M&P 9 prints high

[Sheperd80]

Ive been shooting my 9 fullsize for about 6 months now. It consistently shoots high. At 10 yds or less its just barely above the sight but at around 25-30 yds its hitting 4-6 inches high.

It could be me but its so consistent and predictable that ive gotten used to it. Is this normal poi for an m&p or do i have an issue?

I like being able to see my target at longer distances but it seems like it should be a little closer to poa to me.

Ive read about the early unlocking issues and all that, not sure if thats my problem but i went ahead and ordered an ISMI 17# recoil spring (factory is 16#). I figured it could be a cheap fix or atleast serve as a backup for when my factory spring wears out.

For the record i shoot mainly 115gr cheap stuff (federal,wwb,etc).

Any thoughts? Thanks.

[Dave C]

You need to install a taller front sight to lower your point of impact.

[Sheperd80]

Well im sure that would work. Im using warren fiber optic sight (which is slightly taller than stock) with plain black rear. But i had the same issue with the stock sights so im thinking its something else.

[Keninaz]

The same was happening to mee too. I switched from a center of mass to a 6 o'clock hold and that helped b bunch.

Kendall

[Hi-Power Jack]

Ryan, your POI depends on how your sights are adjusted for

that particular load you're shooting.

Best to shoot at a solid rest (resting your hands/arms, not

the gun itself) and fire a 12 - 15 shot group.

Three ways to lower the POI are:

1. raise the front or lower the rear sight

2. use a six o'clock hold

3. switch bullet weights - a lighter or heavier bullet

will print higher or lower.

Nothing wrong with your gun - you just have to make an

adjustment to something to get your gun's POI where you

want it, depending on how you hold the sights.

[KennyWiz]

+1

Ryan, your POI depends on how your sights are adjusted for

that particular load you're shooting.

Best to shoot at a solid rest (resting your hands/arms, not

the gun itself) and fire a 12 - 15 shot group.

Three ways to lower the POI are:

1. raise the front or lower the rear sight

2. use a six o'clock hold

3. switch bullet weights - a lighter or heavier bullet

will print higher or lower.

Nothing wrong with your gun - you just have to make an

adjustment to something to get your gun's POI where you

want it, depending on how you hold the sights.