Description
The Smith & Wesson SD and SDVE are solid, dependable pistols that come with one weak spot straight from the factory: a heavy, long, gritty trigger that can push your shots low and left. This Apex Tactical spring kit is the fix a lot of SD owners reach for first. It's a set of three precision springs that swap out the sluggish factory pieces and wake the trigger up without changing how the gun runs.
What the Apex 107120 Spring Kit Does for Your Trigger
Installing this kit brings the pull weight down from around eight pounds to roughly five and a half, which is a big drop you'll feel immediately. The pull gets smoother, the break cleaner, and the reset shorter and more positive so your follow-up shots come faster. Plenty of folks who've run it say the trigger ends up feeling close to an M&P, which is high praise for a gun in the SD's price range. It's tuned for Duty and Carry use, so you're not sacrificing reliability to get a better feel.
Inside the Apex SD Spring Kit
The kit includes an Apex trigger return spring, a striker block spring, and an SD striker spring. It's built to work with your factory sear spring, so there's no need to touch the sear itself. You can run this as a standalone upgrade or pair it with the Apex SD Polymer Action Enhancement Trigger if you want to take the feel even further down the road.
A quick heads-up on fitment: this one is made for the classic SD and SDVE series, covering the SD9, SD40, SD9VE, and SD40VE. It is not for the older Sigma pistols or the newer SD 2.0, which use a different fire control setup. Installation goes beyond a basic field strip, but Apex has clear step-by-step videos on their site, and most people with a little mechanical patience get it done at the bench. If wrenching on your own gun isn't your thing, any competent gunsmith can drop it in quickly.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apex Tactical Specialties Inc.
- Manufacturer Part Number: 107120
- Model: SD Spring Kit
- UPC: 856008005390
- Fits: S&W SD9, SD40, SD9VE, SD40VE
- Caliber Compatibility: 9mm and 40 S&W
- Springs Included: 3
- Resulting Trigger Pull: Approximately 5.5 lbs
- Pull Weight Reduction: Approximately 2 lbs from factory
- Intended Use: Duty/Carry
- Material: Steel
- Country of Origin: United States
What’s Included
- Apex Trigger Return Spring
- Apex Striker Block Spring
- Apex SD Striker Spring
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Apex SD spring kit fit my SD9VE or SD40VE?
Yes. This kit is made for the classic Smith & Wesson SD and SDVE series, which covers the SD9, SD40, SD9VE, and SD40VE in both 9mm and 40 S&W. Just note that it is not compatible with the older Sigma pistols or the newer SD 2.0, since those use a different fire control group.
How much lighter does the Apex 107120 spring kit make the trigger?
It drops the pull weight from roughly eight pounds down to about five and a half, a reduction of around two pounds. Along with the lighter pull you get a smoother stroke and a shorter, more positive reset. Most owners notice a big improvement in accuracy once they get some practice in with it.
Do I need a sear spring, and is one included?
No sear spring is needed. This kit is designed to run with your factory sear spring, so you don't remove or replace the sear at all. That keeps the install simpler than a full trigger job.
How hard is it to install the Apex SD spring kit myself?
It's a manageable project if you're comfortable going a bit past a basic field strip and have some basic punches on hand. Apex provides step-by-step installation videos on their website that walk you through the whole process. If you'd rather not do it yourself, any competent gunsmith can install it quickly.



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