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Offline Catahoula

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« on: November 20, 2002, 01:15:56 PM »
Just a follow up to the discussion about contacting Ed in the old forum:  Not only did my wife have no problem with e mail contact, but sent out a check for a barrel about two weeks ago, and the new barrel arrived today, with a letter that included contact information.  Excellent service.  I wouldn't hesitate to do business with him again.  Heck, I've been a contender owner for a little over a month and only have two barrels!  Good thing he sent along a list of current inventory!
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« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2002, 02:14:56 PM »
I too will order from Ed agian he has good deals and fast on shipping things out. :D
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« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2002, 02:15:53 PM »
I also worked a trade with Ed including a frame purchase thru my FFL dealer. All By email and all in a couple of days. A quick smooth transaction.

It is always the first place I look for Contender Items.
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« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2002, 02:30:46 PM »
Called him this morning and orderd 2 barrels and a set of dies.  Have ordered frames, barrels and complete Encores from him.  I gurantee I will do it again.  He is a super gentleman to deal with.

Nuff said.
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« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2002, 07:37:43 PM »
I too have nothing to say but good about the service I received from Ed when I traded barrels this summer.  The used .44 mag barrel I got from him is a tack driver!
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« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2002, 04:46:01 AM »
Well unless you pay a lot more to ship barrels than me it'd be hard to tie up that much in shipping.  :)

If you buy from Ed and it is new I'm sure he'd be glad to swap you another for it. For sure he would if it was used and he had another. But why? TC will look it over and if it really is defective and shoots no better than that will provide a new one even if you bought it used. You pay shipping to them and they pay return to you. Do you know of any mail order business that pays shipping back to them? I sure don't.

You pays your money and you takes your chances.  :-D

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« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2002, 05:05:28 AM »
I have had only one occasion to deal with ED and I want everyone to know it was a very plesant expierence. Ed "IS THE MAN" :grin:
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« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2002, 05:41:57 AM »
who is this Ed and where can I find him :?:  I'm always looking for new Contender barrels :!:
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« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2002, 09:16:55 AM »
Nothing but the best to say about him, he is sometimes hard to get in touch with but in the end its well worth it, he seems to give you the best possible price on a trade as well, and hey Im not for knocking that :grin:
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« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2002, 08:51:46 AM »
:toast: I purchased a used 7-08 bbl from Ed. I am fairly new to the hand cannon game but this thing shoots a three shot, one ragged hole group at fifty yrds. I will definitly buy from Ed again. I emailed ed off and on for a week prior to buying my bbl, he replied to every one. Thanxs again Ed.
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« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2004, 02:15:08 PM »
How long does it take to get e-mail back from edstc. Should I just call for it to be easier or quicker?
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« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2004, 02:38:32 PM »
He always replied to me within a day.  seems like a first class guy to deal with.
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« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2004, 03:40:36 PM »
I was wanting a new blued Contender frame a couple of years ago and I contacted Ed by Email to check his price. It was very fair and he had them so I asked him if I could send him an older 10" 44 mag barrel I did not need and have him discount the frame? He said "of course".

I received my frame about four days after he received my barrel and I was shocked at what I owed. I Emailed him to be sure that was all i owed on the frame and he said yes. I was thrilled and he is always the first place I look for anything Contender related including mounts and optics.
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« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2004, 03:50:58 PM »
I've purchased one barrel, a foreend, and a scope base from Ed and was very well satisfied with the quality and the price.  He's great!!  I just wish he could keep his web site updated with his current inventory.  In this day and age people want to shop online, not from a newsletter.
Not meant to be a negative comment, just constructive criticism.
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« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2004, 05:01:24 PM »
Ed's a good man to do business with & I'm lucky because he's just a little north of me here in Oklahoma City.

