Sear Safety Function?

Jack Lawman · 05-18-2003, 07:13 PM

I just examined my Luger (once again) and finally figured out how the trigger/sear/sideplate mechanism works. I see how the toggle safety raises a block which prevents the sear from moving out and releasing the firing pin.

I have studied the pictures of sear safeties. I see there is a strap of metal pinned to the "shelf" above the sear. I cannot figure out how this arrangement functions. Is this an active or a passive safety? If active, how is it activated? Is there a quick explanation for its mechanical function? Thanks in advance for any help.

Jack

05-18-2003, 07:13 PM	#1
Jack Lawman User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Near NYC Posts: 428 Thanks: 30 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Sear Safety Function? I just examined my Luger (once again) and finally figured out how the trigger/sear/sideplate mechanism works. I see how the toggle safety raises a block which prevents the sear from moving out and releasing the firing pin. I have studied the pictures of sear safeties. I see there is a strap of metal pinned to the "shelf" above the sear. I cannot figure out how this arrangement functions. Is this an active or a passive safety? If active, how is it activated? Is there a quick explanation for its mechanical function? Thanks in advance for any help. Jack __________________ Why do you guys hate black circles so much?