The Trouble with my P226 is...(accuracy issue)

[Paxal]

Its not very accurate.

I just installed new sights on my p226 and my Shield. Took them out to the desert yesterday to see how far off I had made them. On that count - I did well. Both seems pretty close to the mark. The problem: the Shield pretty much crushed the Sig in accuracy. The shield shot a bit right, but it did so in a pretty nice group, so no harm there. The Sig shot about a 5 inch group around the bullseye. This is not a new problem, its just that I’ve finally realized its not me, it’s the gun. Putting it back to back with the Shield and having the little guy kick its ass, was eye opening. Same ammo through both, same windy conditions.

How does yours shoot? What can I do about it? I don’t even consider this to be ”combat accuracy”. The Sig is a police trade in, but I’ve done a lot of upgrading to it since I got it - new springs, totally new trigger from Greyguns. Had it refinished, etc. It runs perfectly - it just doesn’t do to well accuracy wise. What could the problems be?

 

[Darth]

I can almost guarantee if you had them clamped down and fired 5 shot groups you'd realize that the problem was in fact the shooter.

 

[Paxal]

I can almost guarantee if you had them clamped down and fired 5 shot groups you'd realize that the problem was in fact the shooter.

Maybe. I was shooting 5 shot groups, not “clamped down”. I’m willing to accept my own shortcomings. But, I shot them back to back, same ammo and same conditions. So, if its me, why did the Shield do so much better? The 226 has a better trigger, a longer sight radius, a larger, easier to hold grip, etc.

 

[Darth]

The 226 has a better trigger, a longer sight radius, a larger, easier to hold grip, etc.

You answered your own question. You have all these variables. You shoot the Shield better currently.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Like mentioned before. You are shooting off hand so you can't really blame the gun.

If you really want to test the accuracy go buy a Ransom rest

 

[repete]

Most likely the problem is you. I don't have any Sigs but is the grip angle different, what about the grip itself? lots of variables could even be that the Sigs barrel is larger inside dia. (doubtful) but as a bullet caster I've seen and have guns of the same caliber that I have dedicated molds for because of that.

 

[speedkills27]

Mine jams like hell

 

[Cooolone]

Nothing wrong with any SIG I've ever shot, lol
(Above is 15yds .357Sig Underwood 1500fps) and there always seems to be a flyer lmao

That said, I did have an issue where I "KNEW" this Sig was shooting approx 3-5" high when it was new, I have pics somewhere. I though it was just me at first, because USER error and I was ok with that. But it happened too much, no deviation...

Until I got another slide and barrel for the purpose of having a Red Dot milled... But I used it (new slide/barrel) one day at the range instead of the original and it was a tack driver ... Much like above! Spoke to Sig and sent it back to them, and they did indeed replace the rear sight and since has been perfect.

Again, most of the time, as noted above by others, if it's not hitting POA=POI it's user error, even though we won't admit it. Hahaha, but sometimes, it might be a sight problem.

Good Luck!

 

[Podmonkey]

Don't sell the Shield's capabilities short, it is more than just a convenient carry gun. S&W created a tremendously shootable gun in the Shield and @Paxal should be reassured that he can count on his abilities with his carry piece should the need arise. I myself printed groups pretty equal to what my P320 w/ red dot was getting.

 

[Podmonkey]

I'm tellin' y'all, the Shield is no joke!

 

[71velle]

I dont shoot the P229 or p229 well. A friend has a 229 legion and he did not shoot it well at first, but after time got real good with it. He was a good shooter before so it seem to be a pistol some need time to get good with.

 

[Cooolone]

That's what I shoot, the Legion 229 .357Sig... It's a dream to shoot! Love it and my shooting shows how much and how comfortable it is for me. Even with the hit loads, like Underwood's, it still has very manageable recoil and the trigger reset is awesome! Lol...