Smith & Wesson M&P Safety Removal and Frame Plug Install

[@appamtnculture1302]

My first M&P acquired today., I did a search for this procedure and this was the first video, exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@AT-ww6pw]

This helps move more units for shops. The safety versions are always cheaper so this is a nice option to have! Great video!

[@8475143117]

The operation on my M&P 2.0 in 10mm was SUCCESSFUL! 🤗 THANKS for the very good video that walked me right though it!!!

[@waterdragon95]

Which plugs did you use?

[@DWG872]

You just saved me 120$. Took me 20 minutes. Thanks a lot brother.

[@gavenevans]

Awesome video! I was able to snake the safety out, without fully removing the whole striker assembly too. Thanks for taking the time to make this! 🙏

[@chowmonkey2002]

Took me 20-25 minutes. Had some issues to get the block back. But after some patience it worked. Thnx for the instructions.

[@chaff5]

Thanks for keeping your video short and simple. I'm really tired of the 20+ minute ones where there's only 5 minutes of useful information.

[@DesertGuardian]

chaff5 thanks for the feedback! I’d like to keep them all short, but sometimes they just take longer.

[@virusworld3730]

Lmao

[@mrblackbond]

agreed!

[@ماجدالثبيتي-ر6ت]

@@DesertGuardian I want the safety that you have removed

[@ماجدالثبيتي-ر6ت]

@@DesertGuardian Can I add Safety to the M&P M2.0 model (SKU 11820) and what are the required parts?

[@davidbelcher5331]

Money saver! Thank you for this video. Took me about 25-30 minutes as I was being overly cautious.

[@metamando]

Just completed my 10mm PC, thanks so much!

[@hunter415]

Awesome, first time modifying a gun, and this guide was perfect. Thank you sir!

[@jbstuff]

Thanks! Will be doing this as soon as it comes in the mail

[@ibzrgman9130]

Good video! I have a M&P 10 and a 45 I've been meaning to remove those safeties from both. Got around to it today. They must have change some in design though. The ones I have didn't have a spring on the safety lever, I spent time looking around for it, figured it poped off or something, but the 2nd gun I didn't see one either. I put in the plugs and went to try to put in the firing block, but the back side of the plugs were in the way. I found the only way to get the plugs in was to put the block in about 70/80% of the way for the side with the thicker plug, that allowed enough room, and around 80/90% for the thin one.

[@hughjanus8872]

Thanks for the video… assuming if I did something wrong the trigger wouldn’t be working properly but everything seems to be functioning as expected.

[@danielberry6060]

As far as the sear housing group not seating properly, I had the same problem reasembling my compact. I finally figured out that the cross pin that holds the sear in place had backed out approx 1/16 of an inch preventing the unit from going all the way down.

[@Duxman2007]

First class video. Easily to do these steps with your suggestions! Thank you.

[@oceaser6977]

thanks for the vidoe. it helped me delete the safety on my m&P 2.0 in 10mm

[@honor4thoseb471]

Great video. I just picked up the M&P 9c with the safety because it was one sale. The lever is ridiculously too big! I’m glad they figured that out and didn’t put that on the Shield. Anyhow, great video and thanks

[@cashmoney9256]

Thanks bro! Big help just did mine in the subcompact.

[@762x69]

Just want to say Thank you for this video and taking the time

[@WJ2A]

Thank you for the video sir best one I could find was a huge help 👍🏻

[@shojivic]

DG, thoroughly informative. Kudos for the clear camera work!

[@kenfoster3845]

The right-side plug stuck out pretty far. I used a small screwdriver to spread the frame a bit, and the block fell right into place! Super tight.

[@Christian-dw6ix]

Thank you. Helped me switch mine around.

[@talkingarmas8797]

Great video! Been thinking about doing this so I can fit mine into an MCK.

[@MikeG91925]

Same here did you do it yet and if so how did it work

[@talkingarmas8797]

Mike G hi man! Yes the safety removal worked fine. As for the MCK. I’m still left on backorder 😭

[@MikeG91925]

@@talkingarmas8797 im gonna do mine the weekend

[@talkingarmas8797]

Mike G enjoy the project! gonna turn out looking bad ass.

[@MikeG91925]

@@talkingarmas8797 cool thanks

[@tm1180]

if you push the trigger bar forward, the block comes right out

[@marcoruiz1987]

Hi there! excelent explanation! one thing to ask: what kind of punch you use? the size i mean. thanks! regards!

