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problems to open contender [message #39932] Sun, 27 December 2015 16:31 Go to next message
El Divino is currently offline  El Divino
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it is just imposible to open

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Re: problems to open contender [message #39933 is a reply to message #39932] Sun, 27 December 2015 16:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Crubear is currently offline  Crubear
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Can you post pics of the frame and the locking blots on the barrel?

Frame from the side, locking bolts from the back and looking down.

Honestly, I have all the barrels I want or could ever need..... wait, look, there's another!!

[Updated on: Sun, 27 December 2015 16:37]

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Re: problems to open contender [message #39935 is a reply to message #39933] Sun, 27 December 2015 16:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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will try to post them

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Re: problems to open contender [message #39936 is a reply to message #39933] Sun, 27 December 2015 17:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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whee are locking bolts located

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Re: problems to open contender [message #39937 is a reply to message #39933] Sun, 27 December 2015 17:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Crubear wrote on Sun, 27 December 2015 16:35
Can you post pics of the frame and the locking blots on the barrel?

Frame from the side, locking bolts from the back and looking down.



where are locking bolts located, my Contender is an old one build on early 70's, serial 30xxx with a 10" 44 mag barrel

got it as B-Day present on August this year, took it to the field and fired couple of times 3 months ago

[Updated on: Sun, 27 December 2015 17:34]

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Re: problems to open contender [message #39938 is a reply to message #39937] Sun, 27 December 2015 18:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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This is what I want to see

index.php?t=getfile&id=6770&private=0

Basically I want to know if the trigger group hinges at the front of the frame or is the pivot above the trigger.

Second is if the locking bolts are a single piece or double.
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Honestly, I have all the barrels I want or could ever need..... wait, look, there's another!!

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Re: problems to open contender [message #39939 is a reply to message #39938] Sun, 27 December 2015 18:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Here's what I'm trying to find out

index.php?t=getfile&id=6771&private=0

I suspect you have a locking bolt like either one on the left, what we're hoping for is you've got a split set like on the right.

If it's a single bolt then your best bet is going to be calling TC (S&W) and work from there, or buy a set of split lugs from one of the vendors that has them.

Bullberry will sell a set for $25
http://www.bullberry.com/gunsmithing-and-small-parts.html
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Honestly, I have all the barrels I want or could ever need..... wait, look, there's another!!

[Updated on: Sun, 27 December 2015 19:04]

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Re: problems to open contender [message #39940 is a reply to message #39938] Sun, 27 December 2015 18:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
El Divino is currently offline  El Divino
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Crubear wrote on Sun, 27 December 2015 18:01
This is what I want to see

index.php?t=getfile&id=6770&private=0

Basically I want to know if the trigger group hinges at the front of the frame or is the pivot above the trigger.

Second is if the locking bolts are a single piece or double.



think I need to open the contender to take that pic

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Re: problems to open contender [message #39941 is a reply to message #39939] Sun, 27 December 2015 19:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
El Divino is currently offline  El Divino
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Crubear wrote on Sun, 27 December 2015 18:08
Here's what I'm trying to find out

index.php?t=getfile&id=6771&private=0

I suspect you have a locking bolt like either one on the left, what we're hoping for is you've got a split set like on the right.

If it's a single bolt then your best bet is going to be calling TC (S&W) and work from there, or buy a set of split lugs from one of the vendors that has them.

Bullberry will sell a set for $25
http://www.bullberry.com/gunsmithing-and-small-parts.html



got it, but need to open it, by the way I do some gunsmiting for myself and friends when need it

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Re: problems to open contender [message #39947 is a reply to message #39941] Mon, 28 December 2015 07:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I might be inclined to just send to S&W and let them fix the issue. They should cover under warranty and will pay shipping both ways. Give them a call. If it has a solid instead of split, I believe they will replace them.

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Re: problems to open contender [message #39951 is a reply to message #39947] Mon, 28 December 2015 08:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
kc2htv is currently offline  kc2htv
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Have you tried to pull the forend off and removing the hinge pin to get it to open?

The barter system is alive and well, but the learning curve can be painful.

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Re: problems to open contender [message #39954 is a reply to message #39947] Mon, 28 December 2015 09:14 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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rchatting wrote on Mon, 28 December 2015 07:00
I might be inclined to just send to S&W and let them fix the issue. They should cover under warranty and will pay shipping both ways. Give them a call. If it has a solid instead of split, I believe they will replace them.


first will try to do it myself if I can't will call S&W

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