Does Thompson still make the 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.

Does Thompson still make the 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.

What is the difference between contender and G2?

The G2 uses essentially the same barrels and fore-ends as the original Contender and barrels will interchange, with the only two exceptions being the G2 muzzleloading barrels, which will only fit the G2 frame, and the Herrett barrels/fore-ends, which are specific for use only on a G1 frame.

Is the Thompson Contender a good gun?

223 Remington. This has always been one of the most popular choices for the Contender pistol. It’s an outstanding varmint round, and if you stick to the 14-inch-barreled version, your velocity, accuracy, and power levels will be on par with what you’d get from an AR rifle with similar-length barrel.

Will a G2 barrel fit a contender?

G2 CONTENDER® COMPATIBILITY WITH OLD-STYLE CONTENDERS: The G2 Contender® frame will accept all Contender® barrels and their corre- sponding forends (except the Herrett forend). Blued and stainless barrels are readily interchangeable.

Does Smith and Wesson own Thompson Center?

On January 4, 2007, Thompson/Center was purchased by Smith & Wesson.

Are all Thompson Contender barrels interchangeable?

All Contender® barrels will fit; blued and stainless barrels are interchangeable.

Does Thompson Center still make guns?

Thompson/Center Arms’ loyal consumers should rest assured that they will continue to receive the world-class firearms, accessories, and customer service support that the brand has been known for since its founding in 1965.