I bought the M&P Apex kit but scared to install myself

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I bought the Apex Forward Set Sear and Trigger kit for my M&P 9mm and watched the video. I also read the comments and see people saying some steps are not included in the installation video so now I'm pretty much scared $hitless to even attempt the installation. Whats also got me worried is the rear sight has to come off, this is a problem for me, I tried to adjust it once before and it wasnt moving for nothing when I took the allen screw out.

Soooo any added tips that may be missed in the video, or a better installation video than the one made by Apex, or something that a novice might need to know that others do just as second nature when working on these?

Thanks in advance.
 
If I can do it (twice now), you can do it. All that you need is the correct roll pin punch, a vice, a brass drift and a BFH (for that stubborn rear sight). The Apex video tells it all, apart from how many reassemblys it really takes to get that sear finger thingy adjusted properly.

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It's really not that bad. When I put the AEK trigger,HSS, and USB in mine it was the first time I did anything that involved with a handgun or a rifle. gnmontey listed everything u should need, other than a beer or 5. I did mine without a vice since I didn't have one at the time. Just follow the videos step by step and as long as your not all thumbs, you'll be fine.
 
Take your time, keep your tongue in the same place during the process and you can get it done. If I can do it anyone can. Just watch the video.

Take Care

Bob
 
As everyone else said, you CAN do it. I managed with no trouble, it was my first handgun and I'd never had it apart before. Watch a few of the different videos on youtube before starting. Make sure your work area is clean. Take your time, don't rush.
 
Thanks, will give it a shot, just have to look around locally for a set of brass punches for the job. I have a couple vices set up, I'll use one with some soft jaws for the rear sight removal. I'll post my results, I will work on it this weekend.
 
rubberdown said:
Thanks, will give it a shot, just have to look around locally for a set of brass punches for the job. I have a couple vices set up, I'll use one with some soft jaws for the rear sight removal. I'll post my results, I will work on it this weekend.
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Get yourself the correct size roll pin punches. Makes for a much cleaner job on the roll pins. CT carries them, although local store only had one of the sizes required.

Take Care

Bob
 
rubberdown said:
Thanks, will give it a shot, just have to look around locally for a set of brass punches for the job. I have a couple vices set up, I'll use one with some soft jaws for the rear sight removal. I'll post my results, I will work on it this weekend.
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well did you get it done or what?????????
 
Not yet, I ended up ordering a few new tools first. I got a full roll pin set, a brass punch set, a 10 pc. tweezer set and tonight I picked up a set of hard plastic vise jaws for my vise. I will watch the videos a few times on Saturday and give it a try.

Are there any other tools I should have on hand for this job?
 
rubberdown said:
Not yet, I ended up ordering a few new tools first. I got a full roll pin set, a brass punch set, a 10 pc. tweezer set and tonight I picked up a set of hard plastic vise jaws for my vise. I will watch the videos a few times on Saturday and give it a try.

Are there any other tools I should have on hand for this job?
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Should be everything you need. Maybe a beer or five.
 
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LOL, ya I have a few assorted sizes of hammers, but really, why a BFH, why not just an average hammer, what could possibly need a BFH in this upgrade?
 
BFH is a relative term. The brass head hammers that came with my punch kits didn't do the job, had to resort to a carpenter's hammer. Bent a substantial brass drift in the process.

M
 
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