I am starting to realize that one encore frame isn't enough.

I am always changing barrels and stocks...It's time to get another frame. How many frames do you guys have?

I had 3 contender frames when I was into them before and I think I had 8 or 9 barrels at the time. I have 4 barrels now and only one frame and I think I'd be happy if I had at least one more frame.

I just got in to the Encores 2 years ago, I got one for Christmas, my wife got one for Christmas and so did my oldest son. Now I need barrels and scopes for the new barrels, then probably one more frame.

One in blue & one in stainless

Due to the fact I don't have one I guess I need at least one frame and one barrel.LOL

3 Encore, 3 G2, and 2 Contender frames.

Hang in their Rupe...I used to feel the same way.

I'm thinking I need a second frame, and then I'll be satisfied. I just get tired of changing stocks mostly. I'm only up to 3 barrels, so I could probably use some more of those as well.

TCMan, you must really have a collection.

I've got 6 tubes and one frame, with no need for any more frames. Each barrel is season specific so I don't need to change back and forth quickly. I have other pistols that I can grab in a hurry if needed. I have been using the 'Tender less and less as I've been accumulating revolters and bolts more and more.

Two Contender frames. Recently picked up an Encore but I'm not sure if I'm going to keep it.

i'm down to 3 contender frames and 4 encore frames.

Down to 7...you poor thing LOL LOL

Pope & Young, I have been shooting TC’s for 15 years. Between my Dad and I we have 12 Contender frames of various models and 5 Encore frames. My Dad has been shooting TC’s for over 35 years. I traded in a few things to get my G2 frames. My wife loves the Contender but can’t open it.

i have 3 contender frames and 2 encore frames
5 tender barrels and 2 encore barrels
and i need more

I have 7 Encore barrels and 3 frames.
I have 11 contender barrels and 7 frames...nope I ain't got enough

lonerider

mmmmm....i have 2 encore frames(down from 4), 2 G2 contenders, and.....i think.... 8 old model contender frames. i'm 2 short on the tender....so i need a couple more....lol.

17m2
22lr
.223
6tcu
6tcu
6x45
6x47
30-30AI
357max
35rem

6BR
7mm-08

i had to make this list to get count.

I only have one contender frame and 3 barrels. That seems to be enough for now , I'm trying to get more revolvers for now.

Lars

Which is a better choice, the G2 Contender or the Encore? If you had to buy one and how do they shoot? Sounds like a lot of you guys have them.

Depends on what you want to chamber it in. The Encore will handle pretty much anything but is BIG and HEAVY and CLUMSY. The 'Tender will hold anything I want to shoot and handles nimbly. The trigger reach is LONG on the Encore, too long for my hands. You relly need to handle each and make your own decision, but you couldn't give me an Encore (well you could but it would be traded shortly thereafter ;-)

I'd go with the contender also, the 375JDJ has probably accounted for more elephants than any other handgun cartridge so you really don't need more power and the 7-30 will handle deer sized game out to ranges approaching 300yds if you do your part so to me personally I don't need to sacrafice more weight for more power. Note, I didn't say I wouldn't want one just that if I could have only one it would be the contender.

the G2 contender is the sweetest thing. my favorite gun in the world, no matter how much some fancy stuff out there costs.

the encore is great as well, but it does make a larger/heavier handgun. i have a couple just for those "must have" chamberings that the contender can't handle.

Well, gosh, guys, I feel really bad here. I only have one G2 frame and only one barrel!!!
Lol, of course, I'm just now getting started.....

Hey guys, great info. Exactly what I was looking for. Looks like it will be the G2, when I am ready to purchase. Gotta get my reloading equipment first though. And still want to "feel" each of them first.

When I found this site I had a Ruger Super Redhawk. Now I have a 4 revolvers, 1 Encore handgun, 1 Encore Rifle frame and 1 Contender Frame. I love this site, my wife hates it.

X2

I have 2 Encore frames, one SS and one blued. I have 15 barrels so one more frame would be handy. If one comes along at the right price I'll add it to the collection.

Five Contender frames......and about 25 barrels. Had six frames and a 26th barrel but waprod ended up with one of'em. 'Tis a very rare day that any of the herd leaves my parture!!

We’ll, my wife has confiscated one of my G2 frames and a Rem 700 CDL limited edition 30-06. But I am thinking I shouldn’t complain!

You had better not complain, she might confiscated all of them. Then where would you be? LOL

i would think he would be alright because he can start over
again and thats not bad.

I have a beautiful wife, 4 children, 2 son-in-laws, 1 daughter-in-law, 4 grandchildren, and countless other relatives and friends. I am truly a BLESSED MAN. However, you can never have enough frames and barrels.

Safe shooting
Doug

I have 1 Encore frame with 2 barrles and 3 Contender frames with 6 barrels. I have been thinking of picking up another contender frame and have been tossing around the idea of a couple of different caliber barrels ...

I have two Encore frames, three rifle barrels and two pistol barrels. Also have a wife & daughter that love to shoot & hunt so I am also truly fortunate. :-)

A Contender frame made in July 1980 (manufacture date from member
article) with a 10" 410... 10" 30-30...12" 7-30...14" 6.5 JDJ..

Mr. James, you have been holding out on me! LOL

I told you, those revolvers are going to get jealous!

maybe thats why mine revolted yesterday, I just aquired the contender not long ago. You better watch out James.lol

You guy`s have got me feeling guilty so I put all my cleaning gear together to give my FA`s revolvers some TLC so maybe I will not have to go through what Rod had the other day. I got wacked
once with my 454 and would not enjoy going through the same thing with my 475.......

actually my gun never got near me, it was just the scope. I guess that's a testament to the recoil force of these guns for it to launch the scope that hard after breaking off the screws.