New SSK-50 Flatside Contender Let's See Em

[tred1956]

Here is a Picture of my Son-in-law's new flatside SSK-50. He hasn't got to shoot it yet, but hopefully soon.


Come on guys let's see them


Safe Shooting
Doug
https://i.postimg.cc/1twBV5k3/SSK-50.jpg (https://postimg.cc/9RXZvVX6)

[J A XSP]

I'm curious about the numbers of flatside vs linx models that they're producing. I intend to take whatever they have but I personally think the flatside is a little underwhelming in appearance and I hope they'll have a linx model available when my opportunity comes up. :)

[Julesk]

To each his own but I like the bead blasted finish that matches the barrel on SS.

[J A XSP]

To each his own but I like the bead blasted finish that matches the barrel on SS.

I'll definitely be happy with the flatside if that's what they offer me (yes, great match for stainless barrels), but eventually, I hope to have one of the other models. :)

[Mjshell]

Is stainless the only option or is there a blued option?

[BobT]

Is stainless the only option or is there a blued option?

I think it's stainless only Mark, you could have it nitrided I suppose>

[Normrep55]

Looks pretty nice to me! If your son-in-law is disappointed with it let me know - I'll take it! Have fun!! And what caliber is that barrel?

[Julesk]

https://i.postimg.cc/Yq5ZV8H6/370051190-785066300289276-3120995224507598283-n.jpg

[Mjshell]

Jules, I like the Cat also

[bsekf]

It appears SSK is making Contender actions. What is the lead time and price?

[tred1956]

It appears SSK is making Contender actions. What is the lead time and price?

You can get your name on the list at Haus Of Arms. I think there are 1600 currently on the list. Maybe more since they started shipping. You can get either flatside or Lynx frame for $395.00

Safe shooting
Doug

[Ed K]

It appears SSK is making Contender actions. What is the lead time and price?

The lead time is about 4 years at the moment however we are all hoping that it will be considerably less in the near future.

[rvolvr]

......I personally think the flatside is a little underwhelming in appearance...

The Thompson Center factory offered a flatside option for years. I believe the intent was to provide a "canvas", so to speak, for after-market embellishment, such as engraving of the owners choosing. As a "finished" firearm, I agree it's rather bland. But I've never been a fan of the factory as-cast offerings, so the flatside, with the option to "make it my own" someday, appeals to me more.

[Steve The Chimney Sweep]

Are the new SSK-50 receivers any different than the old ones? Can they be re-cocked after letting the hammer down if no shot is taken or do we still have open and close the action?

[tred1956]

Are the new SSK-50 receivers any different than the old ones? Can they be re-cocked after letting the hammer down if no shot is taken or do we still have open and close the action?

It is just like original Contenders and has to be cycled open to re-cock
Safe shooting
Doug

[KYODE]

…… which you’ve never really had to completely open the action. Hold the action closed and pull back on the trigger guard at the same time to reset.

[Steve The Chimney Sweep]

Thanks for the info. I did not know that you could hold the action shut and just pull the trigger guard. You learn something new every day.


Thanks
Steve