|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,040
Campfire Regular
|
OP
Campfire Regular
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,040 |
A friend recently gave me a really early 5digit s# Gen 1 TC Contender with 10in 44mag and 14in 223 barrels. I took it to the range the other day with the 44mag barrel and had a few cases of gun flying open when fired. I tried 3 types of ammo, Win Whitebox 240gr,Hornady Leverevolution, and underwood 255gr and had the same thing happen with all. Kind of nerve racking to tell the truth. Any ideas what could be the cause?
Rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 5,856
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 5,856 |
I would've quit after the first one. Is he really a friend?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 17,143 Likes: 4
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 17,143 Likes: 4 |
“Gave me”. My first thought would’ve been what’s wrong with it😂.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 7,920
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 7,920 |
Had the same problem..your gun probably still has the solid one piece locking bolt. It needs to be replaced by the updated one that is a two piece...
Bob
If you can not deal with reality, reality will deal with you....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 17
New Member
|
|
New Member
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 17 |
Yes it is a one piece locking bolt, how hard is it to replace rjm
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 7,920
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 7,920 |
Not really sure as I'm not much of a gunsmith.. I was lucky enough to live where TC was made so just took it over to their custom shop and they put a new one on for free while I waited..
If you can not deal with reality, reality will deal with you....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 7,920
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 7,920 |
I'd just call TC and ask them and also check out the videos on YouTube...
If you can not deal with reality, reality will deal with you....
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 414
Campfire Member
|
|
Campfire Member
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 414 |
You might try https://www.bellmtcs.com/I think your locking bolt spring is weak
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 9,532 Likes: 2
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 9,532 Likes: 2 |
Those are the guys TC goes to for advice on Contenders.... Nice people, too!
|
|
|
|
|
555 members (10ring1, 1minute, 1234, 10gaugeman, 10gaugemag, 1OntarioJim, 63 invisible),
2,395
guests, and
1,355
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,192,160
Posts18,484,333
Members73,966
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
|
|
