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It sure looks like the original frame. A real hand-pounder when fully souped up, but a load of fun with the old Sharps loads.
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While it is not the earliest Contender frame, it is definitely not a G2. You have yourself one heck of a THUMPER there. I would most likely change out the scope f something sturdier.
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quote:Originally posted by diver-rig
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I just bought this. Question, this is an older contender frame and not a G-2 frame, correct?
Thanks.
Correct.
I have a 14" barrel and using factory loads it's pretty sedate. If you reload the cartridge will do well. Whether to use "Trapdoor" or "Marlin/Win 1886" or "Ruger No1" level reloads is always interesting in the Contender frame. T/C says stay with Trapdoor in the Contender. I've tended toward the Marlin 1895 reloading section.
I know "limp wristing" is bad for semi pistols but it works for me shooting larger bore T/C pistols. That Pachmayer rubber backed grip is a great help.
I'd give the T/C scope a try, it may work - maybe not. I've had one on a 15" 405 Winchester and it held up fine. Or, if you plan on buying more barrels maybe put it aside and get a Leupold or Burris for the 45/70.0 -
A nice mid-range production rig (way before G2) but rather pricey.
You will find that 'Tenders in factory calibers have the slowest rifling twist rate in the industry.
Best results will be found w/ 300-340gr projectiles & propellants on the faster side of the spectrum.0 -
The serial number on the gun you showed puts the date of manufacture between July and December 1996. I believe manufacturing of the G2 started in 1999. 0 -
That looks just like my Contender. I shoot some cast 485gr loads with the 45/70 bbl, that are a true "blast." [8D]
I have 500gr jacketed round nose but have not found a powder I want to use with them. I just want them in case I am in the yard and get attacked by a fast moving Buick.0 -
Those are such fun to shoot, we used to knock a large piece of steel,and the stand over with one ! lol
The one my bud had was HARD to open, I think there was a fix for that,maybe someone here knows more about that. And I do mean HARD to open.!
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quote:Originally posted by Mort4570
Those are such fun to shoot, we used to knock a large piece of steel,and the stand over with one ! lol
The one my bud had was HARD to open, I think there was a fix for that,maybe someone here knows more about that. And I do mean HARD to open.!
enjoy !
Regarding "hard to open" - I'd forgotten about that regarding the "old style" Contender. They opened by pressing the trigger guard, squeezing it really, and the angled posts would move up and engage the locking bolts, push them forward & release the barrel. Definitely more effort than the G2 style, sometimes much more depending on how hot the load was. TC and aftermarket used to make a lever that attached to the trigger guard that gave more leverage, made opening easier.0 -
That extension lever was only a sad "band-aid/crutch".
Whether old or new style, it makes little difference w/ tuning these. Very simple design.
If the owner has ever performed an action job upon any revolver, he will soon find 'Tenders are a no-brainer.
Just use common sense & normal polishing/stoning/tuning techniques upon the takedown latch's contact surfaces.
quote:Originally posted by dfletcher
quote:Originally posted by Mort4570
The one my bud had was HARD to open, I think there was a fix for that, maybe someone here knows more about that. And I do mean HARD to open! Enjoy!
Regarding "hard to open" - I'd forgotten about that regarding the "old style" Contender. They opened by pressing the trigger guard, squeezing it really, and the angled posts would move up and engage the locking bolts, push them forward & release the barrel. Definitely more effort than the G2 style, sometimes much more depending on how hot the load was. TC and aftermarket used to make a lever that attached to the trigger guard that gave more leverage, made opening easier.0
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