I just purchased a new MKlll, and, shot at a soup can at 18yds. Didn't hit the can. I was using Winchester ammo. The gun has standard sights. Any help would be appreciated, as far as, ammo, sight picture, pertinent info, etc. TKU, GG 
Welcome to the forum - from "The Mountain State"I just purchased a new MKlll, and, shot at a soup can at 18yds. Didn't hit the can. I was using Winchester ammo. The gun has standard sights. Any help would be appreciated, as far as, ammo, sight picture, pertinent info, etc. TKU, GG![]()
I have the stanard, stainless, MKlll with a 4 3/4 barrel, and fixed sights. I would have gotten the adj. sights if I had it to do over. Somone recommended the CCI mini mag . The empty cartridge that came with the gun was a CCI hull. Thanks for the help. GGWelcome to the forum - from "The Mountain State"
Which model MKIII did you get?
First of all, I would get a nice large target and practice shooting at a closer range, say maybe 25' or so. If your rear sight is adjustable, you can pick whatever sight picture you want such as 6 o'clock hold with the bullseye just sitting on the front sight post with the front sight post top even with the rear sights top. Some prefer to put the center mass of the target right on top of the post. Whatever you like, aim carefully and see where you are hitting or where your POI is.
I have 3 MKIII pistols and they are not picky about ammo. I was just out shooting my Hunter model and I was using the Federal Bulk like you can buy at Walmart.
Good luck and keep us informed.
Fixed sights are not a problem GG, you just have to pick a POA or point of aim and then check and see where the bullets are impacting your target. Shoot 10 rds or so while holding a very consistent aim at what you think is the center of the target and then check and see if they are pretty well grouped somewhere. If they are hitting high or low, just adjust your point of aim to bring the group down or up. After a while you will know exactly where to put that front sight. I was just out shooting my GP100 which has fixed sights (in elevation) and it is set up for pretty much center mass. When I put the front post top just about in the middle of the bullseye it is just about right in elevation.I have the stanard, stainless, MKlll with a 4 3/4 barrel, and fixed sights. I would have gotten the adj. sights if I had it to do over. Somone recommended the CCI mini mag . The empty cartridge that came with the gun was a CCI hull. Thanks for the help. GG
What is an acceptable group? Do you see a full, front post in the rear sight? What is max distance? TKUFixed sights are not a problem GG, you just have to pick a POA or point of aim and then check and see where the bullets are impacting your target. Shoot 10 rds or so while holding a very consistent aim at what you think is the center of the target and then check and see if they are pretty well grouped somewhere. If they are hitting high or low, just adjust your point of aim to bring the group down or up. After a while you will know exactly where to put that front sight. I was just out shooting my GP100 which has fixed sights (in elevation) and it is set up for pretty much center mass. When I put the front post top just about in the middle of the bullseye it is just about right in elevation.
The Mark's are not picky about ammo at all. CCI Mini-Mag is good ammo, but the bulk stuff like the Federal I often use is cheaper and at pistol distances the accuracy is fine.
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