GP 100 sight problem

fairview mick

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I have a 3" gp100(non adj sights) that shoots about 2 1/2 inches low at 30 feet. A great group, but low. I tried .38 ammo medium .357's and hot .357's. All in the same spot.I did this from a rest, so I know it's the sight picture on the gun. I wonder if there are different dimension front sight available for the gun. Any one know about this?
Mickey
 

Sarge

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Yes. Call Ruger and tell them what your problem is. You will probably need to take a micrometer and measure how tall your current front sight stands above the rib, to provide them with a point of reference.

In your shoes though, I would just take a file and a bottle of cold blue to the range, and file a VERY little off the top of the front sight, taking great care to keep it perfectly square. Shoot and confirm zero, and then file again if necessary.

Here's an article I wrote a couple of years ago on sorting out a 3" GP-100 that needed regulation in both directions, as well as having some other problems. Please note that bullet weight can have a noticable effect on where your bullets strike, in the elevation axis. If you are shooting 110-125 grain bullets in that gun, switching to 158's will probably raise your POI enough to correct the problem. If you are already shooting 158's however, a shorter front sight will probably be necessary.

Congratulations on a fine sixgun- I love fixed-sight revolvers, and the GP is one of the best.
 

Tim Whittaker

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My fixed sight GP did the same thing, I took a file to the front sight and filing a small amount at a time until I got the group where I wanted it. Go slow and you shouldn't have a problem. Then I touched up the sight with a blueing pen.
 

fairview mick

New member
Thanks to the the responders

Thanks very much for the very informative threads. I'll do exactly as written.
Merry Christmas and a safe new year. Perhaps my bike will run 200 mph in 1/4 mile in 2007!!!!!
Mickey
 

inkie

New member
The two previous posters got it right! I would like to add this little trick. Take the gun to the range apply a line of whiteout on the front sight slightly below the top. Use that as your aiming point fire a few rounds, keep changing the line until you are shooting to point of aim. Than take it down to the proper line with a file or a dremel. Worked well for me.
 
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