Picked up a contender this evening at my LGS. Its got a 44 mag octagon barrel with a muzzle break and what i guess is a choke? Can anyone explain what the choke is for? I know they make 44 mag shot shells so i'm assuming its for those but anything eles i need to know about it?? Thanks

Thought it would be fun to be able to shoot a shot shell with my T/C Contender. I found a 10" 44 mag barrel that had been reamed to accept a 3" .410 shot shell. It has a choke to stop the shot pattern spin. I'm going to paper test #5 and 000 to see if this barrel has any practical use...

I have a T/C Contender w/ 22LR target barrel and 35 Rem barrel. It is registered as a 22LR on my permit . Has anybody had to register a Contender showing multiple calibers on their NYS Pistol Permit?

I am looking for a 22 LR barrel for an old style Thompson Contender pistol, Also one in 30 Cal Carbine would be nice....

Finally made it to the range to pop my cherry. I had cleaned it up weeks ago in anticipation of a Range Day. Sandy and the Nor'easter had their way with me. I have some learning to do. 1st shot squib'd on me. I wore the Hat whilst waiting till I could clear it and start over. The hat has the...

Pick up an older T/C Contender with a 30-30 barrel on it. When I went down to the sheriffs station to get my permit ammended, I noticed on my permit has the caliber of 30-30 on there. So I have 2 questions: 1. What happens when I buy another barrel? Do I have to have it added to my permit? 2...

A week ago my son purchased a used Encore pistol, at least he thought he did. The gun was marked Encore by the dealer and is listed on his permit as an Encore. Searching the web I found a nice set of laminated camo wooden grips, they arrived yesterday. After 10 seconds of trying to install them...

Back a few months I purchased a contender in a Waters 7-30. I have practiced but I think I am doing something wrong. What is the best way to hold it. Do I hold it like a rifle or a pistol, or other.