Blemished FRT Trigger for M&P 2.0 | Non-Select | Stainless Steel
Pros & cons
What works
- Lower price than our clean-finish blemished batch
- Drop-in with factory pins, fully reversible
- Stainless steel construction
- Function-tested factory second, not a reject
Trade-offs
- Visible cosmetic mark on the shoe or bar
- Non-select, no toggle back to standard trigger
- Cannot ship to California or other restricted states
Specs at a glance
About this product
This blemished FRT trigger for the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 is a factory-second unit: fully functional, but the stainless steel shoe or bar carries a visible tooling mark, scuff, or finish blemish, which is why it sells below the price of a clean-finish trigger. One round fires per trigger pull, and the trigger is pushed back to its forward position by the slide as it cycles, shortening the time between shots without changing the pistol's semi-automatic operation. This is a separate production batch from our other blemished listing, and pricing reflects the specific cosmetic condition of this run rather than any difference in how the trigger performs once it's installed and broken in.
What do I get in the box?
A complete drop-in trigger assembly for the M&P 2.0, in non-select configuration with no mode switch, built from stainless steel. It installs with the factory pins already in your frame in a few minutes, and the swap is fully reversible if you ever want to go back to the stock trigger later. Nothing about the pistol's frame is permanently altered by the install, and no cutting, drilling, or fitting is involved at any point in the process, which is part of why this style of trigger has become so popular among casual home installers.
What fits it?
Full-size and compact M&P 2.0 frames in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. It's built for the 2.0 generation specifically, not the M&P 1.0 or the Shield. Double-check your slide markings before ordering, since the 1.0 and 2.0 generations can look similar at a glance but the internal parts are not interchangeable between them, and an incorrect order means a return and a delay before you get the right part. The trigger pin location and housing shape are what actually differ between generations, even when the grip texture on a given M&P looks nearly identical at a glance.
How does this compare to our other blemished batch?
We've had more than one blemished production run come through, including a separate blemished stainless FRT listing at a different price point. Cosmetic severity and pricing shift batch to batch as we get factory-second stock in, so check the price and photos on each listing rather than assuming they're identical, since one run can carry heavier marks than another even though both function the same way once installed.
Who is this recommended for?
This trigger is a good fit for shooters who already run a stock M&P 2.0 reliably and want a faster reset without paying full retail for cosmetic perfection. It's not the pick if you're building a competition gun for a match where every part gets inspected, or if you want a trigger with zero finish marks on display. If your priority is function over looks, this is where the value is, and the savings versus a clean-finish trigger is real money back in your pocket.
Does it work in California?
No. Forced reset triggers are restricted in several states, California among them, and orders shipping to a restricted area get cancelled and refunded rather than shipped. Review our California gun laws page before you buy so you're not waiting on an order we can't fulfill, and so you understand why we ask for a shipping address before quoting a firm ship date.
Not available in California
California classifies forced-reset triggers as multiburst trigger activators under Penal Code sections 16930 and 32900. They cannot be sold, shipped or possessed in California, and this remains the case regardless of the current federal position. We cannot ship this item to a California address. Buyers in other states are responsible for confirming their own state and local law before ordering.
Key attributes
| Fits | M&P 2.0 full-size & compact (9mm/.40/.45) |
| Material | Stainless steel shoe and bar |
| Mode | Non-select, forced-reset only |
| Condition | Factory second, cosmetic blemish only |
| Install | Drop-in, factory pins, reversible |
Frequently asked questions
- Is 'factory second' the same as damaged?
- No. A factory second has a cosmetic issue only, like a scuff or tooling mark. It's tested and functions the same as a clean-finish unit; it's just not sold at full price.
- Do I need to break it in before hard use?
- The recommended approach is a couple hundred rounds of quality factory ammunition before you start adjusting grip technique or swapping springs, so the reset settles into a consistent feel.
- Can I install it myself?
- Yes. It uses your frame's factory pins and installs in minutes with no gunsmithing or fitting required.
- Is the install reversible?
- Yes, you can swap the factory trigger back in later using the same pins if you decide not to keep the FRT installed.
- Will you refund my order if I'm in a restricted state?
- Orders placed to states where forced reset triggers are restricted, including California, will be cancelled and refunded rather than shipped.