I have a TC Encore in 7mm08 that shoots better than I can. They are great guns.

The Encore is a beefed up version of the Contender. Allows you to shoot some of the more hoss rifle calibers. It seems to be the way most barrel makers are starting to go. Nothing wrong with the contender of course, and honestly, if you are just wanting a pistol caliber, it is the way I would go. Also allows you to shoot rimfire rounds by flipping the hammer pin.