Marshal Tom
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I have a new Shield and am looking to improve the Shield trigger with Apex etc. What did you do and why that modification? Also getting Talon for it.
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What Shield Modifications are U doing?
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If you're into DIY, before spending your money on the Apex kit, see if the DIY Berwell M&P trigger job mentioned here ( DONE WITH MY SHIELD!!! ) might do the trick for you. The Apex kit is great, but doing the relatively simple buffing yourself lets you get to know your pistol just a bit better (imho).
Many also seem to be doing a Night Sight swap-out.
Of course... There's also Talon Grips and Hogue/Pachmayr/Limbsaver grip sleeves.
Oh yeah... James at XD-HS2000.com is doing some great Slide Blasting/Gun Koting on the shields: Got my Shield back ... Apex trigger , TFO night sights, KG gun kote =)
James could the Apex, Night Sights and Gun Kote for you in one fell swoop
Many also seem to be doing a Night Sight swap-out.
Of course... There's also Talon Grips and Hogue/Pachmayr/Limbsaver grip sleeves.
Oh yeah... James at XD-HS2000.com is doing some great Slide Blasting/Gun Koting on the shields: Got my Shield back ... Apex trigger , TFO night sights, KG gun kote =)
James could the Apex, Night Sights and Gun Kote for you in one fell swoop
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BuckeyeFan1
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I did the Apex hard sear and the Apex USB (ultimate striker block) and oh man, what a difference. Lightened the trigger pull by at least 2lbs and the reset is incredible, much better IMHO than my Glocks. Both parts made an instant difference in the smoothness and over-travel of the trigger but after 200 rounds with the new parts it is even better. The lighter trigger is silky smooth but not too light, has a very even pull and very crisp break, and the reset is short and very positive. Rapid fire follow up shots are a breeze and it made a very accurate pistol even more so enjoyable to shoot. After I did my shield, I upgraded by M&P compact .40 and full size .40 to the Apex sear and USB as well and all feel exactly the same to me. What an improvement all the way around.
And for anyone who doesn't know, the standard Apex Hard sear and USB kits fit both the shields plus the compact and full size 9, 40, and 357 sig. Apex has different parts for the .45s and pro series.
And for anyone who doesn't know, the standard Apex Hard sear and USB kits fit both the shields plus the compact and full size 9, 40, and 357 sig. Apex has different parts for the .45s and pro series.
Houdini1953
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Aside from a little paint in the etchings and having shot it today for the first time for 50 rounds 20 in the red one dead center two on top of the X and two below the X at 5 yards (15 feet) most of the others to the left and a couple to the right for the first time to fire this weapon I was completely happy with it not so much with my bad habits!
All my shots were center mass with Remington 180 grain, I am still waiting for my gunsmith to call me about my full size 40 M&P, and starting to get worried I gave him an Apex trigger kit and TruGlo sights to install!
All my shots were center mass with Remington 180 grain, I am still waiting for my gunsmith to call me about my full size 40 M&P, and starting to get worried I gave him an Apex trigger kit and TruGlo sights to install!
melissa5
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Apex hard sear and TruGlo TFO's...waiting on some Talon grips. I received the Dual IWB holster from Stephen at RKBA and highly recommend it.
CJ.
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I did the Apex tactical trigger the other day....SO WORTH THE MONEY!!!
I am waiting for Trijicon to come out with sight specifically for the Shield.
Also ordered a Cross Breed Super Tuck.
I am waiting for Trijicon to come out with sight specifically for the Shield.
Also ordered a Cross Breed Super Tuck.
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Crossbreed Minituck on order. I'll do some Apex upgrades plus Trijicon Bright and Tough night sights (I like these sights for range use in addition to personal protection) and Talon rubber grips when they become available again.
Crossbreed Minituck on order. I'll do some Apex upgrades plus Trijicon Bright and Tough night sights (I like these sights for range use in addition to personal protection) and Talon rubber grips when they become available again.
I have the rubber Talon Grips on my Shield. Really like them. I am going to have XS Big Dot sights put on. Just hoping the front sight doesn't have an issue with my Crossbreed holster. I also have done an unsanctioned mod to my Shield. I made a plug just to put myself more at ease so the safety wouldn't become engaged by accident. I have put a 100 rounds through it with no issues. Works great.
