Reduce trigger pull S&W 9mm Shield?

[PHolster]

8000 rounds at approx 200 per 1000 =almost 1500.00 bucks.

So you're saying you spent 1500.00 bucks to get a smooth trigger .

Ok then.

No, it didn't take 8000 rounds to smooth out the trigger. It was smooth after only a thousand or so. SO about $200, and I would rather spend money on ammo, but that is just me, with that $200 I get good practice in. I see nothing wrong with someone putting in a trigger, but it is not what I would do as soon as I bought a gun. I would rather shoot it a while, but again, that is just me.

There is nothing wrong with modifying a gun if you want. This is a hobby for most of us. For a defensive gun though, I don't really want a really light trigger, just a smooth one. Of course after shooting it a while, if it doesn't smooth out. I would be inclined to put in an Apex, or another trigger. I just know that I shoot a lot, so I don't want the combination of shooting a lot, and a lighter trigger to make it lighter than I want for a defensive gun.

 

[ScaryWoody]

Just polishing the sear improves a great bit. I did that initially but installed an Apex sear. Big difference in reset plus the hardened steel gives a crisp feel. It dropped the trigger pull significantly. So much that I added a heavier trigger return spring to increase the pull weight a bit.

 

[jim46ok]

I did the full Apex kit minus the trigger return spring. The whole kit really smoothed out the action and with a few tools was very easy to install. The Apex trigger return spring was too heavy for my taste but the reset was better. With the stock spring the reset isn't as good but the pull is lighter and feels better to me.

I did the same. Polished and APEX.....about 3lbs 10oz. Referenced video on trigger job is good. I LOVE the trigger now. When you do the work yourself with good results, you "take ownership" of your own gun. I believe that's as important as reducing the pull............YMMV

 

[TaRaNTuLa]

Because they are greedy and ridiculously expensive. That's why.

 

[STORMINORMAN]

Uhm...sure it can, it is double action, and the action was able to cycle again as I was resetting after the recoil of some hot ammo. The action got light enough for it to happen. It has a hell of a lot of ammo through it. It needs serviced, and will be soon.

Uh, "...as I was resetting after the recoil..." certainly sounds to me as if some force was being applied to the trigger by the trigger finger...?

This was a revolver, right?

Cheers!

 

[LVSteve]

 

[Jim2527]

Start at the front and work to the back….

I'd sand smooth and polish the trigger bar where it interfaces with the striker safety plunger.

What's the point of tweaking the last thing in line (sear) when everything else in front of may need work?

 

[Saudade]

Just pointing out this thread is from 2018.

 

[Paul in Nevada]

Just pointing out this thread is from 2018.

Let's check back in four years.

 

[smithra_66]

Have model #187021. S&W says pull=6.5 pounds...not bad as is. How best to reduce pull on this model? Have a gunsmith "smooth" action OR install Apex "kit"? If so, which numbered kit? Have a local & highly recommended gunsmith for work. Any assistance appreciated. Thanks in advance?

Why do you want to do this? Isn't the Shield a small gun made for self defense? It's not really an "accurate" range gun...it's more of a carry gun that you need to be 100% reliable and who cares if it's not a bullseye gun.

What I've found in 35 years of messing with guns is that for the ones you bet your life on, you should NOT monkey with the trigger.

The OEM trigger group is designed to be 100% reliable. Learn to shoot it well instead of trying to change it out with miniscule benefits and large potential negatives.

 

[Buford57]

Just pointing out this thread is from 2018.

And besides, the horse is dead.

 

[LVSteve]

And besides, the horse is dead.

Noooooo!!! Get up, Dobbin, you can do it!

 

[snowman1967]

No it isn't

And besides, the horse is dead.

We buried it at the Pet Cemetery. It just keeps coming back for more......

 

[PJ1-x]

I did the trigger job that robzguns posted on my full size M&P, worked great $0 cost. If you Google search M&P trigger job you can also find a video that was very helpful. I am sorry i didnot save the video. Good Luck.