Thompson Center is back

stagpanther · October 4, 2024, 05:21 AM

This popped up--of all places--on my facebook page this morning. My apologies if this was already common knowledge and feel free to delete. An interesting interview nonetheless.

Pumpkin · October 4, 2024, 12:10 PM

Nice,
I have had a need

for a Contender in .375 Winchester for too long.
12” or maybe even a rifle, I would want sights on the barrels either way.
Sincerely hope they can make a go of it.

std7mag · October 4, 2024, 04:50 PM

Always wanted a Contender.
Probably in 7-30 Waters.

CleanDean · October 4, 2024, 04:58 PM

I was dwelling on my TC/Contender early today. I even dry fired my Gen 1 complete with 45-70 Govt. 12” Hunter Bbl. Burris IER Scope.
I bagged one wild boar with that combo. I am going to resurrect my .35 Remington barrel. I got an exotic Ram with that .35. Both over 60 yards.
Also changing the wood to Pachmayer rubber ( Gripper -finger swell grips & forearm)

ammo.crafter · October 4, 2024, 07:11 PM

Excellent news and hope all goes well for them.

Have been hunting w/ T/C gen 1 and gen 2 configurations for a very longtime with great success. 7-30 Waters for deer with an 18" barrel and accounts for many one shot kills.
Wild hogs with .357 Maximum with a 14" barrel is also a one shot killer. Many other barrels as well.
Great news.

bamaranger · October 5, 2024, 12:56 AM

They are running a bunch of YouTube videos that are interesting. Not really applicable to this forum, but I wish they would bring back the small bore muzzleloader line (Cherokee and Seneca). I bet a lot of folks would be interested in the plain Jane Renegade as well.

I've never owned one of their centerfire guns.

Steve in PA · October 5, 2024, 10:43 PM

I already own two T/C Contender frames with several barrels. Really don’t need any more, but maybe the price of used barrels will come down now.

Already own;
7-30 Waters (my fav)
44 Magnum
223
22 Hornet
22 Match
22 LR

1972RedNeck · October 5, 2024, 11:43 PM

I am chomping at the bit for a new Encore in 460 S&W.

Nathan · October 6, 2024, 10:23 AM

I really like my Gen 1. It would be great to see a Gen 1 premium with a string of modern 45000 psi hunting calibers released. Maybe sell 1lb - 5lb trigger springs. Premium hardwood, laminate and rubber grip/forend sets.

Also develop a 6-8” version in 22, 32-20, 357 mag, 44 mag, 45 colt, 454 casull.

As for Gen 2 and Encore, I don’t see the value, but maybe I’m short sighted.

Road_Clam · October 8, 2024, 09:14 AM

Very excited for this . I live about 45 min south of TC . I also have a scoped Encore pistol with a MGM 15" bull barrel chambered in . 243 Win. Really fun smacking gongs at 200 yds .

October 4, 2024, 05:21 AM	#1
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 12,968	Thompson Center is back This popped up--of all places--on my facebook page this morning. My apologies if this was already common knowledge and feel free to delete. An interesting interview nonetheless. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

October 4, 2024, 04:50 PM	#3
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,611	Always wanted a Contender. Probably in 7-30 Waters. __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

October 4, 2024, 04:58 PM	#4
CleanDean Member Join Date: March 18, 2012 Location: Penna◇VIGILANT CURMUDGEON Posts: 87	I was dwelling on my TC/Contender early today. I even dry fired my Gen 1 complete with 45-70 Govt. 12” Hunter Bbl. Burris IER Scope. I bagged one wild boar with that combo. I am going to resurrect my .35 Remington barrel. I got an exotic Ram with that .35. Both over 60 yards. Also changing the wood to Pachmayer rubber ( Gripper -finger swell grips & forearm) __________________ FNH Scar 17 s --Black ; cause it goes so well with my formal wear, for those special occasions. Customized Mini 14 ,& ATI stock and a 3.5 lb.-- Pittsburgh trigger. / SIG P227 / Colt Python 8 in.Nickel / Colt Gold Cup N.M. ; Voere * KDF in .270 ; N. frame S&W revolvers; and TC Contender in 41 Magnum .

October 4, 2024, 07:11 PM	#5
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 2,032	T/C news? Excellent news and hope all goes well for them. Have been hunting w/ T/C gen 1 and gen 2 configurations for a very longtime with great success. 7-30 Waters for deer with an 18" barrel and accounts for many one shot kills. Wild hogs with .357 Maximum with a 14" barrel is also a one shot killer. Many other barrels as well. Great news. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

October 5, 2024, 12:56 AM	#6
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,799	T/C They are running a bunch of YouTube videos that are interesting. Not really applicable to this forum, but I wish they would bring back the small bore muzzleloader line (Cherokee and Seneca). I bet a lot of folks would be interested in the plain Jane Renegade as well. I've never owned one of their centerfire guns.

October 4, 2024, 12:10 PM	#2
Pumpkin Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2020 Location: Seguin Texas Posts: 994	Nice, I have had a need for a Contender in .375 Winchester for too long. 12” or maybe even a rifle, I would want sights on the barrels either way. Sincerely hope they can make a go of it.

October 5, 2024, 10:43 PM	#7
Steve in PA Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 1999 Location: Northeastern PA Posts: 760	I already own two T/C Contender frames with several barrels. Really don’t need any more, but maybe the price of used barrels will come down now. Already own; 7-30 Waters (my fav) 44 Magnum 223 22 Hornet 22 Match 22 LR __________________ Steve

October 5, 2024, 11:43 PM	#8
1972RedNeck Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 2015 Posts: 379	I am chomping at the bit for a new Encore in 460 S&W.

October 6, 2024, 10:23 AM	#9
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,825	I really like my Gen 1. It would be great to see a Gen 1 premium with a string of modern 45000 psi hunting calibers released. Maybe sell 1lb - 5lb trigger springs. Premium hardwood, laminate and rubber grip/forend sets. Also develop a 6-8” version in 22, 32-20, 357 mag, 44 mag, 45 colt, 454 casull. As for Gen 2 and Encore, I don’t see the value, but maybe I’m short sighted.

October 8, 2024, 09:14 AM	#10
Road_Clam Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,719	Very excited for this . I live about 45 min south of TC . I also have a scoped Encore pistol with a MGM 15" bull barrel chambered in . 243 Win. Really fun smacking gongs at 200 yds . __________________ "To be old an wise you must have been young and stupid"