Adjust Kimber Rear Pistol Sights
Kimber produces a variety of firearms, and is particularly noted for their 1911 pistol. The Kimber 1911 pistol is available in the traditional .45 ACP, as well as in models chambered for .40 S&W, 9 mm, 10 mm and .38 Super. This pistol is available with fixed rear-sights, or adjustable rear sights on target models. You may remove the fixed sights and install adjustable sights. Adjusting the rear sights on a Kimber pistol should be done with precision to ensure an accurate shot.
Instructions
Elevation Adjustments
1. Set your target at a distance of 25 yards. Aim directly at the bull's-eye. Fire a group of three or four shots. Note the shot placement on the target in relation to the bull's-eye. Unload your weapon completely.
2. Turn the elevation screw counterclockwise -- to move the shot placement up -- if your shot lands below the bull's-eye. The elevation screw is located on top of the rear sight, and is turned with the small screwdriver. Turn only 1/4-turn, and then fire another shot-group to test your adjustments. Repeat as necessary until your shot lands dead center on the bull's-eye.
3. Turn the elevation screw clockwise -- if your shot lands above the bull's-eye -- to move the shot placement down. Rotate the screw only 1/4-turn at a time. Fire another shot-group to test your adjustments. Repeat as necessary until the shot lands dead center on the bull's-eye.
Windage Adjustments
4. Fire a group of shots at your target. Note the shot placement in relation to the bull's-eye. Unload your weapon completely.
5. Screw the windage nut clockwise -- if your shot lands to the left of the bull's-eye -- to move your shot placement to the right. The windage nut is located on the right of the rear sight, and can be turned using the small screwdriver. This will move the sight blade to the right. Turn the nut only 1/4-turn, and then fire another shot-group to test your adjustment. Repeat as necessary until your shot lands dead center.
6. Screw the windage nut counterclockwise -- if your shot lands to the right of the bull's-eye -- to move the shot placement to the left. This will move the sight blade to the left. Turn the nut only 1/4-turn, and then fire another shot-group to test your adjustments. Repeat as necessary until your shots land dead center.
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