Tool needed for sight adjustment.

pbassman07 · March 1, 2008, 07:24 PM

I just recently purchased a Taurus PT 24/7 Pro .40 cal. from a local gun show. I discovered at the firing range that the front sight is a tad off. My question is what tool do I need to loosen the set screw to make an adjustment?

MLeake · March 1, 2008, 07:45 PM

Unless Taurus requires a specialty tool of some sort, adjustable sights can be adjusted by a typical jeweler's screwdriver. Bought one at Wally world for one or two bucks.

LHB1 · March 1, 2008, 11:20 PM

Is your front sight noticeably off center? Is it a tenon or dovetail type? Sight adjustments/corrections are usually made with the rear sight unless there is a major problem with the front sight. The rear sight is moved in the direction you want the bullet impact to move on the target. Is your rear sight adjustable or fixed type? The former can be adjusted with a small screwdriver. The latter must be drifted sideways in the sight slot. This can be a real problem with some very tight fitting sights and is better handled by a gunsmith.

Good shooting and be safe.
LB

MLeake · March 2, 2008, 11:15 AM

Sorry, I should have read the OP more carefully. Front sight issue. Argh.

jhenry · March 2, 2008, 12:11 PM

Probably you should post exactly what happened at the range that made you think the front sight is an issue.

March 1, 2008, 07:24 PM	#1
pbassman07 Junior Member Join Date: March 1, 2008 Posts: 1	Tool needed for sight adjustment. I just recently purchased a Taurus PT 24/7 Pro .40 cal. from a local gun show. I discovered at the firing range that the front sight is a tad off. My question is what tool do I need to loosen the set screw to make an adjustment?

March 1, 2008, 07:45 PM	#2
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	adjusting sights Unless Taurus requires a specialty tool of some sort, adjustable sights can be adjusted by a typical jeweler's screwdriver. Bought one at Wally world for one or two bucks.

March 2, 2008, 11:15 AM	#4
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	Rtfq, M Sorry, I should have read the OP more carefully. Front sight issue. Argh.

March 2, 2008, 12:11 PM	#5
jhenry Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2006 Location: Ozarks Posts: 1,840	Probably you should post exactly what happened at the range that made you think the front sight is an issue. __________________ "A Liberal is someone who doesn't care what you do, as long as it's mandatory". - Charles Krauthammer

March 1, 2008, 11:20 PM	#3
LHB1 Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,545	Is your front sight noticeably off center? Is it a tenon or dovetail type? Sight adjustments/corrections are usually made with the rear sight unless there is a major problem with the front sight. The rear sight is moved in the direction you want the bullet impact to move on the target. Is your rear sight adjustable or fixed type? The former can be adjusted with a small screwdriver. The latter must be drifted sideways in the sight slot. This can be a real problem with some very tight fitting sights and is better handled by a gunsmith. Good shooting and be safe. LB