I am looking for ideas on why two shooters using the same equipment (in this case handguns) get different results. A buddy of mine, who is an excellent shooter, has a G19 with the Trijicon HD sights. The front blade is .245”, and the ammunition is 147gr bonded Ranger. I have the same configuration and ammunition.
At 25 yards, I must lollipop the bullseye (6 o’clock hold) to get my rounds in the 10 ring. He however splits the bull with the top of his sights for the same result. Now, I have tested a couple of G26’s, and 3 different G19’s at 25 yards and this is what led me to getting the .245” front sight. I even called Trijicon because the duty ammo was several inches above the bullseye and they informed me that a LEO in Georgia had done all the research and figured out that the shorter Glocks using 147gr pills need the taller front sight.
As a control, I had a coworker who is also a very good shot use my G19, a 6 o’clock hold, and our 147gr duty ammo. His rounds impacted low and appeared that they would have all gone in the 10 ring if he had split the bullseye. My first friend believes I’m somehow perceiving the sights in such a way that causes me to think I’m using a 6 o’clock hold. I don’t know how that could be, but am hoping y’all can shed some light. Now that I’m the odd man out, it’s a bit tough to debate with my friend.
Now I will say my vision is just fine. I can see the 7 and 8 ring from 25, and can usually see my hits even if the sun isn’t behind the target. The thing is, I don’t see how I could push the gun upward as the shot breaks. I do suspect them nosing the gun downward is more likely, but I’m at a loss overall and now outnumbered. I can see how iron sights on a long gun could have this problem – I see the front post as centered in the aperture, but someone else sees it centered in a slightly different location. I just don’t understand how when I see the tops of my sights lined up at the bottom of the bull, it can be anything different.
Has anyone else come across this while instructing, or experienced it yourself?
Anyone else using the HD's with this combination? If so, what hold do you use?
Thanks!