Prior to the Shooting in Newtown, CT; Shooting Shooting Gallery and the Holiday’s I received an e-mail suggesting that I check out the new armorer’s block from Apex Tactical. It’s about time I offered my thoughts.
What is an armorer’s block?
An armorer’s block is a tool that serves as a second set of hands to help with difficult tasks. Since the Apex Tactical armorer’s block is designed to work with all Glock’s and M&P’s it is able to help in the process of…
- Removing Pins
- Positioning the M&P trigger and trigger bar during installation and removal
- Installing the M&P striker springs
- Holding the gun stable during stippling
As a Glock shooter that has removed my pins literally hundreds of times, I was originally skeptical about value of the block because my pins can be removed with virtually anything handy at this point. However after playing with it, I realized how much easier using this block was than balancing my frame on a roll of masking tape.
That said, while this armorer’s block will accept any Glock, will make pin removal easier and it will provide a steady platform stippling, it is really designed with the Smith & Wesson M&P shooter in mind.
It’s fully adjustable bosses and holes will allow it to receive the Full Size, Compact (including the 45c) and M&P Shield’s… in all configurations including the thumb safety models.
It is non-marring so it won’t hurt your frame or your parts when you are using it to hold them for those really tricky processes. (Have you ever felt like you needed a 3rd hand? That is what this is for.)
While it is a little to late to buy one as a stocking stuffer, it might be exactly what you need to help install that trigger kit you got for Christmas!
What you didn’t get a trigger kit for your M&P? You can always get yourself a late Christmas gift here!
When this block was sent to me I asked for permission to give it away… leave me a comment with your suggestion on how that should be done, or how you would use this product.
Ron is the Founder and President of When the Balloon Goes Up! He competes regularly in IDPA as an ESP/Expert, his focus is on concealed carry, home defense and analyzing equipment to find “Gear that Just Works!”
