contender vs. g2

llama

March 14, 2013 06:14

What is the deal on these? I know there is a difference as to when the firing system gets (re)cocked, but what about barrel changes? Can a "original" Contender use G2 barrels? Or only G2 can use both G2 barrels and "classic" barrels?

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  navc130

  March 14, 2013 06:22

  The barrels are interchangable. However, there is a difference (or can be) in the forend screw location which requires the correct forend for that particular barrel. Also, a forend for a octagon barrel will not fit a round barrel.

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  wanted man

  March 14, 2013 10:02

  quote:Originally posted by navc130
  The barrels are interchangable. However, there is a difference (or can be) in the forend screw location which requires the correct forend for that particular barrel. Also, a forend for a octagon barrel will not fit a round barrel.
  
  The above is true...
  Additionally, among the barrels offered there are chamberings (Read: Designed/ENGINEERED) for the G2 -which is more robust- that the original Contender frame should not be subjected to (Read: the original Contender was not designed to accomodate some of the higher pressure loadings)
  
  Also, you may encounter barrels from Bullberry (for example) which will not "inter-change"/fit very well, as opposed to factory Contender barrels.

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  EhlerDave

  March 14, 2013 10:43

  I think the grip angle is different and they wont swap out.

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  rong

  March 14, 2013 21:32

  I had to send my "Old" contender back to TC to
  have all the extra barrels I bought fitted.

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  MIKE WISKEY

  March 15, 2013 05:34

  THE OLDER CONTENDERS HAD A MUCH BETTER TRIGGER, THE NEWER G-2'S CAN HANDLE 'HOTTER' CARTRIDGES.

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