How to identify M&P .40s with new "Shield" trigger

sleepyone · Nov 21, 2012

How can I be sure if I order an M&P .40 that I am getting the one with the new and improved "Shield" trigger. I have been to several gun stores; big ones and LGS. There seems to be some confusion as to how to identify the newer models. I was at my LGS today, and the owner called one of his distributors and the guy could not tell him if the ones they are receiving from S&W have the new trigger or not.

Many of the shops I have visited don't have any M&P .40s in stock for me to try the trigger. Academy does but of course they have trigger locks installed.

Is there a completely different SKU or just a letter or number designation at the end of the original SKU? Also, when will the full size M&P .45 get the shield trigger?

mlapaglia · Nov 22, 2012

Are we sure that there really is a new trigger on the new 40's or is it all just rumor and hope?

catcus-jack · Nov 22, 2012

If it says Shield on the slide then you will know you have the wonderful new shield trigger.

RobzGuns · Nov 22, 2012

Here's an earlier thread discussing it.
New model M&Ps now arriving in stores
looks like the question about the new trigger being in the other M&Ps is still up in the air.

mlapaglia · Nov 23, 2012

RobzGuns said:
Here's an earlier thread discussing it.
New model M&Ps now arriving in stores
looks like the question about the new trigger being in the other M&Ps is still up in the air.

That was my understanding. we would all love it to be true but so far there seems to be no solid proof.

chief63 · Nov 23, 2012

I wonder if the trigger speculation was for the new C.O.R.E. So now you would have the standard line, pro series, and a PFMC model.

robkarrob · Nov 24, 2012

Like others have posted, I do not know that S&W has revised the trigger in the M&P line. This is a post I made that should help to identify a Shield like trigger:

The way to tell is to hold the trigger back and rack the slide. Then slowly release the trigger to reset. If it has the new revised trigger, as in the Shield, at reset the trigger will jump forward about 1/32 inch. It should make a fairly loud "click" sound at reset, but the ability to feel the reset is what is important. You can't hear the click in a noisy environment.

The ability to feel the reset allows for a shorter forward trigger movement. When you feel the slight trigger jump, you've reached reset and can pull to fire again. No more guessing where the reset is. You no longer need to nearly fully release the trigger to make sure you have reached reset.

Bob

SixShooterFan · Nov 24, 2012

robkarrob said:
Like others have posted, I do not know that S&W has revised the trigger in the M&P line. This is a post I made that should help to identify a Shield like trigger:

The way to tell is to hold the trigger back and rack the slide. Then slowly release the trigger to reset. If it has the new revised trigger, as in the Shield, at reset the trigger will jump forward about 1/32 inch. It should make a fairly loud "click" sound at reset, but the ability to feel the reset is what is important. You can't hear the click in a noisy environment.

The ability to feel the reset allows for a shorter forward trigger movement. When you feel the slight trigger jump, you've reached reset and can pull to fire again. No more guessing where the reset is. You no longer need to nearly fully release the trigger to make sure you have reached reset.

Bob

My 40c was test fired on 11/7/2012 (date on envelop with spent shell) and it DOES NOT have a nice reset as discribed. You pretty much have no idea when the reset has accored. There is no audible sound or feel.

I will be going to an APEX trigger after the holidays

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