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07-29-2012, 01:58 PM
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Are the "Shield like" triggers coming on other M&P models now?
I'm interested in adding a M&P45c to the line up. I'm hesitating though because I remember some people saying the triggers on the .45 models are more gritty and spongy compared to the 9mm and .40 pistols.
Just wondering if it's true that all M&P models will be coming with the improved "Shield like" trigger. If so, when?
I know about the Apex kit but really don't want to spend the additional $ for a new pistol out of the box.
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07-29-2012, 02:47 PM
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I own a 9mm Shield, but have never shot any other M&P auto. Is the Shield trigger better or worse than the other M&P models?
Although adequate, I found my Shield's trigger a bit heavier and with a slightly longer reset than my GLOCK triggers.
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07-29-2012, 03:04 PM
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I dry fired 2 M&P45s within the past few weeks and both had a NICER trigger than the shield. No phantom reset, lightened up a bit, smooth, nice break and easily tactile reset. Albeit not as positive as the Glock reset, it is a dramatic improvement from the old M&P triggers.
One member on the forum has reported that an S&W rep said upgraded triggers were to come to the 45s first, then 40s and 9s, so I think you're in luck, cause the 45s are definitely available with the good trigger (although I'm sure there is plenty of old stock out there).
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07-30-2012, 03:04 AM
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I'm interested in this as well. I'm making the switch from Glock to M&P and am a fan of the reset on the Glock but not much else. I went into my local store and dry fired a M&P 9 and the trigger was great, which confused me because the last time I checked one out it was bad which led me to go with the Glock. >.<b
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07-30-2012, 04:26 AM
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I read elsewhere that if the production date was after 6/28, it will likiely have the new trigger. So make sure your gun is very recent production.
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07-30-2012, 07:09 AM
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Polishing he sear, or replacing with an Apex sear ($39), either is very simple, all you need is a hammer, punch, block of wood and a vice and file if you polish. Makes all the difference.
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07-30-2012, 08:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by baccusboy
I read elsewhere that if the production date was after 6/28, it will likiely have the new trigger. So make sure your gun is very recent production.
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Can you provide a link or other pointer to this source?
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07-30-2012, 10:30 AM
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I just purchased a FS M&P .40 last Friday to replace a M&P .40C I purchases only two days prior (the compact was just too close in size to my .40 Shield). The .40C had no date on the included fired round so I called S&W and they said it was produced in June. The trigger was not too bad on it, a little gritty with very little reset (unlike my Glock) and a lot of travel. My new FS .40 M&P had a test fire date of June 19, 2012. I can tell you the trigger is much better. Very smooth, less travel before the trigger engages and it resets fully, just like my Glock. In comparing my FS M&P and my shield the triggers seem to operate identically.
HTH...Brian
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07-30-2012, 10:34 AM
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and it resets fully, just like my Glock.
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Resets with the same authority as your Glock or just resets to the point you can distinguish it? (ie. like what an APEX DCAEK does without a RAM).
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07-30-2012, 10:45 AM
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When dry-firing it seems to reset back to the original position, or very close to it. Much improved.
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07-30-2012, 12:06 PM
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I'm going to stop by the store and see if they have a 9c for me to try out.
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07-30-2012, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DocSunShine
I dry fired 2 M&P45s within the past few weeks and both had a NICER trigger than the shield. No phantom reset, lightened up a bit, smooth, nice break and easily tactile reset. Albeit not as positive as the Glock reset, it is a dramatic improvement from the old M&P triggers.
One member on the forum has reported that an S&W rep said upgraded triggers were to come to the 45s first, then 40s and 9s, so I think you're in luck, cause the 45s are definitely available with the good trigger (although I'm sure there is plenty of old stock out there).
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Very good news indeed. Thank you. Of course, cant find an M&P45c anywhere.
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07-30-2012, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SavageSmoker
I just purchased a FS M&P .40 last Friday to replace a M&P .40C I purchases only two days prior (the compact was just too close in size to my .40 Shield). The .40C had no date on the included fired round so I called S&W and they said it was produced in June. The trigger was not too bad on it, a little gritty with very little reset (unlike my Glock) and a lot of travel. My new FS .40 M&P had a test fire date of June 19, 2012. I can tell you the trigger is much better. Very smooth, less travel before the trigger engages and it resets fully, just like my Glock. In comparing my FS M&P and my shield the triggers seem to operate identically.
HTH...Brian
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Appreciate everyone's input here. I still love my Glocks but I'll tell you what....I've really become an M&P man too.
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