Smith and Wesson M&P Trigger Upgrade | Smith and Wesson M&P Disassembly

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TIMECODES:
Intro - 00:00
Parts Needed - 01:59
Tools Needed - 03:50
Firearm Clear - 04:22
Factory Trigger Pull - 04:30
Field Strip - 04:45
Slide Disassembly - 05:06
Slide Parts Review - 09:06
Striker Overview - 09:24
Striker Disassembly - 09:51
Trigger Spring Kit Overview - 10:39
Swapping Striker Safety Spring - 11:42
Striker and Striker Safety Sanding - 12:10
Striker and Striker Safety Polishing - 20:43
Slide Parts Overview - 33:01
Striker Reassembly - 33:13
Slide Reassembly - 34:34
Frame Overview - 37:48
Frame Disassembly - 38:22
Frame Parts Sanding - 43:01
Frame Parts Polishing - 46:38
Frame Parts Review - 57:48
Swapping Out Remaining Springs - 58:19
Sear Housing Reassembly - 59:09
Frame Reassembly - 01:00:45
Function Check - 01:07:20
Modified Trigger Pull - 01:07:37
Wrap Up/Outro - 01:07:49
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[@stemmins]

This is what it’s all about. Do it yourself and take pride in your firearm! An amazing step by step. Thank you for putting this out.

[@jumpercable20]

Chris is a real patriot and cares about the modifications for the excellent to perfect trigger pull. He makes it so easy that it's fool proof.

[@jessecopeland9728]

This was the best diy tutorial I have come across. I just finished my shield and man it is literally night and day difference. I bought this shield knowing the trigger was going to be a problem for me and I’m so glad I bought the spring kit and followed this wonderful guide. My internal parts are mirror finished and I took the time to do the feed ramp while I was at it. Thank you MCARBO. For those who are reading, I found ordering the extra 10pk of the sand paper really came in handy if your parts have excessive sharp corners like mine. Follow the guide you will not be disappointed.

[@Edemce1]

I just did this to my 2.0 9mm , I did it all step by step . WOW what a difference, the trigger feels like a real trigger now . You can feel the wall and a clean break . Reset is quick . Pretty damn amazing what a difference for a few bucks and some time . Now I just need to replace the trigger shoe and she’s ready!

[@booboo8834]

Chris, you are so passionate about your products. You make it so easy that even I can do it. I have used many of your products, and they all work perfectly. Thank you

[@marvinlockwood7277]

This was my first try with doing a trigger upgrade, I had a M&P Shield 9mm and purchased a M&P 40 and the trigger felt harsh and gritty compared to the Shield, so I got ordered and installed this kit with the polishing, now I am going to have to get a kit for the Shield, what a difference this kit makes. Thank You for an awesome product and the video with your enthusiasm is great.

[@edgarvega6906]

Excellent video and spring kit just finished my install thanks to this video. 100% improvement. Breaks super crisp and clean. Excellent upgrade.

[@skiflyfightdoc]

Love all your videos! Your spring kit for my Sub 2K and my RDB were great. Even though I do not have some of the firearms for which you produce videos, I love them because they improve my gun smithing!. Thank you, brother!

[@ronaldjohnston7989]

Another really impressive instructional video. Great camera work! Just ordered this kit for my M&P Shield 45, can't wait to do the work. Thanks M*Carbo for making this an easy to do task! Stay safe...Ron J.

[@tc5691]

One of the best DIY videos I've seen. Thank you.

[@AstraMilitarumFodder]

Awesome guide, it helped me with replacing a drop-in trigger (no springs change) and a green dot installation, very well made, my M&P40c looks amazing, thanks!

[@michaelblencowe4241]

Just received this and installed it in my m&p 2.0. All I can say is my gun shoots amazing now!!! It smooth and crisp and I don't have a single complaint about this kit! Thanks for an amazing product and it cheap as shit! One note for everyone that if u have a safety switch on your take note on how it comes apart.

