DOCOHM Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Just got a new M&P 9 CORE Performance Center Ported pistol for my birthday and I'm really disappointed in the trigger. I thought it would be lighter, it's 6+ lbs and yucky. What is the BEST way to improve that? The APEX kit? If so, which one? I eventually plan to compete with this pistol so do I want the competition version of the APEX trigger? Where is the cheapest place to order the APEX equipment from? Thanks in advance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMike Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) Cheapest place would be Amazon if you are a prime member (free shipping). My personal favorite in the Apex line up is the FSS. But I'm thinking of the newer Apex Flat-Face Forward Set Sear & Trigger kit for my latest gun. I have the original FSS kit and it rocks. It really depends on what competitive arena you plan to shoot the pistol as to what modification will be legal. Edited February 1, 2015 by JMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOCOHM Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Isn't this ported pistol in the OPEN division? I'm planning to shoot Steel Challenge and USPSA. The FSS kit looks nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapribek Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Yes, ported means open division. The FSS is very nice, I had one on my .40 CORE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crotchThrower Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 by ported you mean the barrel is ported. Some folks confuse slide cuts as ports... Not saying that would apply to you necessarily... but yes if the barrel is ported you are out of idpa and in open division in uspsa. Nothing to stop you from shooting open minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkreutz Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I have the standard FSS Apex trigger and the Flat Faced FSS Apex trigger in mine. I prefer the flat faced one by a mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmbpman Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I had the APEX Comp AEK for my 9Pro that dropped the pull weight from about 6lbs to 2.75 lbs. I was also using the APEX aluminum trigger which felt a lot better that the factory hinged plastic one. I have used both the aluminum version and the polymer version of the APEX triggers, I personally thought the poly felt better on your finger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Get the PLASTIC Apex FSS kit - cheaper and a little nicer on the finger. Same great pull as the original aluminum kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzw26n Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Get the PLASTIC Apex FSS kit - cheaper and a little nicer on the finger. Same great pull as the original aluminum kit. I second this .. ^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOCOHM Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Thanks everyone for the input! I'll get one on order soon via Amazon, never thought to look for one there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpom Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Check Apex first, as their sale might still be in effect. Their sale price was lower than my Brownell's dealer price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOCOHM Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 Wow! Got the new Apex Tactical Flat Faced Forward Set Sear Kit from Amazon in the mail yesterday and installed it last night (following the videos). It was fairly easy, hardest part was getting the pin in the trigger, the tip to use a vise worked great! Trigger pull now just under 3 LBS! Took it out to the range this afternoon and burned up about 200 rounds, it was FANTASTIC! Now I need some better sights.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rack&roll Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 DOCOHM, Since you have the CORE, why not get the Trijicon adjustable RMR red dot tactical sight? (it co-witnesses) Also the SJC or SSS limited magwell, LF Arms extended mag release, FRE, (if you need it) and some Dawson grip tape, and you're good to go! Steel , 3-gun, Open...you name it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOCOHM Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 DOCOHM, Since you have the CORE, why not get the Trijicon adjustable RMR red dot tactical sight? (it co-witnesses) Also the SJC or SSS limited magwell, LF Arms extended mag release, FRE, (if you need it) and some Dawson grip tape, and you're good to go! Steel , 3-gun, Open...you name it! Do you mean this: http://www.amazon.com/Trijicon-RMR-Sight-Adjustable-3-25/dp/B004NKU558 and this: http://stores.sjcguns.com/sjc-aluminum-magazine-wells/ or: http://www.speedshooterspecialties.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=103_91_185&products_id=1071 and this: http://www.lf-arms.com/M-P-Extended-Length-Magazine-Release-p/mpextmr.htm What's a FRE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkreutz Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Failure Resistant Extractor (Apex sells it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rack&roll Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) DOCOHM said: "Do you mean this?" http://www.amazon.co...5/dp/B004NKU558 and this: http://stores.sjcgun...magazine-wells/ or: http://www.speedshoo...roducts_id=1071 and this: http://www.lf-arms.c...e-p/mpextmr.htm What's a FRE? What Bkreutz said. Also yes to all 4 links. I use the SSS Limited aluminum on my M&P CORE with Taran Tactical basepads. (forgot to mention the basepads) I use SJC aluminum magwell on my Glock. Edited February 15, 2015 by rack&roll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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