M&P 45 Trigger - Holy Mother!

[IPSC_DRL]

Wow! From April 2009 to four new posts today!

There are lots of threads here on the M&P and the travesty of a trigger they install in the MA pistols at the factory. I purchased a brand new pre-owned M&P 45 a couple of weeks ago and the friend who referred me to it (Hi Pete ) described the trigger as "pulling a stick through mud". The previous owner had purchased an Apex AEK set but never installed it. I got the kit and did some research and reading. After installing the parts and doing some polishing, the trigger is an absolute dream for a striker fired pistol. I and very anxious to get a pull gauge on it to see exactly what the pull weight is. I'm expecting 2-3 lbs. the let-off is crisp and over-travel is tiny. I may reduce the over- travel just a tad more after firing a few hundred rounds through it as is.
The stock parts can be cleaned up to vastly improve the feel at zero cost. The only thing I think is required beyond shaping/polishing is a reduced trigger return spring. I'm happy to share my experiences with anyone in need.

 

[mac67]

Any one know if the Apex trigger is as great as everyone says? I'm very interested in the M&P 45 but after shooting the 9 this past weekend I had sworn off the line. It actually hurt to shoot! I then fired the glock 21 and it was perfect! If I can get a smoother trigger I'll be one very happy guy!

I have an APEX w/a RAM kit in my 9c. I'm happy with it. I've never shot a Derr or Laroc.. trigger so I can't compare. The APEX, (IMO) transforms the gun from it's factory MA status. I have shot a NON-MA M&P 45. I didn't think the trigger was that bad. Not as good as my Apex, but not nearly as bad as the Ma trigger. I have to agree with one posters comment about S&W Q.C.. They don't seem to give a $hit about the MA guns nor are they sympathetic. You'd think given it's a MA company they'd give MA pistol buyers some consideration w/either price or service but it doesn't seem to be the case.

 

[Zepp]

The apex kit is key, had one in my. 45 what a difference. With my. 40c I spent an hour with some files and a stone ... made a world of a difference, do a Google search you'll find a nice DIY power point thingy

sent from my truck while driving down 95 in the high speed lane doing 55

 

[throttle-junkie]

My gf has an m&p 40c and I was thinking of getting her a trigger job, but she is an SPO would there be any legal issues if she had to use her gun on duty with having a trigger job done? That is my only concern on whether doing it or not.

Where I work it is against policy to modify a work gun. If there are any issues talk to the armorer.

 

[jraysig]

Thank you everyone! Looks like I'll be getting an M&P and an Apex immediately!

 

[ARV]

My M&P felt like a DA revolver. Put in an APEX kit and it feels about 4.5lbs, measures at something around 6.5 - 6.75

 

[bfm]

The P250 is a flaming piece of crap.

Don't hold back, let us know how you really feel.

 

[drgrant]

Whatever you do when you get a trigger job make sure the reset gets reduced, too. The stock M&P reset is waaaay too long. The repaired ones are great.

-Mike

 

[Zepp]

http://www.burwellguns.com/M&Ptriggerjob1.htm


I followed these instructions it worked out quite well, I didn't modify my striker block or sear as described towards the end as a 4 lb trigger is too light IMHO for a ccw (don't wanna shoot my nads off)

sent from my truck while driving down 95 in the high speed lane doing 55

 

[yanici]

Take it to Lou at Business End Customs in Tewksbury. He'll make you happy that you did.

 

[BostonBullit]

(Hi Pete )

greetings sir

 

[The Goose]

Take it to Lou at Business End Customs in Tewksbury. He'll make you happy that you did.

+++++1

 

[Djscoe]

Greg Derr is excellent

I'm new to shooting but when I bought my M&P 9 in November 2011 I just knew the trigger was wrong. I have since used other pistols that were much smoother and lighter. I brought mine to Greg Derr and he had it done in a couple days. I don't know if he always works that fast but this time he did. I'm back to loving this gun. Very smooth trigger and nice pull. I'm thinking of adding an M&P .45 to my purchases and if I do, he's going to get it right away.

 

[jraysig]

I shot the M&P 45 tonight and I loved it! Not the ma compliant trigger so it was very smooth and very accurate. This is the only M&P I prefer to the glock (personal preference). It fits in my had well and is thin enough to conceal carry. This will definitely be my next purchase!

 

[Dr. CCW]

Do your own full Apex trigger job, for less than $100 and have go from the worst trigger you ever felt to the best one.

 

[paraord86]

I put in my apex kit in my m&p45 earlier today. I still have to put the new striker block in, but the B's were on so that took priority. It was a night and day difference.

 

[radioman]

I put the Apex comp kit in my M+P9. I did the work myself with a little extra. I mirror polished all the Apex parts before I installed them. Polishing the sear was made easy by putting a drill bit the the hole and using the bit to hold the part while polishing it. The sear looked like Stirling silver when I put it in! Result was the best trigger I've ever felt. 3.5 pounds smooth as butter!!! Not a mighty claim as I've only felt a dozen or two custom triggers but the Apex is worth every penny in my book.

 

[jraysig]

The Apex kit will be budgeted into the purchase. I won't even fire it until it's installed. I've been looking for another carry .45 and I do believe this is it! It's a true pleasure to shoot and much thinner than the Glock 21.