[@GaryWalton89]

Great video. Saved my butt big time when I was putting the striker safety guide back in and trying to work the sight at the same time. My M&P 9 did not have a little post for the spring to sit on and trying to balance that cover with a loaded spring and hit the sights back in was not fun. Love how thorough your videos are! Made this work super easy (besides what I mentioned, and that was NOT your fault)! Can't wait to buy more of your products for my other firearms. God bless!

[@fmerritt2001]

2023 I’m old school with an M&P .45c I bought the spring kit/polish and followed the video. Very satisfied with the result! Light and smooth! Two slight differences in my model: The Safety cap under the rear sight was a flat disc so a little more troublesome to reassemble. The more difficult issue for me was the sear spring and metal top that rides under the sear was about 1/3 the diameter of the video. So I used the OEM spring on that and had a devil of a time getting it back into the tiny hole beneath the sear. I recommend tweezers and a pair of reading glasses! I didn’t polish as long as the video, I think the sanding the trigger bar and safety stop was worth it though. Thanks for an affordable upgrade!

[@guynoir4733]

I recently purchased a 2.0 compact and was initially disappointed in the trigger out of the box especially after seeing many videos touting the great improvement of the 2.0 trigger so planned to do this but went ahead and fired a hundred dollars of hardball through it , (2 boxes) which went by too quickly , and I'm glad I did . The trigger now is a perfect duty trigger for me .

[@smokintruker27]

I've been using Mcarbo parts for past few years, This is the best they test and make sure every part functions to perfection. The videos are indepth and very informative. I'M A CERTIFIED GUNSMITH AND LICENSED FFL DEALER. I only use parts I trust and I like. I recommend Mcarbo to all my customers if parts are available, I have Mcarbo parts in my personal guns as well. The M&P 9mm is my next one to do since it's stock and want to upgrade it. And as a side note customers can see Mcarbo parts for themselves and not me just recommending it

[@Thedoug369]

I got the spring kit for my M&P.40 and used my bench grinder with a felt wheel and some jewelers rouge to do the polishing. Also installed an Apex polymer trigger while I was at it. It's like a different gun. Awesome trigger now!

[@garys.9105]

Real happy with spring kit. Gun is tight. Great how to video. Thanks

[@philiph554]

Very good video concerning disassembling, polishing and reinstalling, thank you

[@Samwa351]

Thanks Brother, brought the stock trigger into this century !!

[@malcolmreynolds7122]

Thanks for the detailed video. I am heading over to order the kit!!

[@65Corvette]

Just finished my kit install for my M&P 45. A few things guys. My 45 has an ambidextrous safety. So, when you pull that apart be prepared to make a guide pin to get it back together. I used a piece of TIG welding rod and beveled the edges to let it guide out the pin holes better. Also, the sear spring in my kit was too big so I never go to put that in my gun. The original sear pin spring was quite a bit smaller in diameter. I polished and added the new MCarbo springs and the trigger is better, not mind blowing, but better. Over all I am happy but I did have to overcome a few differences from this video.

[@13CDallas]

Nice work, thanks for the detailed teardown and assembly

[@georgemcfarland2032]

Fantastic video. Will be ordering the spring kit for my M&P .45 as mine is so gritty I was going to get rid of it. Looking forward to doing the trigger job on mine. Thanks again for the fantastic video.

[@michaelsih2490]

Well done! Thank you.

[@pjc4425]

I cleaned up my 2.0 Compact trigger with 300 rounds down range. Key friction points cleaned up everything smooth as "butter" The benefit from going that route is unmodified trigger on edc. Now If S&W made OEM trigger upgrade avaliable for my specific firarm , I might give it try

[@billprice6248]

great video

[@rogermcclure2816]

Thank you loads of help

[@class3nfadealer666]

Well Done!

[@robertisaacs5122]

Really enjoyed it... I don't think this will adress the long travel or the M&P trigger. But I may try it.

[@fgialcgorge7392]

I really appreciate the video. I'm grabbing an m&p 2.0 when I can find one near by and I've been wondering how to work over the trigger. Also, could you turn the exposure down or use maybe and fde table cloth or something? I can't make out much of the up close work.

