Sight in distance

[Barry J]

What is the preferred distance to sight in a dot? It's on a 9mm. It's the first dot I ever own.

 

[JBP55]

I sight my pistols in at 75'. Not sure about sighting in with a dot but I would think the distance would be the same as with your regular sights.

 

[twinin]

Sight it based on use and engagements. You will still have to know your holds but I usually get it as close as possible at 7-10 yards and then bring it to bench rest at 25 yards for final adjustments

 

[Matthewk1114]

shooters preference, whatever YOU will most likely be shooting at.

anything past 25yds with a 9mm seems a bit ridiculous for a carry dot. If this is a handgun were talking about, but hey its your gun.

 

[JBP55]

shooters preference, whatever YOU will most likely be shooting at.

anything past 25yds with a 9mm seems a bit ridiculous for a carry dot. If this is a handgun were talking about, but hey its your gun.

Louisiana LEO have to qualify out to 25 yards. To become a Louisiana LEO Firearms Instructor you have to qualify out to 50 yards.

 

[Matthewk1114]

Louisiana LEO have to qualify out to 25 yards. To become a Louisiana LEO Firearms Instructor you have to qualify out to 50 yards.

I understand there is a fundamental gain to marksmanship past the 25yd line, but practically speaking refer to this photo.

 

[JBP55]

I understand there is a fundamental gain to marksmanship past the 25yd line, but practically speaking refer to this photo.

The FBI Pistol Course used to be out to a maximum of 50 yards but has been reduced to a maximum of 25 yards in recent years.
Many LEA handgun courses are a maximum of 15 yards.

 

[Matthewk1114]

Makes sense, practice how you fight. If gun fights are happening closer and closer train for that. Sure making beyond 75' hits is good and a true test of marksmanship with the handgun but what's the practical application to that? I don't find one. Most guys cant even get out of their holsters in a reasonable amount of time let alone making a beyond 75' hit off the rip.

 

[machinedrummer]

41 feet 8 7/16 inches is where my point of aim point of impact is. It's what works best for me and my needs. 63 feet 4 17/32 inches is also a good choice. Depends on the bullet weight of course.

 

[3fifty7]

I just set mine up at 15 yards. I have not shot it yet at 5, 20, & 25 just to see what the variation is, but that’s my plan next time out.

 

[mickey]

Makes sense, practice how you fight. If gun fights are happening closer and closer train for that. Sure making beyond 75' hits is good and a true test of marksmanship with the handgun but what's the practical application to that? I don't find one. Most guys cant even get out of their holsters in a reasonable amount of time let alone making a beyond 75' hit off the rip.

Welcome new guy.
I have shot with JBP55 on occasion carry permit renewal that started MANY years ago.
Matter of fact, he made me draw from a holster and bang a target a foot from me. Among other things including shoot weak hand and charging one hand in addition to the standard requirements for a cert. This old dude has a lot of lead down barrels.
Im going predict from your first few posts that you will not be well received here.
Anyway, welcome.

 

[AdvancedLaser]

Most common is 15 yds, then make micro adjust to 25 if needed.

 

[Matthewk1114]

Welcome new guy.
I have shot with JBP55 on occasion carry permit renewal that started MANY years ago.
Matter of fact, he made me draw from a holster and bang a target a foot from me. Among other things including shoot weak hand and charging one hand in addition to the standard requirements for a cert. This old dude has a lot of lead down barrels.
Im going predict from your first few posts that you will not be well received here.
Anyway, welcome.

What an odd welcome lol, but thanks. Everyone I’ve met with and done business with has been nothing but pleasant. Cheers!

 

[RussnAttitude]

Being a civilian, 10-12 yds is probably fine. Even at the range, you'll have a hard time proving self defense over murder in court. Only LEO can shoot past that and get away with it realistically

 

[scooterj]

Barry, if it’s a gamer gun, 15 yards should get you on target from 5-25 yards without having to think about hold over/under.
Should work equally as well for a defensive weapon too.

 

[paddle007]

I practice at Honey Island with the steel plates on the right side. Front sight placement then bang, I just watched body cam from the shooting in Fargo and I can see the need for LEO to also practice at further distances. Ya'll stay safe out there.

 

[Domg96]

For handguns I normally sight mine in at 25 yards, i ccw daily so I like to have my zero within a practical distance for self defense

 

[AdvancedLaser]

Being a civilian, 10-12 yds is probably fine. Even at the range, you'll have a hard time proving self defense over murder in court. Only LEO can shoot past that and get away with it realistically

@RussnAttitude
Can you expound on this a little bit. How can LEO "get away with" shooting past 10-12 yards ?

 

[machinedrummer]

Paddle007, that officer did a great job under unimaginable pressure. No optic but it also showed how many rounds it took to neutralize a dedicated terrorist because that's what the shooter was. I'm sure the media will now use the type of gun and RPM being fired to push more control.

 

[AdvancedLaser]

I practice at Honey Island with the steel plates on the right side. Front sight placement then bang, I just watched body cam from the shooting in Fargo and I can see the need for LEO to also practice at further distances. Ya'll stay safe out there.

He engaged a threat, who had already shot three people and was actively firing, with a semi automatic rifle at 82 yards away.

He had iron sights on his Glock, and made 21 hits on the aggressor out of 31 fired at that distance, under fire.

I'd say he did fine.