[jrp]

I don't mean to nit pick, but that's a Thompson/Center Encore. It has a beefier frame than the Contender in order to handle more powerful cartridges. :-)

I have one of each. They are very versatile firearms. Each can be set up as either a pistol or a carbine by using the appropriate barrel and stock. Barrels are available in a multitude of calibers.

[TC Rider]

I don't mean to nit pick, but that's a Thompson/Center Encore. It has a beefier frame than the Contender in order to handle more powerful cartridges. :-)

Thanks for the correction. I was using the term in the 'generic' sense. I am by no means an expert on these particular arms, but am peripherally aware of their capabilities as a target piston/varmint eliminator.

There's a dearth of good images on their site and I borrowed what I found.

It did strike me that some of their models would be more than up to the job being done in the DC area, especially if the sniper is in the 100-150 yard range as reported.

Would you have a good feel for what would be the max effective range?

I have not seen these proposed by Moose as a potential weapon of the sniper and think they might be shortsighted for not informing the masses.

Of course, this would not serve the purpose of the Bradys if the weapon is a target pistol. But, then again, they are equal opportunity demonizers.