Enhance Your Springfield Hellcat with an APEX Trigger!

This video details a modification process to improve the factory trigger of a Springfield Hellcat pistol. The presenter found the stock trigger to have a heavy pull (6-7 lbs) negatively impacting accuracy and follow-up shots. The modification involves installing a Tyrant Hellcat series trigger and an M-Carbo spring kit, which resulted in a noticeable reduction in trigger pull weight to approximately 4 lbs.

This video details the installation of an Apex trigger for the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 pistol. The presenter, Joel Park, discusses his initial impressions of the stock M&P 2.0 trigger as 'meh' and highlights the significant improvement offered by the Apex trigger, noting its clean break, short reset, and flat face. While the installation is described as complex with many small parts, the resulting trigger feel is highly praised.

This video details the installation of the Apex Trigger Enhancement Kit for the Springfield Hellcat. The kit includes a new sear spring, striker spring, and an aluminum trigger shoe, aiming to reduce trigger pull weight and improve reset. The presenter notes the installation was straightforward, requiring no special fitting, and resulted in a lighter trigger pull and faster follow-up shots.

This guide details the process of upgrading the trigger assembly on a PSA Micro Dagger pistol, which is a clone of the Glock 43X. It emphasizes the need to swap the trigger housing for a Glock factory part when installing Glock 43X-compatible triggers. The tutorial covers necessary tools, safety precautions, and a step-by-step installation process for a new trigger kit.

This video details the process of reducing the trigger pull weight on a Smith & Wesson SW9VE by installing an MCARBO sear spring, in addition to an existing Apex spring kit. The presenter measures the trigger pull before and after the MCARBO installation, demonstrating a significant improvement in feel and a reduction in pull weight. Comparisons are made to the SD9VE and SD9 2.0 trigger pulls.

This video details the live-fire testing of the Apex Tactical trigger kit installed on a Springfield SA-35. The presenter highlights the improved feel of the flat-face trigger, the modernized hammer, and the overall enhanced shooting experience. While acknowledging minor feeding and ejection anomalies during testing, the focus remains on the positive impact of the trigger upgrade, noting a reduction in trigger pull weight and a perceived shorter reset. The video also touches on other SA-35 upgrades like extended magazines and G10 grips, and provides insights into the installation process, emphasizing that fitting is often required.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.