PEORIA, Ariz. – Apex Tactical Specialties announces that it is expanding its line-up of aftermarket drop-in parts for the M&P Shield with the upcoming release of an Apex Action Enhancement Trigger and Apex Duty/Carry Kit for the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 45. The new aluminum Apex Action Enhancement Trigger for the Shield 45 reduces pre-travel and over-travel by approximately 20% and is a direct drop-in replacement for the factory polymer hinged trigger. The trigger body features a center-mounted pivoting safety which maintains factory safety values. The Apex Duty/Carry Kit for the Shield 45 consists of an Apex Fully Machined Sear, Sear Spring, Trigger Return Spring and Striker Block Spring to provide a smooth uptake and reset while producing a trigger pull in the range of 5.0 to 5.5 lbs. The new Apex Action Enhancement Trigger, part #100-160, and Apex Duty/Carry Kit, part #100-166, can be installed independently or combined (Apex Action Enhancement Trigger & Duty/Carry Kit, part #100-161) for the optimum performance upgrade. All three new parts will be available for purchase from ApexTactical.com late January, early February. Dealers and distributors can order the new products for the M&P Shield 45 by contacting Apex at [email protected] or calling (623) 322-0200. For more information on parts and services from Apex Tactical Specialties, visit www.ApexTactical.com, like Apex Tactical on Facebook or follow @ApexTactical on Instagram and Twitter. Instructional videos on the installation of Apex parts are available on Apex's YouTube channel.