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Offline coopershooter

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w barrel old frame?
« on: November 20, 2003, 09:24:51 AM »
i have an old style frame and just bought a used barrel (virgin valley) and the hammer wont cock? is there a diffrence in new and old barrels? is there a fix? am i stuck with a barrell i cant use?
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w barrel old frame?
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2003, 03:05:31 AM »
The only thing I could think is there is a block under the extractor finger that has or doesn't have a split in it.  Okay I have no idea what the real names of these parts are and I don't even know if it is what is causing it.  All I know is where I bought mine the guys told me to look to make sure there was a slit or split in the little block before buying a used barrel.  Maybe someone will chime in if they have any clue what I am talking about.
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You have several choices
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2003, 03:05:57 AM »
This is simply a locking bolt/lug problem.
   The fact that you asked this question suggests that you probably shouldn't try to fix it yourself.
  You can send it to VV, or any number of after-market 'smiths, for a locking lug adjustment. Hint: send just the frame & barrel, not the grip & forend. That way, it is just gun parts, and not a firearm. You avoid UPS's ridiculous overnight charges. You can send it USPS Priority Mail, for about $5, plus insurance & tracking #. But, be sure to insure it!!!
  Or, You could order a set of minimum dimension lugs from T/C, and put them in yourself. Call T/C at: (603) 332-2333, to find out how to order. This isn't hard to do, and can be done with a minimum of tools.
  Lastly, look around and find a T/C shooter in your area. Contact him & discuss the problem. He may be willing to help you out locally. I really can't recommend using the local backyard gunsmith, unless he is VERY well-versed in the Contender, as they are a genre of their own. Hope this helps,,,,,,Bug.
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w barrel old frame?
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2003, 04:55:29 AM »
Good answers Bug.

The best of the best Contender mechanic's is/always will be Jim Henry in Barstow, CA.   You could send your frame/barrel direct to him (he's an FFL) for repair - he'll perfectly match the locking bolts for you, completely tune your frame and set your trigger pull for what you want it for about $20.

Just another option...

 :arrow:   Drop him an email at:   tccraft1@earthlink.net

Tell him Ladobe in Vegas said hello.
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« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2003, 02:25:25 PM »
If you look at new vs your origional locking lugs they are different. There are some differnces in the internals and hammer too. This is a common problem with the older frames. The good news is for $55 T/C will take the frame and modify it/ bring it up to date 9 so it works with latter barrels) AND refit it to your origional . I had the same problem with mine and wrote T/C . They were very helpful.
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« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2003, 03:43:02 AM »
As in the above post, I hear a LOT of folks saying that T/C, or Fox Ridge, or VV, etc., will update an earlier Contender, to easy-open... For $XX.00
 I have returned various combinations of barrels and frames to T/C for repairs, and have yet to have it cost me ANYTHING! I don't call ahead, and ask for a "quote", I just box it up and send it to them with a short letter explaining the problem.
  The last couple of times, I sent the barrel & frame only (no grip, forend, or hinge pin), and sent it USPS Priority Mail (as gun parts, total cost w/ tracking & ins. less than $10), and avoided the riduculous $40 plus UPS wants for overnight shipping.
 They have "updated" two early frames to easy-open, and never hinted at any charges. I might add, the first one was a surprise, and I wasn't too happy. But, it WAS free. The second time it happened, I about half-way expected it. Isn't this typical T/C service, in your experience? Or, have I just been lucky?>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Bug.
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