Henry Revolvers

[eddiememphis]

https://www.henryusa.com/handguns/big-boy-revolver/

I got an email from Henry today. They are making revolvers now.

Kinda retro looking- like something you would see on Mannix.

Good to see a manufacturer putting out new models that aren't another striker poly 9.

[eddiememphis]

https://www.henryusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/H017-GDM_Left.jpg

[eddiememphis]

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[enfield]

Kinda like the looks of those. Any idea on the price?

[Scanker19]

Msrp was in the 900 range

[Hoser]

They could not be any more ugly if they tried.

It looks like High point and Chiappa merged.

[thebolt]

That Henry revolver could compete with a Webley revolver in an ugly gun contest.

[beast556]

I love revolvers, but dam that is one ugly gun.

[ray1970]

Well, I guess that explains why finding an X model in 357 is all but impossible.

[.455_Hunter]

That Henry revolver could compete with a Webley revolver in an ugly gun contest.


Ugliness is in the eye of the beholder, but Webley has the resume to back-up the image.

[Clint45]

Looks like someone crossed a Charter with a Rossi, then added gold plating.

[Martinjmpr]

They could not be any more ugly if they tried.

It looks like High point and Chiappa merged.

I was thinking it has a very RG or Rossi look. [Puke]

And if you know anything about RG or Rossi revolvers, you know that is NOT a compliment.

I think the RG revolver was actually the archetype of the "Saturday Night Special." Cheap and poorly made.
The Lorcin/Hi Point of the revolver era.

[Martinjmpr]

I'm a revolver guy but I'll stick with my old S&Ws and Rugers.

I wouldn't be unhappy if increased sale of revolvers made .38/.357 ammo more plentiful though.

[Scanker19]

Well, I guess that explains why finding an X model in 357 is all but impossible.

Ray, here?s how I got mine.
Call the 800 number for Cabelas, and ask them to check stores with stock. They should be able to say which store has one. You then have to call that store directly and talk to the GUN library/ transfers guy/manager. He will be able to say if the rifle is allocated or not. If it?s not, you should be able to buy it and have it transferred to you local bass pro/cabelas. The one caveat you have to pay with a credit card not a Debit card.

[ray1970]

Ray, here?s how I got mine.
Call the 800 number for Cabelas, and ask them to check stores with stock. They should be able to say which store has one. You then have to call that store directly and talk to the GUN library/ transfers guy/manager. He will be able to say if the rifle is allocated or not. If it?s not, you should be able to buy it and have it transferred to you local bass pro/cabelas. The one caveat you have to pay with a credit card not a Debit card.

Thanks. I?ve been looking for one for probably two plus years now. Might have to give that a try.

[O2HeN2]

I'll find their booth here at the NRA membership meeting and see if I can give you a hands on report...

O2

[Zundfolge]

I actually really like them. They look like a modern take on a vintage revolver. I'd gladly take one with the birdshead grip if I can find one for under the same price as a S&W new model 19.

[Clint45]

I was thinking it has a very RG or Rossi look. [Puke]

And if you know anything about RG or Rossi revolvers, you know that is NOT a compliment.

I think the RG revolver was actually the archetype of the "Saturday Night Special." Cheap and poorly made.
The Lorcin/Hi Point of the revolver era.

The older Rossi revolvers were similar in quality to Taurus... most of them worked fine, others not so much.

RG was a Florida made SNS which installed imported Rohm components on a cast zinc allow frame. They are trash, slightly better than a starting pistol converted to a zipgun. As a teenager, I found an RG14 22 that keyholed every round and couldn't hit a paper plate from 3 feet away.

[eddiememphis]

The older Rossi revolvers were similar in quality to Taurus... most of them worked fine, others not so much.

New Rossi revolvers have Taurus stamped right on them, now that Taurus bought the company.

[O2HeN2]

Keep in mind that this is a display model...

Fit and finish was excellent. All edges were broken and very "roundy". Buling is a deep, rich blue color. Trigger pull typical of a stock revolver both single and double action.

...the look just isn't my cup of tea.

O2

[Madusa]

I didn’t like the Glock 17 gen 1. I wish I had bought lots of them now.

[Scanker19]

Seems like the street price Might be about in the mid to high 700s. They have certain ruggedness to them akin to an old Mosin revolver. I?m not a fan of brass. Maybe they?ll come out with an X model.
My last S&W left a bad taste in my mouth for a new gun. Henry is a great company, they have great customer service and they go out of their way to support those that deserve it (Mil, LE etc?). I might pick one up in a few years. I don?t typically buy new first year guns. though I?m more of a Ruger revolver guy. You can?t beat the modularity of their revolvers in terms of disassembly.

"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good SP101 at your side, kid."

[O2HeN2]

They have certain ruggedness to them...
I've never equated a fully exposed ejection rod with "ruggedness".

O2