So I was at a LGS/range in prep for hunting this weekend and they had 5 Contenders on consignment and a XP-100 in 223 all for what I thought were reasonable prices. I haven't talked my self into one (or several) but i'm getting close. One was a contender with a ~ 16" 405 Winchester barrel which came with 3 boxes of ammo. Does anyone have any experience with this combination? My searching suggested this would be a frame stretcher.

The other rifle configuration was a 22lr at $500 that i am contemplating for my son while i'm looking at the 12" 357 mag with a 2x 1moa aimpoint and full pachmayr grips for $600 (also had 223 with aimpoint and pachmayr and 45/410 in factory grips and irons). I am contemplating parting out one of pistols for the frame and grips.

Someone or their heirs are dispersing the collection.