Armenius and High Standard Sentinal also come to mind.

A new Smith & Wesson like a model 686 will list for well over a grand in California. I think the MSRP for the S&W is now $979. The Henry should be a few bucks cheaper.

Henry is also a big advertiser on the Sean Hannity radio show. Henry makes great American made stuff. I love my Henry 357 Mag rifle with the brass receiver. It is the Big Boy Classic model, and it is my favorite and a real thing of beauty. The new revolver will go well with it. It is a double/single action revolver.

Ruger owns the Marlin brand and is cutting into Henry's lever action rifle market, so Henry is branching out into revolvers. A 22 revolver will be released in a few months. They are priced right along with brands like Smith & Wesson and Ruger.

As the CEO and Founder of Henry Repeating Arms, Anthony Imperato leads the company’s overall strategic vision with a proven track record backed by over 40 years of personal experience in the firearms industry. His introduction to the firearms industry started in 1978 when he began working in his family’s gun shop in downtown Manhattan. This face-to-face experience with customers in a retail setting would shape Imperato’s values for what Henry Repeating Arms would become.

Taking out a home equity loan in 1994, he launched the Colt Blackpowder Arms Company in Brooklyn, New York. In 1996 he founded Henry along with his father, Louis, and in March of 1997, the company shipped its first rifles. With Anthony at the helm, Henry Repeating Arms began to set itself apart with a leadership ethos of providing extraordinary customer service and manufacturing a high-quality American-made product. As other manufacturers moved their operations overseas, he doubled down on an obsessive focus on his company’s domestic production, authoring the company’s corporate motto “Made in America, or Not Made at All.”

Yea, wood grip panels with big Henry logos nice touch. I can see will be a big selling point to the guys who have the make of their truck in big decals across their back window.

I wonder if it will fit in k frame holsters or use hks speedloaders from my model 19-3

I don’t mind the looks but disappointment in the price

Wonder how much it will actually sell for

My guess is cheaper than MSRP.......

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I’m curious, besides the looks, what leads most here to believe the revolvers are over priced and should be $250.00 instead of $928.00? Even Rock Islands .357 Magnum revolvers have an MSRP of $999.00; a magnum revolver these days runs around $1000.00 from manufacturers, minus Charter-Arms.

It is priced less than a S&W or a Ruger. Much less than a Colt. Henry makes top notch stuff. I am baffled why everyone keeps crying about the price? Their Big Boy revolver is an American made carbon steel, blued, double/single action revolver going after a retro look to pair well with Henry's Big Boy Classic lever action rifle. I own one of those Henry rifles in 357 Mag, and love everything about this new revolver.

Most Henry fans can't wait to get one. I am sure they will fly off the shelves just like the Henry rifles do. Henry Repeating Arms company just keeps growing and growing for very good reason. And there is not even a freaking screw used on one their firearms that is not made in America. I love that about them. Henry has won customer service-related awards that no other firearms manufacturer has even been nominated for.

Most people on here seem to think it is still 1973. The Smith & Wesson models 66 and 686 both have a current MSRP of $979. And in California gun shops add another $150-$200 to that price. I own both of those current production Smith & Wesson models and love them. The new Henry revolver will be joining them soon.

It’s a crowded marketplace and to stay relevant, compete and grab market share they have to do something different to get attention…or what’s the point if you’re just another gun in the market? Be bold and daring and it will live or die in the free market.

People will buy these just to collect them. They won't even care if it's a good gun.

I'm glad that they provide choices of guns to buy on the marketplace, but I am no fan of Henry anything, this latest revolver offering included.

A highly overrated, over-priced manufacturer who came up with a clever, but oh so cheap-o design for a lever-action .22 rifle and took it from there.


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At least from where I sit, Henry might be targeting future generations of revolver buyers. The younger guys that I know and hang out with all prefer blued-steel over stainless-steel. Hence why most of them are still waiting for Colt to blue their new Anaconda and Python before buying; stainless-steel revolvers are grandpa guns to them.

