Which one! ?

[Blammer]

I have a contender with 3 different barrels.

I am contemplating either getting a new G2 or an Encore.

I will set the next one up with a rifle stock and appropriate barrel.

I am at a loss as to what to get! Tough decision...

any recommendations on which one? What would you do?

an no, getting both is not an option

[Buford]

If you want a bigger caliber - magnum or whatever - go with the Encore.  It has a larger margin of safety built in.  For rim fires, and smaller calibers, the Contender or the newer G2 will work fine.....

[jpsmith1]

I'd probably opt for the Encore.  Buy it, and hand it right back to the guy and tell him to do a trigger job on it.  Every stock Encore tirgger that I've tried has been crap.  Creepy and heavy.  After a bit of work, it's as close to perfect as they come.  The lack of a .22lr barrel option is a problem, but handloading can produce a lot of low-cost ammo for any caliber.