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Offline jpsmith1

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Old Style Frame question
« on: October 22, 2006, 10:37:17 AM »
I've got an older contender s/n 42***.  Are there any limitations on frame strength as opposed to the newer contender frames? 

I'm not talking about the G2s or the Encores, but the original contenders.

If it matters, I have had the 'easy-open' conversion done.
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Re: Old Style Frame question
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2006, 03:37:15 PM »
i don't think they made any changes in the metal they used threw the years, but yoiu could call T/C and ask them to be sure.
do you have a way of sending as picture of your frame since you have the easy open conversion done to it. i am not sure how to tell if mine all ready has it or not?
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Re: Old Style Frame question
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2006, 03:40:53 PM »
Quick check, if the hammer has the 'switch' type of firing pin selector, it's easy-open.  My under-lever also hinges in the rear.  I think that it used to hinge front, but I can't remember.
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Re: Old Style Frame question
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2006, 02:26:21 AM »
Yep, if the trigger guard pivots near the trigger when opening, then it's an easy open.  If it pivots up near the front of the frame, then it's not.

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Re: Old Style Frame question
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2006, 02:41:13 AM »
I am not aware of any limitations between Contender types.  I am sure that it would have come up here and I don't recall ever seeing anything about one type being stronger or weaker than any other.  I am quite a ways back from the edge with all of mine so I haven't really reserached this.  I expected someone would have given you a definitive answer before now. 

My oldest frame is an unconverted non easy-open with the modern hammer conversion done by the factory.
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Re: Old Style Frame question
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2006, 06:37:55 AM »
A question for the authorities on the topic, while we're discussing the 'easy-open'. 

Why is it tougher to open now than it was before?

I've really got to crank on it to get the action to open.  Before, the barrel almost fell open when I pulled on the spur.
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Re: Old Style Frame question
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2006, 04:51:24 PM »
Quote from: jpsmith1 on October 23, 2006, 06:37:55 AM
A question for the authorities on the topic, while we're discussing the 'easy-open'. 

Why is it tougher to open now than it was before?

I've really got to crank on it to get the action to open.  Before, the barrel almost fell open when I pulled on the spur.

 I may be wrong but what I beleive your seeing is better LOCK UP

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