A few days a ago, I bought a brand new Kimber. Everything seemed fine about the pistol but when I took it to the range I discovered that it shoots about 1 to 2 feet high at 25 yards. So my father shot it to see if it was just something I was doing wrong, but when he shot it the same thing happened. Is there anything I can do about this?
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A few days a ago, I bought a brand new Kimber. Everything seemed fine about the pistol but when I took it to the range I discove
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If you're using 185-200 grain bullets, try 230-grain hardball to see if it slightly lowers the point of impact. If you have a favorite load and choose to remain with it, I suppose the Novak-type front sight may be switched to a slightly higher one. My Kimber printed slightly to the left, so I drifted the rear sight slightly to the right, but it was tightly fit and difficult to move. My .45 has performed reliably for me, and I've cycled more than a few rounds through it. I think you'll be pleased with it.
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I would call or E-mail Kimber Customer Service. Several factors could be affecting elevation. Are you shooting light bullets, or standard 230 gr. ball? How high is your front sight? Could have the wrong sight installed at the factory. Mistakes happen, even at Kimber.
One to two feet is a lot of variation. How experienced are you at shooting a pistol? So many factors, so little information. Kimber Customer Service is where you should direct your enquiries.
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Make sure of your sight picture. If the top of your front sight is not flush with the top of the rear sight you will shoot high. Dry fire, yes I said it, until you don't anticipate the trigger break. Make sure your finger in centered on the trigger. If none of these, or the above help, contact Kimber.
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