RIA revolvers in .357 run $699-$794 MSRP.
I think what some are comparing the Henry to are the M200 Rock Island revolvers (which are .38 Special) and MSRP is $249, which means the street price is $200-$225.
A friend who has a dozen Smiths decided to buy a M200 and likes it.

Even if the Henry was the same price, just over $200, I'd prefer the Rock Island.
I just can't get over the looks of the Henry, and I don't mean that in a good way.
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My Henry Big Boy Classic 357 Mag rifle blows away the modern competition, and at a better price. Winchester is now made in Japan and way overpriced. Hundreds more than a Henry and they have ancient designs. Henry has over two hundred firearms to choose from. Ruger will be making some Marlins again, and the new 336 will be $1300. It is a run of the mill 336. I know the Henrys will have a better fit and finish, better designs and better customer service. And they will all be made in America. You can get a Rossi cheap if you are into budget stuff like Taurus.

Rock Island is a step down from Taurus. I bet the new Henry revolver will be better built than the newer Smith & Wessons.

I'm from So CA and I have a Henry pump 22 and I like it... but....
Henry Big Boy Classic 357 20 in. = 8.63 pounds
Marlin 1894 357 20 in. = 6.5 pounds
Winchester M92 357 20 in. = 6 pounds
You wanna drag that B Boy all over the place... have at it.

Henry didn't design their lever 22lr, it's an Erma rifle designed in Germany.

Yes I am saving now.
Although I dont own a Henry rifle so these will be the first of the brand I would own. And I have to save twice as hard in order to get both versions.
These Henry Revolvers have touched quite a few members disdain button.

Looks like a web of the hand Biter!

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The Big Boy is not heavy at all. Balances and shots great. It is surprisingly comfortable to carry. I was worried about it feeling heavy when I first got mine.

Henry keeps making more models in order to appeal to an even wider marketplace. They sell a ton of firearms. I have several local stores that are dealers, and they take whatever Henry will send them. They said Henry does not take orders.

I saw some very old information online from back when Henry had only 128 employees and one facility, which said their annual revenue was 28+ million. But Henry now has over 600 employees and three factories. I am sure they are a 100 million dollar a year company by now. Henry is a constantly growing company for good reason. Their products and service have made me a huge fan of the brand.

Yes, and you will need to remove the orange plastic piece from the cylinder in order to load the revolver. Just a pro tip. My 357 Mag Henry Big Boy is all wood, case-hardened brass, and steel. I have checked out plenty of Henrys and they are well-made all-American firearms. After I pick up their new revolver with the Gun Fighter grip, I will probably be getting either the Henry 556/223 Long Ranger or one of their 30/30's. I also want a Big Boy in 45 Colt. There are other models and calibers that I would love to have, and Lord willing I will own them in time.

There are other Smith & Wessons that I hope to add to my collection as well. I will need to get a bigger gun safe. Smith & Wesson and Henry Repeating Arms are the only two firearm manufacturers that I have a big passion for. I have relatives that own all the vintage and other modern stuff, but even given the choice between a pristine vintage early 70's Colt Python or S&W Model 19, I want the Smith & Wesson. I have shot them both. Probably more than they were shot back in the day. I love revolvers and I also love Henry's designs, quality and old school vibe.

Never heard a single complaint about a Japanese copy of either Winchester or Browning designs, except maybe the price. The Japanese gun mfg's have been turning out these high quality firearms for well over 60 years.

Every single Henry rifle I ever picked up felt too heavy to me. I'm not sure if overbuilt is a valid complaint, but personally I'll take my lever actions on the lighter side.

I do applaud Henry for their commitment to US manufacturing and jobs. However I'd mention that there are a lot of gun companies making guns in this country, even foreign owned companies that are making some of their models here.

My complaint with Henry guns is that they are trying to look like old designs, but aren't true to all of the lines and contours. That and that they've apparently never seen what a good piece of walnut looks like. It might be American walnut, but does it have to have the grain of a pine 2x4? Looks are important to me, and the main reason I won't purchase a S&W with a lock on it is because they changed the contour of the rear of the frame. They just don't look like a true Smith to me anymore. When I see a Henry, I see a gun that is 95% copy, and 5% just not quite right. At least Ruger's new 336 will look exactly like an old 336, with the exception of that push safety.

