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Offline Lt. Donn

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P10c Front Sight Change
« on: December 08, 2019, 05:46:07 PM »
So, got my new P10c...I think I was unreasonable expecting a magical talisman...I was underwhelmed at the range...I did like the low bore-axis, but the trigger was gritty ( maybe it will smooth out)...but the big issue was the POA POI..all loads were printing high using the POA POI sight picture...and I have become really fond of FO front sights...so I was looking on-line, looks like Dawson offers a sgl front sight, but only in red...I may call and check on a green lite pipe...but Dawson wants height and width measurements on the old sight...so I guess I will have to Mike it out and maybe go for the next size taller to adjust POI
I guess I was expecting too much right from the box...big sigh
« Last Edit: December 13, 2019, 06:38:45 AM by Wobbly »

Offline jurek

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Re: Front Sight Change
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2019, 06:12:04 PM »
Maybe before you start messing up with sight, give yourself few more range trips.
POA/POI is setup differently for each manufacturer / model. One firearm uses 6 o'clock hold, other center hold. Ask RSO to shoot your pistol. Try to aim  low. All these cost you nothing.  8)
If you find that this doesn't work, then contact  Dawson.
Their sight math is quite simple, you need ruler and few test shots at the range. If I remember correctly if you won't be satisfied with new sight height, they will replace it for free.
With fiber rod color... if you prefer green you can buy green rod and replace it by yourself (if Dawson doesn't do this).

My case (few months ago): my PPQ sights were setup for 6 o'clock. I liked it. I was able to see clear target not covered by front sight. Then I switched to CZ P-01, which had center hold, and all my shots were low. It took me few days to change my habit, but eventually it worked (no money invested ;D)
« Last Edit: December 08, 2019, 07:17:04 PM by jurek »

Offline cfrock

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Re: Front Sight Change
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2019, 06:40:04 PM »
My experience has been all Dawson sights arrive with a red pipe installed; I’m not a fan of the red either. However, they all also have additional length of green and red pipe in the baggie for you to swap as desired.
I must have purchased 6 or 7 front sights across multiple pistols and all were like this.

Easy peasy to go to green
« Last Edit: December 09, 2019, 06:42:01 PM by cfrock »

Offline earlan357

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Re: Front Sight Change
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2019, 09:24:33 AM »
What # is stamped on the front sight?

I believe the #1 is 5.25mm from the top to bottom of the dovetail.  Converting to inches and subtracting 0.070" for the dovetail gives about .135"  #2 is 5.5mm, #3 is 5.75mm

Here are some approximate front sight heights to get you started.

#1 = .135"
#2 = .145"
#3 = .155"

Which hold are you using?


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Re: P10c Front Sight Change
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2019, 06:39:33 AM »
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