Apex Tactical 100026 Action Enhancement Black Curved Trigger Drop-In Fits S&W M&P
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Apex Tactical 100026 Action Enhancement Trigger – Black Curved Drop-In for S&W M&P
If you’ve been putting rounds through a Smith & Wesson M&P in 9mm or .40 S&W, you already know the factory trigger leaves a little something on the table. The hinged design, the extra travel, the vague reset – it works, sure, but it doesn’t exactly inspire confidence when you’re trying to squeeze off a tight group at the range or stay on target during a class. Here at Iowa Gun Shop in Des Moines, we see a lot of M&P owners looking for a straightforward upgrade that doesn’t require a gunsmithing degree to install. The Apex Tactical 100026 Action Enhancement Trigger is exactly that – a drop-in solution that tightens up the trigger pull without turning your pistol into a race gun you’d be nervous to carry.
This trigger replaces the factory hinged trigger with a solid, one-piece polymer body. That’s the first thing you’ll notice – no more flex, no more creak. The safety is center-mounted and pivoting, so it works the same way as the factory setup but feels more positive under your finger. The curved face is rounded and smooth, which sounds like a small detail, but after a couple hundred rounds, you’ll appreciate not having a sharp edge digging into your trigger finger. It’s comfortable, predictable, and lets you maintain a consistent grip through the whole pull.
Now, let’s talk numbers. The stock M&P trigger has a lot of slop – pre-travel and over-travel that makes it hard to shoot fast and accurate. Apex Tactical designed this trigger to reduce both by roughly 20% compared to the factory part. That means less wasted motion before the sear breaks and less unnecessary movement after. Combined with the Apex Duty/Carry Kit (which is engineered specifically for the 9mm and .40 S&W M&P models), you’re looking at a smooth, consistent trigger pull between 5.0 and 5.5 pounds. That’s right in the sweet spot for a service pistol – light enough to shoot well, heavy enough to keep you out of trouble in a defensive situation.
The kit itself is built around the idea of shortening the trigger reset. That’s the click you feel when the trigger moves forward far enough to reset the sear. A shorter reset means you can fire follow-up shots faster without over-traveling or losing your sight picture. Apex Tactical has been doing this for years – they’re the go-to manufacturer for M&P trigger upgrades, and this kit is one of their most popular designs for a reason. All the components work together to give you a pull weight that stays within the acceptable range for a top-end service pistol, so you’re not sacrificing reliability for feel.
Installation is drop-in, meaning you shouldn’t need to file, sand, or fit anything. That said, we always recommend having an armorer or competent gunsmith handle the install if you’re not comfortable working on your firearm’s fire control group. It’s not complicated, but it’s also not something you want to mess up. Apex Tactical designed this to be user-friendly, but a little professional help goes a long way toward making sure everything functions 100%.
Here at Iowa Gun Shop, we stock this trigger because we know the M&P platform. Des Moines has a strong shooting community – from the indoor ranges over on the east side to the outdoor pits out west – and we hear the same thing from folks who’ve made the switch: the Apex trigger makes the M&P feel like a different gun. It’s not a gimmick. It’s a legitimate upgrade that improves accuracy, speed, and overall shooting experience without turning your pistol into something unreliable or unsafe for carry.
We’re a licensed FFL dealer right here in Des Moines, Iowa, and we ship nationwide. So whether you’re in Ankeny, West Des Moines, or out in California, we can get this trigger to your doorstep. Just make sure you have a local FFL lined up to receive it – we’ll handle the rest. We ship to all 50 states, and we’re familiar with the shipping requirements and restrictions that come with firearm parts. If you have questions about compatibility or installation, give us a call or stop by the shop. We’re happy to talk triggers, M&Ps, or whatever else you’re working on.
Priced at $121.00, this is a solid investment in your pistol’s performance. If you’re tired of fighting the factory trigger and want something that’s proven, reliable, and built by a company that knows the M&P inside and out, the Apex Tactical 100026 Action Enhancement Trigger is the way to go.