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S&W M&P Flat-Faced Forward Set Sear & Trigger Kit - Flat Faced Forward Set Sear & Trigger Kit, Black
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SKU: 100016327
Overview
This drop-in upgrade is built for M&P owners who want a cleaner, more controlled trigger feel without changing the platform’s core function. It reduces pull weight and shortens pre-travel and over-travel, while the flat trigger face is designed to echo the feel of a 1911-style trigger. The kit includes the trigger, forward set sear, striker block components, and spring pack needed for installation. It is a practical option for shooters looking to refine a duty, range, or defensive handgun setup with a more deliberate trigger break.
Why Hunters Choose the Apex Tactical Specialties Inc
Drop-in Replacement
For the factory M&P trigger
Flat-faced Trigger
Design offers a 1911-style trigger
Designed Reduce
Pre-travel and over-travel
Includes Forward
Set sear and striker block
Comes Multiple
Multiple trigger return springs for
Key Features
- Drop-in replacement kit for S&W M&P factory trigger
- Flat-faced trigger design replicates the feel of a flat 1911 trigger
- Produces lower pull weight with less pre-travel and over-travel
- Retains full function of S&W's pivoting passive safety lever
- Includes forward set sear, striker block kit, and spring pack
Best Used For
- Shooters seeking a drop-in trigger upgrade for an M&P pistol with reduced pre-travel and over-travel.
- Users who prefer a flat-faced trigger profile and a 1911-like trigger feel.
- M&P owners wanting a kit that retains the factory pivoting passive safety lever function.
- Experienced users assembling a trigger kit with included sear, striker block, and spring components.
- Hunters and outdoorsmen looking for a more refined trigger setup for range or field carry use.
Specifications
| Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | S&W M&P |
| Kit Includes | Flat Faced Forward Set Trigger; Forward Set Sear; Ultimate Striker Block Kit (striker block, spring, and Talon Tactical Tool); Forward Set Spring Kit (white trigger return spring, green trigger return spring, polymer slave pin, sear spring, and RAM spring) |
| Over Travel | Less over-travel |
| Pre Travel | Less pre-travel |
| Pull Weight | Lower pull weight |
| Safety Lever Compatibility | Retains full function and reliability of S&W's pivoting passive safety lever |
| Trigger Face | Flat-faced |
| Trigger Feel | Similar to a 1911 |
| Trigger Material | Aluminum |
| Trigger Type | Forward set sear & trigger kit |
Pros
- Drop-in replacement for the factory M&P trigger system
- Flat-faced trigger design offers a 1911-style trigger feel
- Designed to reduce pre-travel and over-travel
- Includes forward set sear and striker block kit
- Comes with multiple trigger return springs for setup options
- Retains full function of S&W's pivoting passive safety lever
Considerations & Trade-offs
- This is a trigger kit for the M&P platform, so it is only relevant if you want to modify that specific pistol family.
- The kit is described as a drop-in replacement, but installation still includes multiple parts and springs, so it is more involved than a simple single-piece swap.
- Its purpose is to change trigger feel and pull characteristics; that may be a benefit for some users, but it also means the factory trigger setup is being altered.
- The flat-faced trigger design and reduced pre-travel/over-travel are part of the intended feel, which may not suit shooters who prefer the original factory trigger geometry.
Suggested Comparisons
- Pistol trigger upgrade kits
- Trigger spring and sear kits
- Drop-in handgun performance parts
- M&P pistol accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Trigger cleaning kit
- Gun vise
- Punch set
- Trigger pull gauge
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this kit change on an M&P pistol?
It is a drop-in replacement for the factory trigger that replaces the trigger, forward set sear, and related parts in the kit.
What kind of trigger feel does the product description say it provides?
The description says it produces a lower pull weight with less pre-travel and over-travel, with a trigger pull similar to a 1911.
Does this kit keep the M&P's safety lever function?
Yes. The description says it retains full function and reliability of S&W's pivoting passive safety lever.
What parts are included in the kit?
The listed contents are an aluminum flat-faced trigger, forward set sear, Ultimate Striker Block Kit, and a forward set spring pack with multiple springs and installation aids.
Is any fitting or gunsmithing required?
The product is described as a drop-in replacement, but no additional installation details or fitting requirements are provided in the source data.