I do agree that price compaints don't seem fair, as the MSRP's are always higher than the street, and these days aren't even in the same ball park. That said, I don't have any problem finding a nice older K frame S&W 357 for less than $700.

For those that like the looks, I say go buy one. Supporting an American made company is always a good thing in my opinion. But for me, I have yet to see a single Henry firearm that could part me from my hard earned dollars. Maybe if they put an adjustable rear sight and ejector rod shroud on it I might be more inclined. I do love brass grip frames on my single actions after all.

I'm going to keep an open mind until I can check one out and hopefully shoot one.

If the gun has a nice DA trigger, is nicely finished and made from quality materials, I'll probably pick one up.

No lock. Blued steel and walnut. Not too much of that coming out of Smith these days.

If it were really cheap, maybe (probably not)...it's not cheap, no.

No, not ugly, try *****. Yeah. And MSRP is pretty high for a DA revolver with sort of SA looks and sights. There better be a deep dealer discount. I'll pass anyway.

Look like a 100 year old design. Reminds me of a colt police positive.

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FWIW, I kinda' think that 100-year-old look is what they were going for.
Henry has always been kinda' intentionally retro with their product designs.

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The Henry Big Boy revolver was designed to be paired with their Henry Big Boy Classic rifle which tries to loosely capture the character of the 1860 Benjiman Tyler Henry rifle. Of course, Henry does now make an actual replica of the original Henry 1860 rifle. The new revolver is double/single action.

To me the new Henry revolvers have an old school law enforcement revolver vibe with some added cowboy thrown in. Obviously, it will not appeal to everyone, but there are many people such as myself who just love everything about it. The end result is exactly what Henry was going for when they designed it. Not all Henrys are old school, and some models have plenty of modern features. But a big part of their original draw when they first founded the company was the classic cowboy/western looking rifle. It makes perfect sense that their first revolver would follow in suit.

Henry will never be the company who makes biggest and baddest AR15's and stuff like that, but that is not their market. Most of their customers already have those bases covered. Many Henry customers have been around a few years, and many have a nostalgia for the past.

SWFan27, I have to admire your loyalty and devotion to the brand.
Henry should hire you as their west coast marketing guy.
But I doubt you'll get many converts here or anywhere else.

The Henry "look" is something that you either like right away or something that will forever make you cringe.
Not much middle ground.

I'm sure (most) all Henrys function and group fine, but to my eyes, every single model they make (except for the Original 1860 Henry) looks like a hodgepodge, an otherwise nice gun marred by a homely receiver.

For instance, the Big Boy .357 Classic Carbine shown in the video link posted above strikes me as a good looking rifle, if only you'd replace the homely receiver with a design by Marlin, Winchester or Browning. And lose the brass.

This new Big Bore revolver is just........strange.
It's like the design team wanted an SA and at the last minute decided to throw in DA and a swing out cylinder.
Might as well have thrown on an adjustable rear sight too.
Including a couple extra height blades is a good thing, but won't help if you have a windage issue.

Danged if I'd pay $700-$800 or so for a revolver that looks like a starter pistol at a track meet.
What were they thinking when they came up with this ?

Zoom your eyes back and look at the picture of both revolvers and tell me you don't see "starter gun".
Something more traditional would compliment their lever action line better.
Shooters of old west firearms are sticklers on authenticity, at least most of them.

What is the obsession with calling everything "Boy" ?
Shouldn't adults only be handling firearms ?
Pull up that diaper, Big Boy, and step up to the firing line, it's your turn to shoot !

While I'm on a roll, what is the deal with brass everywhere, bird's head grips, mare's leg stocks and huge lever loops ?
Might as well throw on some Pearl grips and drive some brass tacks into the stock too !

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Square butt brings the old Colt Trooper to mind. The 38spl/357mag market's already flooded, and the MSRP being what it is, the Henry will be bucking a big head wind market wise. It'll be interesting to see how they hold up when the You Tube crowd starts testing them.

