How often do you zero your handguns and test your ammo?

[T2C]

I keep a log on carry and competition handguns. In the log I put accuracy results, shift of POI between loads, etc. When I purchase a new load, I will not carry it until I verify accuracy and POI. If I go to a particular load I haven't fired in years, I can go to the log to see if a sight adjustment is needed.

At some point during a training session, I shoot 50 yards. Following log data, I rarely see a significant change in past POI.

[Pappabear]

Instead of zeroing my weapon, how about zeroing myself? My G17 was perpetually left. My other glocks, no problem hitting with mechanical zero. But that full sized 9mm was frustrating. I eventually drifted the sights 2 years ago. Since then, with dry fire and practice on steel I got better. Last week, went to the paper target range to train. Amazing! The groups were all too right. I ended drifting the sights back to mechanical zero. So, yes, I zeroed myself...

I zero'd a guys Glock 45 today and was hitting right. I moved it over but wondered if I was the right shift. Told him to verify. Got it spot on but still gave me pause.

PB

[1986s4]

I don't have RDS on my handguns but I do check for zero. When I check zero on my iron sight carbine and red dot carbine I do so at 36 yards. After checking and adjusting if necessary I check zero on my two handguns. Both are drift adjusting irons so my elevation is just something I have to work with but both are good. Windage is very important to me so I have spent some time shooting groups then taking the target/pistol to my local smith and getting the necessary adjustments done. Currently very happy with my POA/POI but I still check to remind myself of where I need to hold elevation.

[drsal]

It happens inherently with practice.

Indeed !

[ubet]

I roll all my own. Even sd. My trp operator has an adjustable rear. Went out and ran some of my sd gold dots through it at 15 yds. It was a slight low, but everything touched and I was shooting off hand. I think I zeroed it for that round 7 years ago at 25yds so I was ok with it. My wc though, that I built the round for, didn’t do quite as good. But I haven’t been shooting near as much lately and it was probably me more than the gun. But I have always wanted to know that if I needed to head shot something at 25 yards I could. So the wc is sitting and the trp is back to being carried.


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[RobRobi]

I test my ammo and guns at least once a year, or whenever I change my ammo or sights. This will ensure that my zero is still accurate and that my ammo performs as expected.