Thompson/Center Arms OWNER'S MANUAL For Rifle and Pistol Models The material in this booklet must be read and understood before attempting to use your Thompson/Center firearm. If pertinent safety information is not read, and statements are not understood and adhered to, death, or injury could result. READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE USING YOUR FIREARM. Thompson/Center Arms Co., Inc. P.O.
Table of Contents Subject Page Number Know Your Firearm Before Attempting To Use It . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General Rules for the Safe Use & Handling .............3 Nomenclature of the G2 Contender .............6 Operating the G2 Contender .............7 Understanding the Hammer Mechanism of the G2 Contender. . 8 Understanding the Trigger Mechanism of the G2 Contender. . . 9 Using The Correct Ammunition In The G2 Contender . . . . . . . 11 Loading and Firing the G2 Contender . . . . . . . . . . . .
This booklet contains information that is essential to the safe use and maintenance of Thompson/Center’s G2 Contender Pistol or Rifle. You must read this material in its entirety and fully understand its significance before you can safely use your G2 Contender. If a Thompson/Center G2 Contender is loaned or sold (by an individual or dealer), this booklet must accompany the firearm. Replacement booklets are available at no charge from our factory at the address below.
Know Your Firearm Before You Attempt To Use It! Designed as a Hunting/Sports Pistol or Rifle, the G2 Contender is uniquely different from other guns. Its single shot, break open action is relatively simple to understand and safe when the required ingredients of “common sense” and “safe gun handling” are applied to its use and care. The G2 Contender operates differently than other break open firearms on the market.
Safe Use And Handling Of The G2 Contender® Pistol or Rifle Pistol Rifle Follow the rules for use and handling of the G2 Contender Pistol or Rifle. Failure to follow these rules may cause injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property. 1 If you are unfamiliar with firearms seek professional instruction.
domestic animals or property, then there can be no injury or damage from an accidental discharge. 3 Never load your G2 Contender until you are ready to fire it. If your G2 Contender is not loaded until you are ready to fire and you are directing your full concentration to it and the target then there can be no accidental discharge of the firearm. Never transport or carry a loaded G2 Contender in a vehicle. Never hand a loaded G2 Contender to another person. Never store a loaded G2 Contender in your home.
death or damage to property. Always treat your G2 Contender as if it were loaded. Do not drop your G2 Contender or allow it to be struck a blow. Dropping or striking the G2 Contender may cause damage to internal parts in such a manner as to cause an accidental discharge. 8 Protect your eyes and ears when firing your G2 Contender. Always wear shooting glasses to protect your eyesight from air borne particles and ear protectors to guard against hearing loss due to loud noise when firing your G2 Contender.
G2 Contender® Nomenclature Standing Breech Firing Pins Front Sight Rear Sight Hammer with Firing Pin Selector Muzzle Frame Trigger Grip Forend Barrel Trigger Guard Pistol Trigger Stop Screw Grip Cap Firing Pins Frame Standing Breech Barrel Hammer Recoil Pad with Firing Pin Selector Muzzle Trigger Stock Trigger Guard Grip Cap Sling Swivel Stud Forend Sling Swivel Stud Rifle Trigger Stop Screw Chamber Extractor Locking Bolts Lug Firing Pins Hammer with Firing Pin Selector Tang Hi
Know your G2 Contender Pistol or Rifle before attempting to use it. This booklet will help you become familiar with the various terms associated specifically with this type of firearm. The diagram on this page points out the more commonly referred to parts. Operating The G2 Contender® The G2 Contender is a single shot, break-open style firearm. To open the G2 Contender, hold the gun with your left hand at the balance point on the forend. (Use right hand if you are left handed).
opening and closing the G2 Contender pistol or rifle before attempting to load and fire this gun. Dry firing the G2 Contender is only recommended when using “Snap Caps” of the appropriate cartridge designation. Read this manual in its entirety before attempting to load and fire this gun. Failure to read this material in its entirety and fully understand its significance may cause injury and/or death to the shooter or bystander and damage to property.
THIS EXTERNAL MANUAL FIRING PIN SELECTOR ACTIVATES THE RIM AND CENTER FIRE OPTIONAL IGNITION SYSTEM. POSITION 2 IS A NEUTRAL POSITION, WHICH CAN DOUBLE AS A SECONDARY SAFETY POSITION.
G2 Contender Trigger Mechanism In The “Cocked” Position As hammer Is Cocked It Engages The Sear Trigger Moves Slightly Hammer Engages The Sear G2 Contender Trigger Mechanism In The “Fired” Position G2 Contender Trigger Mechanism Returns To The “At Rest” Position Hammer Does Not Contact Firing Pin Hammer Makes Contact With Firing Pin Discharging The Firearm Automatic Hammer Block Is Held Out Of The Way, Allowing The Hammer To Bypass It.
Using The Correct Ammunition In The G2 Contender® Standard Factory Loaded Cartridges: The G2 Contender Pistol and Rifle is designed for the use of interchangeable barrels which are chambered for a variety of factory loaded cartridges. The proper cartridge for each barrel is clearly marked by its standard industry designation on the top left side of each barrel.
.410 Gauge Shotshells And 45 COLT Ammunition in the G2 Contender Pistol. Internal choke models are offered in 45 COLT/.410 GA allowing the use of standard 3" .410 GA shotshells. IN ALL INSTANCES, THE CHOKE TUBE MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE STANDARD BALL AMMUNITION, RIFLED SLUGS OR BUCKSHOT OF THE APPROPRIATE CALIBER IS TO BE USED. After heavy use of shot cartridges, clean the barrel and choke tube with a tight fitting stiff wire brush to remove any accumulation of lead.
