A roller sear/hammer interface for a firearm. The sear has a roller
rotatably mounted between two side plates forming a portion of the sear
body. As the trigger is moved, a linkage connecting the trigger and sear
causes the sear to pivot rearward such that the roller engages a notched
surface formed in the hammer. This rolling action releases the hammer to
strike a firing pin to fire a round of ammunition. When the trigger is
released, the sear roller rolls downward into an engaged and locked
position within the notch formed in the hammer.