The SSK Contender Barrel (SSK part no. C8017Z) is a 16.25-inch, stainless steel barrel chambered in 357 Maximum, built for the Thompson/Center Contender break-action pistol platform. Because the Contender is a pistol-frame system, this barrel carries no NFA minimum barrel length — it drops onto a Contender frame to add a 357 Maximum chambering option without buying a second pistol.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 357 Maximum.
• 16.25-inch barrel length.
• Stainless steel construction.
• Built for the Thompson/Center Contender break-action pistol platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

What platform does this barrel fit? The Thompson/Center Contender break-action pistol platform.

Is there a minimum legal barrel length for a Contender pistol barrel? No — the Contender is a pistol-frame platform, so it carries no NFA minimum barrel length regardless of this barrel’s length.

Buy the SSK Contender Barrel, 357 Maximum, 16.25-inch, Stainless

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