{"product_id":"mac-11-clone-mpa-defender-assisted-reset-trigger-drop-in-tar-heat-treated-4140-steel","title":"Mac-11 Clone \u0026 MPA Defender Assisted Reset Trigger – Drop-In TAR, Heat-Treated 4140 Steel","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     MAC-11 CLONE \/ MPA DEFENDER TRIGGER ASSISTED RESET (TAR)\n     PRODUCT TITLE (Shopify):\n     Mac-11 Clone \u0026 MPA Defender Assisted Reset Trigger – Drop-In TAR, Heat-Treated 4140 Steel\n     SUGGESTED HANDLE (new product): \/products\/mac-11-clone-assisted-reset-trigger-mpa-defender\n     COLLECTION: Pistol Reset Triggers (tag: platform-pistol)\n\n     KEYWORD LANE (no other page on the site targets these):\n     \"Mac-11 reset trigger,\" \"Mac 11 assisted reset,\" \"MPA Defender reset trigger,\"\n     \"MPA Defender trigger,\" \"Mac-11 clone trigger upgrade,\" \"Mac-11 TAR\"\n     Spelling variants (Mac11, Mac 11, Mac-11) all appear naturally in the copy.\n\n     PRODUCT IMAGE (upload as product media, not in the description) — ALT TEXT:\n     MPA-Defender-frt-mac11-pistol-forced-reset.png\n       → Drop-in trigger assisted reset for Mac-11 clone pistols and the MPA Defender\n============================================================ --\u003e\n\n\n\u003c!-- ============ BLOCK 1: SEO FIELDS ============ --\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEO TITLE (54 chars): Mac-11 Clone Assisted Reset Trigger | MPA Defender TAR --\u003e\n\u003c!-- META DESCRIPTION (133 chars): Drop-in trigger assisted reset for Mac-11 clone pistols and the MPA Defender. 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This \u003cstrong\u003eMac-11 assisted reset trigger\u003c\/strong\u003e drops into any Mac-11 clone and the MPA Defender, delivering a positive reset and consistent operation for thousands of rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mac 11 has gone decades without real trigger innovation. This TAR changes that, without asking you to modify your pistol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mtr-h2\"\u003eWhy This TAR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"mtr-list\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the first for the platform.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built specifically for Mac-11 clone geometry, not adapted from another design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue drop-in.\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for simplicity, with no permanent modification to your pistol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-treated 4140 steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e High strength and wear resistance where the reset takes its hits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to last.\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered to run thousands of rounds with consistent operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad compatibility.\u003c\/strong\u003e Works in any Mac11 clone as well as the MPA Defender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mtr-h2\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mtr-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mtr-table\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny Mac-11 clone pistol, MPA Defender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrigger assisted reset (TAR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue drop-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat-treated 4140 steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDurability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt for thousands of rounds with consistent operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mtr-note\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eFitment check:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mac-11 pattern frames and the MPA Defender only. Mac-10 frames are a different size. Function-check thoroughly before live fire.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mtr-note\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eLegality:\u003c\/strong\u003e This TAR fires one round per function of the trigger. Pistol reset triggers are newer than rifle FRTs, and the 2025 federal settlement covering rifle FRTs did not extend to handguns. Review our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/are-frt-triggers-legal\"\u003eFRT legality guide\u003c\/a\u003e and confirm your federal, state, and local status before ordering.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mtr-h2\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mtr-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich pistols does it fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAny Mac-11 clone pistol and the MPA Defender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it fit a Mac-10?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. Mac-10 frames are a different size. Confirm your pistol is a Mac-11 pattern before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow hard is installation?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a true drop-in that replaces the factory trigger components with no permanent modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow durable is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHeat-treated 4140 steel, built to run thousands of rounds with consistent operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre pistol reset triggers legal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eState laws vary and change. Check our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/are-frt-triggers-legal\"\u003elegality guide\u003c\/a\u003e before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mtr-links\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eMore Pistol Reset Triggers\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pistol-reset-triggers\"\u003eAll pistol reset triggers\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grt-glock-gen-1-6-assisted-reset-trigger\"\u003eGRT Glock Gen 1-6 assisted reset trigger\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/products\/glock-frt-trigger-gen-1-4\"\u003eGlock reset trigger Gen 1-4\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/products\/smith-wesson-mp20-forced-reset-trigger\"\u003eS\u0026amp;W M\u0026amp;P 2.0 reset trigger\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/are-frt-triggers-legal\"\u003eAre FRT triggers legal in your state?\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"The Takedown Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50760653013248,"sku":"MAC11","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/5298\/2222\/files\/MPA-Defender-frt-mac11-pistol-forced-reset_f5e96655-be9a-47c8-826e-d2677ce49921.png?v=1792845808","url":"https:\/\/shop.lotzoutdoors.com\/products\/mac-11-clone-mpa-defender-assisted-reset-trigger-drop-in-tar-heat-treated-4140-steel","provider":"Lotz Outdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}