What is the difference between Contender and G2?
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What is the difference between Contender and G2?
The G2 uses essentially the same barrels and fore-ends as the original Contender and barrels will interchange, with the only two exceptions being the G2 muzzleloading barrels, which will only fit the G2 frame, and the Herrett barrels/fore-ends, which are specific for use only on a G1 frame.
What caliber is a Thompson Center Contender?
Pistol Barrels
| Caliber | 12″ Blued | 14″ Stainless |
|---|---|---|
| 357 Rem Mag | 06124040 | – |
| 44 Rem Mag | 06124042 | 06144222 |
| 45/70 Govt. | – | – |
| 45 Colt/410 Bore | 06124044 | 06144219 |
Will a G2 barrel fit a Contender?
G2 CONTENDER® COMPATIBILITY WITH OLD-STYLE CONTENDERS: The G2 Contender® frame will accept all Contender® barrels and their corre- sponding forends (except the Herrett forend). Blued and stainless barrels are readily interchangeable.
Are Thompson Contender barrels interchangeable?
The first Contender® became popular among handgun hunters due to its unique design offering improved accuracy, a strong break-open action and a unique interchangeable barrel system.
Is a Thompson Contender considered a pistol?
Respondent Thompson/Center Arms Company manufactures a single shot pistol called the “Contender,” designed so that its handle and barrel can be removed from its “receiver,” the metal frame housing the trigger, hammer and firing mechanism.
How much does a Contender pistol cost?
T/C G2 Contender Complete Pistol and Rifle System Models
| Caliber | Finish/Stock | MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| .22 LR | Blued/Walnut | $729 |
| .22 LR | Blued/Walnut | $1,400 |
| .357 Mag | Blued/Walnut | $729 |
| 30-30 WIN | Blued/Walnut | $769 |
How much does a contender pistol cost?
Is a Thompson Contender legal in California?
Even certain guns treated as conventional firearms under federal law, are unlawful in California. For example, the Thompson Contender single shot pistol, when equipped or possessed with a combination . 45 Colt/. 410 shotgun barrel or just the barrel itself, and the popular Taurus Judge .
Are Contender and Encore barrels interchangeable?
Blued or stainless barrels are readily interchangeable. removing the forend, tipping the barrel open and tapping out the hinge pin. All Contender® barrels will fit; blued and stainless barrels are interchangeable.
Does Thompson Center still make guns?
Thompson/Center Arms’ loyal consumers should rest assured that they will continue to receive the world-class firearms, accessories, and customer service support that the brand has been known for since its founding in 1965.
Can you own a 40mm grenade launcher in California?
Tracer ammunition (except for use in shotguns) and grenade launchers are unlawful and are considered destructive devices in California.
What calibers can you get in Thompson Center Encore?
The T/C Encore Pro Hunter is available in . 243, . 30-06, or . 308 as a complete rifle or chambered in .
