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3DP Tactical Solutions MAC-10/MAC-11 FRT (316 Stainless)

Machined 316 stainless forced reset trigger that covers both Cobray and MPA MAC-pattern hosts.

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Quick Specs

Price
$150
Weight
1.2 oz
Brand
3DP Tactical Solutions
Category
trigger

Features

  • 316 stainless steel
  • Fits MAC-10/MAC-11, Cobray, and MPA Defender hosts
  • Beta run, sold for R&D, all sales final
  • Not a drop-in part; fitting and tuning expected
  • $150 on sale from $225

Capability Boosts

CQB+2

Recommended For

Home Defense+2
Competition+2
Vehicle Operations+2
Range Training+2
training+2
target shooting+2

+12 more

Compatibility Tags

family: pccplatform: mpa-defender-mpa30t

Overview

3DP Tactical Solutions machines this forced reset trigger from 316 stainless, and it is the one MAC FRT that lists Cobray variants alongside the MasterPiece Arms Defender line. That matters, because the premium alternative, the Advanced Reset Technology 3-position system, explicitly excludes Cobray-pattern guns. If your host is an M11/9 rather than an MPA30T, this is the steel unit that is actually claimed to fit.

The trade is that 3DP sells it as a limited beta batch for R&D. All sales are final, and the vendor states plainly that it is not a drop-in part and that it cannot guarantee function on every host. Expect to fit, tune, and possibly file. MAC-pattern receivers span decades of manufacturers and tolerances, so that caveat is honest rather than evasive.

3DP also publishes a MAC FRT troubleshooting page explaining that most reset failures come from bolt speed and cycling energy rather than the trigger itself. Read it before you buy. At $150, marked down from $225, it undercuts the steel Twitch variants while covering more hosts than any of them.

Key Features

  • 316 stainless steel construction with high corrosion resistance
  • Listed fitment across MAC-10, MAC-11, Cobray, and MPA Defender hosts
  • Covers MPA30T, Defender, and side- and top-charging variants
  • One round per trigger function; semi-automatic operation retained
  • Vendor publishes a dedicated MAC FRT troubleshooting resource
  • Limited beta production run
  • Basic mechanical experience strongly recommended for install

Pros

  • +Only steel MAC FRT that lists Cobray hosts, not just MPA
  • +316 stainless holds up far better than the printed units
  • +$150 undercuts the $189.99 FTA and $264.99 A.R.T. steel options
  • +Vendor backs it with a published troubleshooting guide

Cons

  • Sold as a beta R&D part with all sales final and no refunds
  • Explicitly not a drop-in; fitting, tuning, or fabrication may be needed
  • Vendor will not ship to 16 states and jurisdictions

Detailed Specifications

Material
316 stainless steel
function
Forced reset trigger, one round per trigger function
compatibility
MAC-10 / MAC-11, Cobray, MPA30T, MPA Defender (side and top charging), and clones with matching fire control groups
install
Not a drop-in part; minor fitting, adjustment, tuning, and possible fabrication depending on host tolerances
returns
All sales final; no refunds for installation or functionality issues
legalStatus
Verify current federal, state, and local forced reset trigger legality before ordering
manufacturer
3DP Tactical Solutions

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