Flat-Faced Forward Set Sear & Trigger Kit for M&P

If you’re shooting an M&P and wish the trigger felt more like a crisp single-action 1911, this Flat-Faced Forward Set Sear & Trigger Kit is exactly what you’re looking for. It solves the common complaint of mushy, long-travel triggers on factory M&Ps by giving you a smooth, consistent pull with a short, positive reset. It’s the kind of upgrade that makes your polymer duty gun feel like a tuned competition pistol — without sending it to a gunsmith.

Will This Fit My Gun?

This is a direct drop-in kit for most M&P models. Check your specific pistol:

• M&P 9 / 40 / 45 (full-size, compact, and Shield — except Shield Plus)
• M&P 2.0 (all full-size and compact variants)
• M&P Pro Series / C.O.R.E.
• M&P 9L / Performance Center models (with standard M&P frame)
• Does not fit: M&P Shield Plus, M&P 2.0 Subcompact (1.0 frame), or M&P 22

Key Features

• Drop-in design — no fitting or filing required
• Flat-faced forward-set trigger reduces reach for shorter fingers and improves leverage
• Trigger pull weight adjustable from ~3 to 4 lbs using included springs (mix and match with factory springs for your preferred feel)
• Overall trigger travel reduced by roughly 40% — less slack, less over-travel, shorter reset
• Pivoting center safety maintains all factory drop-safety values
• Patented geometry delivers a crisp break with a smooth, consistent uptake

Install Difficulty: 2 out of 5

This kit is genuinely drop-in. You’ll need a roll pin punch, a small hammer, and about 30 minutes. If you’ve detail-stripped an M&P before, it’s straightforward. We recommend watching the install video (linked on the product page) — it walks you through the sear housing block step by step. No special tools beyond basic punches and a bench block.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this work in my M&P 2.0 Compact 4-inch?

Yes. The 2.0 Compact uses the same sear housing block as the full-size 2.0. This kit drops right in. Just make sure it’s not the Subcompact (1.0) frame — those use a different trigger housing.

Can I use this for carry?

Absolutely. With the heavier (factory) springs, pull weight sits around 4 lbs with a clean break and short reset. Many shooters prefer this for daily carry because it’s predictable and reduces the chance of a “glazed” trigger pull under stress. The safety values remain factory-spec.

Do I need to replace the trigger return spring or striker block spring?

You can, but it’s optional. The kit includes lighter springs for those who want a 3 lb pull. For duty or carry, we recommend keeping the factory trigger return spring and striker block spring — that gives you a 4 lb pull with the same smooth feel. It’s your call based on how you use the gun.

Shipping & Warranty: We ship within one business day, and this kit comes with the manufacturer’s lifetime warranty against defects. If you have any fitment questions, give us a call — we’re shooters, not robots.