Helderberg
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I am going to change the firing pin plunger lock with the Apex part and buff the internals with a ceramic rod to smooth out the action. Other than that I am very happy with the gun the way it is.
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Soleshtr: how does the plug stay put? What did you make it out of?
Once I know the I-dot sights will fit this gun, I'll switch to them or straight eights.....the standard Karh sights were my favorite, but the I-dots are the closest ive seen to them.
I'll also get around to some apex and buffing eventually...and may rig up a safety block until someone comes out with one. This is my first M&P, so I'll see how the melonite holds up before cerakoating it.
Once I know the I-dot sights will fit this gun, I'll switch to them or straight eights.....the standard Karh sights were my favorite, but the I-dots are the closest ive seen to them.
I'll also get around to some apex and buffing eventually...and may rig up a safety block until someone comes out with one. This is my first M&P, so I'll see how the melonite holds up before cerakoating it.
I used gripper pads that are used on the bottom of furniture on wood floors. Just cut it to size. It is adhesive on one side so I stuck it to the safety lever. They are 3/16" thick which is just the right thickness. The slide just barely touches it and rides over the top. If you do this, don't cut it any wider so that it sticks out from the slide. The first one I made did and I was worried about the serrations catching on it when the slide would come forward. The second one I cut I made it thinner. You can't tell from the pics but the plug is actually recessed in from the slide a bit. It works great. Try engaging the safety, it just gets pushed right back down again. Doesn't look half bad either.
Installed apex DCAEK. Factory trigger was at 6.5lbs. Went down to 4.5lbs. with a short/positive reset.
Added Truglo TFO night sights ( xd-hs2000.com as stated by someone earlier) and polished the feed ramp.
Shield shoots like a champ! I might get brave and try stippling the grip, but I need to practice on some pmags first, lol.
Added Truglo TFO night sights ( xd-hs2000.com as stated by someone earlier) and polished the feed ramp.
Shield shoots like a champ! I might get brave and try stippling the grip, but I need to practice on some pmags first, lol.
KRW
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Smoothed and polished the trigger loop with Arkansas stone and Gunsmith's steel, Striker Block Cam gets a polishing with the dremel (easy on the top). Decided to install an APEX Hard Sear w/comp spring (all I had at the moment) and their Ultimate Striker Block also with a comp spring which I actually prefer, but left the factory trigger return spring in there and it's just beautiful now. Silky smooth press all the way back, then a crispy 4ish lb. break with very little creep.
Working on adjustable pre-travel and over-travel stops in my time off, looks promising.
Working on adjustable pre-travel and over-travel stops in my time off, looks promising.
M_E_
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I used gripper pads that are used on the bottom of furniture on wood floors. Just cut it to size. It is adhesive on one side so I stuck it to the safety lever. They are 3/16" thick which is just the right thickness. The slide just barely touches it and rides over the top. If you do this, don't cut it any wider so that it sticks out from the slide. The first one I made did and I was worried about the serrations catching on it when the slide would come forward. The second one I cut I made it thinner. You can't tell from the pics but the plug is actually recessed in from the slide a bit. It works great. Try engaging the safety, it just gets pushed right back down again. Doesn't look half bad either.
You could make several thousand of those & sell them for $5 each. You just started a new business!!
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Had the trigger work done right after I bought my Shield 4/13/12 and had Trijicon HD night sights installed. I plan on top serrations later on and possibly stippling on the grip.
Extreme grip reduction & serrations on a M&P FS by Diversified Firearm Concepts and ATEi
Extreme grip reduction & serrations on a M&P FS by Diversified Firearm Concepts and ATEi
robkarrob
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Apex sear spring note
If you bought the Apex Duty/Carry Trigger Kit, it comes with an extra pressure sear spring. With that spring installed the trigger pull weight should be 5 to 5.5 lbs. If you use the stock sear spring the trigger pull will be reduced down to 4 to 4.5 lbs.
Bob
If you bought the Apex Duty/Carry Trigger Kit, it comes with an extra pressure sear spring. With that spring installed the trigger pull weight should be 5 to 5.5 lbs. If you use the stock sear spring the trigger pull will be reduced down to 4 to 4.5 lbs.
Bob
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