The Thompson/Center Contender in .22 LR with 10-inch barrel provides a rimfire training platform in the same frame as the centerfire Contender variants. Many shooters used a .22 LR barrel for practice before switching to a centerfire barrel for hunting. Type: Single-Shot Pistol Action: Break-Action Caliber: .22 LR Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1967, USA Weight: 36 oz Status: Discontinued Intended use: Plinking, Target Shooting, Small Game Hunting