I was looking at the Apex kit $158.00 for the shield. Is there any upgrades that can be done without removing the rear sight?
I put some HD's on and don't want to mess with them.
I was looking at the Apex kit $158.00 for the shield. Is there any upgrades that can be done without removing the rear sight?
I put some HD's on and don't want to mess with them.
"Air Force / Policeman / Fireman / Man of God / Friend of mine / R.I.P. Steve Lamy"
"Air Force / Policeman / Fireman / Man of God / Friend of mine / R.I.P. Steve Lamy"
Yes, the ultimate striker block does require the rear sight to be removed, but smooths out the trigger.
I prefer the glock like trigger APEX offers.
Here's the kit that includes the action upgrades and trigger
https://apextactical.com/store/produ...php?pid78.html
If you can stand the trigger, and want a better action, this should do
https://apextactical.com/store/produ...php?pid65.html
FSS kit just refers to the forward set sear and trigger kit. It's for the full sized M&P's. It's supposed to mimic a 1911 trigger, and is as close as it gets with a polymer frame pistol.
Be careful when ordering as they have different kits for the 9mm/.40 full size, the .45 M&P's, and the shields.
Last edited by RMiller; 09-13-14 at 21:38.
Thanks Miller,
I bought your first suggestion. Now that does require sight to be removed , correct? If I must , I'll pull it off.
Thanks again
PB
"Air Force / Policeman / Fireman / Man of God / Friend of mine / R.I.P. Steve Lamy"
Yes, the rear sight needs removed for the usb to be installed. Altogether, the APEX parts are pretty easy to install. Being mechanically inclined helps. APEX also has a metric crap ton of install videos on YouTube if all else fails.
On a side note, I'd rather drift the rear sight off and on 10 times than the front sight once. The rear seems so much more robust and easier to work with.
Ill let you know how it goes.
"Air Force / Policeman / Fireman / Man of God / Friend of mine / R.I.P. Steve Lamy"
I bought the Duty/Carry Action Enhancement Kit, and only installed the frame-based upgrades, ie the sear, sear spring, and trigger return spring. It still makes a noticeable difference. I'm waiting until I have new sights to install before I put in the striker block portion of the kit.
The advice above is worth exactly what you paid for it.
I have had my Shield 9mm for over a year. This past week I decided to modify with APEX parts like in my FS M&P's.
Stock Shield 9mm, approx 1000 rnds, trigger pull 6lb11oz, Lyman digital.
I replaced the sear and USB with supplied springs, trigger pull 4lb 6oz avg.
I have not replaced the factory trigger return spring as yet with APEX spring. It was a *itch getting the rear sight beat in and out.
My poor thumb knuckle was beat to he**.
I noticed the slave pin supplied with the APEX parts is now plastic, instead of the aluminum one they used to provide.
Smooth very quiet trigger with out the grungy feel or crunchy sounds.
Last edited by RWH24; 09-14-14 at 23:33.
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If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.
The last thing I want to do is hurt you,
but it's still on my list.
After getting the DCAEK installed on my FS 40, should I purchase a shield, it will go on as well. Have a 9C that is next in the chute. A great upgrade.
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