SSK-50 Overview/Review (How to get a stuck barrel off!)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 มี.ค. 2024
- Ryan goes over the SSK-50 frame. What fits, what doesn't, how to get a stuck barrel off, and more. @handgunhuntersint
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WOW! great to see this. I got my Contender in 1983 and was just a bit pissed when I realized what S&W had done to Thompson Center.
Yeah, it's a shame that S&W let T/C go like that. Big loss to the handgun hunting community.
I was quick and got in on a plain side ssk50. It seems like a stainless version of my other 2 contenders. I haven't shot it yet.
Thank you for this video. Never heard of this product before, looking forward to learning more.
Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed it!
Have had one SSK 50 frame for a couple of months, some light strikes in a SSK .357 barrel with European 38 special ammo that fired on second strike, .357 ammo no problem, early days second frame should be here tomorrow...
Sounds like an ammo problem, right? Let us know how the 2nd frame works out.
Looks like ssk is making a great product. I personally have no problems with a priduct being so close to the original that it has the same issues as the original. It means you dont have to reinvent the wheel if you know how to fix the originals
Good point!
I had a Gen 1 Super 14" Bull barrel in .41 Magnum back in the day. I WAS a high pressure guy. ( Young and dumb) Never had an issue with jacketed loads, but when I shot hot loaded hard cast semi wadcutters, on some of the hottest loads, the pistol would fire, and the action would come open. I never could figure out why. I thought perhaps the recoil was enough to actuate the the opening mechanism, as no part of my hand was covering the trigger guard. But I also thought it was possible that it was actually just blowing the action open. (A disturbing concept at best)
So I was wondering if anyone else ever had an experience with anything like that. And in case you were wondering, yes, I backed off my loads with cast bullets after that experience. I just always wondered about it, because my jacketed loads were (according to the load data) supposedly even hotter, and I never had a problem with those. I was never tempted to try any other caliber barrels, as my .41, and my buddy's .44 mag were pretty stout. I wasn't sure if I wanted to go with something like a .30-30, or some of the other fun stuff they had back then.
I have had that happen on not just the T/C, but other break action single shots. From what I can figure out, it's do to a combination of inertia on the locking lugs and the frame stretching and then springing back. I also back off loads for all break actions now, no point it racing speed and destroying a action.
7 By 30 waters, perfect cartridge in the perfect barrel, for a very good single shot pistol design.
Absolutely! 👊
I had a Super 14 30-30 AI barrel at one time, it was a cannon. Just wondering if the 7x30 Waters would benefit from the Ackley Improved configuration as the standard 30-30 cartridge did ??
@@kennethhowell1272 I suppose it would, Its one of those cartridges that would see an increase in capacity by improving it more than it already has been. With everything being relative, one should see a velocity increase. There are a few improved cartridges on the 7X30 waters case out there. Of course some of these were already done before the Waters became a Factory offering. So they were original, like the Waters, done on the 30-30 case. I believe SSK did one as well as some kind, very personable fellow 🙄somewhere in Arizona, Flagstaff I believe has his name on one also. The search button on your favorite browser should give you what your asking for. FWIW, My particular barrel was to accurate to rechamber and find out, although I was there at one time in my life. I'm glad I realized, before I did do anything, that 100 fps doesnt kill them any deader.
@@kennethhowell1272 From what some of our members say, the 7-30 AI isn't all that impressive with how much velocity it gains, but it definitely increases case life.
I’m pretty sure the flat lugged barrels can work if you install split bolts
Yes, you can get most of the barrels to fit with some work. We wanted to point out which ones were the most likely to need that work. Thanks!
I really like the Magnum Research twist lock reciever on the wall. Would like to have another one but not found around here.
Yeah, the used market is the only option for those right now.
I've only ever seen a couple in real life during the 20+ years I've been involved in the gun world.
@@owllymannstein7113 In terms of numbers made, it was definitely not the most produced gun.
If you're interested in learning more about the Lone Eagle/SSP-91, we have now have a full break-down video available here: th-cam.com/video/Ctpc--xX_00/w-d-xo.htmlsi=lPd-JtufbbAqLd4Y
I want an encore frame. I no longer have anything that will fit SSK 50.
