contender guys: favorite custom grips and holsters?

[swampcrawler]

So iv decided I have to fight the urge to buy more barrels and instead just finish getting accessories for the two I have. I need a nice comfortable good looking grip and for end as well as a nice hunting holster for my 10 inch .357 max barrel. So far I like "his hands" grip sets but have no idea on holsters.

I also have a 14 inch .25TCU barrel that will be mostly a range toy. No holster needed to fit that one but I do need a more bench rest style grip set or at least forearm. Who makes your favorite tender jewelry?

Also I'd love to see pics.

 

[LUCKYDAWG13]

look up Dave D on http://specialtypistols.infopop.cc/eve
for custom furniture

 

[Redranger]

I've had a set of Pachmayer's on mine for over 20 years and have been really happy with the setup. Regarding a holster, I had mine at Mag-na-port for porting and hard chrome plating, and had them add attachments for standard sling swivels. Essentially, they modified the grip and fore end attachment screws by silver soldering swivel attachmentments to them. I use a standard nylon sling and really like it. IMO, much more convenient than a holster.

 

[swampcrawler]

Any pictures if your sling setup ranger? Iv seen that mentioned a few times

 

[witchhunter]

Crawler, I run pachmeyer decelerators on all my contenders too. I use em on all of my pistols. I like the feel, not so much the look. Hey, don't give up on the other barrels altogether though. I am working on a .22 Hornet load as we speak! I think your 25 Ugalde is the one I'd like to try. Sorry, I don't have a holster for mine, I shoot off a shooting bench (prairie dogs)

 

[Fleetman]

I use the Pachmayers on mine and find them a good grip and comfortable. My oddest barrel is a 14" .44 Rem Mag that SSK rechambered to .444 Marlin....it's a real brute!

I use an Uncle Mikes shoulder holster.

 

[Redranger]

Sorry Swamp...I'm south for the winter and the Contender is at home for safekeeping. This picture from the net is a pretty close representation.

 

[osprey176]

I installed an Uncle Mikes swivel on one of my T/C barrels. The universal bolt action kits use the same size and thread as the T/C barrel dovetail. Just a matter of cutting to the correct length.The wood screw goes into the wood grip after drilling and tapping. As far as holsters, I have T/C holster for my 14 inch scoped barrels. T/C used to catalogue both 14 and 10 inch holsters.Haven't seen any for several years, and I don't think they are still available new from T/C. They are well made and worth checking on E-Bay and other auction sites.
I also have an Uncle Mikes nylon holster,but I don't recommend using them. The gun will slip and fall out of the holster if the strap is not fastened when you bend over, like when you are on hands and knees stalking. The snap makes a loud popping sound when unfastening it and an animal could hear it if you are close.