[@Drew4078]

Slide is not completely disassembled 🤪 but great video as always! Mcarbo has quality parts kits and fantastic video tutorials!!! If you are competent with tools then you can do these installations yourself as long as you follow the directions on the videos.

[@joelschaeffer1985]

This needs to be updated for the newest MP 2.0. The safety plunger is under the optics mount, and you need a very small allen wrench to get into it.

[@ryanjofre]

I have the upgraded sear block assembly, an Apex Tactical RAM,and a full Apex Tactical AEK aluminum trigger kit on my full-size 1.0. I’m gonna try your kit on my friends gun. The Stock M&P 1.0 trigger sucks.

[@helenmarley973]

You make it look so easy but I don't think i could do it i would like to have it done for my husband m&p

[@rayv882]

Amazing directions very detailed. I have the M&P 2.0 9mm with the safety lever so is the directions the same even with the safety feature model?

[@vampire80123]

great video. my m&p 2.0 9mm polymer frame has a different (i'm going to call it) sear pin actuator, I small separate piece that fits right next to the sear on the sear pin, and a different trigger bar. I'm just wondering if there is anything else that can be done to those pieces to also go alone with the things you show in the video. thanks

[@floorpizza8074]

Fantastic video... thumbs and subs! One quick question... I just purchased an M&P Performance Center M2.0 9L. Would your kit improve the factory Performance Center trigger?

[@ryanjofre]

The Apex ultimate safety plunger didn’t have any burs(it looks like Apex used a dry film lubricant coating on it) it’s flawless but I’m still gonna polish it with your kit. I’m also gonna polish the SH*T out of my trigger bar and I’m even gonna polish inside the slide where the plunger safety sits. Thanks again dude.

[@TJ-ji4gn]

Does this kit do anything to reduce the pre-travel before the trigger break?

[@eddyb6865]

After removing the font and rear roll punches I can’t see to remove the take down lever. Any thing I’m doing wrong?

[@jeremyazure7170]

Does this kit require the new 1/8 sear block? My pistol is a 2008, 1/16 block.

[@triangledetecting5757]

Will this work on the Massachusetts compliant 10 pound trigger pulls?

[@AmizadeBlu]

Is this M&P Trigger Upgrade for the S&W M&P 380 Shield EZ also?

[@vernongalliano2442]

I was unable to get the takedown lever to come out of the m&p 9 2.0 4.25 barrel using your technique. Any help would be appreciated.

[@linzenmeyer]

Super spoob....damn a spring.

[@natethegreatog]

What do you think you can get with just a polish and a hyve trigger in a shield 1.0?

[@jonathanwindle2685]

Can you do another for the optic ready M&P?

[@johnfrederikson2002]

Excellent video. I think I can do this. We will see. Thanks. J.

[@MCARBO]

Thanks Brother, glad to hear it! Keep us posted on your results!

[@johnfrederikson2002]

@@MCARBO Now my trigger sticks to the rear when firing. Won't do it dry firing or when the slide is off. Have any idea what's going on? thanks. J.

[@afroman5531]

@@johnfrederikson2002 possibly trigger return sping, but as of why I can't answer that

[@lennywinbox1734]

What would you say is the easiest gun to work on?

[@totalglitch]

Good video, you need to turn that light down though way too bright

[@yammyguy78]

Looks like you have a 3D printed punch block - Is that something we can download and print ourselves somewhere? Did you grab that from a site?

[@tereztiago9133]

is it possible to order a apex kit just to change the trigger shoe and not the internals of the gun ???

[@barrylilore7179]

This kit didn't work for me. I watched the video as I followed the steps to install the spring kit. I ran into a problem installing the parts back into the frame. The trigger spring tool was too wide and I had to cut it down to be able to complete the trigger spring assemble to frame installation. I didn't do as much polishing on the parts as the video showed, but I did do some polishing of the striker, sear and trigger bar. My trigger pull was about 6 lbs before installing the upgrade kit and the trigger pull is about 6 lbs after the installation was completed. The first movement of the trigger now has a sticky spot. I am not sure what went wrong with the installation. I have the California version of the S&W M&P SHIELD with the thumb safety. I have been shooting for 50+ years and have worked on my Colt .45 several times. What do you recommend I do to fix the trigger pull weight? NOT HAPPY!

