to shoot tight groups with. Most are heavy DA action carry guns, which combine a heavy pull with a lightweight gun. Even with an Airweight or a LCP I can manage a fist sized group at 7 yards. With a snub-nose Rossi with a 8 lb. SA pull I put 3 in one hole at 7 yards.

I don't think I'm better than you. I've put alot of rounds down range to do that, and there are plenty of people that are better than me. I just don't want you guys to be the next guy blaming the gun.