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Kimber Ultra Carry shoots LOW

rballi
I recently got a SS Ultra Carry. I have tried 4 brands of 230gr FMJ, and 2 different brands of 185 JHP. All shoot 4.5" to 6" low. The gun groups great and is perfectly center but a good 5" low. This is with bullseye aim, not 6 o'clock aim. Should I: Take a file to the front sight?Replace it on my own with aftermarket sight?Call Kimber? Will they replace it with a lower one?Roy
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  • spclark
    What's your target distance? I don't know what Kimber's testing set-up is, but if it shoots that low I'd certainly call 'em & ask.I bought a Classic Custom Target earlier this year that - at 25 yards - only required two clicks on the rear sight to center groups using a "bullseye" hold.
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  • rballi
    I tried 7, 10, and 15yds and got anywhere between 4.5 to 6 inches low. I just called Kimber; a new sight is on the way. If it is the same height, I'll send the slide in for a lower sight.
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  • gunny6
    Take a good file with you next time you go to the range. File the front sight down alittle, test fire, go slow and easy till you get it........
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  • j2k22
    several problems arise if you file the front sight; you will never get the dark matte finish back, no matter what cold bluing you use- it will always be shiny on top, which is distracting. Also, if you have 3-dots, you will end up with a half-moon in front!
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  • rballi
    I might try a file on the front sight, but not until my replacement gets here.
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  • leeblackman
    Change the way you hold your handgun... When I first started shooting non-revolver handguns I used to shoot "Cup and Saucer," and had many problems including shooting low. A gun shop dealer showed me how to hold it right, I really can't explain, but It drastically improved not only that problem but my whole concept on pistol shooting.
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  • rballi
    The sight is still "in the mail" according to Kimber. I took some pics of my Ultra muzzle to muzzle with my full size Classic to compare the front sight heights.Roy http://content.communities.msn.com/rballipics/shoebox.msnw?Page=6 http://content.communities.msn.com/rballipics/shoebox.msnw?Page=5
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