Help - have extra piece during Apex install

[rck281]

I have a M&P CORE 9L pistol that I am attempting to install an Apex FSS kit. I have the trigger and USB done and was in the process of installing the sear block back in the pistol. All of a sudden I found a small L shaped wire about 1/2' long. Where does it go? What's it for?

I'm also have a lot of trouble installing the sear block which I think should be simple. Anyone have any pictures?
Thanks.

 

[ESW]

I think the wire you are talking about is the take-down lever retaining wire. It is an original part on your pistol. Figure out how it goes in and put it back. Mine fell out too.

 

[mkbruce]

I have a M&P CORE 9L pistol that I am attempting to install an Apex FSS kit. I have the trigger and USB done and was in the process of installing the sear block back in the pistol. All of a sudden I found a small L shaped wire about 1/2' long. Where does it go? What's it for?

I'm also have a lot of trouble installing the sear block which I think should be simple. Anyone have any pictures?
Thanks.

That's the take-down lever retaining wire - it keeps the take-down lever from falling out. It goes in a slot on the left side of the locking block (the front one).

 

[rck281]

Thanks. I should have figured that out.


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[Jabbit]

I have a follow-up question: Is there any harm in NOT putting this piece back in? I tried for a solid 20 minutes and just couldn't get it. Test fired the gun, about 50 rounds, and it didn't seem to be an issue.

 

[jimjc]

Yes you need to install it... if in fact it works it way out while firing your slide could come off....you DON'T want that to happen..

 

[Hamfisted]

If you lose it call S&W customer service, they will send you a few for free. Here's a pic of that wire spring and where it goes in the locking block. Yes you need the spring to secure the take down lever properly.


-Mike

 

[rck281]

If you lose it call S&W customer service, they will send you a few for free. Here's a pic of that wire spring and where it goes in the locking block. Yes you need the spring to secure the take down lever properly.


-Mike

Mike,

Where did that illustration come from? Is it a complete manual on the M&P?
Thanks

 

[backer67]

I have a M&P CORE 9L pistol that I am attempting to install an Apex FSS kit. I have the trigger and USB done and was in the process of installing the sear block back in the pistol. All of a sudden I found a small L shaped wire about 1/2' long. Where does it go? What's it for?

I'm also have a lot of trouble installing the sear block which I think should be simple. Anyone have any pictures?
Thanks.

Take the S&W M&P Pistol Armorers Course. Very informative.