Roller triggers and sears in mechs and pumps - thoughts?

[Jonnydread]

Opinion time!

All of my cockers have been pumped. I had a roller sear in one, and I didn't really notice much of a difference in smoothness. When I put a normal sear in I actually felt like the trigger pull was a bit nicer and more crisp.

What are your thoughts on roller sears and roller triggers and their application in semi-automatic autocockers and snipers?

[Frmrspec]

depends on the setup.. Roller sears are for sliders.. of course they can be used on anything but you don't see many gain on a swing/hinge trigger. I've found that for me personally.. the right hammer/spring setup has a lot more to do with how the trigger feels than bearings in the sear/trigger. Also I've always made it a habit to round and polish my lugs.... takes like 5-10 minutes with a dremel and a drill and it keeps my monkey brain happy...

[Cdn_Cuda]

At least Hellion360 like roller sears, at least according to his most recently WTB. Personally, I'm not a trigger snob. As long as it feels good in my hand and got bang when I pull it I'm fairly happy. Don't recall if I've ever used a roller sear in my pumps or cockers.

[Hellion360]

The ID frames put them to good use, especially with the short and snappy style plate. Makes less difference on a classic ramp, but still lowers friction.
AKA: Your plate geometry makes a big difference in the perceived benefit of the roller sear.

[Hellion360]

Also, I don't use them on hinges. Most hinges it is completely irrelevant. Not helpful at all.

[RhoXi]

I put roller sears in both of my cockers, one hinge and one slider. It's not a world of difference but it makes it just that little bit nicer. Definitely noticed a bigger difference with the slider than the hinge though.

[Toestr]

A roller sear made a big improvement when I used it it with an early stock WGP trigger from a potmetal slide frame. The trigger was cut very roughly and was very gritty with a regular sear (even after sanding worst off the engagement surfaces). In my case I think a lighter sear spring would have also made a similar improvement for less cost (I was using the HEAVY stock spring probably meant for use as a combination sear and trigger return spring on a Sniper potmetal hinge frame).

[Grendel]

In a pump I have never seen the advantage to a roller sear. I can fine tune a slide trigger/sear just through polishing to get a quick snappy release.