The new G2 Contender series boasts some sweet improvements over its predecessor, namely that it can be cocked, uncocked and recocked without breaking open the action. The appeal for deer hunters is that the G2 Contender can transform from pistol to rifle to .45 caliber muzzleloader. Centerfire chamberings include .223 Rem., .30-30 and .45-70 Gov't. Barrels are 23 inches and supported by a full-size walnut stock. Total weight is five pounds, four ounces. Thompson/Center, (603) 332-2333, www.tcarms.com