Bigdog57
Member
I began my Henry association with the basic H001 model. A nice light and handy little carbine, that worked well even with my "Bigger than the average bear" frame. Zamak alloy? Just look at all the old Savage/Stevens, Marlin and many other .22 rifles made through the decades with it and still going strong. If it doesn't NEED the strength of steel, why bother? They can cast the zamak parts less expensively, to meet their price point. Taken care of, it will last the ages just fine.
In a fit of madness I traded my beloved little Henry to a buddy for another gun.
I finally broke down and got myself the Golden Boy. I love it. Totally different feel than the H001, heavier, more substantial, and longer - a 'rifle' vs. the earlier carbine. The H001 did much more range time than my Marlin 39A, which itself is a good rifle. The Golden Boy does more range time than the 39A too. It shoots as well or better.
Been looking at the centerfires. I don't like the price of the Henry centerfire rifles, but am trying to see if I can justify it. Love the rifle, so I may get one.
I care not a whit about the 'historical' angle. A good gun speaks for itself. Today's Colt, Remington, Marlin, etc. are not very like the original companies either...... Things change, especially when the bean counters take over.
In a fit of madness I traded my beloved little Henry to a buddy for another gun.
I finally broke down and got myself the Golden Boy. I love it. Totally different feel than the H001, heavier, more substantial, and longer - a 'rifle' vs. the earlier carbine. The H001 did much more range time than my Marlin 39A, which itself is a good rifle. The Golden Boy does more range time than the 39A too. It shoots as well or better.
Been looking at the centerfires. I don't like the price of the Henry centerfire rifles, but am trying to see if I can justify it. Love the rifle, so I may get one.
I care not a whit about the 'historical' angle. A good gun speaks for itself. Today's Colt, Remington, Marlin, etc. are not very like the original companies either...... Things change, especially when the bean counters take over.