Personal defense, most bulls-eye matches, and other contests have no place for the Contender. This old, long eye relief Thompson Center scope is collectable but also works well. This handgun has great appeal as a handgun that is wringing the greatest accuracy out of a shooter and a cartridge. 22 Long Rifle (MATCH) barrel is quite docile. When firing a heavy rifle caliber you will appreciate this weight-even in. Pachmayr offers the best option for the heavy recoiling calibers in my opinion.īy the way, one reason the pistol is so steady in the hand is that it weighs a solid 50 ounces. There are quite a few variations seen on the fore end and grip. Occasionally, the right hand locking lug may need a bit of fitting to fully lock when changing barrels, but that is the only problem I have encountered with a contender. Remove the forend press out the hinge pin change barrels and you are back in business. I would never attempt such a light trigger action on any other type of handgun but with the Thompson Center it is perfect.Ĭhanging barrels is simple. This is the lightest trigger of any handgun I own. The trigger action in this example breaks at a very clean 2 pounds. There is a setscrew in the trigger guard that adjusts over travel. The Contender breaks open easily for loading. If the barrel isn’t fully locked down in place the pistol will not fire. There are two firing pins-one for centerfire and one for rimfire cartridges. There is a selector on the hammer for safe, centerfire, or rimfire. It is a break-action handgun, and the action is much more modern and rugged than earlier single shot rolling blocks and other types of handguns. The use of multiple barrels allows a single firearm to be used in taking a wide variety of game animals. Introduced in 1967, the Contender is a popular hunting and silhouette competition handgun. While other single-shot handguns have been introduced, none have the staying power and popularity of the Thompson Center Contender.
This top break single-shot, single-action handgun is like no other. However, the single handgun I have found to be most like a machine rest or laboratory fixture is the Thompson Center Contender.
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This is a credible tack driver and among the finest fitted and finished handguns ever manufactured. I do own a couple of devices that help me shoot well such as the Bull Shooters pistol rest. I have often mentioned that I do not own a machine rest as I prefer to keep in touch with reality. Some handguns have it and some do not-the level of accuracy varies widely. Generally, we charge a 20% restocking fee unless the fault was entirely our own.Among the most interesting of hobbies is the pursuit of accuracy. However, if you are dissatisfied with your product for any reason please email or give us a call and we’ll try and work something out. We have auctions on gunbroker - usually once a month. If there are multiple of the same item being stocked, you will receive the best-conditioned product we have until they are depleted.Īlso, peruse the 24-hour gun show to see what else we have to offer. Please note, as shown in the photos, there is some light oxidation on one small area on the side of the front sight.Ĭheck out the picture(s) so you know what you’re getting - they are the best indication of the condition of the product. It’s in good shape with light wear from storage and handling. It is a bull barrel and includes a choke and choke removal tool.
It is chambered in 45 Colt and 410 Gauge and comes in the original factory box. You are considering a vintage TC Contender 45 Colt 410 Barrel - This 10-inch-long barrel is for the Thompson Center Contender.
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