New pistol help...

[Rusto 23]

Not really help just looking for some advice to settle a argument. I own a newer pistol and my buddy just bought a brand new one. He told me that after 20-50 rounds they are considered broke in and if needed to start moving sights. I was always taught at least 150-200 round through it before adjusting anything.

Advice?

[dphillips62]

I was told the same thing by my gun smith, and 500 rounds till he would do a trigger job

[Outlaw_6]

Yea, I've always gone by the 500 round "rule".


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[Double-O-Dave]

I was always taught the 150-200 round rule as a test for reliability. Personally, I move the sights as needed after the first few shots if they aren't hitting the target for me.

Regards,

Dave

[Mike D]

That totally depends on the weapon.

Some guns require 300-500 rounds to break in. Some don't.

I have never had to move a set of sights on a new pistol.


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[Leverhunter]

500 rounds for action work. If shooting iron sights point of impact shouldn't change that much during break in period.

[fullsizeaggie]

One of my kimbers needed a slight sight adjustment. Or it corrected my "slice" I don't know which.... This was after a couple hundred rounds.

[xman59]

sites can be moved after just a couple dozen rounds,,, i agree with any action work requiring a good bit more rounds down range..

[TacticalCowboy]

Les Baer has a 500 round break in

[Rusto 23]

Thanks for all the great advice. Can always depend on the GS for help!