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zartoon
03-12-2011, 8:55 PM
Greetings,

So I have a TC Encore in .44 Magnum with a 10" Barrel on it.
I'd like to add a .357 Magnum barrel in 8" length with sights.

Is there a reason why no one sells such a beast?
Any ideas?

I'm puzzled by this..and cant find anything on the web, so if anyone can shed some light on this for me, I'd much appreciate it.

Thanks,

-Z
toby
03-13-2011, 7:49 AM
You will have to have this made. Most Factory barrels start at a minimum of 10'' or you can cut one down to desired lenth.
GunDog
03-13-2011, 8:47 AM
Contact Thompson/Center's Custom Shop.....

http://www.tcarms.com/customShop/
Munk
03-13-2011, 12:57 PM
Contact Thompson/Center's Custom Shop.....

http://www.tcarms.com/customShop/

There are also other custom barrel makers who do a damn fine job, and cost worlds less than TC. The problem is, you don't get a TC built barrel. lol.
dfletcher
03-13-2011, 2:15 PM
Greetings,

So I have a TC Encore in .44 Magnum with a 10" Barrel on it.
I'd like to add a .357 Magnum barrel in 8" length with sights.

Is there a reason why no one sells such a beast?
Any ideas?

I'm puzzled by this..and cant find anything on the web, so if anyone can shed some light on this for me, I'd much appreciate it.

Thanks,

-Z

Easy to get - I have about 10 barrels from Match Grade Machine, they'll make exactly what you want. http://www.matchgrademachine.com/
Freeballer
03-13-2011, 5:17 PM
Not sure if I saw a .357 on there but they do advertise 9" and up... might be worth a call.

http://www.eabco.com/TCCustomShopMenu.html
dfletcher
03-13-2011, 6:30 PM
Not sure if I saw a .357 on there but they do advertise 9" and up... might be worth a call.

http://www.eabco.com/TCCustomShopMenu.html

EABCO also has some nice iron sight options for the T/Cs.
toby
03-13-2011, 6:45 PM
I like EABCO stuff... I put together a 223 carbine more than a year ago and have not fired it yet??? I believe their accuracy barrels are made by MGM? it used to say this on MGM's web page.
zartoon
03-19-2011, 10:02 PM
Thank you all for the options.
I guess I just dont understand why there are no .357 barrels for that gun in the shorter lengths as ready made barrels. I guess if I'm' going the hassle of ordering a custom barrel, might as well get one in .357 maximum to give me the option to shoot that cartridge as well.