Question on Pedersoli KY Pistol

[pacanis]

I ordered this pistol in kit form. It's the cheaper one with steel front sight and nose cap. 50cal.
I know from holding my friend's pistol (same one) that I am going to have a problem with the sight picture. I'm putting together an order at TOTW and see they have all kinds of front sights available. I'd like to go with a brass or silver blade.

So the question, seeing as how my friend has not shot his:
Does POA=POI at closer distances with the stock sight? Like 25yds and in?

Thanks for any help regarding this pistol and how it shoots with the stock sights.

 

[Grenadier1758]

With stock sights and starting off with a kit build, the front sight should be tall so the point of impact (POI) is below the point of aim (POA). Once the load has been developed, then it is time to determine the relationship between POI and POA and make adjustments. Don't expect the POI to be the POA on a new build.

 

[pacanis]

@Grenadier1758 , so you are saying the POI should be low?
That I can work with. I'll just order a sight the same height and can always file it down.

 

[Grenadier1758]

On a new pistol (or rifle for that matter) the point of impact should be expected to be below the point of aim so the sights can be adjusted so the POI matches the POA of the shooter.

Note: Some cap and ball revolvers are designed for the POI to be above the POA at close distances.

 

[pacanis]

Good rule of thumb.
Thanks.