What is the difference between Thompson Contender G1 and G2?
G2. The original Contender is now known as the generation one (G1) Contender and was replaced by the G2 Contender in 1998. The new design is dimensionally the same as the original Contender, but uses an Encore-style trigger group.
What gun has interchangeable barrels?
The Thompson Center Encore Pro Rifle is a single-shot, break-action firearm. It’s also a switch-barrel rifle, meaning the barrel is interchangeable. Any Encore barrel will fit, which lets you customize the gun to fit any need.
Is TC Pro Hunter accurate?
As you can see from the chart, the rifle is capable of great accuracy with loads it likes. The trigger is quite good, breaking at about 2.5 pounds on my gun. The only downside is the long lock time, which comes with the territory on a hammer-fired gun.
Where are TC rifles made?
Springfield, MA
Yes, all of our firearms are made right in Springfield, MA. 5.
Is T C still in business?
(NASDAQ: SWBI) plans to divest (sell off) its Thompson/Center Arms (T/C) brand. This T/C divestiture as part of a “broader strategic plan” by Smith & Wesson to focus on its core S&W brands. So soon Thompson/Center rifles, muzzleloaders, and single-shot pistols will no longer be produced by Smith and Wesson.
Is TC arms out of business?
(NASDAQ Global Select Market: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today announced that it plans to divest its Thompson/Center Arms brand. This decision is part of the Company’s broader strategic plan that will focus on its core Smith & Wesson brands.
What gun does Jim Shockey hunt with?
Check out the Benjamin Pioneer Airbow, its like nothing you’ve ever seen.” The Jim Shockey Steel Eagle both feature the industry-leading Nitro Piston 2 powerplant with more speed, more power, more accuracy and reduced cocking force.
Does TC still make the encore?
Now available as a fully complete firearm, today’s hunter can select either a T/C Encore Pro Hunter pistol or rifle to add to his or her hunting collection. (Scope sold separately).
When did S&W buy TC?
January 4, 2007
On January 4, 2007, Thompson/Center was purchased by Smith & Wesson.
Do they still make the Thompson Contender?
With simple barrel interchangeability, time-proven long range accuracy and adaptability between rimfire and centerfire, the versatility of the G2 Contender is unmatched by any other interchangeable platform in the world….Rifle Barrels.
| Caliber | 23″ Blued | 23″ Stainless |
|---|---|---|
| 30-30 Win | 06234228 | – |
What is Jim Shockey’s favorite caliber?
Shockey’s Sunday Campfire Question – What’s your FAVORITE CALIBER??? . 338, I use it for everthing I hunt (when I hunt with a rifle).