Nitemann Report post Posted January 17, 2022 sold 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted January 17, 2022 Cool gun!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stray Horse Report post Posted January 17, 2022 That thing is cool. Don't see them much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted January 17, 2022 3 hours ago, Big Browns said: Cool gun!!!!! It wouldn't take up much room in your safe. You could probably get a lot of mileage with that on Valentines day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted January 17, 2022 I wonder if this would trigger trphyhuntr to hunt pigs with 🤣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted January 17, 2022 12 minutes ago, firstcoueswas80 said: I wonder if this would trigger trphyhuntr to hunt pigs with 🤣 You had to go there. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tub Report post Posted January 22, 2022 I so wanted one of these (XP-100ish) until I actually went Javelina hunting with a friend that had a Contender. We couldn't hit a coke can at 20 yrd. Fast forward 20 years and he talked me into buying a Contender on this site in .357/.30Herrett. And again I ended up frustrated and selling it after the javelina hunt. I really like my S&W N frame. NOW I am being tempted with this one -- IT CERTAINLY IS COOL!!! Good thing you are up in the Phoenix area! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted January 22, 2022 25 minutes ago, Big Tub said: I so wanted one of these (XP-100ish) until I actually went Javelina hunting with a friend that had a Contender. We couldn't hit a coke can at 20 yrd. Fast forward 20 years and he talked me into buying a Contender on this site in .357/.30Herrett. And again I ended up frustrated and selling it after the javelina hunt. I really like my S&W N frame. NOW I am being tempted with this one -- IT CERTAINLY IS COOL!!! Good thing you are up in the Phoenix area! The metal rod that the barrel pivots on can be replaced with one that also has a rubber bushing on the early model that will tighten up the groups. I had a very early production one in the 13K Serial nNumber range that I put a 14" barrel on it it would shoot dime sized groups at 100 yards with about 24gr of H322 that I would get as Mil Surp for about $6 a pound from Pistol Parlour back in the day. I sold it to buy an XP100 to get into pistol silhouette. I bought the Contender with a 1.5X TC Scope and a 10" 44 Octogon barrel from a buddy for $100. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitemann Report post Posted January 22, 2022 Big Tub when shooting the specialty pistols (Contenders, XP-100's, Strikers, etc) you need to use some kind of rest, bipod, back pack , tree branch, etc in order to shoot good groups. This takes a little more time getting on target and sometimes is impossible due to brush/debris or extreme angles. It's like any thing though if you practice it will get to be second nature and you will be successful. Thats why a lot of folks try it and go back to rifles since you can shoot them from just about any position. I do have a few 6" barreled contenders that I can shoot off hand pretty well at 25yds. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted January 22, 2022 If I didn't already have a great long range pistol I would buy this one. These are really fun guns to hunt with!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted January 22, 2022 7 hours ago, Nitemann said: Big Tub when shooting the specialty pistols (Contenders, XP-100's, Strikers, etc) you need to use some kind of rest, bipod, back pack , tree branch, etc in order to shoot good groups. This takes a little more time getting on target and sometimes is impossible due to brush/debris or extreme angles. It's like any thing though if you practice it will get to be second nature and you will be successful. Thats why a lot of folks try it and go back to rifles since you can shoot them from just about any position. I do have a few 6" barreled contenders that I can shoot off hand pretty well at 25yds. Or just be a steady good shot. A rest doesn't hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gauchoand Report post Posted January 23, 2022 15 hours ago, Big Tub said: I so wanted one of these (XP-100ish) until I actually went Javelina hunting with a friend that had a Contender. We couldn't hit a coke can at 20 yrd. Fast forward 20 years and he talked me into buying a Contender on this site in .357/.30Herrett. And again I ended up frustrated and selling it after the javelina hunt. I really like my S&W N frame. NOW I am being tempted with this one -- IT CERTAINLY IS COOL!!! Good thing you are up in the Phoenix area! The boys going back out next week (Feb 4th) with that .357 you sold us. He’s glad you were frustrated with it. 🤣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tub Report post Posted January 23, 2022 8 hours ago, gauchoand said: The boys going back out next week (Feb 4th) with that .357 you sold us. He’s glad you were frustrated with it. 🤣 PICS OR IT DID NOT HAPPEN!!! GLAD IT WORKED OUT. Still this pistol in .243 is so cool but I am beyond having to be cool. Kinda sad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rugermack Report post Posted January 23, 2022 Glad it's in Phoenix 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
