The Thompson/Center Contender is a fine hunting handgun it also packs quite a kick. The best way to control that recoil is with a Pachmayr Rubber Grip. Available in three (3) versions: Presentation Style without finger grooves Gripper style with finger grooves and for the ultimate in recoil control Decelerator Gripper Style. (Does not fit G2)? Patented air pocket recoil chamber? Deep checkered finish? Available with or without finger grooves