New M&P Shield! (crappy trigger?)

[greyhound47]

Well, bought a new M&P9 Shield today. After being regaled with stories of how nice the trigger is, I was expecting a, well, nice trigger. It is less "crunchy" than my M&P9 fullsize but it breaks real hard. Almost impossible to keep on target kind of hard. Rather than judge it too fast I am going to put a couple hundred rounds through it tomorrow at Roush and see how it breaks in.

Did anyone else who bought this experience anything like this? I think I will take my new Sig 226 Scorpion just in case........

 

[doglb]

Well the Shield is the first "M&P" pistol I bought, shot a couple hundred rounds through it, find the trigger to be acceptable. I dont feel like I am having the same issues you are experiencing...could it be a fluke??

Curious to hear what others have to say?

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I've only handled and dry-fired a Shield at Gander Mountain.

OP's assessment of the trigger mirrors my own opinion.

Smoother than a standard M&P, yet much stiffer to release the striker.

-J-

 

[indyjohn]

Very interested in the long term results. OkieGirl wants one...

 

[Goodcat]

For a carry gun, I don't mind the stiffness at the end at all. I haven't had any problems holding mine on target through the break even slow shooting.

 

[cundiff5535]

I find the standard trigger to be dog **** in all M&P's... that includes the pro. One Word: APEX

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Question for M&P & Shield owners:

Is the sear in an M&P the same size/shape as the sear in a Shield????

-J-

 

[rustygunner]

I guess I need to go look at one for myself.
This pistol had gotten onto the short list of easier to conceal than my Commander framed pistol for summer EDC. Hopefully it's something that will either break in some, or will have aftermarket support soon.

Guess I'll hold off for a while before pulling the trigger.

 

[TLHelmer]

Interesting!

 

[TTB Yeee]

The trigger is not bad in my opinion, but I don't have much to compare it to. It doesn't have much creep, and breaks pretty cleanly, just at probably 7lbs or so.

As for Indy_Guy, from what I have read, the compact sear drops right into the shield.

My M&P Shield pics, internals, compare to Kahr CM9, M&P9c, Aprex sear, safety info

For anyone hesitant or comparing, I would tell you to go look at the Shield. I absolutely love it! Exactly what I was looking for.

 

[HICKMAN]

weird how all of us Glock guys shoot them just fine.

 

[HICKMAN]

I find the standard trigger to be dog **** in all M&P's... that includes the pro. One Word: APEX

yeah, that's great.

Unless you are one of those (like me) who don't mess with the carry gun.

There is nothing wrong with the Shield's trigger. The reset is okay as well.

I get the feeling someone just wants to tinker with their new gun and can't stop thinking about it.

 

[Fordtough25]

I'd keep on shooting it and get used to it if you're going to carry it! Myself, I picked up a nice used Gen3 G26 yesturday. Shot and carried it today, love it!

 

[Que]

What are people looking for in a trigger? The trigger pulls, breaks, and resets. No, the trigger break is nothing like that a 1911 or resets like a Sig with the SRT, but IMO it's be best small platform I've ever shot. Trigger control is the shooters responsibility.

 

[HICKMAN]

yup, it took me about one mag to figure out where the trigger breaks.

It was a little sooner than I was used to with my Glocks, but once I sped up and started shooting some different drills, it didn't matter.

 

[Goodcat]

What are people looking for in a trigger? The trigger pulls, breaks, and resets. No, the trigger break is nothing like that a 1911 or resets like a Sig with the SRT, but IMO it's be best small platform I've ever shot. Trigger control is the shooters responsibility.

Agreed. Is it not in everyone's best interested to learn to perform with any quality or style of trigger? Too many people are under the impression they can't shoot well BECAUSE of a trigger.

 

[greyhound47]

Went shooting with my son today. We went to Hillside to shoot steel instead of Roush. The trigger is VERY crisp with a relatively heavy break but some of you are right that it is different and predictable. Now my problem is this pistol shoots really low. We shot almost 400 rounds through a number of different guns so my hands may have been tired. I will reserve judgement until I can shoot it again with fresh hands.

 

[tgmorris99]

Now my problem is this pistol shoots really low.

Since your avatar shows an M&P I'm assuming you know that the correct sight picture is #3?

 

[indyjohn]

Since your avatar shows an M&P I'm assuming you know that the correct sight picture is #3?

I would have picked Sight Image 2. Tell me where you got your information. Not callin' you out, just want to learn.

 

[tgmorris99]

I would have picked Sight Image 2. Tell me where you got your information. Not callin' you out, just want to learn.

It's pretty well documented that the M&P line are combat pistols and as such are set up for a drill-the-dot sight image. It's been discussed at length on the mp-pistol forum so here's a link to just one of the threads.