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#102483 - 02/06/12 12:23 AM News on Thompson Center
Gregg Richter Moderator
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While at the SCI Convention one of the booths I spent some time at was Thompson Center Arms, and I spoke with Mr. Karl Ricker, New Product Development Manager, who has been with T/C for 22 years.

I explained that I have heard some grumblings here and there about some of the Contender and Encore products being unavailable.

Mr. Ricker reassured me that the problem is only temporary due to the "Big Move," and that T/C would be back on line shortly; if not by now. I also learned that Mr. Ernie French is back again with T/C as a consultant; that alone is wonderful news.

Browsing through the 2012 T/C catalog backs up what I was told by Mr. Ricker; certainly great news for T/C handgunners.
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#102485 - 02/06/12 12:53 AM Re: News on Thompson Center [Re: Gregg Richter]
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Thats good to hear! I've been a little worried about them dropping the Encore/G2 line with their recent "ventures".
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#102488 - 02/06/12 01:37 AM Re: News on Thompson Center [Re: pab1]
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well that's good to hear, I know there is another company looking at a platform that would except T/C barrels but not sure where it's at.
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#102489 - 02/06/12 06:24 AM Re: News on Thompson Center [Re: wapitirod]
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Thank you for the clarification. I heard all kinds of stories regarding the dropping of the G2's. They fill a great niche. I like the Encore but the Contender sized frame is handy and has taken much of the game I hunt.

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#102492 - 02/06/12 06:50 AM Re: News on Thompson Center [Re: bigbore442001]
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Thanks for the update Gregg.

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#102499 - 02/06/12 09:21 AM Re: News on Thompson Center [Re: 500WE]
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good to hear! Its always interesting to get news right from the source.
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#102500 - 02/06/12 09:23 AM Re: News on Thompson Center [Re: 500WE]
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I called T/C last week and was told that the custom shop was closed for good, anyone else hear that. That would be a shame if it's true.

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#102506 - 02/06/12 10:55 AM Re: News on Thompson Center [Re: esoxman50]
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That's good news! I was at SHOT and I didn't see any frames or barrels for a handgun in the whole booth.

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#102519 - 02/06/12 02:17 PM Re: News on Thompson Center [Re: whywait]
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MGM I think is still around making barrels for TC. But haven't check on them resently.

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#102553 - 02/06/12 07:37 PM Re: News on Thompson Center [Re: notrab]
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Thanks Gregg, that clears up some of our concerns.

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