Henry Big Boy Revolvers

[Drm50]

Henry has never designed anything. I haven’t had this revolver in hand but have studied the pics a little. I think it’s a European design most likely Spanish. They do use a side plate design not the ship in a bottle type used by most cheap DA revolvers regardless of manf. I would also guess manf and materials have been tailored to cheapest production they can get away with. Personally I can’t think of a cheap revolver that has ever proven dependable and durable. I hear a 22 is planned.
Why anyone that knows a modicum about firearms would pay S&W money for a novelty gun is beyond me. My arse is already tired of stories of Rough Riders shooting just as well as a K22. I’ve never considered buying Taurus but I would give them another look before buying Henry.

[Polinese]

I'm with hammie I like em. Reminds me of a lot of the late 19th century, early 20th century designs, which in my opinion was when revolvers peaked aesthetically. I like the brass frame and the birds head grip. I do think the price is too high but if I ever find one when I also have the money for it, i'll bring it home.

[Mike Irwin]

"Offspring of an H&R that was unwillingly bred with a Colt that had an STD."

Someone on another forum also said it reminded him of Charter Arms, as well. I have to agree with that.

Overall, I have to say... BLEH! as to the looks and that I'm not at all interested given the pricepoint.

[hammie]

WOW! Y'all are a tough crowd. The .38/.357 cartridges are proof that God loves us, and you can never have too many. (Although in honor and deference to Mike Irwin, perhaps that same thing could be said about the .32's.) I may pick up a Henry revolver later in the year, if the chance comes along. Right now, I'm more interested in the .360 Buckhammer (of Thor, Odin's revenge, or whatever they're calling it). The .360 may have a higher priority. Anyway, to borrow from Mark Twain: "It's differences of opinion that make a horse race."

[upstate81]

Henry should come out with a pump rifle chambered in .357 magnum and .44 magnum. Id rather pay a grand for that.

[jetinteriorguy]

Originally Posted by upstate81

Henry should come out with a pump rifle chambered in .357 magnum and .44 magnum. Id rather pay a grand for that.

+1 on this, but first make many more side gate .357 BBS’s.

[Mike Irwin]

"Henry should come out with a pump rifle chambered in .357 magnum and .44 magnum. Id rather pay a grand for that. "

Now you've got my interest up.

If they were to chamber one in .32-20? I'd be first in line with a handful of cash screaming "SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!"

[hammie]

Well, I can agree with everyone on this. A henry pump, with an exposed hammer and chambered for a rimmed centerfire pistol cartridge, would be nice. The problem would be if the pump rifle would sell. I remember the IMI .357 Timber Wolf pump rifle. If I recall correctly, it had lackluster sales, and was discontinued because of that.

[jetinteriorguy]

Originally Posted by hammie

Well, I can agree with everyone on this. A henry pump, with an exposed hammer and chambered for a rimmed centerfire pistol cartridge, would be nice. The problem would be if the pump rifle would sell. I remember the IMI .357 Timber Wolf pump rifle. If I recall correctly, it had lackluster sales, and was discontinued because of that.

I think this was more due to it being priced too high. I wanted one pretty bad but they were always just priced out of reach for me. I would have to say if Henry makes one I’d go $900.00-$1000.00 for it, especially with Henry’s CS backing it. Heck, I’d probably even quit whining about the lack of availability on the side gate BBS.

[Jim Watson]

I wonder how well their .22 pump is selling.
That would probably inform their decision to make a centerfire. Or no, considering that I do not know anybody who has one or even seen one on the range or in the store.

[Sarge]

While these revolvers don't particularly appeal to me, I am anxious to see an actual shooting review of them.

[Lurch37]

I wonder how well their .22 pump is selling.
That would probably inform their decision to make a centerfire. Or no, considering that I do not know anybody who has one or even seen one on the range or in the store.
Today 04:34 AM

I agree, I'd like to get one of these as well, in 22mag, but have yet to see one other than on Gunbroker.

Maybe if I could ever find a Big Boy side gate in 38/357 (for a decent price), the revolver would be a fun side arm to carry along.

[Mike Irwin]

"I think this was more due to it being priced too high."

That was my impression, too. I sort of remember them being in excess of $1000 back in the early 1990s, and that was a LOT of money.

Wikipedia says that there were only around 1,000 in .357 and .44 Mag. imported into the US.

And be still my heart... there was a SINGLE prototype chambered in .32-20...

Mikey wants... Mikey wants BAD!

[Hawg]

Originally Posted by upstate81

Henry should come out with a pump rifle chambered in .357 magnum and .44 magnum. Id rather pay a grand for that.

If they do they better redesign it. Their .22 pump is a lever action converted to slide action and is rough and clunky feeling.

[Jim Watson]

Eww.
Winchester, Savage, and Remington made very satisfactory pump guns.
Surely the patents have expired.

[FrankenMauser]

I wouldn't say the Remingtons were satisfactory. The bolt, receiver, and action bars eat each other to death after a bit of use, just like the Remington autos - much like, but more so than Winchester 1200 shotguns.

The .38/.357 cartridges are proof that God loves us, and you can never have too many.

As unpopular as my opinion is, I'd rather skip .35 caliber.
Give me .32 H&R or .44 Special.
9mm would be 'okay'.
But I'd rather just skip .35 cal.

(Still overpriced, though.)

[Jim Watson]

I was talking about the Remington pumps of yore, designed by John Pedersen, the models 25 and 14 1/2 for revolver calibers.

[FrankenMauser]

Too many machined parts for today's world.

[bedbugbilly]

I applaud Henry for adding new products. I'll reserve my judgement on their new revolver until I see and handle it in person. Some like Chevy, some like For. This will appeal to some and not to others - to each their own.

Like several others have stated - I just wish Henry would step up production of some of their current models that seem to be hard to get. I have tried to get/find a single shot Henry in 30-30 for a couple of years. The various gun shops I have attempted to buy one through all tell me they have trouble getting them and to be patient. I fully understand the problems the pandemic created, but if you are not able to produce current models to insure a fast and ample supply for demand, then why introduce new models?

[44caliberkid]

“ I have tried to get/find a single shot Henry in 30-30 for a couple of years”

There are six of them on gunbroker right now. If I waited on local shops to get what I wanted, I wouldn’t have bought anything in the last 5 years.

[Cosmodragoon]

This looks cool and old-timey but it's not for me. I'm not a brass guy and I like placing my hand lower for a straighter pull in double action.

I'm happy to see Henry doing more stuff. They are a great company. Like someone else said though, I do kind of wish the side-gate lever actions were in greater supply. I've been meaning to pick up an all-weather that way for a while now.

I'm also excited to try the new Homesteader in 9mm.

[The Happy kaboomer]

I would not........Own that butt ugly thing.

[Kreyzhorse]

Had to look them up. That's a hard pass at that price, and a damn ugly gun to boot.

[JonJay]

At those prices the pistols should include an electronic aiming device.

[rodfac]

Mike Irwin: "Offspring of an H&R that was unwillingly bred with a Colt that had an STD."
Someone on another forum also said it reminded him of Charter Arms, as well. I have to agree with that. Overall, I have to say... BLEH! as to the looks and that I'm not at all interested given the pricepoint." Well said, Mike...my thoughts exactly. Rod
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