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Just bought a used Contender carbine (early model). I removed the stock to look things over. The screw that retains the trigger guard return spring (I think that's correct) has 1/4 of its head broken off. I'm going to replace it. The screw goes into a tapped hole in the grip tang. At the opposite end of this hole, there appears to be a set screw. I won't remove it until some expert on this forum tells me what this screw assembly is all about. Could that set-screw be acting as a jam screw to allow adjusting the tension on the spring?

Thanks,

Ed
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  • Contender Man
    Set is not really intended as part of a tension adjustment arrangement. It is referred to as the "Trigger Guard Lock Screw".

    The other screw, the one that is broken on your pistol, is called the "Trigger Guard Stop Screw". And the broken head is not an uncommon problem.

    The spring is referred to as the "Trigger Guard Stop Spring".

    Both screws are the same for any version frame, however the spring is different for frames under 195000 (Old Model) and over 195000.

    Per my last parts list (somewhat dated); the stop screw is part number 38 and the set screw is 38-A and cost is $.42 each. The spring is part 24-6 and it too is $.42

    My suggestion is to order one of each. You can call T/C give them the part numbers and you frame serial number and they will tell you the current cost, including shipping ... which is probably going to cost you more than the parts as the last order I placed it was $2.00

    Since your ordering parts you might want to stock up on some other common parts such as grip screws, forearm screws, hinge/barrel pins, etc.

    T/C will also send you a current parts list (In 2000 it was still the May 1995 parts list/prices).

    If you need any other parts info, etc. drop me an email.

    Oh yeah, almost forgot; T/C's phone number is 603-322-2427



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  • A-37
    Contender Man:

    Thanks for all the good info. I was hoping you'd reply. I'll call T/C today and get that parts list.

    BTW, what IS the purpose of that set-screw??
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