Sig combat sight picture

frosty · Oct 15, 2013

Has anyone ever had an issue with the "combat sight picture" that most Sig's have? I have been used top 1911 shooting my whole life. I got a P220 a while ago and it feels great but I am not accurate with it like I am my 1911's. I have done some reading and it sounds like Sig has a different sight picture than you would see in a 1911. Not sure if the "diagram" explains but I thought it may help.

_O_ - 1911
-0- - Sig

I am a great shot with my WWII Colt but am having a hell of a time training myself to shoot the Sig.

I have thought about replacing the front sight but it is rather expensive to have done. Thought about trading it but I really love the trigger, balance, finish, etc...

Any advice or thoughts would be appreciated.

Nwcid · Oct 15, 2013

Here is the basic pistol sighting information I have always seen, http://www.targetshooting.ca/docs/pistol_sighting.pdf

bc4bw · Oct 16, 2013

Combat sights cover up small targets like pop cans because you have to put the front sight dot directly over the target. Replace the rear #8 sight with a #10 and you will have point of aim sight picture (top edge with 1/2 of bulls eye on top). You can change it yourself with the MGW sight tool. The sights can be purchased from Sig, and they are night sights.