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| Re: pistols [message #34942 is a reply to message #34939] |
Tue, 23 December 2014 10:31   |
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Crubear
Messages: 1798
Registered: March 2010
Location: NW Georgia
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They are every bit as accurate (and sometimes more so) than any other platform. Sometimes they take a bit of work and tweaking, but that's true of any platform.
Since you state pistol, I'll work from there. If you reload, then the sky's the limit. If you want lighter to carry, then go with the G1 Contender. The adjustments you can make with the trigger (take up and over-travel) make it easy to get just right. First decide how far you want to shoot, and then find the cartridge that will do it. 357 Maximum is probably a good place to start, although the JDJs are sweet too.
If you're going to go for longer ranges, or want to use 308 based (or bigger) cartridges you'll have to go with the Encore. For this you can get barrels for pretty much anything you can shoot in a rifle.
In either case, the nice thing is you can try it one way - decide you made a mistake - and then repeat with a new barrel.... it's all part of the addiction
Honestly, I have all the barrels I want or could ever need..... wait, look, there's another!!
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| Re: pistols [message #34944 is a reply to message #34939] |
Tue, 23 December 2014 10:35 |
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As for the accuracy of these pistols the answer is a resounding yes they are very accurate. Now it should be obvious that the longer heavier barrels of the 14 and 16 inches in Contender and the 15" or longer of the Encore are not meant to be shot offhand from a bipod or rest they are as good as many rifles or better. In the 10" versions for the Contender being shot offhand they are very well balanced and shoot great also. I have a couple of 22 long rifle semi-auto pistols and a carry pistol or two but I hunt with a Contender.
Mr. Murl
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
Molan Labe
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty." - Benjamin Franklin
“Quemadmoeum gladuis neminem occidit, occidentis telum est.” (A sword is never a killer, it is a tool in the killer’s hands.) – Lucius Annaeus Seneca, circa 4 BC – 65 AD
"America will never be destroyed from the outside.
If we falter and lose our freedom, it will be because
we destroyed ourselves."
~ ~ Abraham Lincoln ~ ~
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| Re: pistols [message #35002 is a reply to message #35001] |
Wed, 24 December 2014 14:47 |
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Randy;
Congratulations and welcome to the world of Contenders. I am really not much help in the ammo for the 357, but then I hand load and it is so rare that I shoot any factory ammo. What is the gun like older newer G2, G1. Tell us all about it and pictures are always the best. I have some pix to post before long of my newest acquired Contender frame. Some people may not like it but I sure do and I'm the one using it. It is a user too. Not just to waste away in the safe.
As to the price I not the best there either, what I will say is price is subjective. If you want it and can afford it get it. I will add this also you will never get rich when messing with guns, ( unless you are Johnny Morris). There is always something else to get or trade for something different and in the case of Contenders there are many more barrels to add to the cash and grips, stocks, and all sorts of things. Welcome to the addiction and have fun.
Merry Christmas.
Mr. Murl
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
Molan Labe
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty." - Benjamin Franklin
“Quemadmoeum gladuis neminem occidit, occidentis telum est.” (A sword is never a killer, it is a tool in the killer’s hands.) – Lucius Annaeus Seneca, circa 4 BC – 65 AD
"America will never be destroyed from the outside.
If we falter and lose our freedom, it will be because
we destroyed ourselves."
~ ~ Abraham Lincoln ~ ~
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| Re: pistols [message #35006 is a reply to message #35002] |
Wed, 24 December 2014 16:31 |
jamesgammel
Messages: 1708
Registered: August 2012
Location: Lovell, Wyoming
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600 wasn't a real good deal, but you weren't raped either. Frame: 275 for a good deal with grip. 200 that some have gotten for here (including ship) was a SUPER deal. If an SS frame, 325 is great, 350 pretty much going rate on an SS G-1. Barrel: 200, especially for a 10" bull. Forend, 20-30. Scope: Redfield 3X, maybe 125-150 for a decent deal. 275+200+30+150=655.00 So, welcome, you don't need a 55 gallon drum of KY yet
Jim
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