TC Arms Service
I ordered a new stainless Encore with two barrels, and when it came in, both barrels were scratched and the frame was also scuffed and pitted, and looked to me as though it was a bad casting. The chamber on one barrel had a very deep gouge and the other barrel was drilled, but not tapped for the forearm. (three for three are not good odds) I called TC and was told to send back the parts for repair at my own expense. When the parts were returned the barrels were refinished and looked fine, but the frame although refinished was still pitted. I was told by the repair shop that this is normal and I took their word for it. The barrel with the deep gouge was reamed out to the point that a cartridge flopped around in the chamber and was quite a loose fit to say the lest. The other barrel was tapped and seemed to be satisfactory. However the front sight screws of both barrels had been twisted when reinstalling the front sights and looked like a real butcher job. I sold this gun without firing a shot and took the loss, for my new referbished gun was not what I consider to be a quality built firearm. (barrels and frame must have come from the scrap pile to begin with) I treat myself to one new gun each year, and this was the first American made firearm I had purchased in six years. The problems I encountered with the Encore is just another reason why I have quit buying American made guns. :x :x