New M&P 9mm/40S&W trigger

[LiveLife]

While at the LGS a few weeks ago, I noticed they had received a large shipment of new pistols, including M&Ps. I handled several 9mm/40S&W models and checked out the "new" trigger.

If you are in the market for a new M&P pistol, definitely check for/absolutely ask for the new trigger model!

Before my M&P40/45 triggers were modified, they were gritty/mushy with ambiguous reset with around 7 lb pull.

The new triggers had smoother/cleaner feel than stock Glock trigger and the pull weight "seemed" slightly less which would put them around 4.5 lbs. As I continued to dry fire several models, I noticed the front sight barely moving on most of them (my reference check for buying any pistol). I then compared some new Glock pistols that were being stocked and the front sights jumped around when I dry fired (about one in 5-7 had steady front sight). Calm down fellow Glock fans, I know, the triggers will "break-in" and get smoother .

I really think the new M&P triggers will elevate the M&P line to new heights.

 

[Ben86]

I really think the new M&P triggers will elevate the M&P line to new heights.

It's something I wish THEY WOULD HAVE DONE IN THE FIRST PLACE! This happens after I purchased 4 of them. Oh well I still want a few more, so I'm looking forward to the new trigger.

 

[mgmorden]

Are they actually including a new type of trigger or are they acheiving new characteristics through other internal parts (ie, different sear and such like M&P did with the Pro series and Apex has done as upgrades)?

 

[LiveLife]

Are they actually including a new type of trigger or are they acheiving new characteristics through other internal parts (ie, different sear and such like M&P did with the Pro series and Apex has done as upgrades)?

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?p=7977264#post7977264

Mark Dix
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We are in fact coming out with a cleaner, crisper trigger for the M&P pistols. The initial offering will be for the smaller calibers first- 9mm, .40, and .357Sig. The time line for a full scale production is slated for April/ May. This new trigger should be the standard for the M&Ps come summer. The reset is shorter, crisper, and smoother with none of the “false reset’ that some of the pistols have now.

The only fly in the ointment for you is we haven’t been told when the trigger will be available for the .45, as that will require additional testing as the .45 doesn’t share parts with the other calibers. We haven’t been provided pricing yet for retro-fitting current guns. This system will only be offered for pistols that have or can be setup with the thumb safety. If your .45 has a thumb safety, it will easily convert to the new trigger when it becomes available for the .45.

It's something I wish THEY WOULD HAVE DONE IN THE FIRST PLACE!

Perhaps the heavier trigger pull (~7 lbs) was done to appeal to the revolver shooters used to the heavier S&W DA revolver triggers?

I purchased 4 of them ... Oh well I still want a few more, so I'm looking forward to the new trigger.

Maybe this was their plan all along?
Seriously, I do believe the new triggers are replaceable with some frames.

 

[TestPilot]

Some questions:
What area is that gun store in?

Did you try M&P 40 or M&P 9 or both?

What model? One without manual firing inhibit switch and magazine disconnect, or with them?

What was the serial number range?

Thanks in advance.

 

[LiveLife]

M&P9 and M&P40, freshly delivered to the store. I didn't check serial numbers but I am in California, so they have mag disconnect. But if you are familiar with M&P trigger/mag disconnect assembly, it does not affect the trigger pull/reset.

PM me and I'll give you the contact info.

 

[hardluk1]

I have been a revolver shooter for 35 years and the couple m&ps I have tried helped keep me away from them. As someone stated , mushy, gritty, heavy, just not good so if there lighter and smoother now!! Its about time. But I have all the pistol I need nw so no M&P in my house even if is better.

 

[Ben86]

Perhaps the heavier trigger pull (~7 lbs) was done to appeal to the revolver shooters used to the heavier S&W DA revolver triggers?

I think it was done to appeal more to lawyers, not firearm enthusiasts. But now that consumers have spoken loudly they seemed to have loosened the grip of the bad news bears in suits.

Seriously, I do believe the new triggers are replaceable with some frames.

That'd be great, I like to keep mechanical things OEM if possible.