Thompson/Center Arms Pro Hunter Pistol Single Shot .223 Remington 5.56 NATO Stainless Steel Pistol

A: James, the weight is 4.5 lbs and recoil is surprisingly mild due to the weight.

A: 4-1/2 lbs. Recoil is not bad because it is a heavy gun I would put it around the recoil of my Blackhawk .357

A: James, with the weight of this gun, 4 1/2 lb, and the smaller bullet size you'll be shooting with a .223 (55 gr) this should be a fairly smooth shooting revolver. Even though the 223 is fast, the fact the bullet itself is so small - not even 50% larger than a 40 grain 22 LR bullet, this gun shold be 'tame' compared to many others.

A: Yes it is drilled and tapped see ****Specifications and features: Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter handgun Single-shot, break-open action .223 Remington caliber 15" button-rifled barrel Automatic hammer block safety Bolt interlock Adjustable trigger Ambidextrous pistol grip with finger grooves Black rubber grips Stainless steel finish Ramp front sight blade Adjustable rear sight Interchangeable barrels ********Drilled & tapped 19-1/2" overall length 4-1/2 lbs. Pro Hunter pistol features include 15 inch stainless steel fluted barrels, an adjustable trigger for over travel, rubber finger grooved ambidextrous pistol grips with matching forends, and come equipped with adjustable rear and ramp front sights.

A: Yes, James, it is drilled and tapped for a scope mount/red dot mount/rail, whichever you want

A: James, yes, this model is "Drilled and Tapped". I would recomment the "one Piece" Scope Mount for sturdiness : https://www.google.com/search?q=thompson+center+contender+pistol+scope+mount&tbm=isch&source=hp&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjHzpmtqbvgAhWnl-AKHSdZCQgQsAR6BAgEEAE&biw=1920&bih=938#imgrc=7I9sV8grlX7cjM:

A: John, If a barrel on a firearm was marked ".223 only" that is what I would shoot. I would not shoot 5.56 Nato no matter what the description says. That's just me.

A: I would contact TC and follow there advise use the following contact Info https://accessories.tcarms.com/contact-us/

A: John, the simple break open action is one of the strongest and it can handle 5.56. However, I always recommend contacting the maker for safety and warranty reasons to get their opinion Sir. Thompson Center Arms is (866) 730-1614 Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

A: If it was chambered in 556 I would say yes to 223! But since it's chambered in 223 I would not shoot 556 out of it unless the company says it's okay. You can hurt yourself accidentally.