[jpattersonnh]

Originally Posted by jpattersonnh

Shimming the rear sight will make it shoot higher. Bet it is the sight picture, user error. The top of the front sight needs to be level w/ the top of the rear sight. This link has a pic.
http://blog.davingranroth.com/2009/10/how-to-aim-with-iron-sights/

Originally Posted by hiwall

jpattersonnh is correct raising the rear sight will raise bullet impact. Could file down the rear sight.

Originally Posted by Hectocotylus

It is a tanfoglio single action. Not many out there but it still goes bang so it is fun. Any suggestions for what to use as a shim? I thought a couple pieces of paper so I could gradually bring it up but I don't know how that would hold up.

Don't shim!! If a rifle w/ irons shoots high, you raise the front sight, that is the same a lowering the rear, not raising it.

Does it look like a colt peace maker?

[Vikingdad]

Shimming the rear sight will make it worse. If you can shim the front sight though that would get you closer to where you want to be.

[donthav1]

Originally Posted by Chandler51

I'd just adjust my hold. It's not like you're after long range accuracy.

i agree. when i got my dad's old Schmidt .22 revolver running again, i found it shot high. since the sights aren't adjustable, i just decided to live with it & change my aim.

[Chandler51]

Originally Posted by donthav1

i agree. when i got my dad's old Schmidt .22 revolver running again, i found it shot high. since the sights aren't adjustable, i just decided to live with it & change my aim.

Yeah...Springfield XD's for example, are set for a 6 o'clock hold from the factory. Most guns are a little different that way, and unless it's a windage issue, I always just change my POA.