Contender Sling...

[BCB]

Any suggestions (make or type) for one of these critters?

Do they work very well or are they more of a bother than good?

Thanks...BCB

[KYODE]

a sling is what i use and prefer. i use it as a shooting aid, along with carry for a 14" barrel gun. it is a "super sling" by outdoor connection for a rifle. walmart is where i got mine. even though made for rifle, it shortens up real nice. i have 1" and 1 1/4" wide. the 1" i use on the contender, and 1 1/4" on the encore. i carry contender most.

you might look up the "just sling it" sling. it would probably be dandy. i think eabco carries it....or maybe stratton custom there is a poster around somewhere that made them......"southernutah" maybe

[Ladobe]

I too learned a long time ago that slinging the TC pistols was the way to go for in the field.   I tried an Uncle Mikes sling, but soon had mine custom made by a leather worker with the features I wanted to make them more versatile.   

Glen can't chime in as he is not a sponsor here, but I've played with his "just sling it" system and it is a good choice.   Has a take-up buckle for carry that will quick release to a preset length for a sling stabilized shot offhand or benched (so it works similar to my custom slings).   Well made and very easy on the pocket book.

[southernutah]

BCB if you have any questions just PM me. I started making them years ago for the guys that were at Virgin Valley when they first opened , most of the the guys are now at MGM and Straton Custom. Fred and Bullbery has used one hunting. Real simple to use.

[Hopalong7]

      +1 on the "Just Sling It".  I've been using it for about 6-7 years and now consider nothing else .

[southernutah]

BCB, how did the hunt go. Did the sling work OK

[DEACONLLB]

I too have been thinking of a sling for one of my contenders with the pacmayer grips so what do you use for butt conection, is there a special bolt for this?

Deaconllb

[BCB]

BCB, how did the hunt go. Did the sling work OK

glen,

The sling worked really well.  I found a stud to screw into the forearm and into the barrel.  I purchased an inexpensive set of swivels and installed the sling.  It took a bit of adjusting, but I finally got it to the proper length.  I could then lift the Contender from the relaxed position and have it at arm's length and a fair rest just with the sling.  With the use of the sling and a good rest again a tree, the Contender was very solid.  The "Just Sling It" works well...

And finally, no I didn't get a shot at a deer!  Maybe tomorrow as our doe season starts and it runs with our antlered season for a week or so...

A good investment on my part...

Thanks...BCB

[southernutah]

Decon, I can't remember exactly how the pacs mount but if the same as factory grip Michaels's of Oregon made a set them but I haven't seen them on their site lately. they are set # 13032 called QD 115 T/C. There are still a few available out there. They replace the grip bolt with longer stud and spacer. there are a few on ebay listed cheaper than they use to be.They had a tendancy to bend a little but they worked. I've made my own for my Encore pistol.

http://cgi.ebay.com/UNCLE-MIKES-1303-2-QD-115-T-C-SUPER-SWIVELS-1-SLINGS_W0QQitemZ170404215288QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27ace1f9f8


BCB, glad it's working good for you .Give us a heads up on your deer hunt when you get the big one.

[barber]

    I got a sling from T/C   and it works fine

[southernutah]

    I got a sling from T/C   and it works fine

Work OK if just used for carry not for shooting assist.

[Hopalong7]

    I use the same stock bolt by Micheal's for the Pachy's.  I shorten it by a few threads so it doesn't protrude quite as far.  The Pachmyer grip is a little shorter than factory.

[rickyp]

I use a sling on both my encores and contenders when in in the field.

I  just put a normal sling stud in the center of the forends and a sling kit for the grip screw.

I went to walmart and got a 1" wide strap from the camping section  and that works very well for me. I can make the sling as short  or as long as I need the nilon strap is only a few dollers. and works jsut as well as the commercial slings I have bought.