Loading and Firing the G2 Contender® Pistol or Rifle Do not assume that a familiarity with other firearms has equipped you with a knowledge of “safe handling”, as these words apply to the G2 Contender. Each gun is different. Although the G2 Contender is equipped with an automatic hammer block, the user is responsible for practicing “safe gun handling” at all times. Failure to do so can cause injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property.
Hammer in “At Rest” Position. With Manual Firing Pin Selector in the Neutral Position. Hammer in “Cocked” Position - Aim at target With the manual firing pin selector turned to the fire position required by the cartridge you are firing (rimfire or centerfire) If the G2 Contender is dropped or struck a hard blow, the following steps should be taken.
Should You Decide NOT To Fire The G2 Contender® After The Hammer Has Been Cocked, Then You Must Take The Following Steps: If, after cocking the G2 Contender, the shooter decides not to fire, the following procedure must be followed: 1. Set the manual firing pin selector to the neutral position. 2. Keeping the G2 Contender pointed in a safe direction, lower the gun. 3. Firmly hold your thumb on the hammer so that it cannot drop freely. Pull the trigger rearward only long enough to disengage the hammer.
5. Open the action - remove the cartridge. The hammer is held away from the firing pin by the automatic hammer block Rifle Changing G2 Contender® Barrels First, open the action to ensure that the gun is not loaded. Then close the action. With the action closed, take a suitable screw driver and remove the forend screws. Then remove the forend. Open the action to relieve the tension on the hinge pin. With a suitable punch or screw driver, gently tap out the hinge pin.
Pistol Rifle The G2 Contender® Trigger Always make sure the chamber of your G2 Contender is unloaded prior to adjusting the trigger for over-travel. Working on a loaded firearm could result in an accidental discharge which can result in injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property. G2 Contender triggers are factory set. No adjustment should be required or attempted.
G2 Contender trigger stop screw: A trigger stop screw is located in the trigger guard directly behind the trigger. Extremely helpful for target shooting, this adjustment should be set on minimum. In other words, turn the adjustment until the trigger will not release, then gradually back off the adjustment until the trigger just releases. An extra quarter turn affords the proper setting and insures that the trigger will release every time.
4. Break open the G2 Contender relieving the tension on the hinge pin. Gently tap the hinge pin out (from either side) with a suitable punch or screwdriver. 5. Using a suitable screw driver, remove the 3 screws in the grip cap, and in turn remove the grip cap. 6. Insert a 3/16" allen wrench into the socket head of the grip draw bolt and remove the grip bolt. Slide the grip off 7. No further disassembly is recommended or required. The G2 Contender Rifle can be broken down into 4 major components: 1.
ning a few patches saturated with any high-grade gun cleaning solvent through the bore, from the chamber end. Use of a bronze bore brush may be required periodically. More extensive cleaning, especially after the firearm has been subjected to rain or snow, would include removing the grip and forend, and wiping all of the external surfaces with a dry cloth, followed by a light coating of oil. Further disassembly of your G2 Contender is not recommended.
nition manufacturer’s instructions for faulty ammunition, or, in any safe manner. If the primer is not indented, or only lightly indented, you should immediately return the G2 Contender to the factory for service or refer to a qualified gunsmith for service. Always keep the muzzle of your firearm pointed down range for at least 30 seconds if the cartridge does not immediately fire after pulling the trigger.
Windage Adjustment Screw Elevation Adjustment Screw G2 Contender Rifle sights: The barrel has been drilled and tapped for use with standard scope mounts these are generally available from your Thompson/Center dealer. Mounting a Scope on a G2 Contender® The Thompson/Center G2 Contender is factory drilled and tapped for Thompson/Center’s mounting systems.
ation other than those performed by the Thompson/Center Custom Shop. Responsibility for other conversions rests solely with the gunsmith performing the conversion. If work is done improperly or without proper judgement, the firearm can rupture or malfunction causing injury and/or death to the shooter or bystanders and damage to property. Service For Your G2 Contender® Should your handgun require adjustment, repair or refinishing, we strongly recommend that the gun be returned to the factory.
Statement of Liability This gun is classified as a Firearm or Dangerous Weapon and is surrendered by us with the express understanding that we assume no liability for its resale or safe handling under local laws and regulations.
Limited Lifetime Warranty Thompson/Center Arms provides a warranty for all factory finished firearms for the Lifetime of the original consumer purchaser. Any such firearms or part thereof returned, postage paid, to the factory at Rochester, New Hampshire 03867, will be repaired or replaced to our commercial standards free of charge , and returned to the consumer purchaser postage prepaid.
Statement Issued by Sporting Arms & Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI) - Unsafe Arms & Ammunition Combinations Ammunition used in a firearm must be the same caliber or gauge as that marked on the firearm by its manufacturer. If the firearm is not marked as to caliber or gauge, or if it appears that the original marking has been overprinted or changed, it is the responsibility of the gun user to have a qualified person determine what cartridge or shell can safely be used in the firearm.
Shipping Information T/C Shipping Address: Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc. Farmington Road Rochester, New Hampshire 03867 T/C Mailing Address: Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc. P.O. Box 5002 Rochester, New Hampshire 03866 Any T/C firearm or barrel should be sent prepaid (we will not accept collect shipments). Do not include gun case, sling, scopes or other custom accessories and packaging and product literature that you consider to be collectable. These items may be damaged or lost in transit.
G2 Contender® Repair Parts To Those Who Purchase Parts For Their G2 Contender. Thompson/Center Arms is not responsible for repair of the G2 Contender unless the work is done at our factory by our factory service department. There is no other way to ensure that the work will be done by a competent staff or trained technicians. We strongly recommend that G2 Contenders needing repair be returned to the factory.
For Your Records Important Note: For fire, theft & insurance purposes, retain this record with your important papers.
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