First Contender Pistol

Got my first contender today. Older model, .45lc/ .410. don't really care too much because I planning on Getting a different barrel.


Anyhow , was told to do a chamber cast if I could and I'd see something neat . So had some cerosafe still and did one

And we'll..... Talk about a jump

You can see the rifling starting towards the top
And compared to what the rounds


So....neat

8D

You gonna like that. Be careful of the rabbit hole.

Already have some ... Interesting things to look into lol

Get a 30/ 30 or 7x30 waters barrel for it Wolfie.

I have one with a super 14 223 barrel on it. I had a 35 rem barrel and gave it to my brother. They are fun to play with. I called in and shot a couple coyotes with mine.

Lot of barrels to choose from on Ebay but be prepared as they are proud of them. On the plus side I heard the original maker is looking to make more according to the internet buzz.

barrels are like tator chips can 't have just one

I would stay away from the 30-30 and .35 Rem barrels. When I was shooting IHMSA back in the early 80's, the guys with those barrels didn't enjoy them much. A 7x30 Waters or 7mm Intl Rimmed in a 14" barrel is a nice combo. Pachmayr used to make a grip and fore end set that isn't as pretty as the wood but your hand will like it better. Don't know if they are still made. In a 10" barrel the .357 Maximum is sweet and unbelievably accurate.

Love Contenders. Congrats on the new weapon.

If you decide to scope it, don’t put a thumb extender on it.

Think 444 marlin brass will work as a 410 shell

I've always regretted trading mine off.

… you’ll shoot your eye out kid

The 7-30 waters is a solid deer killer, recoil is not bad at all.

IMO there isnt a better choice for a hunting pistol.

Have two 7-30W pistol barrels and a 7-30W carbine barrel and a .223 26 inch bull barrel. Mine are very accurate.

So honestly right now I stuck between 7 waters ( what I originally wanted) and now 7TCU..... Decisions decisions

7-30 waters, 120 grain Ballistic Tip, Reloder #7.

WS

Hooked on em here. More calibers to choose from then I can afford. Settled for now on the 45 colt as oughta put an anchor on any pig one crosses paths with. Got a 17 Remington barrel to play with as well. if don't blink you can see he hole appear when light it off. A 45/70 for when want my teeth to rattle too.

One of these days I gonna get me a 45/70 or a 444

.308 is nice for that gun.

308 is not chambered in contenders to much pressure those were done in the encore frames.

I’m looking for a .22 lr barrel. They are pricey.
Current set up for my 8yr old. 300blkout.

Hanger what is the name brand of those parts?
I read where TC might get back to it.

Oh man I've had several contenders through the years. Lots of fun.
I go through phases with them.
Now you have me wanting to get another one.

I was thinking of the Encore frame for the .308.

The 45/70 was pretty intense for sure. Got a 17 Rem, 222, 357max, 44mag and 7-30. Not sure what else I need. Cabelas in Rapid City has one in the gun vault with 3 barrels. Can’t remember what they all were. Sure a fun gun to hunt and plink with.

It’s a ssk 10” 300 blackout/whisper barrel, sharps bro pistol grip, s&b fs1913 brace, Leupold VX freedom 1.5-4x 20mm, and a cgs Hyperion suppressor.
Super quiet and light enough for the kids.

5.3lbs

Good guns never figured out why they quit making them and savage model 24 one of my all time favorite guns bar none on the trap line or back or a truck or saddle horse good all around gun.

Screwed up at a pawn shop in 1992 in San Antonio could have bought one with 2 barrels for 180 bucks stupid me at the time

Your correct in that they are nice in 308 I had one before I was 20 it was accurate and fun shot one deer with it but ended up selling it to My dad and he eventually sold it off as well.

I sold it after having a nice buck at 60 yards and I had no rest on that side. count not hold steady or tell if my shot would break its leg blow out it's spend or hit it right. so let him walk. sold it the next day if not that day.

My first barrel was the 14 inch 35 Remington
I loved it , the deer hated it :-)
I’ve got many barrels today
Great gun and lots of choices