Samson,
One more thing I wanted to add without berating you in anyway is my Commander has the same characteristics as yours. Last Sunday, my usual shooting day, I was shooting my Commander at 50 feet. I shoot using my front sight only. If my front sight is a hair higher than my rear sights I can usually stay in the 10 ring. Now my 10 ring measures 4 inches in diameter. I am not the best shot in the world by any means, but I managed to keep my rounds within a 2 1/4-2 1/2 group. If I shoot shorter ranges (30 feet) my Commander will be right at 2 inches low. I sent my pistol back to Ruger and they replaced the extractor and had them do a range test. The target that came back was marked at 15 yds. and 5 rounds of Cor-bon 230 gr. hardball measured 1 1/4 inch group. I have only used Remington and American Eagle and stated that Amer. Eagle is a crappy round. I have never tried to Cor-bon. 95% of the time I shoot my own reloads using W231 or Bullseye and I don't use light loads. Recoil is about the same as the Remingtons. I can't tell you what the drop is from 25 feet to 50 feet if there is one, nor do I know how much lift there is as I only get to shoot indoor range. I am thinking of changing my front sight to a Triticon (sp) or something similar as the lighting at our range is poor. If you make any changes, would you please let me know and give me the results. I want my shots to be POA if possible as I carry my Commander as my CCW. I would truly appreciate any feedback when you make changes. Thanks so much!!
Tommy