A new revolver maker enters... Henry

[NorthBorder]

Henry H017GDM Gunfighter 357 Mag #6 Shot 4" Blued Round Steel Barrel, Polished Blued Steel Frame w/Gunfighter Walnut Grip Revolver

Henry is now producing a .38/.357 revolver, one with a square grip and one with a birds head grip. MSRP is north of $900. Kinda reminiscent of an old H&R. This one appears to have a brass trigger guard. Not that I am particularly interested in one, and I like Henrys a lot, but I'm glad to see that this company is expanding because they do make a great product.

 

[mcb]

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



They make a Ruger look good. And of course they are in 38/357, SNORE!!! That said I am sort of interiqued by the round butt version. It will be interesting to see if they add some other cartridges that are not 9/38/357.

 

[Obturation]

I prefer a shrouded ejector but if Henry is making a revolver I will check it out. Henry certainly knows how to make a slick action and a great trigger so this may be a great new revolver. Can't wait to put hands on one .

 

[MacAR]

Odd looking critter, I'll say that much. It almost looks like a K frame & a Charter Bulldog had a one-night stand. For the money, I think I'll stick to SAA's.

Mac

 

[CraigC]

Good Lord, $928 for something that ugly!?!?!?

 

[jobu07]

First the homesteader and now this. I won't begrudge them for bringing new things to market. Good looks, or lack there of aside, this does hold promise.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Yeah…pre-owned 38/357 S&Ws can still be gotten for under $500 with some looking.

Interesting enough though that they are branching out.

Might be able to find one in a few years for $300. I might be tempted then. $500 if it was a 44 or 45 Colt and had a 5” barrel.

 

[someguy2800]

1: Its atrocious, at least in my eyes.
2: Its 38/357, meh for me
3: $928
4: That die cast grip frame
5: Its called the "Big Boy" At least they had the sense not to put that on the gun

 

[someguy2800]

Henry really really really really really needs to hire some designers that have some aesthetic sense.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

If it was in .32mag or .327 I think they would move more as there is a lot of backlogged demand there. 38/357 for $900 is a tight market in my mind.

I appreciate them making more options!

If the Homesteader was in .45acp I would be all over it. Again, I think that would be a better move for them as there are a TON of 9mm rifle options out there but not many in 45acp today.

If they want to be a bit contrarian with things like this then they need to chamber them in less common things. This coming out saddens me a bit though as it likely means the Homesteader won't be coming out in 45 anytime soon if they are ramping up to make more revolvers.

 

[.38 Special]

I am happy to see new revolvers, have no issues with the Henry company, and wish them the best. Perhaps the guns will be well made, with perfect triggers and startling accuracy.

At the moment, though, that looks like a badly refinished H&R recovered from a crime scene at Liberace's house.

 

[Big_Al]

Reminds me of the old h&r revolvers. I don't mind the looks & caliber but hopefully the actual sales price is much less than 900.

 

[NorthBorder]

Looks like we have 2 threads that started simultaneously. So if mods want to close this one, ok.

 

[Jim Watson]

Reminds me of the old h&r revolvers.

My thought exactly, H&R and High Standard had versions of their double action .22s faked up to look like SAA, which the Henry has to some degree.

 

[Roverguy]

Bless them. Good on ‘em for having a go. Nice to see a U.S. manufacturing success and wish them the best with this effort. Not to my taste, but hopefully to others’.

 

[Slamfire]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Pretty does not put the bullet in the center. I consider the proportions of the Henry centerfire rifles to be off, but the market does not care. Henry rifle owners are happy with their firearms and the company. I shoot a lot more 38 Specials than any other cartridge, primarily due to the low recoil, excellent accuracy, and the amount of 38 Special brass I have. A 38/357 is a good first step for a firearms company dipping its toe in the revolver market. MSRP is mind boggling. I do believe I would be a lot more interested in something in 44Spl/45ACP/45LC. Maybe they will get there.

I wish them luck.

 

[mcb]

At least its a push, rather than pull, cylinder release.

 

[.38 Special]

@Slamfire Yeah, but "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" followed immediately by "Pretty does not put the bullet in the center" can be reasonably interpreted to mean that you think it's ugly too.

 

[mcb]

Since Henry makes 327 Mag lever actions I would seriously consider this revolver if they chamber this new revolver in that cartridge, especially if they make is a seven shooter. I need a 32 caliber revolver...

 

[Oninotaki]

With just a quick look, my guess is that they saw a price point between Taurus and Ruger/S&W and are aiming for that.

Combined with the thought that being able to provided both the pistol and the lever gun in a matched ammo pair, and they might be on to something.

As for looks, the lack of an underlug and the brass on the revolver really makes me feel like they were looking for people like my father who get an extra kick when their firearms match thematically. People that enjoy that may pay a premium for it.

Their real challenge with introducing both a PCC and revolvers at the same time is to not damage their reputation with these new products. If they don't meet people's expectations they might really shoot themselves in the foot. Henry has a very positive reputation currently and lord knows if they stumble and send out a year of lemons the internet will remind everyone for 40 years about it.

I personally like the look of the birdshead model and if it was a .327 7 shooter I would be all over it. Also it looks like both models will handle speed loaders nicely, which could be a plus.

 

[Oninotaki]

Since Henry makes 327 Mag lever actions I would seriously consider this revolver if they chamber this new revolver in that cartridge, especially if they make is a seven shooter. I need a 32 caliber revolver...

A 7 shot .327 4" double action? Sign me up.

Pair it with a bond arms Derringer and a Henry Lever gun both in .327 and I am ready for a DeLorean trip back to 1885.

 

[shoebox1.1]

Looks like a K frame and a charter arms had a love child who’s got identity issues. He works in a L.A. Burrough Chinese joint. Washing dishes. All kidding aside Henry makes great guns. I’m happy to see it.

 

[Targa]

I like it! It would need to sell well under that MSRP but I could see getting one.

 

[UncleEd]

Glad to see an addition to the revolver world.

At its suggested MSRP, it better have a dang
good trigger, very decent finish and not
have any mechanical hangups that will result
in early recalls.

 

[Slamfire]

@Slamfire Yeah, but "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" followed immediately by "Pretty does not put the bullet in the center" can be reasonably interpreted to mean that you think it's ugly too.

Can't disagree. I have however seen a lot of ugly guns.



A friend of mine was a glue shooter. Back when 30 caliber ruled the line, some NRA highpower shooters would spray the gun with a glue so the rifle stayed in place. In time the rifle was covered in glue, the shooting glove, the shoulder of the shooting coat, and the mat. I remember shooters standing up after rapid fire prone with their mat sticking to their elbow. If it helped, then it helped. AR shooters don't get knocked out of position so I am sure glue has gone in the ash heap of history.



It make take time to accept it, but if it shoots good, it is good.