We run the APEX TACTICAL DCAEK in both our 9mm and 45 M&P’s. They have been a fantastic upgrade and really improves the weapon shootability.
As we know, the DCAEK gives you a trigger pull around 5lbs. Both my 9mm and 45 are around 4.8 to be exact. It should be noted that both of my guns have a lot of polish work done to all the key areas.
We decided to do some experimenting with different springs to see if we could keep the hard trigger reset (which we like) with a trigger pull of around 4lbs. So we took the Apex Tactical Competition striker spring and installed it into one of our guns. The trigger pull went from the 4.8 range to to the 4.1-4.2 range. So it dropped about 6 ounces from the trigger pull weight.
What is great about this is that you can nicely tune your weapon to your wants/needs all by changing out a few springs.
Cool. By the way the M&P 45 Midsize I ordered from you is scheduled to arrive tomorrow. I got it with the DCAEK kit and the polished trigger. I can’t wait to pick it up and shoot it this weekend.
Grant:
I bought just the APEX sear from you a couple weeks ago, and had a friend installed it. Wow, what a difference it made. My trigger now feels as smooth and maybe even lighter than my friend’s Pro model.
I am new to the forums, and just heard of G&R at the same time. After looking at your prices, I am thinking of purchasing my next M&P from you. You are very competitive. I like the idea of buying the weapon the way that I want it.
I am normally a gunshow guy, but after buying the APEX, then paying someone to install it, THEN getting decent night sights put on, I probably could have saved a little by ordering from you. My aftermarket gunsmith costs were a shade over $100. Sucks… SO;
To calculate TOTAL shipping, what are the local (Texas) FFL’s “normally” going to charge me on my end for receiving the weapon and the transfer?
I am a LEO, so 3-dot night sights are a must for me (comfort zone). Any idea when you will offer these installed?
PLUG: I just heard of the APEX stuff recently also. This kit is AWESOME. Night and day difference. Anyone thinking about it should go for it. You will like it. I have two vintage Sigs, and I am starting to like my M&P as much, probably better than them after I put a few hundred more rounds through it.
Who knows. That is something that you will have to find out as you call around. Make sure that you make them aware that you are LE. My guess is somewhere around $20.
Most likely never as they are not the best choice out there. Your best bet is to have us special order an M&P with the factory NS (cheapest way to go).
IF I’m only using the Apex hard sear and striker block kit with stock sear and trigger return spring how will this competition striker spring affect the overall trigger pull?
M&P45 Midsize with Grants Apex DCAEK kit just came in. My dealer called and I ran right on over. Since picking it up I’ve dry fired it a few times and the trigger is really smooth. I haven’t been able to measure trigger pull yet but feels like 4.5 to 5 lbs. I’ll find out for sure when I get home and can measure it. Saturday noon is opening day of Dove season here in Nc and I’ll be shooting my M&P in the morning at the range and then heading out to the dove field after that. Can’t wait
After 3 nights worth of dry fire I am very pleased with the overall feel with the latest striker revision. Live fire confirmation this weekend prior to committing to carry.
