Sear

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How the sear works
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The sear in context with other parts in an M1911 pistol.
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In a firearm, the sear is the part of the trigger mechanism which holds the hammer or striker back until the correct amount of pressure has been applied to the trigger; at which point the hammer or striker is released to discharge the weapon. The sear may be a separate part or can be a surface incorporated into the trigger.

The term 'sear' is sometimes (incorrectly) used to describe a complete trigger group.

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