I've had an M&P9 for 5-6 weeks. I believe the pistol shoots low and need advice on adjusting elevation. Shooting low is defined as 5-6 ring of a 25-yard slow fire B-8 target at 15 yards. I can put it in the 9-10 ring by putting the front sight dot on the target and having the bottom of the dot tangent to the two rear dots. I haven't ruled out shooter problems, but two other shooters put the rounds low today. The other reasons I think some of the problem may be the pistol is that I do not have that problem with my 22A, MKIII Hunter and Single Six. I also fired another 9mm today and put two rounds together 1 o'clock in the 9-10 ring and third in the X. That was the only three rounds fired from that pistol and the third round was consciously lowering POI.
My first thoughts are to send it back to S&W and let them have a look at the pistol. I've also thought about taking a file to the front sight to "fix" the problem and then look for a sight with that height. I haven't found an adjustable rear sight, which would, in my opinion, be the best solution. None of this shooting has been from a rest, since the range doesn't allow shooting from rests on that particular part.
I'd appreciate any suggestions on how to go about fixing the problem.
My first thoughts are to send it back to S&W and let them have a look at the pistol. I've also thought about taking a file to the front sight to "fix" the problem and then look for a sight with that height. I haven't found an adjustable rear sight, which would, in my opinion, be the best solution. None of this shooting has been from a rest, since the range doesn't allow shooting from rests on that particular part.
I'd appreciate any suggestions on how to go about fixing the problem.