Which they would make a clone of the Encore frame.
Several folks have mentioned the need for a new Encore frame, as well. We bet that SSK will take a look at that once they've caught up with the production of the SSK-50.
Ryan.. i have a question. The stainless G1's were released just before TC was sold to S&W, i believe. The very last change to the TC's were the interchangeable block under the interlock safety. Can you confirm for me whether the SSK 50 follows this pattern? I have several TC's and as far as I can tell only the stainless last issue frames had this feature. From what i could see from your video.. i do believe the ssk 50 has this block. Will this part be available for sale? I can see from some of the comments that few people understand the genius design of the G1 TC. It was chambered in some really monster cartridges, like the 444 marlin.. something the original cast frames STRUGGLED to contain. I believe the solid billett machined SSK 50 frames will be superior in strength to any of the existing original TC frames. I cannot wait to get one of these. Do you have any idea when stock will be available for sale?
Yes! The interlock and safety are available from SSK. We can't comment on availability, sorry. It seems that SSK is trying to ramp up production numbers, but their reliance on other shops for some of the components has created some delays.
I have a G1 with multiple barrels. 30-30, 223 rem 357 45/410 22 lr. I would like find them a new home. I could sell the barrels on Ebay but the frame is a different story. Do you have any friends or followers that might be interested?
Try MeWe, several T/C groups on their
Gunbroker. I will literally buy them all.
Any chance SSK will be bringing out a Encore frame ?
While we can't speak to what SSK has planned, it seems unlikely at this point. Since T/C just announced that they're going to begin production again, they will probably wait to see what's going to happen with that, first. it makes sense to keep making a clone of the original Contender, because T/C will probably only bring out the G2 Contender only. It's all just speculation at this point, though.
Hello, I have a contender according to the serial number made in 1977, and it has a broken hammer spring, do you think these will be interchangeable? Thank you
Yes, you should be able to use a spring from SSK in your OG Contender.
@@handgunhuntersint okay thank you so much for your help
Same problems as the old frames. Variable issues. I’m pretty much getting out of contenders and moving towards revolvers and far better quality bolt guns.
Be sure to let us know if you need something to do with all your old Contender stuff!
Yeah, like where to donate it too😂😂
So my biggest question is, what working pressure limits of the ssk action? Currently I am experimenting with a black powder cartridge on a 47 colt walker however I also rechambered a 10" contender for it and a 16" barrel sleeve for it in which I will approach the cartridge as a smaller. .452 diameter 45-70 . The cartridge is the 45-55 walker. Also I want to work a .50 caliber cartridge or two.
Mountain man
If you are sticking with black powder, you are fine, if not, I would contact SSK, as bolt thrust, head size as well as pressure come into play.
@Bhartrampf ahh sorry I didn't say this in the comment the 45-55 walker cartridge will be loaded in the TC, and barrel sleeve for me similar as I did the 12-14" smokless powder 45-70 back in the day. The contender of the day by no stretch of the imagination is capable of 60,000 +psi of a casull. Hence my question as to the strength of the SSK action.
By now I've completely confused everyone
I don't remember off hand what the pressure rating of the action is, I know it's pretty low, think 44 mag, 30-30 or black powder pressure 45-70. Or, about what you would do with a 45 colt or 45 colt pressure in the casuell case not Ruger loads either.
There are multiple considerations for how powerful a cartridge the Contender/SSK-50 frames can handle. It's not only about pure pressure, but also case thrust. This is a combination of pressure and case head size. That's why a Contender can easily handle a .223 but not a .308, even though they operate at similar pressures. The best course of action when considering a specific cartridge is to contact SSK.
@@handgunhuntersint yep, basically what I said also case head thrust and bolt thrust is the same thing. Their are formulas for this, but as we both said, call SSK!
dangerous design with grip attached to single prong on frame, have G1, 444 marlin, few handle bolts broke, 14" bull barrel is now free to swing back & crack the shooter in the head, bad design, it's now never to be fired again!😭😭