Videos tagged with Apex Tactical

This guide details how to build a highly customized Glock, focusing on aftermarket enhancements for improved performance. The speaker, with extensive practical experience, outlines a build featuring a Kowa optic, Talon grips, and upgraded triggers/springs from Timney, Apex, and Taran Tactical. This approach allows for tailoring the pistol to specific needs like concealed carry or competition, highlighting Glock's adaptability.

This guide details performance-enhancing modifications for the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 pistol, drawing from the expertise of professional shooter Ben Stoeger. It covers essential upgrades like an Apex barrel and trigger kit, and optics mounting, crucial for competitive shooting applications. Stoeger emphasizes these modifications address common M&P 2.0 characteristics to optimize performance for demanding use cases.

This guide details how to address accuracy issues with the S&W M&P Shield 2.0 in .45 ACP, focusing on sight alignment and trigger pull. The reviewer, Cranky Gun Reviews Host, identified a drifted rear sight and a heavy factory trigger (8lb 9.7oz) as primary culprits for low-left shot groups. Planned upgrades include an Apex Duty/Carry spring kit and sight adjustment.

Ben Stoeger provides an in-depth analysis of his custom Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 build after extensive testing. He highlights the performance benefits of an aluminum frame and Apex Tactical trigger, while also identifying ergonomic challenges like trigger reach. The review offers nuanced feedback on accuracy and potential areas for improvement, reflecting his high level of expertise as a professional shooter and instructor.

This guide details the process of building a custom Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 for concealed carry, incorporating modifications for improved ergonomics, recoil management, and accessory integration. The build includes an Apex Tactical trigger, Arory RMU-1 red dot, Streamlight TLR-7X, and a custom holster, with considerations for California's AB1263 legislation. Instruction is provided by Shatterthewicked, demonstrating a high level of expertise in firearm customization.

Joel Park, an experienced performance shooter and instructor, details how trigger quality impacts shooting performance. He advocates for the 'rolling pressure' technique to mitigate the effects of 'staging' or 'stacking' in duty triggers, allowing shooters to achieve better splits and accuracy. While skilled shooters can adapt, better triggers enable higher performance ceilings.

This video offers expert advice from Ben Stoeger on selecting a handgun, particularly for those transitioning from a Glock. Stoeger, a highly experienced shooter, emphasizes the importance of personal preference and practice consistency. He provides a nuanced comparison between the stock Walther PDP, highlighting its superior factory trigger, and the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0, which benefits greatly from aftermarket upgrades like Apex Tactical components.

This video details the process of converting a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 from 40 S&W to 9mm by swapping the barrel and potentially the extractor. It also covers the importance of using correct caliber magazines and discusses common accuracy issues with factory M&P barrels, highlighting the benefits of aftermarket Apex Tactical components. The speaker, Joel Park, shares insights gained from a visit to Apex Tactical's facility.

This guide, presented by a firearms instructor with high authority, details five budget-friendly methods to enhance pistol shooting skills. Key takeaways include the benefits of grip tape for control, trigger upgrades for accuracy, magwells for faster reloads, red dot optics for target acquisition, and the importance of breaking in a new firearm with quality ammunition. The instructor emphasizes that while gear is helpful, consistent training remains paramount.

This guide details the modification process for a Smith & Wesson M&P pistol, focusing on installing an Apex Tactical barrel and trigger kit, applying enhanced grip tape, and mounting a red dot sight. Expert insights from Ben Stoeger, a recognized world-class shooter and tactical trainer, are incorporated to address performance tuning and potential technical issues. The guide emphasizes accuracy improvements and consistent group sizes achievable with these aftermarket upgrades.

This video details a practice session involving shooting two different calibers (.40 S&W and 9mm) in the same training session, highlighting the process of converting a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 between calibers by swapping barrels and recoil springs. The instructor notes the recoil difference between the calibers and the impact of ammunition type on perceived recoil, while also discussing grip ergonomics and trigger performance.

This guide details the custom modification process for a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0, focusing on the installation of an Apex Grade barrel and an Apex flat-faced trigger. Instruction is provided by Ben Stoeger, a professional competitive shooter, highlighting the importance of proper barrel fitting and trigger tuning for enhanced accuracy and performance. The process involves detailed gunsmithing steps to achieve a sub-2-pound trigger pull and improved shot grouping.