The Thompson/Center Contender in .223 Rem with 14-inch barrel delivers centerfire rifle performance in a handgun platform. It became the definitive varmint hunting handgun, capable of prairie dog shooting at distances that seemed impossible from a pistol. Type: Single-Shot Pistol Action: Break-Action Caliber: .223 Rem Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1967, USA Weight: 41 oz Status: Discontinued Intended use: Varmint Hunting, Handgun Hunting, Target Shooting