[@MrBobbyf1959]

Thanks for the video. I just picked up a NIB 45c FDE and ordered the plugs from the factory.

[@889976889]

Do you have a link for the plugs ?

[@timothykelly6559]

Thanks for the video. The plugs are $2.99 a piece as of today 10/08/18

[@shaunnh2a585]

Timothy kelly same as of 10/12/2018. She said I was lucky they where in stock so be advised 👍🏻

[@shojivic]

Thanks for the heads-up, my friend. Being less safe costs money. Ha!

[@ZachSchneider]

Plus $8 for shipping :-\

[@aquasonic3677]

as if now they are $6.99 for me, still very cheap but you can tell things are getting more expensive.

[@hphillips7425]

Good video 👍. I am searching for the oversized grip safety that is on the ez380 pro. The regular ex 380 needs a taller grip safety to improve reliability. Sometimes when working from the holster and a perfect grip is not acquired it will not fire. If you have any information on this I would appreciate it. Thanks and have a good one

[@meowijuana2322]

Going to try this on my m&p M2. Thanks!

[@rascal0175]

Do you have a video of the reverse process, i.e. adding a safety to a new M&P that lacks a safety?

[@toddstrayer5269]

Awesome video!

[@InkedHistorian570]

I wrote to S&W and they wrote me back saying, "we do not carry any plugs to allow for that type of conversion. We do not recommend this." Is there a different place I can purchase the plugs?

[@luismedellin6791]

Just got mine today from. www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/391890000

[@meowijuana2322]

eBay for sure.

[@johnherbert4313]

Thanks for the great video. What are the minimum essential tools for the plug installation. My dealer removed the safety for me a month ago and I just received the plugs. I also want to perform a DIY trigger job on a 686 with a spring kit and need to tools for that, of course. Suggestions appreciated!

[@jaredboyd1501]

Is the process the same for installing a manual safety

[@Hotsoup_]

Great video, thank you!

[@jameswalter6484]

know this is an older video, but does the plug prevent that silver pin from moving out and prevent malfunctioning.

[@jonnyyuma5327]

Well done. Sometimes it a little harder than advertised.

[@Omnivorous1One]

Is it possible to put the safety back on once it has been removed? Asking because S&W says I would void the warranty if I remove the safety.

[@jamesshaw9193]

Desert Guardian, as always, mine didn't go so smoothly. How am i able to share a photo and talk with you?

[@markmonse5285]

Question for you.. I bought a used M&P full-sized 40 without a manual safety sometime back, and paid a guy to add a manual safety. He did so, but there's no spring tension on it. He moved before I could get it back to him to get resolved. My question is about the spring on the trigger block that provides the needed tension. This is such a really small part (literally) that the black color and the darkened backdrop of the gun makes video of it really tough to discern.. Is that needed part available for replacement, and what is the proper name for it so I can obtain what I need to have a normally functioning manual safety? Thanks..

[@andrewstevens5060]

Great video! I just got it done!

[@MrBowser2012]

I love the shields but the oversized safety on my wife’s new EZ has to go! Great video.

[@michaeltemple895]

Can you remove the EZ safety the same way this video shows?

[@daniel45-70]

I was gifted an EZ and it's cool but the safety is so WIDE and also ambi 🙄 it almost doubles the width of the gun. Did it work on the EZ?

[@MrBowser2012]

@@daniel45-70 I called Smith and Wesson and they told me the safety is not intended to be removed on the shield. I kinda gave up, but I may try to replace the tennis racket sized thumb safety with one more like the regular shield.

[@jpipaj]

Great job

[@knatocommander7673]

I always wondered what happens if you shoot without the plugs.

[@mikechurchill1071]

Is this similar as the 9mm version? I just picked up one and I want to change the trigger to and Apex kit which is what my 2 pistols already have and remove the saftey.

[@MrTexaninNC]

Could you do a safety install video as well?

[@jlapointe9258]

Thank you, sir!

[@1talian0_]

Will this work for the Equalizer as well ??

[@CaveWyatt]

I wonder if this procedure will work with the Internal hammer Shield EZ. It appears to have the same frame pin setup. No time like the present to give it a try.

[@rustybuckets1466]

How did it go with the EZ ?

