2nd Date with CM9

[DanTana]

Took my CM9 out to the range, using my new 7 round and the 6 round magazines, with Blazer and Winchester 115 gr FMJ ammo was again, flawless. No problems whatsoever. Now if I can just shoot it better I would be in heaven. I keep shooting low, I'm not sure if it's my sight picture. I use the traditional line the top of the sights on the target center and I still shoot low. Do I need to line the front dot over the target center? That would probably move my shots higher. Took my M&P Core and was dead on with it. Would a Crimson Trace laser sight help me with the CM9? Maybe I'm compensating for the recoil? I need to try some snap caps I guess to see. I'm still very happy with the pistol, no operation problems whatsoever. I know most the problem with shooting is with my bad eyes. I can't see the sights without glasses but with glasses the target becomes blurry, with a red dot I can see both perfectly.

[muggsy]

The sight picture should look like a dotted "I" with the dot covering your intended point of impact. These are combat sights. The sight picture that you described with a 6 0'clock hold is for target sights. It's also possible that you are breaking your wrist down as a compensation for recoil. (aka anticipating recoil) Have a friend randomly load snap caps or dummy rounds into you magazine and that problem will be uncovered quickly when you shoot. The long double action trigger pull also takes a little getting used to. With practice you should be able to group your shots within a 3" circle at 21'.

[skiflydive]

Do I need to line the front dot over the target center?

Yes...

Nice report. Welcome aboard.

[muggsy]

No one can focus at two different distances at the same time. Your focus should be on your front sight. The target and rear sight should be a soft blur. A red dot superimposes the dot on the target and that's why you can see both clearly. You might want to consider a laser sight if standard sights continue to be a problem.