Videos tagged with Thompson Center Contender

This video showcases a unique, handmade over-and-under G2 Contender pistol, a one-of-a-kind design by master gunsmith Mike Soroy. The firearm is chambered in both .17 HMR and .17 WSM, featuring custom grips and an adjustable barrel regulator for point-of-impact alignment. The video details the gunsmithing process, the inspiration behind the design, and the impressive accuracy achieved during testing.

This guide details the process of building a custom 25 ACP barrel for a Thompson Center Contender. It involves using a specialized Lothar Walther barrel blank, precise drilling with an aircraft drill, chambering with a 25 ACP reamer, and finishing with muzzle crowning. The project aims to create a unique, scoped 25 ACP Contender, potentially exceeding the length of existing custom barrels.

This video details the significant challenges and complexities involved in rebuilding the Thompson/Center Arms brand and manufacturing operations after its acquisition. It highlights the extensive efforts required in re-establishing supply chains, re-tooling manufacturing processes, ensuring quality control, and navigating regulatory landscapes. The speaker emphasizes the critical role of experienced personnel and vendor relationships in overcoming these hurdles to relaunch iconic firearm platforms.

This episode delves into the Thompson Center Contender and Encore, highlighting their modular design with interchangeable barrels as a key feature for versatility. The discussion covers their history, the evolution from the Contender to the Encore, and the significant aftermarket support available. It emphasizes their accuracy, affordability for building custom firearms, and their appeal to collectors and experimenters.

This video explores seven classic handguns, highlighting their historical significance, design innovations, and enduring appeal. It covers iconic revolvers like the Colt Single Action Army and S&W N-Frames, alongside legendary semi-automatics such as the Colt 1911 and Browning Hi-Power. The guide also touches on specialized firearms like the Remington XP-100 and Thompson-Center Contender, offering insights into their unique features and applications. Instruction is provided with an appreciative tone for firearms heritage.

This guide details techniques for managing the extreme recoil of the Gary Reeder African Classic 500 Nitro Express pistol, built on a Thompson Center Contender frame. It emphasizes a firm two-handed grip, stable stance, and using arms as shock absorbers. The guide also includes crucial safety warnings regarding potential hand injuries, especially when attempting one-handed shots.

This video explores the appeal of 'oddball' or unusual firearm calibers, discussing the motivations behind collecting them and the challenges and rewards associated with them. The speakers, experienced firearms enthusiasts, share personal anecdotes about acquiring firearms for rare ammunition and the creative solutions they employ, such as reloading and using sub-caliber adapters, to keep these unique firearms functional. The discussion highlights that what constitutes an 'oddball' caliber is subjective and often tied to personal experience and passion.

This guide, drawing on expert insights from a firearms instructor, details how to maximize the accuracy potential of the .222 Remington cartridge. It emphasizes the importance of its long neck design for bullet support and efficient tuning for precision. The guide also touches on practical application for varmint hunting up to 250 yards, leveraging the cartridge's inherent shooting comfort.

This guide details how to test the accuracy of a Thompson Center Contender Super 14 in .35 Remington, as demonstrated by Iraqveteran8888. It covers setup for 100-yard accuracy testing and techniques for engaging targets at an extended 440 yards, highlighting the importance of accounting for significant bullet drop. The demonstration emphasizes the surprising effectiveness of the .35 Remington cartridge from a pistol platform at longer ranges.