Finally got a Flatside Contender Frame

[tred1956]

Please Read Tree Story posted lower in thread

Finally acquired a flatside Frame. It is a Matte TCA 1999 Limited Edition (Not sure but was told only 38 were made). If you are sure how many were made Please let me know. Barrel is OTT 16 inch step barrel in 20 VT. Forend by Tony G and grip by Dave D from a Black Walnut tree cut by my Dad (he cut it when I was 12 & I am now 64). Wears a BullBerry mount with Burris Signature Rings. Leupold fine crosshair VX-III 8.5-25x50mm. At almost 10 pounds it just sits rock solid in my Fuzz rest and makes me look like a Marksman LOL
Safe shooting
Doug

[Bill K]

Doug: That is one fine looking hand cannon. Should be a really fine shooter in the 20 VT. Keeps us posted.

[tred1956]

Thank you sir. I have been shooting Contenders since 1978. Actively looking for a flatside for over a decade. May be the best looking & shooting Contender I have ever owned. Probably owned over 100 frames and close to 1000 barrels, but this is the closest I have come to perfection (For Me anyway)
Safe shooting
Doug

PS
Grandson said he would handle the paperwork to amend my will, to make sure His name was by this one. Told me He would handle everything. LOL

[ray h]

Tred, never knew they made that frame. I have a S.S. smooth side, bought it in 96 from custom shop. I was told they made <250 of the S.S. frames. Is TCA part of the S/N?

[tred1956]

Yes sir TCA is above the serial # . I was told the 99 in serial # is for year made and last three numbers are the number of each frame. Am sending you PM with Picture

Safe shooting
Doug

[17VLD]

Doug that really is a sweet looking Contender,love the caliber too.
Will be curious about the velocity and groupings from that OTT.

Matt

[pertnear]

Very nice looking handgun!! I've gone through a few contender barrels myself. Never heard of a "flatside" frame before. Congratulations on your find!

[tred1956]

Here you go. It will do better than the Old Man can LOL
Safe shooting
Doug

15 Shot group 90 yards

[tred1956]

20 VarTarg about 3400 but not my fastest Contender in 20 Caliber. Contender pictured below is 20 Tactical and RUNS 4100 to 4200 out of a 22 inch full bull OTT. It Also Wears a BullBerry mount with Burris Signature Rings. Leupold fine crosshair VX-III 8.5-25x50mm. Has a Georgia Jim Target forend and ambi grip. At almost 8 pounds it ALSO just sits rock solid in my Fuzz rest and makes me look like a Marksman LOL First picture is of 20 TAC & 20 VT for comparison
Safe shooting
Doug

[Bill K]

Doug: I have the 20 VT and the 20 Tac in rifles and they are fabulous shooters.

Maybe I should look into a barrel in one of them for this extra Contender frame I have.
Mighty fine looking TC in the 20 Tac there. Thanks for sharing and the photos, everyone knows we love photos.