A contact tip for a welding gun includes an elongate body having a first end, a second end, and a first opening extending longitudinally between the first end and the second end. The elongate body has an outer surface and an inner surface. The elongate body has a second opening extending radially through a side portion of the elongate body between the outer surface and the inner surface. At least a portion of the second opening is configured to support a contact element. A contact element is configured to be supported within at least a portion of the second opening of the elongate body and extend at least partially into the first opening of the elongate body. A retention member is configured to couple the contact element with the elongate body.