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« Reply #15 on: February 04, 2004, 02:09:11 AM »
I have bought and traded several barrels with Ed over the last few years. Including last Thursday night. Got the barrel Monday. One glitch though, he was supposed to send dies also which were not in the box. I am sure he will takecare of that today.
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« Reply #16 on: February 04, 2004, 03:09:14 PM »
I traded Ed a used 7-30 waters Hunter barrel w/muz tamer and $15 for a regular barrel. I got what I wanted and got rid of a noise-maker . Ed did good for me.   :-)
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« Reply #17 on: February 11, 2004, 11:48:02 AM »
Ed is  very good to due business with. Have bought barrels, and will buy more.
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« Reply #18 on: February 15, 2004, 04:37:19 AM »
I got a 44 Mag barrel from Ed about a year ago.  I had some difficulty getting in touch with him.  Finally I emailed him and told him I would send my girlfriend to him and she would give him a great big kiss.  I got a return message the next day.  He didn't have the 44 mag any longer but I did get a quick response.
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« Reply #19 on: February 15, 2004, 05:54:31 AM »
I put money on two g2's at my local gun shop on 2-10-03 I recived the pistol frame early May and the rifle frame in late may one of the few people to get g2's this early I was happy .. BUT he " my local gun shop" had trouble getting the barrels for both well I gave him a year from the date I first put money down and bugged him often but he could not get the barrels in well I hated to do it but I pulled my money.   Then I called Ed ,well the money I got back and some money my wife gave me for my birthday I was able to get 4 barrels 2 new and 2 used" ED is A1 all the way"
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« Reply #20 on: February 16, 2004, 06:36:28 AM »
I have purchased all my Encore Barrels, frames etc from Ed and would not dream of dealing with anyone else. I feel pretty lucky that he is my state and I can depend on him being at almost all Tulsa Gun Show's. I have however had dealings with him by only email and with the same satisfaction as face to face. Ed is the man when it comes to T/C Encores and Contenders. Great Guy it's alway's a pleasure to do business with some one as upstanding and honest. :-D
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« Reply #21 on: February 17, 2004, 11:13:37 AM »
Today I put in an order for another barrel from Ed. I think it's my forth from him. He's great to do business with and his prices are real good. I especially like them when I see how much people are paying for barrels on e-bay :-D
You'll never get a complaint from me.
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« Reply #22 on: February 20, 2004, 03:44:38 PM »
I just recieved a barrel from Ed that I e-mailed about and it was everything he said it was. The bad part is the new list he sent. I can't seem to put it down! :grin:
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« Reply #23 on: February 21, 2004, 03:06:48 AM »
Let me tell you my experience with Ed !!  I called him on Wdnesday and ordered a 30-30 bbl and a set of Leupold mounts.  He said they would arrive the following Monday.  I received everything Friday, two days after I placed the order.  I will never shop anywhere but Ed's.  Took anbout 2 minutes over the phone and two days later had my purchase, can't go wrong with that.
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« Reply #24 on: February 21, 2004, 07:26:09 AM »
Wow, I e-mailed Ed about a .22 WMR this past Mon. I don't think he even has my check yet but my barrel just arrived. Whata guy!
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« Reply #25 on: February 21, 2004, 09:58:14 AM »
ED set me up with 12" SS 45 Colt TCA barrel (no 410 chamber or choke).

It now sits in a custom fancy walnut Bullberry 10" target forend.

Topped off with VVCG weaver steel mount and Bushnell 2nd gen Holosight. You talk about a thumper.
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« Reply #26 on: February 21, 2004, 05:11:30 PM »
With all of the good posting about Ed I deciced I couldn't go wrong ordering a SS Encore Frame from him.  He was $5 more than the cheapest on-line dealer I could find with one.  I'll gladly pay $5 more for the service and speedy delivery you guys rave about.

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That'll make 2 frames, one ML barrel, one rifle barrel, and one pistol barrel.  He'll be getting more orders soon I'm sure. :)
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« Reply #27 on: February 25, 2004, 01:48:35 PM »
Could you guys post ED'S web site or contact info.
Thanks
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« Reply #28 on: February 25, 2004, 01:51:37 PM »
http://www.edstc.com/edstc/index.htm
There ya go!
Have a ball
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