Apex Tactical Specialties

We recently called out some websites trying to pass themselves off as official sources for Apex Tactical products, and we're happy to say we were able to get those sites shut down. Unfortunately, the same issue has popped up again. We’ve found a whole new batch of sketchy websites that claim to be selling Apex Tactical products. While there are...

We want to take a moment to clear up some ongoing confusion.  Lately, we’ve been hearing from a lot of people who think they’ve purchased from Apex Tactical Specialties, but they’re actually dealing with a completely different company. We get these calls and emails almost daily, so we want to make things as clear as possible.  Who We Are Not  We know the word “Apex” isn’t unique to us, and...

Due to California’s AB 1263 and SB 704, Apex Tactical Specialties is no longer able to send products into the state of California as of January 1, 2026. Orders placed for delivery into California before December 28, 2025 will be shipped on December 29, 2025, for arrival before January 1, 2026.  Any order placed after December 28, 2025 for delivery into California will be automatically cancelled, and the...

A compensator is intended to redirect the gas pressure wave that leaves the bore when a bullet is released from the barrel. This gas is then redirected (in most cases) upward to reduce muzzle rise and felt recoil.  Less felt recoil generally means less force is applied to cycle the slide, so a reduced force recoil spring is necessary.  The...

The Apex Barrel Milling Fixture for M&P Barrels is designed for gunsmiths and armorers to accurately fit Apex Grade Gunsmith Fit barrels using a milling machine. This fixture works with both Classic M&P Barrels and M&P M2.0 Barrels. It securely holds the barrel in a vertical position, allowing for precise machining of the hood length to fit the host slide...

You may notice our FDE slides are missing the FDE coating in some areas. We did this intentionally, and here’s why: All spray-on finishes add material to all surfaces they’re applied to.  The thickness of that coating varies based on a multitude of factors. To prevent the FDE coating from affecting the fit between parts, we opted to mask our slides...

We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of our newest product: a Direct Drop-In Threaded Barrel for FN Reflex Pistols. Built to match the needs of FN Reflex owners, this barrel will provide accuracy, versatility, and dependability for everyday carry setups. The new barrel is specifically designed for FN Reflex pistols. As the name suggests, it is a direct drop-in...

We’ve added a new chart for approximate trigger pull results for our Metal Frame M&P M2.0 pistols with different spring combinations. This chart maps out how each combination affects the overall trigger pull weights. Our goal with this data is to give you a practical guide for fine-tuning your setup so you can get the trigger pull that feels right...

In a recent Shooting Illustrated review about the Steiner MPS Red Dot Sight, the author mentions using our Optic Mount for S&W M&P C.O.R.E. to ACRO/MPS Optics and Super Clamp for Steiner MPS Optic as part of their setup. We’re happy to see our products included in their gear list. If you're looking for solid, dependable optic mounts manufactured in...

With California's passing of Bill 1817 in 2022, textile articles, gear, and fabrics containing regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) will no longer be permitted to be sold in the State of California on or after January 1st, 2025. As of the date of this letter, Apex Tactical...