Wow. I had no idea that Contenders had appreciated in price so much. I have one, in pistol form, with 5 barrels (.22 octagon with iron sights, .22 octagon with scope, .22 Hornet, .256 Winchester and .30 Herret). I doubt I have $1,000 in the whole set-up. Maybe it's time to liquidate, although in truth I'd really like to locate a .357 or a .41 Magnum barrel to add to the set.