I am with sandog regarding the way Henry calls their premium products "Boy". My only Henry is a .22 Octagon Frontier which is essentially a Golden Boy without the brass receiver and "Boy" name.

I don't own any Henry product, but have no prejudice against the brand. Real walnut, made in America, finish quality more than decent, and so far as I've heard accurate and reliable. But if I had one of their brass .357 lever actions and wanted a companion sidearm, it just wouldn't have also to be a Henry. Instead I'd be looking at one of the brass grip framed Italian Single Action Army clones in that caliber. Go all in cowboy or go home.

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Kinda looks like a Nagant

The looks alone say, "nope". I have enough Dan Wesson 15-2's/715 and S&W N frame revolvers to last me till I don't care about anything anymore. I said the same thing to myself when I saw the Henry revolvers as when I saw an AMC Pacer the first time, "Why did they make it look so bad?". It doesn't cost anything to make something look good.

The looks don’t bother me, but I haven’t seen one in person. If this is ugly, what is the Kimber K6S? I bought a K6S despite its awkward boxy aesthetics, and loved it except it just didn’t fit my hand, so I sold it. Those are now as expensive as this Fritch’s, I mean Henry, Big Boys.

I find the Ruger LCR to be ugly, but functional I guess.

Not that I’ll buy one, but I know you can’t judge a book by its cover.

I do join those who snicker at that name, Big Boy. But there are lots of goofy gun names out there. Night Stalker? Equalizer?

I think the Kimber K6S is beyond ugly. It jarred me the first time I saw one on YT when it was first shown. It's kind of like they went out of their way to ugly it up. The LCR is pretty sad looking, too, IMHO.

Finally, some owner review videos of the new Henry Big Boy revolver are starting to show up. I can't wait to get mine.

Saw em at NRA. Appears Henry and BL get their marketing folks from the same website. Hard pass!

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Yeah, ditto on the Dardick - UG-A-LY!

I wish they'd gone all the way and created a real nice vintage revolver, single action, .45 Colt, with an octagonal barrel and no cast parts. The seam on the hammer is ugly, it ruins the vintage feeling. Could have been a must-have for revolver collectors and Henry fans.

It needs to be made in 327 federal magnum!!

How about 41 Magnum and a version with adjustible sights? Maybe even a 5" and or 6" barrel.

I think the quote is "Life is to short to shoot an ugly gun !".

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I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think the new Henry Gun Fighter grip model looks great and I can't wait to get one. Henry is selling upgraded grips and I plan to get the checkered walnut grips as soon as these revolvers become California legal, most likely near the end of the year. This will be my Christmas present to me.

This is the same guy reviewing the latest and greatest Charter Arms revolver. Henry is in different league. Minor league vs Major league. Now days Henry is probably better quality than most new Smith and Wessons, and I LOVE me some S&W.

I never considered buying a revolver from another manufacturer before the release of the new Henry. I WANT this one as soon as it becomes California legal. I will ALWAYS be a S&W guy. Same as many S&W vs Colt may be with Ford vs Chevy or Fender vs Gibson. Henry may be newer to the game, but they are certainly not cheap ****.

From a practical standpoint, I think Henry really needed to make the Big Boy with adjustable rear sights. Especially considering the large variety of ammo between .38 Special Target loads and hard hitting .357 magnums. I remember when Ruger launched that new GP100 Match Champion with fixed sights initially. It didn't take Ruger long to fix up that mistake.

Since they started from scratch, it would have been nice if they tried to copy a period correct gun, like the DA 1877 Colt Lightning, only with modern, reliable innards. I would seriously look at one of those.

The quality MAY be there, but looks and pride of ownership are important, and to me, this gun looks almost cartoonish. Of course, that is just my opinion, and no doubt there will be a market.

For the kind of scratch they are asking MSRP, I personally would find a nice, clean P&R model 19 or 28. For that matter, a new Colt King Cobra .357 Target is in the same MSRP ball park.

Larry

Did not realize that those were still made!

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Everything they make is ugly. I really want to like Henry products being American made and all, but every time I pick one up I put it back down and walk away shaking my head.

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