I just can't get past the audacity, they didn't do anything except buy out a startup...
"Legend has it lightning never strikes twice. In 1997 Thompson/Center revolutionized the world of muzzleloading. Looks like we’ve done it again. Meet the T/C STRIKE™, the trend setting striker fired muzzleloader with the innovative Adapt™ breech system, Armornite™ barrel coating, and legendary T/C barrel. The T/C STRIKE™ muzzleloader, only from Thompson/Center."
What did they do in '97?
The trigger guard dosent appeal to me but it does make the gun stand out and maybe that's what they were looking for?