Why are TC Encore barrels so hard to find right now?

[rbennett]

I have been looking for a 24 or 26 inch .308 barrel online and almost all calibers are sold out.

 

[Little FR]

https://www.arkansashunting.net/threads/wtb-tc-encore-barrel-308-blued.275865/

One guy posted he had a stainless one on this thread. He may still have it.

I saw a 15” pistol barrel on eBay but that doesn’t help.

How much should they cost? Those EA barrels are around but they are $350+. Seems rough.

 

[Jimmy Hoer]

There's always FleaBay!
Better allocate around $300 + ship

 

[Tony]

Thompson Center got bought out and the new owners have decided to discontinue the Encore line . Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWBI) plans to divest (sell off) its Thompson/Center Arms (T/C) brand. This T/C divestiture as part of a “broader strategic plan” by Smith & Wesson to focus on its core S&W brands. So soon Thompson/Center rifles, muzzleloaders, and single-shot pistols will no longer be produced by Smith and Wesson. Accordingly, if you’ve been thinking about getting a T/C gun, now may be a good time to buy. We predict inventories will be sold off at discounted prices. NOTE: S&W remains committed to providing customer service to current T/C gun owners.