Picked up an M&P 9 this weekend

[mainegrw]

Normally, I'm not the type to shell out cash for polymer striker fired pistols, with a few notable exceptions like Walther's PPQ, the H&K VP9, or other oddities like the special edition Glock P80, so it surprised even me when I found myself this weekend buying a 1.0 version M&P 9 full size. This isnt the first M&P 9 I've had either, I had a long slide Pro model a few years ago that I kinda liked, but eventually traded away because it just didn't keep my interest. This seems to be a common theme with the full size M&P pistols in my area, outside of new stock, most of the gun shops don't take them in used as they tend to not sell well compared to other offerings.

What attracted me to this particular pistol was how nice the trigger felt. Compared side by side with a brand new M&P 2.0, it was better, i.e. less mushy feeling. Good take-up, and a nice crisp break, maybe as good as the $1200 Walther Q4 SF I had. So that's what brought me here today: I know for sure this can't be a stock trigger, I've shot and handled quite a few versions of the M&P pistol over the years, and this is the best trigger by a wide margin. I'm pretty certain the actual trigger itself is a stock part, I'm just curious what might have been changed internally that would have provided such improvement, and what company may have made the parts. Thoughts?


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[CB3]

My first guess would be an Apex sear and probably striker block. If the pull weight is below 5.5#, then some Apex springs are in there too. A simple polish job (or lots of rounds down range) will have smoothed up other engagement surfaces, especially on the trigger bar.

If you like the factory trigger with its steeply curved hinge, you’ll love a straighter replacement.

 

[Oldsalt66]

I’ve owned an M&P 9c and an M&P .40 since they were first introduced and they’ve been 100% reliable and provide very acceptable service accuracy, but although well worn in, their triggers still aren’t by any measure very good at all.

You’re right, your trigger can’t possibly be stock.

 

[Rodan]

I have 2 1.0s and a 2.0. Lots of rounds through all of them.

I have never noticed any marked difference in trigger quality between the 1.0s and 2.0s. Then again, I'm originally a 1911 shooter, so all striker guns just feel like striker guns. None of them will ever approach the trigger quality of a well tuned 1911.

That said, M&P triggers are still better than Glocks'.

 

[Saudade]

Field strip it. Then take and post a picture similar to mine below and one from directly above. You can see the sear in my picture. Now this is my 1.0, but U have a 2.0 trigger in it.

As noted above, you may have the APEX sear. If we can't tell from the pictures, you have have to disassembly the sear housing.

 

[mainegrw]

Thanks, will do, but it will be a few days, I work out of state alot, this week is no exception.

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[mainegrw]

My first guess would be an Apex sear and probably striker block. If the pull weight is below 5.5#, then some Apex springs are in there two. A simple polish job (or lots of rounds down range) will have smoothed up other engagement surfaces, especially on the trigger bar.

If you like the factory trigger with its steeply curved hinge, you’ll love a straighter replacement.

I'm not sure that I'd say it's lighter, just cleaner and less mushy feeling. I suppose it could still have some aftermarket springs though.

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[Saudade]

Thanks, will do, but it will be a few days, I work out of state alot, this week is no exception.

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No worries. Safe travels!!