The Thompson Center Contender 8040R barrel in .45 Colt gives you the flexibility to swap calibers on a single frame—one of the smartest moves for shooters who want rifle and pistol versatility without buying multiple guns. At 10 inches long, this chromoly steel barrel pairs with your existing Contender frame to deliver classic .45 Colt power in a compact, handy package. Whether you're hunting medium game, plinking at the range, or building out a multi-caliber Contender collection, this barrel swaps in seconds with no gunsmithing required.
Thompson Center engineered the Contender system around tool-free barrel changes: remove the forend, tap out the hinge pin, and you're ready to install a different barrel. The 8040R comes drilled and tapped for scope bases, so you can mount optics without additional modification. That means you can go from open sights to glass in a single session, or switch between different magnifications as your shooting situation changes.
This is a factory Contender barrel—built to the same standards as the original frames. Keep in mind that Contender barrels are dedicated to Contender frames; they are not compatible with Thompson Center Encore platforms. If you already own a Contender and want to expand your caliber options, or if you're assembling your first multi-barrel setup, the 8040R .45 Colt gives you a proven, straightforward path to bigger utility from a single firearm.
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