Thompson Encore Pistol
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Thompson/Center Encore Pistol – Modular single-shot break‑action pistol introduced in 1997 with a reinforced frame and trigger mechanism; supports interchangeable barrels across diverse cartridges from .22 LR to .416 Rigby, as well as shotgun and muzzleloader configurations. The Thompson/Center Encore Pistol is a single-shot, break‑action firearm introduced in 1997 as a strengthened successor to the earlier Contender platform. It features a modular design allowing users to swap barrels across an extensive range of calibers including rifle, handgun, shotgun, and muzzleloader options for
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Action
Break open
Caliber
.308 Winchester
Capacity
1
Finish
Black
Sights
Adjustable
Barrel Length
12"
Length
15.5 Inches
Weight
56 oz
Thompson Encore Pistol Capacity
The Thompson Encore Pistol is chambered in just about every popular hunting caliber on the market from .22LR to .223 Remington to .30-06 and beyond. You can even find barrels in .410 bore to use shotgun shells. This break-action pistol has a capacity of 1 round, and is loaded by pulling the trigger guard to open the action.
Thompson Encore Pistol Feature
The Thompson Encore Pistol is a break-action single-shot pistol designed to be modular in its calibers. With barrels ranging from 6 to 14 inches long with the most common being 10 and 12 inches, this handgun can easily be modified to fit differing intended roles. Barrels can also be manufactured with Weaver-style rails allowing users to mount optics such as red dots and long eye relief scopes.
Thompson Encore Pistol Ergonomics
The Encore is available with a variety of target-style grips that offer different holds. Some allow for easier bench shooting with the use of sandbags or bipods through a more vertical pistol grip while others are more geared for one-handed shooting with sharper grip angles, grip texturing and varying materials.
Thompson Encore Pistol Mobility
Measuring 15.5 inches long with a 12 inch barrel with an unloaded weight of 3.5 pounds, the Encore pistol offers full-power firepower in a small and lightweight platform that is easily carried over long durations. It can also be tucked away into a hiking pack for emergency use when trekking through the woods with friends of varying opinions. This packing ability also makes it very easy to carry with you through the woods on your way to a deer stand.
Thompson Encore Pistol Fit-N-Finish
Due to the accuracy of this platform, the Encore pistol has been adapted for many different uses from hunting to target shooting and more. This is due to the ease of headspacing with the simple design. The Encore is built on a hardened steel frame that features a deep blued finish and barrels are typically cut with a chrome-lined chamber.
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