Never did understand why they bought them in the first place! They tried very hard to wreck the product!! Now the only parts will be tear downs, an after markets!! Too bad, excellent products!!

 

This is one where I'll be holding my breath hoping for the best. As noted by others S&W never really seemed interested in T/C and didn't do anything with it. Hopefully it's next owner has an actual interest in T/C and it's former market niche.

 

This is one where I'll be holding my breath hoping for the best. As noted by others S&W never really seemed interested in T/C and didn't do anything with it. Hopefully it's next owner has an actual interest in T/C and it's former market niche.

Smith introduced the T/CR22 which is a GREAT firearm.

 

Well, I'm afraid that my firearms budget is all spoken for this year. Someone else needs to step up to the plate.

 

Well I don't have that kind of a budget. I thought I was doing good just to buy a TCR22 from the Performance Center.

 

I just love the G1 Contenders.:bthumb:

 

I hope they continue in some fashion going forward. I LOVE my T/C T/CR22

https://www.ssusa.org/articles/2021/5/4/smith-wesson-plans-to-divest-thompsoncenter-arms-brand

 

Me too!

 

Yeah, as along time fan of TC over the years, hate to see it come to this. Not surprised, though, given that the market for single shot hunting guns is only a ghost of what it once was. I'm surprised S&W kept TC for as long as they have.

From what I understand, S&W bought the original TC mostly for their barrel making equipment.

 

, hate to see it come to this. Not surprised, though, given that the market for single shot hunting guns is only a ghost of what it once was..

Sadly this is so true!

 

Perhaps Ruger. They had a problem with the TC-22.

 

It seems like there's still a lot of value to TC as a going concern. Hopefully too much to let it dissolve. The muzzle loader business has always done well. The single-shot platforms are low volume, but are relatively inexpensive to make, yielding good margin.

I bet someone will buy it, and continue marketing a portion of the product line. Time will tell.

 

Hausofarms shows a SSK 50 frame for $275, I believe its a G1 style frame.

 

Yes, I reserved one Oct 2019. SSK also offers spare parts. They were having problems securing a foundry to produce the frames.

 

Should I sell My T/C Compass Rifle?

Since T/C is going out of business, should I sell my T/C Compass Rifle in 223/5.56?

I bought it a couple of years ago and put it in the safe. It's unfired.

My concern is getting spare magazines and parts............

 

Having shot Smith and Wesson Revolvers, modern striker fired models and The TC TCR 22 I often sit and wonder why they just don't get the recognition in their current lineup as they should compared to the competition. The tcr 22 is a great example of this.

Great platform , interchangeable huge after market part capability to mod if you like yet almost anyone I ask "are you familiar with the tcr 22?" has no clue the gun exists.

I think other than their shield line up of guns all their guns fail to get noticed like the tcr from very poor marketing. They just don't get it out there for people to notice them except for us that have discovered what great rifles the tcr could be compared to a Ruger but still having the platform for so many possibilities.

I think their failure to be a top contender to the Ruger was simply marketing being horrible.

 

Looks like the T/CR22 is still on their website. Did they win the lawsuit with Ruger?

 

Maybe rimfire central posters ought to pool and by them!!!!

 

Buyer would not even have to get into investment casting. There are custom foundries out there. I worked at one in Northern California for about 3 years that made mostly aerospace parts but had made a fairly large number of very nice 1911 frames.:bthumb:

 

HausofArms is looking into ownership. I understand that they might invest along with a couple of other companies that are “TC related” in taking this business over. There are a core lot of businesses that exist based on making parts for TC’s and servicing them.

 

TC was best when they were independent, up in Rochester, New Hampshire. Thats where all of my several TC firearms I've owned were made.

 

Yes, me too. I love the old G1 Contenders!

 

Has it been sold?

 

I miss their flintlock line of rifles. Quality products.

 

AFAIK, nothing sold and the old TC is gone and not likely to return in any recognizable form. Best case, one of the very expensive, low volume builders get the contender and encore name. I got to wonder if there is any patent still pending for either of those? As in why pay for something anyone could clone for free? What is a name worth? And maybe a few gauges for manufacturing?

The possibility is the muzzle loading part of the former company goes into a company like CVA or Traditions. The TC Omega was a highly regarded ML. Obviously it had to be discontinued and replaced with a lesser product. Highly doubtful a new owner would bring that back. In stead, more likely the TC name gets slapped on what ever inline the new owners already make.

Done, over, finis

 

HausofArms and SSK have a Contender frame in production I believe, might want to check that out.

https://www.hausofarms.com/SSK-50-FRAMES_p_2661.html

https://www.hausofarms.com/LEHIGH-DEFENSESSK_c_2184.html

 

An email blast has this update:

SSK-50 UPDATE

We are beyond excited to share this update with you from SSK Firearms regarding the SSK-50!

"I think we are finally at a point of confidence where we can comment on this. I have been hesitant to make any commitments for the last two years as I have learned a long time ago that until you have something sitting on the shelf, you better not make a promise. Currently, we have purchased the tooling and have contracted three separate casting companies to make the frame. Two seem to have the capability and we will have First Articles from one in a week and the other the first week of January. I anticipate production in February and shipments by the end of February. It has been a long, painful, and expensive process. We are committed to the project and resolve to do it right."

 

Wow guys! I must live in a vacuum as I had not heard anything about this until just now. This is one of the most interesting piece of news for me in a long time. I am definitely interested!:bthumb:

 

The ssk50 is way over due to market by 2 years. They had to change metal foundrys at one point i read. Im not holding my breath with them.

 

Does anyone know if TC is currently making guns ?

 

Sure looks that way https://www.tcarms.com/