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08 July 2002, 15:25

<Fireball221>

Site for the Contender G-2

http://users.sisna.com/darty/contenderg2.htm

Maybe some have not seen a pic of the G-2 or have not got much onfo on it yet?
Fireball

08 July 2002, 15:38

Magnum Mike

You gonna buy one Fireball????

Personally, i dont intend to.....

08 July 2002, 15:48

TCLouis

This G2 is beginning to be like some of the "vaporware" being touted by some of the computer software folks in the not too distant past.
Always just on the verge of ready for release!

LouisB
[Big Grin]

08 July 2002, 15:55

<Fireball221>

quote:
Originally posted by mssmagnum:
You gonna buy one Fireball????

Personally, i dont intend to.....

I would buy one in a New York Minute!!......But it will have to be in a Rifle........Not Allowed to Purchase a TC NEW of any kind in a Handgun Configuration.... NOT allowed here in Kalifornia
I was even told that my 20" 7-30 was not TECHNICALLY legal to be on my Handgun frame as it could be considered a Short Rifle even though it was on a Handgun frame....This was from an Officer that was at the range were I locally shoot
Things are SO MUCH FUN HERE
Fireball

09 July 2002, 02:55

Sean VHA #60013

I plan to purchase a G2 and if possible, do the Bellm Encore trigger job to it. It has the *potential* of being an even better trigger than the original Contender, if it is as easy to fix as the Encore.

Not as fun or convenient to adjust as the original, but possibly lighter in the long run, though none of us will know until it is available [Smile]

At any rate, I'm at least going to give it a try.

09 July 2002, 10:06

Jules

Other then just to have one. I'd like to hear 3 good reasons why the change from the flat side.

10 July 2002, 11:11

Greg K

The G-2 hammer functions like the Encore, so I think safety was the driving force for the change.

If you depress the trigger on the current Contender, the hammer can be pulled back and if released, will drop on the firing pin. With a cartridge in the chamber, this would fire the round. With the Encore this can't happen.

10 July 2002, 11:24

Jules

This is correct, but I don't think they had to change the outside of the frame. Just the trigger assembly. I like the looks of the flatside frames.

10 July 2002, 11:34

<Fireball221>

I "LIKE" the looks of the new G-2 It is also supposedly a Stronger frame.......Coupled with a lighter weight than the Encore.....and If the trigger is the same as the Encore then a Great Triiger can be had.
I have heard so much about the WONDERFUL contender triggers??? NOT mine from the factory.
They were heavy as NEW on all 4 I purchased(NEW)
All now have trigger jobs of 1.5 - 2 lbs
And really Jules... why do we need a REASON to buy another gun??? other than its in our BLOOD????
You eman when everyone around has a new G-2 you wont get one just to say you got one??? lol [Razz]

10 July 2002, 22:16

Rich Jake

I'm waiting to pick up one of the G-2's, I want a second frame. I think that it may be ok with the changes that they are making. If not there's always gunbroker.

Rich Jake

11 July 2002, 05:52

cas

I hear with any contender, if you cock the hammer, but the barrel to you head and pull the trigger, you'll shoot yourself.. I don't do that either. [Smile]

11 July 2002, 09:32

Jules

Yea Fireball, I'll most likely get one if I ever see one for sale. [Big Grin]

I'll have to see what the grip feels like in my hand. If it's like the Encore it's too big for me. But a carbine would be OK. I usually give myself 3 reasons to buy another gun. Heck, If I was to buy every gun I wanted, I'd be out of $$$ real quick. Even before I got past S&W custom shop guns. [Eek!]

11 July 2002, 11:04

Magnum Mike

The only thing i like about the G2 is the fact that they got rid of those goofy scenes on the sides for the frame.....

I aint planin on buyin one..... [Wink]

11 July 2002, 11:32

Jules

We don't know that for sure Mike? Yet!

11 July 2002, 11:39

<Fireball221>

quote:
Originally posted by mssmagnum:
The only thing i like about the G2 is the fact that they got rid of those goofy scenes on the sides for the frame.....

I aint planin on buyin one.....

Hey Magnum..thought I read a post from the pond that said the production G-2 was going to get a limited production run.....with the profile of Bill Clinton on the flat sides of the frame....???

Fireball [Big Grin]

12 July 2002, 16:34

Ferdinand

I have been in contact with TC for the past three months trying to confirm the release date. They still say "sometime this fall". To me, that means October, at the latest, or they will miss the fall gun sales season. I really want to buy one, and will be more than disapointed if they don't get the thing out within their current delivery estimates. I plan to buy it with a .44 Magnum barrel. Anybody have recommendations for 180-240 jacketed projectiles. Thanks in advance.

12 July 2002, 17:52

outlawsix

Has TC said when a SS frame will hit the market? And will they be offering only complete guns from the start or will frame only be available.

13 July 2002, 16:19

Ferdinand

I haven't asked about SS vs. Blue. Regarding complete guns as opposed to frames only, the website seems to make it clear that the existing barrels will fit the new model, so I would assume, wrongly perhaps, that they will offer frames without barrels. It seems to be up to the retailers as to how they configer the offerings. I will send another message and ask these questions directly. Like you, I would like to have mine in stainless.

13 July 2002, 16:27

Magnum Mike

quote:
Originally posted by FireballBB:
Hey Magnum..thought I read a post from the pond that said the production G-2 was going to get a limited production run.....with the profile of Bill Clinton on the flat sides of the frame....???

Fireball

Guess i will have to buy one then to shoot! As a matter of fact, i will hang it out at 100 yards and shoot it with my 300 Win Mag Sendero! [Big Grin]