Sight picture of front and rear sights?

RJS · 07-31-2010, 08:15 PM

Where is the top of the front sight supposed to be in relationship to the notch in the back sight? Should the hold position be at 6:00 o'clock?

After almost 12 months of collecting, I have not seen anything on this most basic subject. What am I missing? Thanks for any advice.

alanint · 08-01-2010, 07:59 AM

I've always held the top of the front sight even with the two sides of the notch and pretty much hit what I aim at dead on out to 25 yards or so..

Ron Smith · 08-01-2010, 03:12 PM

Robert,

Everyone has there own techniques, but this is the recommended sight and aiming picture for handguns.Refered to as the standard 6 O'Clock hold.

Ron

FNorm · 08-01-2010, 07:58 PM

I could be wrong on this, but I think the 6 o'clock hold is more for target shooters. Remember this was a war weapon. Usually used as a last resort and in a hurry. The lugers and in fact all the handguns I've shot are set as 'anlanint' has stated.

FN

TheMrMitch · 08-01-2010, 11:21 PM

Yes....6 o'clock hold is for precision shooting. BUT,,,,the front sight nestled in the rear is the correct alignment and can be adjusted some for elevation.

Ron Smith · 08-02-2010, 12:09 AM

Guy's,

I'm aware that a 6'Oclock hold is for target shooting, because I assumed he was interested in shooting targets.

Robert,

If you're going on a "Drive-By" point center body mass slightly low. Most people tend to shoot high in a stress situation. Tunnel vision brought on by the adrenaline rush will focus you on your target, and you won't see the sights anyway. Same-Same in Combat.

Ron

RJS · 08-02-2010, 09:39 PM

Thanks for all the replies. Yes, I am looking at target shooting, so the advice was great. I am not into drive byes , but you must ready for anything. Thanks again.

MFC · 08-03-2010, 01:28 AM

Robert,
In case you change your mind... this is the gang bangers sight picture.

TheMrMitch · 08-03-2010, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MFC

Robert,
In case you change your mind... this is the gang bangers sight picture.

That, Sir......is a classic!

07-31-2010, 08:15 PM	#1
RJS User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 45 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Sight picture of front and rear sights? Where is the top of the front sight supposed to be in relationship to the notch in the back sight? Should the hold position be at 6:00 o'clock? After almost 12 months of collecting, I have not seen anything on this most basic subject. What am I missing? Thanks for any advice.

08-01-2010, 03:12 PM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Robert, Everyone has there own techniques, but this is the recommended sight and aiming picture for handguns.Refered to as the standard 6 O'Clock hold. Ron Attached Thumbnails __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

08-01-2010, 11:21 PM	#5
TheMrMitch User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hodgenville Ky...Larue County Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes....6 o'clock hold is for precision shooting. BUT,,,,the front sight nestled in the rear is the correct alignment and can be adjusted some for elevation. __________________ Youth And Brawn Are No Match For Age And Treachery USMC 1959/1963

08-02-2010, 12:09 AM	#6
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Guy's, I'm aware that a 6'Oclock hold is for target shooting, because I assumed he was interested in shooting targets. Robert, If you're going on a "Drive-By" point center body mass slightly low. Most people tend to shoot high in a stress situation. Tunnel vision brought on by the adrenaline rush will focus you on your target, and you won't see the sights anyway. Same-Same in Combat. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

08-03-2010, 01:28 AM	#8
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Robert, In case you change your mind... this is the gang bangers sight picture. Attached Images __________________ Mike C.

08-01-2010, 07:59 AM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	I've always held the top of the front sight even with the two sides of the notch and pretty much hit what I aim at dead on out to 25 yards or so..

08-01-2010, 07:58 PM	#4
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	I could be wrong on this, but I think the 6 o'clock hold is more for target shooters. Remember this was a war weapon. Usually used as a last resort and in a hurry. The lugers and in fact all the handguns I've shot are set as 'anlanint' has stated. FN

08-02-2010, 09:39 PM	#7
RJS User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 45 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for all the replies. Yes, I am looking at target shooting, so the advice was great. I am not into drive byes , but you must ready for anything. Thanks again.