New Henry 10 shot .22

[ds-10-speed]

I went to order the Henry .22 revolver at my local FFL and they had one in stock. I was the first to buy one at this store.

The quality is excellent, I took it home and tried it out on my own range. The accuracy was very good but it takes a bit getting used to the narrow front blade, I'm used to a wider front Patridge style sight and an adjustable rear sight. The DA was very smooth for a new revolver, very impressive. The SA trigger is also very crisp. It comes with 3 front sights for elevation adjustment but the medium height sight that was installed is perfect for the shooting I do. I could easily hit my steel plates with the Henry. It won't replace my 617's but I wanted to add it to my collection. The speed loaders that I designed for the Colt and Ruger 10 shots work great in the new Henry.

[lunger]

I like it.

The center fire did not interest me but in .22 it is tempting.

[The Happy kaboomer]

I probably like to if re-designed the ugly out and added adjustable sights....As it is I wouldn't give it a second glance.

[Aguila Blanca]

Originally Posted by The Happy Kaboomer

I probably like to if re-designed the ugly out and added adjustable sights....As it is I wouldn't give it a second glance.

Regrettably, I have to agree. Every aspect of the design strikes me as being just a bit "off," with odd proportions all over the place. Being a Henry, it's probably a very good firearm ... but I would not want to own one.

[1972RedNeck]

I have no doubt that someday soon I will own a Henry revolver just because. I don't care about looks but gosh darn they are ugly...

[Aguila Blanca]

Once upon a time, STI used to advertise that "Life's too short to own an ugly gun" (ironically while selling some of the ugliest double-stack 1911 variants in the known universe). I subscribe to that philosophy.

[jetinteriorguy]

I don’t get the ugliness, granted it has a couple of slightly off features and it ain’t exactly a nice 4” Model 27 but to me I don’t quite get ugly. But hey, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I do think an adjustable rear sight would be a requirement for me too though.

[1972RedNeck]

Once upon a time, STI used to advertise that "Life's too short to own an ugly gun" (ironically while selling some of the ugliest double-stack 1911 variants in the known universe). I subscribe to that philosophy.

I used to agree until I shot a PX4. I now own two and am keeping my eye out for a third. Both are still ugly in my opinion, but I just shoot them so well that I can't help but love them.

[603Country]

I was thinking that Henry revolver was ugly, but wasn’t going to say it till you guys spoke up. Didn’t want to be rude, ya know.

As for the Beretta PX4, I find mine rather attractive, though you might say it’s fat.

[1972RedNeck]

"Don't the Girl's all get prettier at closing time"...

[RoyceP]

Originally Posted by The Happy kaboomer

I probably like to if re-designed the ugly out and added adjustable sights....As it is I wouldn't give it a second glance.

Agree - wow!

[rmh3481]

I like it. Has the 'old school' revolver look. The 10 shot aspect is what caught my eye, although the price seems a little high?

[10-96]

Personally, I wouldn't commit to the term ugly- especially since I've seen a Rhino and some of the late 19th and early 20th century european revolvers. Oh, and I'd file that Philippine .38 revolver in the ugly dept too.

[bamaranger]

Like the fella that kissed the cow.....to each his own.

The blue and brass frame seems "off" to me for a DA revolver. Go all blue and it might help the looks alot.

Dang thing seems to be a shooter, best of luck with it for the OP,

[Ricklin]

I would not trade my old Taurus 94 10 shooter for it. The Henry fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down. How is the weight on the DA trigger pull? I saw smooth, my Taurus is too, however it is also 12-13 Lbs. I can't really tell by the pics J frame size or K frame size?

[ds-10-speed]

It is kind of an odd duck compared to my other DA .22's. I don't have a proper trigger pull gauge but using a digital luggage scale the DA was 13lbs. It is close to a K frame in size.

One nice feature is the button in the front trigger guard to remove the crane and cylinder for easy cleaning. The owners manual shows it can be a 10 shot .22 Magnum but there is no info whether or not you can get another cylinder, I asked Henry about it today.

I didn't like the front sight ramp, it was too reflective, I would lose it on some targets. It came with 3 front sights of various heights (.250",.225" and .200") so I milled the tallest one down to look like a target sight, (I needed .212") it works much better. I told Henry about the problem and they are looking into a solution.

[Drm50]

I believe I’ll stick with S&W 17s. I handled a .357 and was not impressed. It’s Charter Arms grade firearm. I’m not interested enough to look but design was probably bought in Europe, maybe Astra or Arminius?

[Pumpkin]

I’m sure the quality and workmanship are good.
If a blued steel version was offered in place of the brass I think this would be a popular option.
Hard to call it ugly especially if you look at most of the new pistols and rifles being made today. CZ600, Glock, Rhino and all the tactical lever actions are some that come to mind.

[Ricklin]

That is a nice touch with the PB cylinder release. Do they state what the bore diameter is? If a switch cylinder is in the cards the bore size is typically .23 not .22 at least that is the way my Ruger Single 6 was. Mine was more accurate with magnum rounds.

[HighValleyRanch]

At first glance it might look ungainly and ugly. But if I think of something like the Webley revolvers, then this design starts to make sense. I do like that it has no ejector lug or shroud, adding to the old time flavor. I wish they had gone with a taper barrel and then it would have really shined. As for the brass, meh, but then there is brass blackener, so that might work. The price is steep. The shape of the back strap echos the thunderer and Webley and Ruger six series.

I might be interested in the .357 to go with a level action. I also think of the old High Standard Double Nine that came out as a western single action that was a double action revolver.

I think that a longer hammer would have helped on balancing out the design to give it more of that old time look.

Scootch gives a nice review of the .357 version and points a lot of this out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRMl-Tg6lq8

[Aguila Blanca]

Originally Posted by Pumpkin

Hard to call it ugly especially if you look at most of the new pistols and rifles being made today. CZ600, Glock, Rhino and all the tactical lever actions are some that come to mind.

The fact that there are other ugly firearms to be had hardly makes this one NOT ugly.

That said, I recognize that beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. To me, this Henry revolver looks like a refugee from a 19th century European gunmaker, and to me it's ugly enough that I would not want to own one.

[44caliberkid]

Originally Posted by lunger

I like it.

The center fire did not interest me but in .22 it is tempting.

I thought the same thing. I would prefer adjustable rear sights though. And, unfortunately, it is ugly.

[Drm50]

When I see guns such as Henry revolvers I have 2 statements. For the informed handgun shooter who owns quality revolvers, why would you want one? While not under the category of junk they aren’t top shelf. For those not so informed, the price for one of these is pretty steep. For that kind of bucks I can find many hi condition top shelf used 22s, for just a little more a new Ruger.

[ds-10-speed]

Originally Posted by Drm50

When I see guns such as Henry revolvers I have 2 statements. For the informed handgun shooter who owns quality revolvers, why would you want one? While not under the category of junk they aren’t top shelf. For those not so informed, the price for one of these is pretty steep. For that kind of bucks I can find many hi condition top shelf used 22s, for just a little more a new Ruger.

For one thing I was curious to see how well it performed and how the quality was. I also needed to verify that my speed loaders worked with it.

I'm going to see how well it does in our upcoming bowling pin league this winter. I'm sure I can't do better with it than my 617's but it'll be fun to try.