Thompson contender with a broken pin

GadgetGeek · Apr 30, 2013

My contender has a broken trigger pin. It's the pin that goes through the entire frame and is right above the trigger... Since the gun hasn't been made for a few years

I was wondering if anyone knew where to get parts besides a parts frame... A google search brought nothing worthwhile for pins, but I did find a screaming deal on a new'ish 22lr barrel!

I did find some various pin stock on midway's website... Is machining my own the route I am looking at? Any other ideas?

Thanks!

tony r · Apr 30, 2013

try Poppert's Gun Parts Main Menu or do a google gun parts search. I lost my favorites so I cant help more.

jbett98 · Apr 30, 2013

I have run across the same problem in the past with my High Standard pistols.
I went to Harbor Freight and bought some of their cheap small sized drill bit sets in metric and standard sizes.
Find one that fits perfect, cut it a little longer then the original pin with my air grinder cut off blade.
Grind it down to the proper length & bevel, blue the ends and tap into place.
The drill bits are surfaced hardened also.

GadgetGeek · Apr 30, 2013

I'll check that out jbett98. I looked at poppert's and called them earlier today tony! No go...

jbett98 · Apr 30, 2013

Make sure you pick up a metric set also. Thompson probably drilled the hole with an SAE sized bit, and the metrics sizes fit nice and snug.

netcarrier · May 1, 2013

Hi GadgetGeek,
Just call Brownell get some spring stock cut to size. Here is the number 800-741-0015
Tony Portland, Oregon Area

DieselScout · May 1, 2013

Even though the pistol isn't made anymore have you tried contacting Thompson center? Maybe they can tell you who has it, or what the dimensions are.

GadgetGeek · May 6, 2013

Great news!!! I emailed TCarms about the pin and got a call back today from one of their support techs. They are sending me a replacement (plus a couple spares) at no charge. Knew exactly what I was talking about and had everything processed by the time we were done on the phone. Talk about customer service!

DieselScout · May 7, 2013

GadgetGeek said:
Great news!!! I emailed TCarms about the pin and got a call back today from one of their support techs. They are sending me a replacement (plus a couple spares) at no charge. Knew exactly what I was talking about and had everything processed by the time we were done on the phone. Talk about customer service!

Glad they were able to help you out