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Contender

bull300wsmbull300wsm Member Posts: 3,289
edited January 2007 in Ask the Experts
What year did thompson center contender come out? I have an earlier model 23-25 win 10" bbl with bushnell 2.5x scopes and TC shoulder holster. I never really could find any info or value on it. I bought 10 boxes of shells when i bought it in 1991 for 235.00, back then shells were 17.95 a box. My father bought a newer G1 and there is difference in the engraving of wolf and my has contoured grips, mine is just a little more detailed. It is pleasant to shoot. thanks
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  • bull300wsmbull300wsm Member Posts: 3,289
    edited November -1
    I just bought a
    TC contender with a 45/410
    barrel and 22 match barrel-$350.
    question is :what kind of
    accuracy can I expect out
    of the 45/410 barrel shooting
    45 colt.i have no interest in the 410
    ans do they sell 45 colt only barrels
    without the long chamber.
    Thanks--rong
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  • bull300wsmbull300wsm Member Posts: 3,289
    edited November -1
    Can I still find barrels for an octigon barrel contender

    Jason Warner
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  • bull300wsmbull300wsm Member Posts: 3,289
    edited November -1
    Went to the local sporting goods store yesterday to look for a bow for my son for 4-H and went to check on any new arrivals in the gun department. I knew I shouldn't have but I did and found a T/C contender in .357 mag . It is in 98% condition with Pachmayer grip and fore end. Now I have had several contenders over the years and seem to get traded out of them and I would like to get another one. The deal is 260.00 out the door. What I would like to know is it has a Virgin Valley 12" blued barrel and is there any demand for these as I would like a larger cal. Thanks for any info....Bull[8D]
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  • bull300wsmbull300wsm Member Posts: 3,289
    edited November -1
    Are the barrels interchangeable between the Contender and the G2-Contender?
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  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Go over to fleabay, put Contender Barrels in the search block. Your question will be answered. ( I believe? that Virgin Valley, is the name used on T/C's custom shop products ). If this is so, the barrel MIGHT? be worth more then one of the plain vanilla T/C barrels?
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  • nononsensenononsense Member Posts: 10,928 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    bull300wsm,

    Fox Ridge Outfitters is the "custom shop" suppliers of barrels for T/C. Virgin Valley Custom Guns was an offshoot from Bullberry Barrel Works, both up in Hurricane, Utah. VVCG has since gone out of business except for a few small items and no longer makes barrels or firearms. VVCG did have a good rep while they were in the custom business and their barrels were usually better than average quality.

    There has always been a thriving market for T/C- and Encore-type barrels. They seem to be like peanuts, you can't stop with one...
    I see more .357 Mags for sale than any other barrels except the 45 Colt/.410 with the recoil tamer on them. Take a look at Mike Bellm's website to see if there is another idea you could use.

    http://www.bellmtcs.com/FAQ/Why.htm

    It's none of my business but I would get the bow for your son first...

    Best.
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  • bull300wsmbull300wsm Member Posts: 3,289
    edited November -1
    Thanks guys for the info ,I was just trying to see if there was any interest in the VV barrels. The .357 mag doesn't do anything for me as I am looking for deer and elk size chamberings , something in the JDJ line. Nononsense , I pick the bow up next week and my son cannot wait[:p]. This is his fourth year in 4-H shooting sports. 1st year pellet and .22, 2nd year trap, 3rd year .22 and muzzleloading ( he won fifth in state) and this year muzzloading and archery. To top it all off his younger brother starts this year ( .22 and pellet pistol). Where does all my money go???? Its a lot of fun with these two[:D][:D][8D]...ps the youngest (a girl[:D]) starts in two years....Bull[8D]
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  • dfletcherdfletcher Member Posts: 8,179 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Virgin Valley was a top quality provider of barrels for T/C handguns. If you're getting the 357 Mag bbl AND a T/C Contender frame for $260.00 - that's a great deal. I have a VV Encore bbl in 308 Winchester and it is accurate as heck.

    VV became MGM ( Match Grade Machine) and they continue to make barrels and such for T/C products. I have a 375 H & H handgun barrel from them, cost about $350.00 so you can see what a deal your $260.00 gets. Steve Stratton, also formerly of VV has his own T/C product line. Both have always been very high quality and good folks to work with.
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  • bull300wsmbull300wsm Member Posts: 3,289
    edited November -1
    Thanks dfletcher , I knew it was a pretty good deal from watching different auction sites but very seldom do you see the VV barrels. I guess I could keep the VV and let my son shoot it and find one or two for me...Thank you...Bull
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  • dirtcopdirtcop Member Posts: 179 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Commerce is precluded on the GB forums. If you need information contact the person by e-mail.

    Thanks!

    Nononsense
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