Ruger P-85 sights

Horse Plains Drifter

February 16, 2003 12:37

My P-85 shoots really (6-8in.)high at 20 yards.

Can I get a taller front sight or should I get an adjustable rear sight.

Where is the best place to get this stuff? I looked at sights on GB but didn't find anything that would work for me.

Also, how tight of groups should I expect from this gun. I have been shooting military (Austrian +P+ sub gun)surplus ammo. I am getting 4-4.5in. groups at 20-25 yards. This doesen't seem too bad to me, but tighter is always better. What are some things I can do to make this gun shoot better?

Thanks in advance for everyone's help. You are a great bunch!

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  hotshots2

  February 16, 2003 13:36

  Have you tried other ammo? The stuff you are using is pretty hot (not recommended by Ruger). I've used various standard and +P ammo for years in my P-89 and have gotten good results. Usually very hot rounds do not give very good accuracy.
  
  Before going to the trouble and expense of altering your front sight (not usually a good idea) I would try some of the offerings from Remington, Fedeal, or even Blazer. While I believe all pistols benefit from adjustable sights, your twenty yard 6-8" over height probabbly won't be fixed by a rear sight change. I suggest your ammo is too hot for accuracy and sure not good for your gun, if you shoot much.
  
  Those are my thoughts.
  
  Good shooting. [;)]
  
  Dave

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  competentone

  February 16, 2003 14:00

  quote:Originally posted by hotshots2
  Have you tried other ammo? The stuff you are using is pretty hot (not recommended by Ruger).
  
  
  MT,
  
  I can't give you any specific advice on your sight question, but can tell you that when I've talked to Ruger Customer Service they've told me that the P-series pistols are designed to handle +P+ rounds. That said, I'm sure a constant diet of +P+ is going to be harder on the gun than standard or just +P ammo.
  
  I've found Corbon's 115gr +P to shoot great in my P-series.

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  Daddy2B8162

  February 18, 2003 21:00

  MT, sorry, but I don't have sight fix info ither, but I have a P-85 as well. The hotter ammo was a bit hi for me also. I adjusted by sight alingment with the front bead down in the rear sight. But I liked it alot better using standard ammo and using the full sight. Yes the groups where better with standard loads, I like PMC the best in my 85. I am no target master, but I do get consistant 2" groups at 20 yards with the PMC factory stuff.

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