Henry Big Boy REVOLVER!! Have you heard?

[Pisgah]

On a positive note, it IS beautifully finished -- like a pig wearing lipstick...

 

[PALADIN85020]

So much for the Henry "Edsel."

John

 

[walnutred]

I handled both grip styles at the Henry booth in Indy this weekend. Fit and finish was good. Trigger pull was smooth but heavy trigger pull in DA, single actions was crisp. Front sight was very good but the fixed rear sight seemed a little odd.

I talked to two of the reps and asked how they expected to be competitive with a $1000 fixed sighted revolver. They replied that the street price would be a couple hundred less, the companies reputation and 100% lifetime warranty would help find a market.

The birdshead grip version felt good in my hands and I have largish hands. Heft wise it reminded me of my 10-6 with much better grip feel. K frame grips always feel a little small and the trigger guard can rap my knuckles with heavy loads. For both of the grip styles on the Henry it felt like there was a little more finger room.

I'm a little skeptical what market share they are trying the reach. I think the era of the service revolver is long past and it's too large for most people to consider CCW. I would love to shoot one and if I ever see one < $600 I'll actually give purchase serious thought.

 

[NY-1]

These apparently look nicer in person than they do in the renderings. That odd barrel undercut doesn't seem as conspicuous. I do hope they offer a version without the brass accents sometime, but I'm cautiously optimistic. The finish certainly seems nice, and those actual wood grips beat the Altamont laminate stuff by a longshot IMO. I'm also one of the oddballs that prefers fixed sights.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3LxazUZcAs[/ame]

 

[malph]

Nicely blued steel and walnut. American made.
That's going to cost you nowadays.

 

[Nomadmax]

Looks like a copy of an RG, made in someone's garage. I'll bet that hole for the grip frame screw will leave a nice mark in the palm shooting full house 357s.

 

[tmd17]

They look better in the video than in the pictures. I like being the 1st kid on the block with a new toy and may actually jump on one when they hit. If so, I will be sure to post up a range report.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Looks like a CHEAP, CHEEZY cross between a Charter Arms and an RG.........Boat anchor material....If you have one to give away......DON"T stop here.

 

[dsf]

Recall how S&W inscribed "Ladysmith" on the side of a few J frame offerings? I think Henry should do likewise and call one "Totie Fields" and the other "Lisa Lampanelli".

Doesn't matter which is which ...

 

[Goony]

They look better in the video than in the pictures....

I concur with that impression, but remain feeling that they're "neither fish nor fowl" as the saying goes. They may find a niche in the marketplace, but so far as moving a high volume of them, I still imagine the price is going to be an almost insurmountable hurdle for Henry to overcome.

 

[mchom]

It seems most here on the forum are not impressed. I must have poor taste in guns because I think they look very cool...retro in a neat way. I would like to get one as soon as they are in stores. And now I am thinking I might not have to wait too long for production to meet demand if many others don't take a shine to these. Lucky me.

 

[BC38]

It seems most here on the forum are not impressed. I must have poor taste in guns because I think they look very cool...retro in a neat way. I would like to get one as soon as they are in stores. And now I am thinking I might not have to wait too long for production to meet demand if many others don't take a shine to these. Lucky me.

So you're going to be more than happy to pony up 8 or 9 Benjamins for one of these Henry revolvers?
OK then, I guess that makes you a member of the "target demographic" that Henry is catering to.
Seems like a pretty small market niche, but at least the niche really does exist, contrary to most of the posts in this thread...

 

[sipowicz]

"Well, we're not gonna just let you walk outta here"


"Who's we Sucker?"



"Me and Henry."



Nah….doesn't quite work the same…

 

[SWFan27]

As soon as they are legal in California, they can take my money. I have the Big Boy 357 rifle and I do not need another 357 revolver, but I sure as heck want this new Henry with the Gun Fighter grip. I LOVE the looks of their new revolver and everything about it. Plus, it is a Henry. This will be my next firearm purchase and my only non-S&W revolver.

 

[SWFan27]

Looks like the back strap is gold colored also.

Yes, it is brass and matches the receiver, butt plate and barrel band of the Big Boy rifle.

 

[SWFan27]

It seems most here on the forum are not impressed. I must have poor taste in guns because I think they look very cool...retro in a neat way. I would like to get one as soon as they are in stores. And now I am thinking I might not have to wait too long for production to meet demand if many others don't take a shine to these. Lucky me.

I can't wait to get one and the Gun Fighter grip one is drool worthy.

 

[sandog]

I think Henry was going for the look of the Colt 1877 Lightning or Thunderer, but with the added convenience of a swing out cylinder.

As with their lever rifles, with this new offering they ended up with a hodgepodge of several designs that just looks "off".
If Henry were to branch out into cars and introduce and automobile, it would probably look like a cross between a Model A Ford and a Yugo.

Look at the reviews of the new Big Boy revolver on YouTube and lots of guys seem giddy over it, most likely ones that are already owners of Henry lever guns.
If Henry lever guns appeal to you, then most likely you'll like these new revolvers.

Heck, if the price was in the mid $200 range (like the decent Rock Island
M200) I'd consider getting one for a truck gun or a throw down gun.
I just wouldn't want my friends to see me with it.

Someone said the new Henry looks like a track and field starter gun, I got a chuckle out of that.

 

[BSA1]

I'm a little skeptical what market share they are trying the reach. I think the era of the service revolver is long past and it's too large for most people to consider CCW. I would love to shoot one and if I ever see one < $600 I'll actually give purchase serious thought.

California and the other nine anti-2A States that are trying to ban all semi-auto firearms.

Given the cost of living in California and some other States even mrsp of $928.00 may not be unreasonable. IMO Colt revolvers are way overpriced. I wonder what S&W revolvers are selling for?

 

[Inland7-45]

Market segment for Henry revolver

I can't imagine what market segment they think exists that'd jump on this monstrosity, especially at a price point approaching $1K. It fits in nowhere. S&W, Ruger, Colt, et cetera have long made better carry DA's. And it's clearly not a "cowboy" gun, either, albeit slightly evocative of the genre. Henry's out to lunch on this one.

My thoughts exactly. Who do they expect will pay $928 for this gun? For another $40 you can get a model 19 Classic and have adjustable sights and some style. For under $900 there is the new Model 10. There are also the Rugers in the same price range.

It is probably a functional and well made gun but very overpriced.

 

[gdogs]

Every bit as ugly as their rifles. I guess people that like the look of Henry products could go for it. At that price point, I think it will be a huge loser for the company.