For sighting in a firearm I prefer a standard target of concentric circles because they are equidistant all around making it easy to estimate inches in any direction by just looking at it.What is considered a standard paper target? When I google paper targets I find them in all shapes and sizes. Which ones are correct for handguns
Yep, those are perfect for sighting in. You can also apply a "Shoot-N-C" sticker to the target center to make the hits easier to see.I think I finally found my answer. B8 targets
You start out shooting an unknown to you pistol at 75 feet? Amazing.I use standard paper targets at 75 feet.
considering it could be a carry pistol with a short barrel that is even more amazingYou start out shooting an unknown to you pistol at 75 feet? Amazing.
If the pistol is "new", as in factory new, it probably shoots straight, so sure. But if the pistol is "unknown to me" then I would start at a shorter distance. Either way there's no harm in starting at a shorter distance, but I would work my way toward 75 feet because the longer distance amplifies errors making them easier to correct. Eventually, if you can't get a decent group at 75 feet then there's something wrong with the pistol or the shooter, which is also important to know when sighting in.You start out shooting an unknown to you pistol at 75 feet? Amazing.
Most people can't put 5 shots on a paper plate at 75 feet much less shoot groups. Skillz.If the pistol is "new", as in factory new, it probably shoots straight, so sure. But if the pistol is "unknown to me" then I would start at a shorter distance. Either way there's no harm in starting at a shorter distance, but I would work my way toward 75 feet because the longer distance amplifies errors making them easier to correct. Eventually, if you can't get a decent group at 75 feet then there's something wrong with the pistol or the shooter, which is also important to know when sighting in.
I did not know that this was a forum on BITOG. Glad to know. I am new to this forum and so far many seem to be reasonable with their viewpoints, which is rare.Sighting in a new 9mm handgun. What distance and type of paper targets should I use?
good groups, a little trigger jerk, but good groups.I use targets like this. Does not really matter as long as you have a point of aim.
I start out at 10 feet and see what is a consistent pattern. Adjust then back up. I generally sight my pistol in around 20-30 feet.
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Brand new Beretta 92FS, and my older Smith & Wesson 5904I did not know that this was a forum on BITOG. Glad to know. I am new to this forum and so far many seem to be reasonable with their viewpoints, which is rare.
I would "sight in'' at 25 feet. Between 25 and point blank will be the same. Beyond that, 25 yards would be the farthest I would shoot for groups.
I do, however, for fun, plink a 100 yards.
Most of my practise is done closer than 25ft
What kind of gun is it?