Gunmac

Thanks for the replies and the excellent thread. I think I will give the black sights a longer trial. If focusing on the top of the sight is not possible with a fiber optic insert than I see accuracy decreasing even though the speed may be quicker.

I installed a set of Dawson fiber optic fronts and an adjustable target rear on my Glock 34. Six months ago all was well. For the past four weeks I started using a 22 conversion on my Kimber 1911. The Kimber set up is a black target front and adjustable target rear. Very accurate set up and I have become reasonably quick to get on target. Now when I go back to the fiber optic on the Glock I can only see the dot and cannot pick up the top of the front sight. Accuracy has dropped off also. I did try to turn off the overhead lights at the range where the front optic becomes black. Accuracy did return and felt much more comfortable getting on target. For those of you that use a fiber optic set up do you use the top of the sight or the fiber optic element? Which would be the better set up for IDPA style competition? Thanks, Tom

Thanks for the explanations. I can better understand the trajectory responses now. Just when I thought I was getting the hang of this stuff I see there is much more to learn. Back to the range for more practice.

I want to be sure I understand the answer. For my 147 g 9 mm loads (130 pf = 885 ft/sec) for typical IDPA distances sighting in at 25 feet if done correctly should be fine. One individual mentioned an arc and some disagree. I did not understand why a bullet will climb after firing. Even if I screw up the recoil control will the muzzle lift fast enough to cause an arc in the path or will I only get a downward arc?

I have been sighting in my handguns at 25 feet since that is a distance I can see a target clear enough to aim accurately. At 50 feet the target is not clear and precise aiming is tough. The question I have is within what distance does a bullet maintain level travel? If I sight it in at 25 feet how far can I expect to shoot to point of aim? At some point I realize I will need to aim higher to compensate for the bullet falling but I am not clear what that distance is.

Thanks for the responses. It usually takes a few months for me to decide if I like or dislike a pistol. So I may need to add the Sig to the collection which is not a bad thing. There is always the Glock 34 to fall back on.

I have a Glock 34 and there is little I can complain about. Plenty of after market accessories, durable, simple construction, eats all ammo without complaint and goes bang every time I pull the trigger. The only thing that bugs me is the grip. Doesn't quite fit my hand. Even tried some Hogue Handalls and still just okay. The last trip to the range some one had a Sig 226 that I tried. Unlike the Glock grip that I need to hold pretty tight my hands felt locked to the Sig. The Glocks seem to rule IDPA in my area and you seldom see Sigs in SSP. Even at the national level again it is Glock with very few Sigs. So the questions I have are: Where aren't the Sigs more popular in competition? Should the grip feel dictate the choice between two quality pistols? I am considering adding a Sig to the collection but wanted to understand why the Sig is not as popular as some of the other makes. Thanks, Tom

Thanks. I will give the grip tape a try.

The one thing I don't like about my Glock 34 is that the grip size is a little small for my hands. I was going to try one of the slip on grips but wanted to know is there anything else to increase the size ? My guess is that with all the adjustable grip panels on the polymers now it is only time before Glock will need to do the same.

I had a similar problem in the past with 9 mm cases. My problem was the shell plate was too loose. I needed to tighten the bolt a little more to reduce the play in the brass. A little more lube in the case mouth may also help.

I have a scale/dispenser combo from PACT which is working well. Do I have problems with the scale down the road? Tom

Mike: The PACT IR units and indoor lighting has come up several times in the past. You may want to look at this thread: Chrono Indoor Light Issues Tom

I believe Novak makes one for the M&P. There only polymer I have is a Glock so I have no idea how easy it is to install. Extreme Duty Adjustible Sights

I shoot at an indoor range and have had little success with a IR unit. I bought a prochrono digital unit and an indoor attachment and it has read every shot fired across the sensors. I do not use any other shields on the unit. ProChrono Digital Indoor Light Set Up

I think Michael Bane once said on Shooting Gallery that Jerry has the best hands in the business. Whatever is the reason I have always enjoyed watching the master and hope he continues to compete for many years to come. Gives us older guys some respect.