I am trying to decide what barrel to get next for my contender. I found a new article in a magazine last week on the G2 Contender in 357 mag. The accuracy in that article showed three inches at twenty five yards. Is that normal for that barrel? My revolvers do better than that.

I have read that Thompson Center did have a problem with the accuracy of their 357 mag barrels years ago. Has that problem been corrected?

I was just wondering if I should consider a 357 mag barrel for my contender or due to such problems try something else. I want a barrel that I can afford to shoot a lot but would also be good for deer to 125 - 150 yards. The 357 max looks good but I do not have time to reload at this time. I can either shoot or reload and I love to shoot.