Description
The stock trigger on a Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 gets the job done, but it leaves a lot of performance on the table. This Apex Tactical Flat-Faced Forward Set Trigger Kit is a drop-in fire control upgrade that transforms how your M2.0 breaks and resets. It replaces the factory hinged trigger, sear, and sear actuator with Apex's patented forward set geometry, moving the trigger forward in the guard and shortening your reach for a cleaner, more repeatable pull. The result is a striker-fired gun that feels a whole lot closer to a tuned single-action 1911.
What the M&P 2.0 FDE Trigger Kit Actually Does
When the components are installed together, this kit reduces trigger pull weight by roughly 2 pounds, cuts overall travel by about 40%, and tightens up pre-travel, over-travel, and reset distance. The flat-faced shoe promotes consistent finger placement and a straight-back press, which pays off in tighter groups and quicker splits. It comes finished in Flat Dark Earth polymer, so it blends nicely with FDE frames or just adds a little personality to a black gun.
Dialing In Your M2.0 Forward Set Trigger
One of the smarter parts of this Apex kit is that it ships with multiple springs. By mixing the included Apex springs with your factory springs, you can tune pull weight anywhere from a heavier duty and carry setup down to a lighter competition feel. That flexibility means the same kit works whether you're running the gun on the clock at a match or want a reliable trigger on a home-defense pistol.
Fitment Notes Before You Buy
This kit is built for the M&P M2.0 polymer frame pistols in 9mm, .40 S&W, 10mm, and .45 ACP, including Full Size, Standard, Compact, and Subcompact models. It will not fit original first-generation M&P pistols, any M&P Shield or Shield M2.0 models, or the M2.0 Metal Series. It's a genuine drop-in, but because there are several small parts that go together in a specific order, having a qualified gunsmith handle the install is the way to go if you're not comfortable working inside your pistol.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apex Tactical Specialties Inc.
- Manufacturer Part Number: 100-P154-F
- UPC: 854751007432
- Model: M&P M2.0
- Style: Drop-In Trigger Kit
- Trigger Material: Polymer
- Trigger Face: Flat-Faced Forward Set
- Color: Flat Dark Earth (FDE)
- Pull Weight Reduction: Approximately 2 lbs
- Travel Reduction: Approximately 40%
- Fits Calibers: 9mm, .40 S&W, 10mm, .45 ACP
- Fits Models: M&P M2.0 Full Size, Standard, Compact, Subcompact (polymer frame)
- Does Not Fit: Original M&P, M&P Shield, Shield M2.0, M2.0 Metal Series
What’s Included
- 1 Polymer Flat-Faced Forward Set Trigger
- 1 Apex Forward Set Sear Actuator
- 1 Apex Fully Machined 2-Dot Sear
- 1 Heavy Duty Sear Spring
- 1 Duty/Carry Sear Spring
- 1 Heavy Duty Trigger Return Spring
- 1 Duty/Carry Trigger Return Spring
- 1 Ultimate Striker Block
- 1 Striker Block Spring
- 1 Apex Sight/Talon Tactical Tool
- 1 Polymer Slave Pin
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this Apex trigger kit fit my M&P Shield or original M&P?
No. This kit is made specifically for the M&P M2.0 polymer frame pistols and will not work in the original first-generation M&P, any M&P Shield, or the Shield M2.0. It's also not certified for the M2.0 Metal Series. Double-check that your pistol is a polymer frame M2.0 before ordering.
How much lighter and shorter does the trigger get with this kit installed?
With all the components installed together, the kit reduces pull weight by roughly 2 pounds and cuts overall trigger travel by about 40%. It also shortens pre-travel, over-travel, and reset distance for faster follow-up shots. Because it ships with several springs, you can tune the exact feel from a heavier duty setup down to a lighter competition weight.
Is this a true drop-in kit or do I need a gunsmith?
It's designed as a drop-in upgrade that doesn't require permanent modification to your pistol. That said, the kit includes several small parts that have to go together in a specific order, so unless you're comfortable working inside your M2.0, having a qualified gunsmith do the install is the smart move. Apex includes a slave pin and tool to help with the process.
What calibers of the M&P M2.0 does this trigger kit work with?
The kit fits M&P M2.0 polymer frame pistols in 9mm, .40 S&W, 10mm, and .45 ACP. That covers the Full Size, Standard, Compact, and Subcompact models. If your M2.0 is one of those polymer frame guns, you're good to go.




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