Improving M&P Shield Trigger

[shotgunshooter]

Are there any other options besides Apex out there? I'll probably try my hand at polishing the sear, connector, etc. but that's a little far off right now. Still on the fence about screwing with the trigger but it makes me miss a Glock trigger.

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[Sidecarist]

Look at this link for a pretty good explanation of how to do a shield trigger job.

If you are not comfortable with this work then leave it to your gunsmith...

YMMV

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

 

Edited May 27, 2016 by Sidecarist

[shotgunshooter]

Look at this link for a pretty good explanation of how to do a shield trigger job.

If you are not comfortable with this work ten leave it to your gunsmith...

YMMV

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

 

Thanks. I downloaded the PDF to my phone. Just looking for other options.

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[Dolomite_supafly]

I installed an Apex kit in mine and it started having FTFs. Went back to factory parts and it has been 100%. 

I guess you could install just the trigger return spring but it will still feel as heavy. 

[shotgunshooter]

I installed an Apex kit in mine and it started having FTFs. Went back to factory parts and it has been 100%. 

I guess you could install just the trigger return spring but it will still feel as heavy. 

Just got done putting two hundred rounds through it. Trigger is growing on me for sure. I think I'm gonna say screw the trigger and spend my money on some XS Big Dots.

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[Sidecarist]

5 hours ago, Dolomite_supafly said:

I installed an Apex kit in mine and it started having FTFs. Went back to factory parts and it has been 100%. 

I guess you could install just the trigger return spring but it will still feel as heavy. 

I wonder why the trigger parts would cause FTFs? Strange that...

[ballz71]

Just got done putting two hundred rounds through it. Trigger is growing on me for sure. I think I'm gonna say screw the trigger and spend my money on some XS Big Dots.

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Big dots are perfect for this gun and not that expensive but be warned they do not make a version the has the tridum insert in the back sight.

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[Dolomite_supafly]

16 hours ago, Sidecarist said:

I wonder why the trigger parts would cause FTFs? Strange that...

The kit includes a reduced power striker spring. I put the factory striker spring back in and the FTFs stopped completely. The difference between the factory trigger return spring and the Apex trigger return spring is negligible so I saw no reason to keep any part of the kit.

Even my self defense ammunition was not 100% reliable  with the Apex kit. I will take a reliable 15 pound trigger over a unreliable 5 pound trigger.

[Sidecarist]

1 hour ago, Dolomite_supafly said:

The kit includes a reduced power striker spring. I put the factory striker spring back in and the FTFs stopped completely. The difference between the factory trigger return spring and the Apex trigger return spring is negligible so I saw no reason to keep any part of the kit.

Even my self defense ammunition was not 100% reliable  with the Apex kit. I will take a reliable 15 pound trigger over a unreliable 5 pound trigger.

I agree on the reliability side. If it doesn't work it's just an oddly shaped rock...

These problems interest me. I always learn something about some of the interactions between parts and function. Unexpected problems can have very interesting solutions. 

[shotgunshooter]

Big dots are perfect for this gun and not that expensive but be warned they do not make a version the has the tridum insert in the back sight.Sent from my SM-T550 using Tapatalk

Appreciate the heads up. I wasn't going to get the 24/7 version anyways. I have those on my 19 and I'm not terribly fond of them.

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[chances R]

Look at the ameriglo front sight.  Shot. A 320 carry with those.  For my old eyes liked it better than a dawson f/o.  It was tritium surrounded by avivid orange. Ordered one for my FS 320.  Shield may be next.