Question for Contender Owners

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ith my newly-acquired Contender comes a lot of questions :? First one that comes to mind is: how do you carry your Super 14" Contender? The 14" barrel I just got is a lot different and more unwieldy than the slimmer 10" barrel that was on it. Is there something made specifically for packing these all day in the deer woods?
 
It's been decades since packing my own Contender into the woods....and at the time I used a custom chest-mount nylon holster/straps. Need a bit of practice to draw the thing somewhat effectively.....but fast draw in the deer woods isn't the goal.
 
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I'm not going to scope it so that takes some holsters out of the equation. I like the standard holster, but that sling setup looks really efficient to me. Thanks to all. I didn't know there was a sling for Contenders, or even if there was a holster big enough for it. Decision time...
 
I opted for a sling system many decades ago. I bought Uncle Mike's barrel bands, as well as a special grip bolt with a swivel hole end for the grip. Uncle Mikes used to sell a package with all you needed. I bought extra barrel bands, as I only needed a few grip screws. Easy to carry, and if needed quickly, I have found that I can quickly unhook the front swivel very fast & bring the gun to bear. You can still find the stuff to put a sling system together, & it's not expensive.
Next, if you need a way to steady yourself, try the "string stock" system. (A piece of paracord, with a loop on each end, just long enough to slip the loops over each thumb, with the rest of the string going around your neck. With your arms extended, you should be pushing against a tight string.)
 
Uncle Mike's made a handy dandy kit, have not found any available for a while.
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Maybe the pic will shrink before to long :mrgreen:
 
Sling it will be. Is this what I need? I don't see how to connect it to my pistol.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Contender-Sling-Swivel-Kit-No-7994-1-Qd-/291145472176?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43c99f58b0

Then there is this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Split-Ring-Quick-Release-Sling-Swivel-Stud-3-Sets-of-Sling-Swivels-/321488655015?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ada3792a7

This looks correct to me. Replace the factory screws with these that have the studs on the end.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Uncle-Mikes-QD-T-C-Contenders-Sling-Swivels-1-1303-2-/360907466523?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5407c2e71b

What is best?
 
i had a super 14" scoped 44 mag that got very uncomfortable to carry while hunting with a shoulder holster,,,took it to my gunsmith and had him add a 2 and 3/8 muzzlebrake permantly to the barrel,,,now,its a carbine in a tc stock i carry as a rifle,,,looks like a kids toy,but very comfortable :D :D :D
 
I carry them in my hand like I would any other gun. :lol:
Just like I would a rifle or shotgun, in my strong hand at my side, or cradled in the crook of my left arm. (and of course in hand like the pistol it is).

I carry a small backpack in the woods, so if I need my hands free for dragging or whatever I put it in there.
 
When I had a super 14" in 41 mag with a Burris scope on it, I preferred the sling. A buddy has one set up with a custom barrel in 250 Savage, he crafted a shoulder holster rig for his that is kind of similar to those Chesty Puller 1911 rigs. 250 Savage in that Contender, a little hotter than Contender intended for but wheee doggies does that big hogleg shoot good
 
cas said:
I carry them in my hand like I would any other gun. :lol:
Just like I would a rifle or shotgun, in my strong hand at my side, or cradled in the crook of my left arm. (and of course in hand like the pistol it is).

I carry a small backpack in the woods, so if I need my hands free for dragging or whatever I put it in there.

The reason I wanted one in .35 Rem is because I have a 336 in that caliber. I wanted a Contender to practice with and see how far I can accurately shoot it, so when hunting- if a deer/coyote came within my shooting limits I could use the Contender. Otherwise I will use the Marlin. So hitting the woods with a rifle in hand, climbing stand strapped on my back, and my Contender strapped to me seems the best way to get around.
 
I just got the pistol, and wouldn't be comfortable taking a long shot without a LOT of practice at different yardages. Heck- I'm having a hard time finding .35 Remington ammo just to sight in and practice at 60 yards and under. None of the stores stock it anymore. I used to go buy a box any time I wanted one, even at the hardware stores. I guess it is no longer a popular round... at least here. I did buy a T/C split-ring kit and swivels on eBay today. Now I need to buy the kit on eBay with the grip screw/stud combo. I'm going to have a lot of unused T/C sling mounting parts when I get done with buying these two kits.
 
I was going to say that I owned a "Contender" once; but had to let him go - he just wouldn't wear shoes so we could not take him anywhere.
 
I've often scratched my head at guys hunting with a rifle and a single shot pistol. Doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

Of course, I have been in the woods plenty of times with two contenders and two revolvers. Once or twice I had 3! Need to be ready, never know when you'll need 5 guns.
 
my TC was shot mainly with .223 or 22 mag barrels but I finally found some .35 rem & boom!!! loud & almost scoped my eye;

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ruger randy
 

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