[@anycaliber9086]

Can I put a thumb safety in a M&P that didn't come with one I know I know why I have my reasons please let me know if you don't mind thanks.

[@chrissewell1608]

Can I buy that thumb safety, pin & spring from you? I want to add one to a new gun.

[@sid3859]

i'll sell you mine,i'm taking it out

[@Jennslife09]

@@sid3859 I’ll buy it

[@onassislegaspi2547]

Hi...do you still have your manual thumb safe kit....is it for sale

[@Timbaland20]

Just called Smith and Wesson customer service, what a letdown. Had the same issue with the thumb safety as everyone else but was told if I wanted the frame plugs I would have to pay ten dollars plus shipping for them. I asked about the warranty and was told I could send it back and they would check it out. Does it make sense to pay for. shipping and repairs .

[@worldguy4528]

Looks like you don’t have a choice. If you want it done pay for it, definitely normal as companies don’t wanna just hand out free shipping on something that is a want and not needed 100%

[@PoliticallyIncorrectMechanic]

I greatly appreciate the instruction. Didn't work for me though. For whatever reason, my frame has an indentation around the hole for the safety on the left side. Plug is all sloppy and sticks out way to far.

[@Butcho108]

My right plug is too fat to insert, left is good. Can the GS file it down for fit,?

[@dl602]

Can the manual safety be removed on the M&P 380 Shield EZ also?

[@chrissewell1608]

Since they come with and without, I am going to say you probably can.

[@wancd]

Thank you so much! This helped a lot.

[@kdubboyblue]

Do you carry this after you replaced the safety with the plugs??

[@matthewhartup941]

A giant flat head is not the tool I would used to pry against the locking block, that's a good way to mar up the polymer frame. Plastic pry tool for sure

[@Blaster57]

Can that type of larger safety be added to a Shield?

[@jordanwiist6813]

just out of curiosity, do you have a part number for the frame plugs?

[@DesertGuardian]

Jordan Wiist nope. I just called Smith & Wesson and told them what I have, and a few days later I had them!

[@jordanwiist6813]

awesome. Thx, great video btw!

[@andrewstevens5060]

392460000 392470000

[@daveh9551]

Anyone else hate that the manual safety is so low that your thumb flicks it upward to safe while firing? Why does my cheap Taurus know where to properly place a thumb safety that doesn’t interfere with functionality? This is the ONLY handgun I’ve had this issue with as far as a thumb safety is concerned

[@scottchen1840]

any link where we can request the plug ? got mine 9mm compact, thanks

[@robertmurray8946]

Thank you, easy video to follow

[@omarpadilla2470]

Can you put a manual safety on a gen 1 full size Performance Center M&P 9mm

[@RichyRichTu]

Curious ... why remove the thumb safety, as there isn't a trigger safety like on a Glock ...

[@AS-vk4kf]

Did trigger pull change in any way?

[@SigmaV3t_1914]

How much was the plugs?

[@ras4782]

Great job thanks

[@josecayente]

Hey guys, I have a 2nd job doing armed security, and I was wondering if I delete my safety off my SW Compact, will it leave me prone to getting in trouble legally if I ever used the gun, vs if I left the safety on it? I’ve been looking for the information but haven’t had too much luck finding an answer. I hear you just have to buy the gun without a safety in the first place, which is rediculous. This is a duty gun, so any input from anyone would be appreciated.

[@brycealthoff8092]

Jose Cayente I would call up your local sheriff and maybe a defense attorney. It depends heavily on where you live and their attitudes towards guns in general. Also, was your gun issued by the company? If so they may not allow it. The company you work for may also have its own rules even if you supplied it yourself.

[@jrdeckard3317]

@@brycealthoff8092 Ask an attorney? Are you crazy? They'll say, "Don't do it!"

[@brycealthoff8092]

J R Deckard Maybe that’s a clue then. Especially in this guy’s case where it’s a job.

[@brentphillips262]

They sell them with or without as a factory option. So I don't consider it a bad thing. When I bought mine the ones with the safety were all that was available but I wanted one without. Just my opinion but it will always depend on the prosecutor and the jury. Maybe call your local Prospecutor and explain your scenario and ask. Couldn't hurt

[@762Spetz]

Where can I get the frame plugs?

[@tbugher62]

Wow surprised you could even get the pin back in lol

[@virusworld3730]

Can this be done with a 10mm?

