Feedback on H&R Handi-Grip Handi-Rifle?

[cluttonfred]

I mentioned this new model of the venerable H&R Handi-Rifle in a another thread, but I haven't ever actually seen or handled one. Does anyone have any first-hand reports to share after handling, and preferably shooting, this new stock and forend combination?



This setup is being offered from the factory on these models: 22" (243 Win., 308 Win, 45-70 Gov't.) 24" (Heavy Varmint, 204 Ruger, 223 Remington, 22-250 Remington) 26" (25-06 Remington). They are also offering the stock and forend to retrofit older rifles. The forend appears to be same one with molded-in checkering that they have been offering on their pistol cartridge rifle/rifled slug shotgun combos for a while.

This new stock is quite different from the pistol-grip Survivor stock (made by Choate) that they have offered for some time. There is much more drop at the shoulder, more cheek support and also a longer reach to the trigger.

Any reports?

Cheers,

Matthew

 

[godale]

if no answer try graybeard outdoors. com. the handi has a huge following over there.

 

[nipprdog]

There is much more drop at the shoulder

That looks like too much drop, even with the 'added' part. IMHO.

Their 'Survivor' style;

 

[stsimons]

That might be one of the ugliest firearms I have ever seen. The regular Handis look much better.

 

[greyling22]

looks pretty good, but why they can't be bothered to ever fix the terrible stock to receiver fit is beyond me. I mean, I can understand it on the older wood stocked guns, it's an easy way to make a stock without actually having to fit it to the gun, but with a newly designed injection molded stock I'd like to see a good fit instead of a "traditional" one.

That said, I always had a soft spot for a handi.