Product Spotlight: The Ed Brown Fueled

Published on July 19, 2024
Duration: 7:49

This video provides an in-depth look at the Ed Brown Fueled M&P, a highly customized version of the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0. Ed Brown has significantly upgraded the firearm by replacing MIM parts with machined components, incorporating an Ed Brown slide and barrel, and utilizing an Apex trigger system. The firearm is presented as a premium option for those seeking enhanced performance and a 1911-like feel in a polymer striker-fired platform.

Quick Summary

The Ed Brown Fueled M&P is a custom striker-fired pistol built on the S&W M&P 2.0 platform. Ed Brown replaces MIM parts with machined components, adds their own slide and barrel, and tunes an Apex trigger for a 1911-like feel. It features Glock sight cuts for wider optic and sight compatibility, a threaded barrel, and an aluminum magazine well.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Ed Brown Fueled M&P
  2. 00:18Origin Story: IWA Show
  3. 00:58Ed Brown Customization Philosophy
  4. 01:16Slide Features: Optic Cut, Serrations, Weight Reduction
  5. 01:42Threaded Barrel and Suppressor Height Sights
  6. 01:55Glock Sight Cut Advantage
  7. 02:30Internal Components Breakdown
  8. 03:01Recoil Rod and Flat Spring System
  9. 03:11Ed Brown Match Grade Barrel
  10. 03:30Machine-Milled Locking Block and Rails
  11. 03:51Elimination of MIM Parts
  12. 04:15Apex Trigger System and Tuning
  13. 04:58Beyond Plastic and MIM: Quality Build
  14. 05:04Aluminum Flared Magazine Well
  15. 05:27Grip and Ergonomics
  16. 05:36Ambidextrous Slide Release
  17. 05:45Reassembly and Trigger Feel
  18. 06:14Trigger Pull Demonstration
  19. 06:22Trigger Take-up and Break
  20. 06:27Trigger Reset Analysis
  21. 06:42Ed Brown's Commitment to Quality
  22. 06:51Available Configurations and Target Audience
  23. 07:02Shooting Impressions
  24. 07:08Conclusion and Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Ed Brown Fueled M&P different from a standard Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0?

The Ed Brown Fueled M&P is a heavily customized version. Ed Brown replaces many parts with their own machined components, including the slide and barrel, and tunes the Apex trigger system. They focus on achieving tighter tolerances and a higher quality feel, akin to a 1911.

What are the key internal upgrades in the Ed Brown Fueled M&P?

Internally, Ed Brown uses a steel recoil rod with a flat spring balanced for the slide's weight. They also machine their own oversized locking block and frame rails, and replace all MIM parts with components machined from bar stock for enhanced durability and precision.

Why did Ed Brown choose Glock sight cuts for the Fueled M&P?

By using Glock sight cuts, Ed Brown significantly expands the aftermarket sight options available to the end-user. While M&P-specific sights are limited, the vast majority of sight manufacturers produce options compatible with Glock cuts, offering greater choice and availability.

How does the trigger on the Ed Brown Fueled M&P compare to a standard M&P 2.0?

The Ed Brown Fueled M&P features an Apex trigger system that has been further tuned by Ed Brown. The trigger is described as having minimal take-up, a crisp break, and a short, tactile reset, offering a significant improvement over the stock M&P 2.0 trigger and approaching the feel of a high-quality 1911 trigger.

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