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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: In 1965, K. W. Thompson Tool was seeking a product to manufacture, and gun designer Warren Center was looking for someone to build his Contender pistol. It was a perfect match. The facilities at K. W. Thompson Tool were expanded, and Thompson/Center Arms was formed. Two years later, the first Contender Pistol was shipped, marking the beginning of a trend in high-performance hunting handguns that continues to grow every year. To date, over 400,000 Contender pistols h …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Thompson Center was proud to introduce a completely new muzzleloading shooting concept called the System I In-Line Rifle. This new concept features complete takedown capabilities, with a removable breech plug and an interchangeable barrel system. After studying the requirements needed to make a removable breech plug that would combine safety, reliability, and ease of cleaning, they are introducing an innovation in breech plug design called the taper-lock breech …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Thompson Center Encore Pro Hunter is a versatile, single-shot rifle chambered in 7mm Rem Mag, offering a blend of precision, reliability, and adaptability for hunters and shooting enthusiasts alike. This rifle features a 28-inch fluted barrel, which not only enhances the rifle’s overall aesthetics but also reduces weight and improves barrel cooling during extended shooting sessions. Finished in blue, the barrel provides a sleek, durable surface that holds up we …

SpecificationsManufacturer: Thompson CenterModel: Contender "Super 14"Caliber: .30-30 Winchester Finish: Blue Barrel Length: 14" Bull BarrelOptics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable RearAction: Single-Shot Markings: StandardImages …

SpecificationsManufacturer: Thompson Center Model: ContenderCaliber: .32-20 Winchester Finish: Blue Barrel Length: 10" Bull BarrelOptics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Rear Action: Single-ShotMarkings: StandardImages …