T/C sling swivels and slings

[Cleburne]

I've seen a couple photos of Contenders wearing slings. Can anyone recommend a source for quality swivels? Also, what type of slings are available? I like the idea of carrying a Contender in the woods for squirrel hunting, but would like to keep from constantly holding the pistol in-hand, and I don't like the shoulder holster option.
 
 
Also, is the accuracy difference noticably improved when using a .22 LR match chamber vs. a standard chamber?

Thanks,
 
Cleburne

[Hopalong7]

     When you say swivels, I assume you are refering to the studs attached to the firearm, the swivels themselves usually are supplied with the sling.  There is a Contender kit made by Uncle Mike's that includes everything needed to sling a Contender pistol including a new grip bolt that has the sling stud on the end of it.  This kit has been hard to find at times.  I would start by checking with Brownels.  Also available is a sling made especially for the Contender pistol called "Just Sling It".  It was designed by Southern Utah, a contributing member at GBO and has a quick adjust feature which allows a quick and quiet adjustment from carry length to shooting length.  I think it is available at E. A. Brown, which may also have the above mentioned kit, I'm not sure
     I have used nothing else on my Contenders for many years.  The sling used in conjuction with a shooting stick makes for a very accurate shooting platform IMO, especially when moving about the woods squirrel hunting.
     Can't address the "match" barrel question since in all the 22lr barrels I've had over the years, none were "match".  I will say that all of the TC 22lr barrels I've had were good shooters and the two I have currently(a 10" and a 16")are absolutely wicked accurate.  Like all 22's the TC's are picky about the ammo you feed 'em.
     Love squirrel huntin' with my 22 'Tender , AND, it'll soon be time!!!  Can't wait!  I can taste the biscuits and gravy already.....YES!!
Walt

[Cleburne]

Thanks Walt. I have an original model Contender as well as a G-2. With the help you've provided, I'll get the G-2 set up for this Fall's hunting season.     
 
Cleburne

[tunnug]

I picked up a 14" 30-30 barrel that a previous owner had installed a front swivel clamp made for the lever rifles, made to clamp over the tubular magazine. It works good and you can adjust it to your liking on the barrel.

[Cleburne]

Thanks for the info Tunnug, I'll keep it in mind. 

[Bullseye]

Uncle Mikes no longer makes that set.
 
A company called Grovtec sells the same set and it is number GTSW-22 and can be purchased from Midsouth Shooters Supply.  It comes with a replacement grip stud, forearm studs and the swivels.
 
If I remember right when I went to Grovtec's websight it said that they bought the equipment from a company that moved production overseas.  They are located in Oregon.  I wondered if Uncle Mikes moved their production overseas since Grovtec still makes all the different sets that Uncle Mikes dropped plus the more standard stuff.

[Cleburne]

Thanks Bullseye, will take a look at Midsouth's catalog.

[Ladobe]

Glenn here on GBO offers a nice sling package, he goes by southernutah.   Send him a PM if interested.
 
While the 22LR barrels do shoot great, even the 10" octagon, match chambers do shoot more precisely by default.   The average shooter probably wouldn't notice it as much shooting offhand though, especially with a handgun, but off a bench they would.
 
   

[Cleburne]

Thanks Ladobe. Sounds like a standard .22 chambered barrel would do just fine for field work. I appreciate the input.

[barber]

   I bought my sling from Thompson Contender and I like it