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SW M&P40c Question
Posted on 2/17/13 at 11:11 pm
Posted on 2/17/13 at 11:11 pm
Hey there, new to posting, been lurking for quite some time. The OB board is where its at for me. I recently purchased an MP40c for a carry gun, but Im having trouble figuring out the shot profile. What I mean is at what range does this gun shoot "flat?" With the front and rear sight lined up and front sight in the center of the target itseems to shoot low. Do you have to completely cover the target with the front sight? If so this makes it hard to see what your actually aiming at. I find that its not POA=POI. I have put about a hundred rounds through it, may just take some more practice, esp getting used to that trigger. Any insight would be helpful, definitly not as easy shooting as my 1911 ![](https://images.tigerdroppings.com/Images/Icons/Iconviolin.gif)
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Posted on 2/17/13 at 11:15 pm to DickTater
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I recently purchased an MP40c for a carry gun
I have to admit I have not fired any of the M&P models. I do have to aim a little "higher" with a Glock than I do for a Sig. I shoot Sigs best of all, and Glock not so well. It has gotten better as I've gotten more used to the trigger. (I'm leaning towards trying the new Sig P250, modular pistol).
Anyway, as to your specific question - with pistol sights I normally start with the front sight covering the point I want the bullet to strike and adjust from there. Even doing that Glocks shoot a little low for me. Sigs are spot on.
Posted on 2/17/13 at 11:19 pm to DickTater
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1911
Damn another KR alter?
Anyways, welcome, don't be a doucher.
In my experience the m&p tends to shoot low. So covering the target wouldn't be a bad idea. Once you get a good feel for the weapon, you'll understand what you have to do.
Posted on 2/17/13 at 11:23 pm to DickTater
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DickTater
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But in all seriousness Tater, you need to understand what you can control and what you can't control.
Can control - left and right (if you use the sights correctly)
Can't control - up and down (even if you use the sights correctly)
Figure out where it's hitting vertically and make sure you aren't the one jerking the barrel down. An easy way is using this test:
1. Have a person come out to the shooting lane with you.
2. Have them load your magazine.
3. Have them hide an empty/dummy round in your magazine.
4. Shoot your whole magazine at the target.
You'll notice that once you get to that empty/dummy round you may have a bad flinch. This should get you back to dry firing practice to get rid of it.
I strongly suggest a lot of dry fire practice for any new handgun. All of them have a little bit of a different feel.
This post was edited on 2/17/13 at 11:24 pm
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