 News on Thompson Center
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Gregg Richter
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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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Re: News on Thompson Center
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02/06/2012 5:53 AM
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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".
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce.
Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper
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Re: News on Thompson Center
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02/06/2012 6:37 AM
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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.
I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them. John Wayne-The Shootist
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02/06/2012 11:24 AM
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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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Re: News on Thompson Center
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02/06/2012 11:50 AM
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Thanks for the update Gregg.
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Re: News on Thompson Center
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02/06/2012 2:21 PM
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good to hear! Its always interesting to get news right from the source.
"If you are going to go through all the trouble to put a hole in something, why not make it a big one?"
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02/06/2012 2:23 PM
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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.
Joe W
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Re: News on Thompson Center
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02/06/2012 3:55 PM
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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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02/06/2012 7:17 PM
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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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02/07/2012 12:37 AM
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Thanks Gregg, that clears up some of our concerns.
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Re: News on Thompson Center
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02/07/2012 9:29 PM
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I doubt it would ever happen but since they are doing bolt action rifles now, it would be nice to see them do a bolt action handgun. Their new Dimension rifle allows you to change rounds by switching out the barrel/bolt/mag. Its available in left hand actions too. That might be a nice long range handgun set-up!
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce.
Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper
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Re: News on Thompson Center
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02/08/2012 2:56 AM
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Gregg Richter
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Not a bad idea! You can e-mail Mr. Karl Rikker here:
kricker@tcarms.com
Again, his title is:
"New Product Development Manager"
He would be the one to ask.
If you do, let us know what you find out!
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Re: News on Thompson Center
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02/08/2012 5:06 AM
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Thanks Gregg! I sent him an e-mail.
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce.
Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper
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Re: News on Thompson Center
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02/08/2012 1:48 PM
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Happy to hear some good news about my favorite firearms company.
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