beretta help?

Question

ok well i have a beretta italian made 9mm and when i shoot it the bullet seems to go down like the barrel is pointed down when my sites are on a target it hits like 1 foot behind it any advice or is it just me

Answer 1

You're aiming too high. The sights should be centered and level. Try shooting off a rest to get the exact point of aim/point of impact difference. If all else fails have a more experienced shooter try your pistol to see if it's really the pistol, or just a bad shot.

I don;t mean any offence or insult in my answers, now that I have read it it may seem a bit harsh in the language I chose, but still it holds true. A more expoerienced shooter will have the handgun skills to determine the aim point v/s impact point.
I've been a handgunner for almost 3 decades and I still have to ask more seasoned shooters from time to time to test a pistol for accuracy occasionally.

Answer 2

I think the key question here too is ,"what distance are you shooting at?". If you're shooting a 9mm at 75 yards out of a standard beretta 92 f or fs, then yes, it's gonna shoot low. If your shooting at 25 yards, it's gonna hit just about point of aim.
When shooting within 25 yards, you should have the front site level with, and centered in the rear site, the front side should be like a popcycle stick and the bullseye shoud be the popcycle, in other words the top of the front site should be right at the bottom of the bullseye. If you are shooting beyond 25 yards, you want that front site covering the bullseye, the farther out your shooting, the higher you want that front site over the target. Also bear in mind that according to Beretta, a 6" group at 25 yards is "within parameters". and that is a direct quote from Beretta.
Good luck, let us know what you figure out.

Answer 3

You already have some good answers here.
I want to add just this. The handgun is always more accurate than the person controlling it.
If you are in a gun club seek advise from a wise member. If you go to an indoor range ask if they have a shooting class.
If you live in the country, practice at close range and move the target back as you improve.
Most of all, have fun! (And save your brass)

Answer 4

I also back up Boker's answer. The problem isn't mechanical but just a simple shooter's error in sighting. You need to relax and take your time. Even the older Italian made Beretta's were quality manufactured handguns and in many cases in the old days they were hand fitted by skilled Craftsmen, before this era of modern hi-tech computerized production...

Simply aim lower, or like Boker suggested get a friend or experienced hand-gunner to go with you next time you go out to shoot and see if the other person does the same or better shooting your Beretta.That will be a true test of the situation, and I'm sure that will back up all we are telling and suggesting to you......Stick with the same ammunition you have been using the distance you are off isn't ammunition related either..I am confident telling you that..Good Luck..... Boker & WaveGold and Bobbo..Thumbs Up!

Answer 5

If it turns out that it isn't you, and the pistol just is low, you can either file down the front sight(which is just a bad idea, but it's out there), or use a heavier bullet. A heavier bullet spends more time in the barrel, and is thusly more influenced by the recoil. Without knowing the model of your pistol, it's hard to say what can be done specifically to adjust your sights to align with the bullet impact.

Answer 6

I agree with Boker. I have a friend who I take all my handguns too for accuracy. Some days I got it and some days I am way off.

Answer 7

Apparently no one actually took the time to read the question. If the round is going down when you fire and the sights are lined up, then he would be pulling down on the trigger or trying to overcompensate for the recoil.

The locking lug could also be messed up to where it's pushing the rear end of the barrel up a little bit. But not enough so that its affecting regular function of the weapon.

What you also need to realize is if you are shooting a 92/96, these guns are incredibly loose weapons. If you are consistently hitting the same area you just need to use a little kentuckey windage and compensate.