[@JoeZelensky]

I am going to be doing the opposite and installing the frame safety.

[@giankieluna]

Hello sir! Where can i buy those plastic plugs? Thank you.

[@brycealthoff8092]

giankieluna go to Smith & Wesson’s website go to “contact us”. They should be able to send them to you.

[@chrissewell1608]

Good to know. I figured you could just contact the parts dept., and they would hook you up, even for a small charge.

[@ChrisHirner]

I put a drop of oil on the sear block and it popped right in.

[@patriciahuachaca9563]

Soy de Perú necesito saber como comprar los tapones

[@BB-ob6op]

Shield safety is only on one side can you plug just one side

[@skipperrockon101]

Does anyone know if you can do the same thing to the shield plus?

[@desertrider325]

Can the grip saftey be removed on the EZ model?

[@DesertGuardian]

Desert Rider not that I know of. Different setup.

[@quintebernard1407]

How to fix my m&p 5.7 thumb safety

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox314]

WARNING: if you are removing the safety from an EZ model like the Shield EZ 9mm DO NOT remove the safety detent spring and pin those are needed to keep the metal in the socket. IF you leave that out it can fall out of place then it WILL NOT FIRE!!!!!!

[@Silverxxx450]

Can’t find plugs anywhere.

[@Aviation_Professional]

Did you ever find them?

[@danielfisch655]

lol, and there it goes.

[@GrizzlyBall6.9]

I'll give you $20 for your old safety kit!

[@Noneyurbusiness]

It has the trigger safety why did they even put that junk on the gun

[@resolute123]

I'll buy that safety lever if you don't want it.

[@bill-qv3er]

Please come to my house and change mine out !! Great video !! Thx !

[@Gershqui]

how much did they charge you for the plug? Thank you.

[@DesertGuardian]

Gershon Quidayan the plugs were free. Call smith and Wesson and they will send them out to you.

[@Shankster54]

Every video I have seen indicated they had been sent free of charge. When I called August 10th, I was charged $6.35 US. I think my being charged was an aberration as I had contacted tech support about another issue and asked the same guy about the plugs. It was worth it not to sit in que another half hour. My only point is to suggest call regular Customer Service for the plugs and not a tech if you want them sent without charge.

[@Broken_Arrow58]

Just called and was told by both tech support and customer service that brown plugs are $1.00 but black are $3.00, plus tax. Wanted black so No Thanks.

[@DesertGuardian]

Klaatu58 well, that’s a change. I got two sets for free. That’s a bummer.

[@Gershqui]

@@DesertGuardian who did you talk to? Customer support...no answers. Customer service dirct your call to them.

[@patriciahuachaca9563]

Me puedes decir el nombre del articulo en inglés por favor

[@greggartland8543]

I think I will just leave the safety alone

[@deejay6983]

Can I have/purchase your old saftey? I want one for my Smith

[@deejay6983]

Or whomever has one that don't want it

[@deejay6983]

I teied calling them.. They wont ... For thw reason i think . it can be manipulated

[@deejay6983]

I dont need the plugs.. I was aking about the safety

[@deejay6983]

Sorry for the typos..lol

[@deejay6983]

Thanks

[@s2000pill]

ACTUALLY, I WANT A SAFETY FOR MY MP9 1.0.. ANYONE WANT TO SELL ME ONE?

[@brujo1er]

Ill give you mine if your still looking for it

[@Huevo-1995]

you can't add a safety to a model that didn't come with it. the safety-less models don't have a slot milled into the receiver for the safety switch.

[@MegaBassfunk]

Like a fool, I watched the video and now I ruined my gun. I have no idea how this thing goes together or where to go for help. I wish the gun was held still long enough in the video for me to see what’s going on . I might have a chance of figuring out what all these parts are that blew all over my desk

[@deejay6983]

Or whomever has one that don't want it

[@5fingerphil693]

If for any reason, someone has the plugs, I’ll trade for the thumb safety and spring.

[@ccatt93]

Do you still have the thumb safety and spring?

[@willschaust7978]

Lol you don’t seem to know what you’re doing. Hammer, pry, pray. Also you didn’t disengage the sear lever. Yikes. Anyone that’s doing this please watch a different video.

[@brianc0019]

There is no finesse with his game at all. Hackish. But still a useful vid. Thanks!