Author Topic: Old contender, new barrel? (Read 602 times)

sduve · « **on:** February 14, 2006, 11:50:55 AM »

Can a .45x209 and forend fit my older Contender frame?? Thanks

grodon of the north · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2006, 09:25:40 PM »

The new G2 forends won't fit the old style frames, the bbl. should I would think. I'd check w/ the maker to confirm. Good luck

Keith L · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2006, 10:33:15 PM »

If I remember right the G2 black powder barrel won't fit older style frames. I don't have one though and was wating for someone with real experience to reply. I hope someone does.

sduve · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2006, 02:57:10 PM »

From what I've read, it seems that the forend is in question on the older frames and I figured that after several years, that hopefully someone would be making a compatible forend.

Gitzit · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2006, 03:52:54 PM »

No, the old frames will NOT accept the muzzleloading barrels. Only the G2 accepts the muzzleloading barrels.

Gregory · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2006, 03:53:34 PM »

Factory blackpowder barrels are for use on G-2 frames only.

Keith L · « **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2006, 03:55:33 PM »

If you go to the TC webpage and look at the caliber chart for the G2 it says that the muzzleloader barrel is not compatable with older frames. I think that is more of a problem than forearm wood not fitting. I assume that they added something that prevents mounting this barrel for safety reasons. I guess you can be the judge, but I won't go against a manufacturers warning not to try.

Good luck[/quote]

Keith L · « **Reply #7 on:** February 17, 2006, 03:58:22 PM »

I guess we told him! Must have all replied at the same time.

Gregory · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2006, 04:09:04 PM »

Quote from: Keith L

I guess we told him! Must have all replied at the same time.

Gitzit Wins the fastest typer award :-D :-D

coopershooter · « **Reply #9 on:** February 18, 2006, 10:21:01 AM »

from what (i have been told!) the pin in a g2 barrel can be removed to make it fit in an old frame. it,s a patent thing, not a safety one. from what i hear, it has something to do with gonic,s patent.
by the way, midway has both 209x45, and 209x 50 cal ml barrels.
good luck!