Barrel question?

[Miller]

I have a new Contender frame, although not a G2.  If I buy a barrel that was before the step lug ( type 4 or earlier), how much of a problem will I have opening and closing the action and how do i fix the problem?

[RonF]

In my experience, this is not likely to pose a problem, i.e. flat bottom barrel lug usually works on everything.  The stepped bottom ones often give problems on very early frames.  If you do experience a problem, you can usually fix it by lightly stoning the locking lugs or replacing them.

RonF

[Lone Star]

Depending on the age of the barrel and frame, you may be able to close the barrel but not to open it again.  If the barrel has the old one-piece bolt, don't even try to fit the barrel to the frame.  Replace the bolt and spring with the newer two-piece bolt.  Then you should be good to go.  I have had two older barrels which needed the bolt to be stoned in order to fully engauge the interlock safety; plan on removing 0.002" or more if the firing pin doesn't hit the primer.