Looking for a Thompson Contender in .44 Rem Mag 10" Barrel

[GunnarTS]

Been searching all over for a new (Old) Contender with a 10" .44 Rem. Mag., or .357 Mag. barrel. I Want a Generation 1 Contender. Really interested in ILSA shooting here in Central Florida. If anyone has any info on same I sure would appreciate a heads up.

[sixshootertexan]

There is some on gunbroker.

[kopperl]

Got a 10" 44 barrel I would part with.

[tunnug]

Have you tried here http://www.encoreclassifieds.com/forum/index.php?t=index they also have contenders.

[rush1886]

Welcome to CB! PM coming your way.

[LUCKYDAWG13]

the 10" Contender barrel was the first barrel that i sold not a lot of fun to shoot
hang on Tight :guntootsmiley:

[donald duck]

Have .44 Mag barrel 10 inch with front and rear sights. dworley790@gmail.com. asking $200 and I pay for shipping.as long as you are not a million miles away.

[besk]

I have a little used late Gen. 1 receiver that I am planning on selling. Let me know.

[gpidaho]

LuckyD: You should fire my 15" 454 Casull lol GP

[clum553946]

edstc.com is Ed's Contenders, see what he has in stock

[clum553946]

LuckyD: You should fire my 15" 454 Casull lol GP

I have a 12" Hunter barrel in 45-70 I bought from a member here that's yet to be fired by me! I look at that barrel & look at the rounds & wonder why I ever bought it! Lol! Gonna try some of my Trapdoor loads in it one of these days, but I can't imagine firing a stout Marlin round through it!

[ShooterAZ]

I had the 45/70 barrel too. Sold it. Firing with full power loads was like hitting an oak tree with a cracked baseball bat.

[45-70 Chevroner]

the 10" Contender barrel was the first barrel that i sold not a lot of fun to shoot
hang on Tight :guntootsmiley:
I'll second that.

[Lonegun1894]

Either I am nuts, or must be using wimpy loads (Lyman 429421 with 10.0grs Unique), but I love my 10" .44 Mag barrel.

[shoot-n-lead]

I have had a 10" 44mag barrel for nearly 30yrs and love it...as long as sane loads are used. I would rather shoot the hottest loads in a revolver.

[1Iron]

I recently acquired a 10" contender barrel. I purchased a RCBS 240 gr. Silhouette mould and am currently trying to develop a load using this boolit. The first I loaded with 21.5 gr. of 296. The average velocity 10 feet from the muzzle was 1532 FPS. Like LUCKYDAWG13 said "hang on tight". I'm looking for something a little less punishing, but still accurate enough for rams at 100 meters. I'm open to suggestions. Thanks,

1Iron

[nhmikel]

Who needs a 44 10"? Got one available and some others
PM me

[Lonegun1894]

May I ask what is available, NH?

[Tatume]

Who needs a 44 10"? Got one available and some others
PM me

Would like to know also. BTW, love my 10" Contender; hard hitting and accurate.

[LUCKYDAWG13]

LuckyD: You should fire my 15" 454 Casull lol GP

i have a 13" 454 137045137046

[LUCKYDAWG13]

I recently acquired a 10" contender barrel. I purchased a RCBS 240 gr. Silhouette mould and am currently trying to develop a load using this boolit. The first I loaded with 21.5 gr. of 296. The average velocity 10 feet from the muzzle was 1532 FPS. Like LUCKYDAWG13 said "hang on tight". I'm looking for something a little less punishing, but still accurate enough for rams at 100 meters. I'm open to suggestions. Thanks,

1Iron

look for a 41 mag you will like it

[blaser.306]

I recently acquired a 10" contender barrel. I purchased a RCBS 240 gr. Silhouette mould and am currently trying to develop a load using this boolit. The first I loaded with 21.5 gr. of 296. The average velocity 10 feet from the muzzle was 1532 FPS. Like LUCKYDAWG13 said "hang on tight". I'm looking for something a little less punishing, but still accurate enough for rams at 100 meters. I'm open to suggestions. Thanks,

1Iron

Not wanting to do a hijacking! But why are you shooting the rams off of the pig rail? You would be able to take them with a well placed rock! Just kidding , I assume you meant rams @ 200 meters.

[GunnarTS]

Thanks for all the offers and information. I have been able to acquire the Contender that I wanted and also an additional barrel in .357 magnum. I have joined the ILSA and will be doing some steel target shooting from the comfort of a lawnchair (sounds weird doesn't it). Well it's a blas,t as you are limited to iron sights and a 10" barrel. and shoot out to about 65 yards. You shoot in competition with five other shooters in 55 minute events.