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If you run an Encore or Pro Hunter frame with a 12 gauge barrel, this is the forend Thompson/Center built specifically for it. It's made from their FlexTech composite material, a tough synthetic blend designed to stand up to weather, recoil, and the kind of abuse that comes with actual hunting trips instead of just range days. The black finish is simple and functional, matching the look of the rest of the Pro Hunter lineup without drawing attention to itself.
One of the best parts of owning an Encore or Pro Hunter frame is the ability to switch between rifle, shotgun, and muzzleloader barrels on the same action. This forend is part of that system, sized at 13 inches to properly fit 12 gauge shotgun barrel contours. Swapping it on is as simple as pulling the two mounting screws, tapping out the hinge pin, and setting the new barrel and forend in place. No gunsmithing required, just basic hand tools and a few minutes at the bench.
A loose or cracked forend can actually throw off your point of impact shot to shot, since it rides against the barrel and can shift under recoil if it's worn out or fits poorly. Replacing a tired factory forend with this one gives you a snug, consistent fit that keeps the barrel properly seated against the frame. Guys who keep multiple barrels for their Encore setup often pick up a spare forend like this one just so they always have a correctly sized piece ready to go for their 12 gauge barrel without hunting around for parts.
This isn't a flashy accessory, it's a functional replacement part that does exactly what it's supposed to do. Whether your original forend cracked, got lost, or you're building out a second barrel setup for turkey season or slug hunting, this black FlexTech forend gets your 12 gauge Encore back in action fast.
This particular forend is contoured specifically for 12 gauge shotgun barrels on the Encore and Pro Hunter frames. Rifle and muzzleloader barrels use a different forend profile, so if you're running multiple barrel types you'll want a separate forend sized for each one.
FlexTech is Thompson/Center's composite material used across their Encore and Pro Hunter accessories, built to resist cracking, fading, and warping in rough weather. It's a synthetic construction rather than wood, so it holds up well to rain, mud, and general field abuse without needing extra care.
Installation is simple: remove the two mounting screws from your current forend, tap out the hinge pin to free the barrel, then set the barrel into the new forend and reinsert the hinge pin before securing the screws. No gunsmith visit needed, just a screwdriver and a punch for the hinge pin.
It's designed to fit standard 12 gauge Encore and Pro Hunter shotgun barrel contours, but barrel profiles can vary slightly between older Encore models and newer Pro Hunter barrels. It's worth double checking your specific barrel's contour against this forend's fit before buying if you're working with an older Encore frame.
| UPC | 810180300407 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 3090R |
| Color | Black |
| Product Type | Accessory-Grips |
| Shipping Weight | 0.0 |
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