TC contender old vs G2

[wvlongshot]

Will a tc contender G2 barrel fit on a older first series contender frame?

 

[bb204]

I don't know about the "first" series, but I have some frames that I bought back in the 80's that I have put G2 barrels on.

 

[gary0529]

I, too, have used a G2 barrel on my frame from early 80's
Don't exactly know what is a "first model" is but suspect it should work.
Just call a retailer like EABCO and get the definitive answer to be sure before you buy.

Gary

 

[guidom]

no.

 

[wvlongshot]

Thanks for the replies and info. Mine may just be an 80's model, I've found a g2 barrel that suits my needs and am going to go ahead with purchase. Thanks again.

 

[cbx6cylinder]

Will a tc contender G2 barrel fit on a older first series contender frame?

They are all interchangeable except for the armour alloy barrel and frames. These have a coating on them that makes all the parts just a little thicker(hing pins are smaller on the armour alloy barrels and frames.).. You can machine the hinge pin hole up a little and make them interchangeable though.

I did read somewhere that the earliest contender frames had the hinge pin location at a slightly different location which they moved to make the action open easier. I have an old one and it was either modified(which can be done) or they do fit and I just don't notice any difference other than it is hard to open with the newer barrels.

 

['Freak]

Both of my frames are from before the “easy open” nonsense, neither has been modified, and both function fine with older and G2 barrels.