t/c rifles lately

[thcenterdave]

Has any other people noticed that the quality of the new t/c barrels are less than the older ones.  I have helped three other t/c encore shooters and the pivit pin would not go through the barrel lug but went throught the frame fine.  After tying for a half hour the barrels had to be sent back to t/c and had the hole reamed.  These were all new barrels, I thought this was very odd, and was wondering if any one else has seen this problems.   I own several t/c contenders, encores, and two tcr.  All of my extra barrels interchange with no problems.  Like to hear from the rest of you all.   Thanks

Dave in florida

[Flynmoose]

I have never had a problem like that with any of my factory barrels. I do
a non T/C Encore barrel that had a burr in the frame hole. I removed the
burr and the problem was solved.
FM

[Dezynco]

I have a couple of barrels from a custom builder that are extremely tight.  I have to lubricate the hinge pin and tap it in with a mallet.  I also use "oversized" pins in all my factory barrels that must be driven in by gently tapping with a mallet.

The fact that your pin is snug may not be a bad thing, a snug hinge pin usually leads to bettter accuracy.  You might want to add a little gun oil and try to peck it in with a wooden, brass, or plastic mallet.

[Sourdough]

I think they are trying to bring some semblence accurracy to the Encore.