Revolver shooting high

[1mathom1]

230 gr at around 840. I've heard some people claim the muzzle flip having an impact on the bullet before it leaves the barrel but that doesn't sit right with me, especially considering the same ammo does not have the same effect in another gun. The other gun was a 1911. There should not be enough of a difference between the two guns to make a 1 foot change in impact location.

I've heard of people needing to change sights on other guns, but do not want to do that seeing as I have an adjustable rear(I would hope it would not be necessary). I was concerned it may be messed up but edwards posted that he got his problem worked out using the standard sights, this makes me think there is probably nothing wrong with the gun.

It would appear that my thinking of "minor" adjustment may be needed and S&W's definition of "minor" may be way, way off from each other.

Don't under estimate the bullet weight/speed factor. Revolvers and auto's recoil a good bit differently.

 

[DC]

Well here is the deal. S&W make 4 different heights of rear sight leafs. The rear sight leaf is easily changed out and the kits can be found at Brownells.com. I sometimes wonder if S&W even tries the guns on a target when they test fire. My 625 had the lowest rear leaf from the factory and I ran out of up elevation before it was even on target. Another one had the tallest leaf in it and it was just like yours! WAY high. You might need to swap out the rear sight leaf for a shorter one. KurtM

Thats great advice kurt.....suprised no one else thought of that.