[@thomasgehringer1901]

Hope you plan on changing that trigger

[@benkanobe7500]

Two questions: Is this kit still available? What specific grease is that so I can purchase more in a "large" tube (amazon)?

[@user-tz6wr4gf9f]

How do you take the safety off?

[@kaliehulumamo]

What the price for the M&,P shield gen1 9mm up grade trigger and sear

[@SupergiantgeckosLLC]

Received my spring kit👍 couple days ago and waited for my truglo TFO sights to do at the same time.

[@demonfreak3637]

This video was helpful until I was reassembled my m&p 2.0. Maybe make a updated video with the 2.0. The takedown lever was an issue and another part on the trigger assembly wasn't in the video so I had everything assembled and then had another part left over. So it was frustrating lol other than that great video

[@rawcircoking]

This works for 2.0 version and is it safe ?

[@rusure2171]

Im sold on M*Carbo.

[@meatheadjose2856]

i have the gen 1 early small sear pin will that work ?

[@walterhathaway4117]

Will this work for the new pcc

[@EKSolinari]

Anyone have pull weight just the spring replacement without the polishing?

[@Deazy46]

Where do you get the insulation tool?

[@carphuntingod]

do you do anything for the fpc carbine triggers?

[@tysonsommerville175]

Hey, just finished putting this kit in my m&p9 2.0 before I did it my trigger was 5.5lbs after polishing and spring swap I'm now at 5.0lbs is this normal? Is there something I maybe didnt polish enough?

[@Powersthatb3]

Wondering the same. Went from 7# to 6#

[@rich1958]

is there anything to remove in the hole in the slide that the striker safety goes in? I have heard there are burrs in there too.

[@eugenelott1643]

Having same problem , sent them a text message , just watched videos on KZbin about this seems to be in the hole , check it out

[@1patriot1776]

I have an early 1st gen M&P 40c - my sear spring is of a much smaller diameter, probably half of what is shown. Was there a change in the sear block housing to accommodate a larger spring and follower/plunger? I did the full kit, except for the sear spring.

[@1patriot1776]

I found that the early 1st gen did have a different sear block housing - using a smaller diameter sear spring. The spring included in the kit will NOT work w/ this housing.

[@Clifford03]

I did the same ... This is my first and only .40c so it’s become almost like family now... The plunger and spring are extremely small so I put them back into place...

[@unitedwestanddividedwefall3521]

Thinking pairing this spring kit with an apex trigger. Anyone try the apex spring kit??

[@unitedwestanddividedwefall3521]

Great video just the white background was rough on the eyes lol.

[@dwainsw4076]

Is reliability compromised with lighter striker spring? It’s this recommended for competition guns only of for carry guns also?

[@MCARBO]

We test our spring kits with the hardest to ignite primers in commercial ammunition. I carry my Shield with our kit in it but I can see why some would incorrectly think it will get them in trouble in criminal court if they ever used it in a defensive shoot. (Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer but I've never seen it and I look)

[@backdraft216]

I opted for a 2 day defensive handgun course over the spring kit. After 2 days and a thousand rounds or so my trigger was buttery smooth. If you plan on shooting 50-100 rounds a year and not carrying the gun then the spring kit is a decent option.

[@jonathanoakley88]

Would it be just as good to get this over spending 300$ on a apex flat faced trigger kit?

[@MCARBO]

Yes Sir! It will make the trigger much more desirable.

[@MrSquid-vy2ik]

Wonder if it can improve the M&P performance one.

[@TransformersHoarder]

Yes

[@jongruen7854]

Every heard of a drill. The striker safety plunger doesn't require that much arm work.

[@XX-166]

Cmonnnn guysss you know that most folks are not gonna go through all that to get the end result. What’s the you do it price and what’s the turn around time since it would be a duty weapon?

