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TC Contender won't open
« on: November 14, 2005, 01:40:23 PM »
I installed an octagon barrel on my stainless frame and the barrel will not break open. I removed the pin and I can't get the barrel off the frame. Any suggestions.
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John B.

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TC Contender won't open
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2005, 02:47:48 PM »
The older one-piece-bolt barrels will not unlock in the newer frames.  Remove the trigger guard too, and then from the bottom use a big screwdriver to push the bolt back into the lug.  The barrel can then be lifted out, but be careful as the bolt will still be under pressure from the screwdriver.

Now order a two0piece-bolt and spring from T/C and replace the old bolt.  Don't ask me how I discovered all this almost 20 years ago.....   :D

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TC Contender won't open
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2005, 04:01:54 PM »
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I appreciate your advice. I did what you said and my barrel is now off my frame. I will contact TC Custom service tomorrow and see about getting a new bolt.
Thanks,
John B.