M&P Pro front sight height options

[Brewski]

My buddy’s M&P Pro is shooting about 4 inches high at 25 yards with a stock front sight and a Warren Tac rear running a 124 grn load at 130 PF. Does anyone make a higher front FO sight than the stock S&W sight (it’s .180 I think)?

[jhe888]

Speed Shooter's Specialties makes custom height front sights. They can probably help you figure out what height you need.

http://www.speedshooterspecialties.com/

Edited November 24, 2008 by jhe888

[SDM]

Doesn't Warren make a front to go with their rear?

[Xfactor]

Speed Shooter Specialties front sights are great - I highly recommend them for non-standard sight heights.

But for what it's worth, I've been fine-tuning my POI with my M&P Pro as well, and one thing I've noticed with this gun is that the POI when shot with a loose grip off a sandbag rest is not necessarily the same as when shot with a regular (standing freestyle) firm 2-hand shooting grip. Before changing sights, I'd be sure to do the zeroing in the style that the gun will be shot in a match! : )

Edited December 2, 2008 by Xfactor

[Sarge]

Also don't forget to experiment with the different backstraps. That changed my PRO's POI a small amount.

Not saying it is not your sight however. Just throwing things out there.

[gotm4]

My buddy’s M&P Pro is shooting about 4 inches high at 25 yards with a stock front sight and a Warren Tac rear running a 124 grn load at 130 PF. Does anyone make a higher front FO sight than the stock S&W sight (it’s .180 I think)?

I had the same problem with using a Warren front and rear on my 9L. I still use the Warren rear but I am using a Speed Shooter Specialties .195" tall x .115" serrated front for Atlanta Arms 147gr subsonic. It hits low using 115gr FMJ full power ammo so I may shorten it to .190" and try it out and then .185" if it's still too tall. Warren fronts are .160" high. IIRC the factory front is .180" tall.

[LPatterson]

But for what it's worth, I've been fine-tuning my POI with my M&P Pro as well, and one thing I've noticed with this gun is that the POI when shot with a loose grip off a sandbag rest is not necessarily the same as when shot with a regular (standing freestyle) firm 2-hand shooting grip. Before changing sights, I'd be sure to do the zeroing in the style that the gun will be shot in a match! : )

NRA Basic Pistol method is to have students learn to shot with their wrists beyond a carpet roll or sandbags, then stand up for unsupported 2 hand shooting. Place the feet flat outside the chairlegs, sit down and assume a proper 2 handed grip, then extend the arms and lower the body into the shooting position. Placing the gun directly on a sandbag or shooting platform changes the recoil characteristics of the gun and changes POI when shot 2 handed unsupported.

The gun on the sandbag will show bullet/powder accuracy while the wrists on the bag shows where the guns POI is.