M&P work?

23Bandit · Nov 29, 2012

Is there anyone in Oregon that does similar work to M&P's like Dan Burwell? Burwell Gunsmithing- Your M&P specialist. I need the trigger done, the beavertail removed, and the grip enhamcement done.

Shipping alone is $130 to send it to Dan, so I'm hoping there's another option closer to home.

simpleguy · Nov 29, 2012

I own one of the first Gen. M&P's and took it to a local gunsmith..... Hopefully you will not mind if I give a few opinions.

The trigger job done by the local gunsmith was serviceable. I prefer the Apex trigger kit. Watch the YouTube videos. It's just pulling out a few roll pins and making sure you don't lose parts. I even called Apex to ask a few questions after installing my parts. This is where I learned that Smith makes a new sear housing block with a larger plunger spring and they have also updated striker spring.

So I went from a Gen 1 M&P to a Gunsmithed trigger, to an Apex trigger, then I upgraded to the newer sear housing block with bigger spring and newer striker spring. It wasn't until the last two parts that I really liked the trigger.

As for stippling...I do't know what to tell ya.

Glock Jock · Nov 29, 2012

I have done stippling work on an M&P and Glock. You can DIY with a soldering iron, and the bobtail with a dremel.

iamme · Nov 29, 2012

Send it to ATEi, get all the above done and your slide top serrated

23Bandit · Nov 29, 2012

iamme said:
Send it to ATEi, get all the above done and your slide top serrated

OUCH...that's a lot of money! Nice though... :s0155:

23Bandit · Nov 29, 2012

simpleguy said:
I own one of the first Gen. M&P's and took it to a local gunsmith..... Hopefully you will not mind if I give a few opinions.

The trigger job done by the local gunsmith was serviceable. I prefer the Apex trigger kit. Watch the YouTube videos. It's just pulling out a few roll pins and making sure you don't lose parts. I even called Apex to ask a few questions after installing my parts. This is where I learned that Smith makes a new sear housing block with a larger plunger spring and they have also updated striker spring.

So I went from a Gen 1 M&P to a Gunsmithed trigger, to an Apex trigger, then I upgraded to the newer sear housing block with bigger spring and newer striker spring. It wasn't until the last two parts that I really liked the trigger.

As for stippling...I do't know what to tell ya.

I've hear good things about Apex. Maybe I'll give that a try. Thanks!