I had a forend made for my contender buy this guy and it should be here buy the end of the week. He uses the hanger bar system. I'll let ya'll now how the fit and finish turned out. If you would like a set made, just let him know what kind of wood you like and type of forend.
His email >>>>>> jmsjhw@hotmail.com

BTW, here are a couple of sets he has on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1856620991

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1856624572

The last 2 sets went for something like $85. and $95. One was lamanite and one was walnut.

[ 09-05-2002, 02:41: Message edited by: Jules ]

Thanks Jules I just sent him an email requesting prices on a set out of quilted maple.

Jules,

PICTURES man! PICTURES of what YOU have, on your gun, etc are worth a thousand words

Here is a pic of the Western GUnstock thumbhole grips I get, prior to final finish