[@MCARBO]

X X 1.5hr x$65/hr shop rate. 1-2weeks. Expedite 2 days add $50

[@henrycruz45cal]

Plus $45 to ship back to you and what ever for you to ship to them. Take it to a local guy and he will do everything including the cost if springs for 90 bucks. That's 90 total

[@XX-166]

@@henrycruz45cal the key is to still find the RIGHT local person to do it.

[@daringracingofficial]

My sear spring is way thinner and my upgrade kit has a thicker one…

[@patzwahl8341]

If you didn't want 3.5 pounds can you only replace part of the springs

[@afroman5531]

Yeah, it depends on the type of feeling you're going for. The friction causes a noticeable amount of "grit" in the trigger, if you smooth down any burrs will make the trigger feel more crisp. But the springs tend to be the lion share of weight through the pull weight.

[@dannydoughboy120]

Wonder how it would look in a court of law if one of these altered guns would be used in a self defense situation! Prosecutor's would have a field day with that one!

[@csabafat]

Do tell.

[@worldguy4528]

Not good at all they will hire a firearm expert for analysis and hang your ass in court If it’s for a carry gun DONT UPGRADE IT. I literally know a guy who accidentally shot an innocent man in an at first justifiable self defense case. He was innocent until he fired an extra shot from a lightweight trigger. Jury all found him guilty. Only do this on a range gun or competition gun

[@worldguy4528]

He’s doing life now by the way because the man was killed and taken from his children due to this guy accidentally hitting him

[@kv7188]

Does this work for the shield 9mm?

[@MCARBO]

Here is our Shield page www.mcarbo.com/smith-and-wesson-m-p-shield-accessories.aspx

[@DroneNewsGuy]

Will this also work with a Girsan MC28?

[@MCARBO]

We have not tested it in a Girsan MC28.

[@michaelwerbick]

Good vid information, but I could not watch as the light source was WAY too bright and caused a lot of “white out” and made the video difficult to watch....

[@JaeJun]

Would this work on an EZ?

[@MCARBO]

No, the EZ is hammer fired.

[@swandme686]

Lots of great info but …. Private citizens may not legally Mail ( USPS ) a hand gun to anyone. FFL’s or Equivalent are permitted to use USPS mail. UPS or FedEx is legal but must be sent via Expedited Air Service only

[@ashton564]

If we drank every time he said "buttery smooth" we would all die from alcohol poisoning.

[@boharris8179]

You lost me at the dremel tool and polishing trigger surfaces. See to many mushy triggers from a polished sear and striker. Maybe I'm wrong but stones are the only tool I use on the sear and striker/hammer. A small amount of friction isn't always a bad thing when your looking for a crisp break free of any creep

[@michaelochampaugh9771]

Your lifetime warranty will be gone with the modification of the weapon. I don't believe that is right for them to do it but they will.

[@michaelochampaugh9771]

Learn by use on the Range and braking the gun in

[@jakeroberts3070]

Whats cheaper? Pulling it apart and polishing or shooting a thousand rounds to smooth all the surfaces?

[@henrycruz45cal]

@@jakeroberts3070 shooting the rounds. That's why you bought it right???? You have to get the rounds through anyway as you practice with the gun. I hope you put 500 through it, as soon as you get it so you become familiar with the weapon and then continue to become proficient.

[@IntrosAreCool]

“Pull the take down lever right out” yeah what the hell are you talking about. I’ve tried everything and this thing won’t budge.

[@worldguy4528]

If it’s for a carry gun DONT UPGRADE IT. I literally know a guy who accidentally shot an innocent man in an at first justifiable self defense case. He was innocent until he fired an extra shot from a lightweight trigger. Jury all found him guilty. Only do this on a range gun or competition gun

[@EngineMedic7]

there's more to it than that.... bc experts in the field have said that this would not be used against you, so he told you something that wasn't completely true. I've known people in self defense shootings not have a trigger job held against them

[@bumps3872]

Will this work for the S&W EZ 9mm?

[@MCARBO]

No, The Shield EZ is hammer fired, not striker fired.

[@bumps3872]

@@MCARBO Thanks, I knew that and totally forgot.