Posted: 9/27/2015 10:06:53 PM EDT
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My opinions on the trigger in my shield are that it is heavy, but decent break. Hard time dry firing keeping sights aligned. Does cleaning up the factory sear do much good, or should I just do the apex sear kit? I am coming from a VP9 so I am a bit spoiled. |
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Apex includes lighter spring, rounded edge on firing pin plunger etc. Plus of course the improved shape of the sear.
I'd be surprised if you can do as well just with a $0.25 trigger job in this case. ETA: And I wouldn't mess with the sear's active edge unless you have a jig and know what you're doing. |
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I agree, there are a few things at stake here. I have always scoffed at improving the firing pin plunger since once the trigger is at the break the plunger is depressed. I dont really care if the take-up is gritty or not. However, you are right there are things I cannot/will not change with the factory sear. |
| I too have a VP9 as my carry gun but when I'm at work I carry a shield due to its lightweight and thinner profile. I bought an apex trigger kit with the aluminum trigger and really like the trigger. It's not the same as the vp9 in the crispiness but close. The only negative I see with the apex trigger is the way the trigger safe is; you must press on the lower part of the trigger or the safety will engage and prevent it from shooting. The vp9 trigger safety is superior in that you can press the trigger in the middle of the trigger versus on the lower end on the apex. Just a training issue for me. Ymmv on how and where you press the trigger. In terms of smoothness and uptake the apex is awesome. It is a light smooth pull with a carrot break but predictable to me. The reset is very audible and tactile while being short. A good upgrade if you don't like the hinged trigger. I shoot the shield more accurately at distance than the vp9. Both have trijicon hd sights but the sights on the shield are thinner which makes me believe this is the reason why. |