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Offline hoo72

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10" .223 Contender Barrels
« on: August 07, 2004, 05:26:08 AM »
I am new to the forum, and wondered what the deal is with 10" .223 barrels. There have been a few on e-bay and they go for a lot more than I would expect. I have wanted one, and wonder what a good value would be.
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« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2004, 04:47:00 PM »
I am not sure why they are bringing such a high price.  I saw one last night for $188 and the auction was not over.  I just sold one on this forum for what I thought it was worth and according to E-bay that member got a great deal.  However I do not understand why people pay what they do for items on E-bay.  I can always sell barrels on E-bay for more than I can get for them on this board.  Maybe it is because we know about Ed and the people on e-bay do not.  I like Ed when I am buying, but hate him when I am selling on a board that knows about him.

Guess I do not have an answer to your question, but rambled about it.
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« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2004, 01:14:06 AM »
The 10" tube isn't too bad :wink:  It took about 50 shots before my head was hurting, and about 10 after that I was done :oops:
It was off a metal bench (carpet covered) from a metal covered shooting lane. The "twang" was awful!  Cknight is right, the 10" BBL does produce a lot of roar, I haven't shot in a 14" so I can't comment on that.
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« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2004, 03:33:35 PM »
Well, I went ahead and bought a 10" .223 on E-bay, and paid way too much for it. One other bidder just wouldn't quit. Now I have it, and it won't fit my frame!! I have an early (1969) pistol in the octagon .410/.45LC champering. The pistol is really nice with checkered walnut thumbrest grip. The new barrel won't open after it is installed( I have a 10" bull barrel forend for it).The new barrel and the original look slightly different on the mounting lug under the chamber. Also, the tang that protrudes under the chamber appears to be slightly wider on the new barrel. I, apparently mistakenly, thought the barrels were interchangeable. Is there a "rule' about dates of manufacture? Can the barrel be modified to fit? Does anyone need a real expensive barrel?!!
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« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2004, 04:10:46 PM »
I only paid $110 for one on this site. :-D  Best deal I ever got. :eek:  Come on guys, who doesn't really love the concussion of those shorties?  :shock: The thump and flash is what makes handgunning what it is....awesome!!! 8)  Try a 10" 444 Marlin or my 10" hunter 7x30 waters. It lets you know it went off. :)  8)  :shock:  8) Topgun!
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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2004, 04:15:47 PM »
Just been there and done that.   Call TC and have them send you some new split locking lugs.  Drive the pin out holding the existing lugs out-if you push them in a little while you hit the punch it is easier to drive it out. Then replace the lugs with the new ones and it should lock and unlock.  I did it with a couple of barrels that would not work with more than one frame.  The one I worked on would not open after it was shut on the frame.  It worked like a charm after the new lugs were installed.  

TC will also do it for you if you send the barrel back, but it is so easy to do you ought to try yourself.  You did not say whether or not the new barrel had split lugs or 1 piece, but I bet this fixes the problem.  Be careful you don't bend the screw that holds the interlock safety.  I did it when I put a barrel on that would not open.  

Not to worry you.  If the old barrel still allows the hammer to cock then the interlock is probably fine.  Hope the comment helps.
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« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2004, 05:15:40 PM »
I too have one of those old frames. it is my understanding that the frame can be sent back to thompson and modified to work with all barrels. That is what i think i will do.  Tad :D
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