Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Flat-Faced Trigger Kit from Apex
The Apex trigger for the Glock Gen 5 was almost ready before the Gen 5 itself, very impressive.
For the M&P 2.0 there is now an Apex Flat-Faced Forward Set Trigger Kit, available for a MSRP of $169.95.
Apex has a really good description on their product page, and you can find the details below.
Applicable To What Gun(s)
Please note that this trigger works with the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 (9mm/.40S&W/.45ACP), including the M&P M2.0 Compact, only. It is NOT for the original M&P models.
“What It Does
The Apex Flat-Faced Forward Set Trigger Kit directly replaces the factory hinged trigger with a solid body aluminum trigger featuring a center mounted pivoting safety that maintains factory safety values. The trigger reduces pre-travel and over-travel from the factory trigger.
The Apex Forward Set Kit is engineered to provide the M&P M2.0 pistol owner with a smooth, consistent trigger pull with the advantages of shorter over-travel and shortened trigger reset. All of the components work together to provide a pull weight within the acceptable range for a top end, service pistol. The kit itself is designed to be drop-in and should not require further gunsmithing, however, armorer or gunsmith installation is recommended.
The full kit reduces trigger pull weight by up to 2 lbs. (approximately). Using a combination of the Apex springs and factory sear and trigger return springs allows the user to set the trigger pull weight within a range suitable for duty/carry down to a weight desired for competition.
Expected Results
– Reduces overall trigger travel by approximately 40%
– Reduces trigger pull weight by up to 2 lbs. (approximately)
– Delivers crisp trigger break
– Smooths uptake and reset
– Reduces trigger over-travel
– Shortens reset length
– Center mounted pivoting safety maintains factory safety values
Apex provides a lot of videos on how to dis-assembly and assembly various handguns, which is always helpful. Below you can see the Apex M&P Trigger Body Install for the M&P.
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I don't think it's needed on the M&P 2.0's because they have a great trigger out of the box, but wondering if it increases LOP like it does with the Glock. Not sure if it's the actual LOP or the wider trigger that causes me to be unable to get a good trigger pull but I had to uninstall the one I had on a Polymer80 build.