Henry .357 revolver in the wild

[Random 8]

Got to put my paws on one of these today. I've been intrigued since the Riflemen article on them came out, and somewhat suspect of their glowing reviews.

I have to say, functionally, their review is spot on. Best DA and SA trigger pull I've experienced. The gun itself is beautifully put together, with a palm filling grip (this was the square butt model), rich blueing, and a general solid feel.

I'm sure purists will hate it, as it's neither a reproduction of a classic arm or something new. Kind of a blend of modern and classic features with some truly odd brass added for some reason which seems a little out of place.

When work is back in full swing and I have an OT check or two under the belt, I plan to own one. It just feels like it will be a joy to shoot.

 

[ontarget]

Keeping my eyes open for one also.
Haven't spotted one yet though.
I kinda like the looks of them.

 

[shoebox1.1]

I appreciate a new model out there

 

[jdc1244]

My only issue is the absence of an adjustable rear sight.

I know that an adjustable sight would detract from the revolver’s image as a tough outdoor companion to the lever-actions, but my old eyes just can’t use trench sights.

 

[Targa]

I would have to get hands on before I passed judgement on them. Either way, new and different offerings from manufacturers is a good thing.

 

[Random 8]

I think if sales live up to expectations, we may see some more variants on the market. I would LOVE to see a carbine version and some sort of a "Bisley" target iteration with adjustable target sights, an 8" or longer barrel and a Bisley style grip angle.

 

[doubleh]

I am always glad to see another gun come to market but have no interest in the new RIA or any other make of revolver in the same category. Am I correct in that I remember seeing where it is made for them by another company? It really makes no difference but is just my curiosity nibbling at me.

 

[UncleEd]

The internals remind me a lot of the
innards for the Dan Wesson revolver
with maybe some Ruger inspiration.

 

[CajunBass]

I looked at one at my LGS a few weeks ago. It was OK, I guess. I mean it was very well made, didn't look too bad, and felt good in my hand, but I'm a Smith and Wesson guy, with a minor in Colt, and dabble in Taurus. I don't really even care for Ruger, so there just isn't any room for a Henry.

I wish them all the luck in the world though. I'm just glad to see new manufacturers like Henry, and Kimber, and others like Colt return to the revolver market. It wasn't too long ago I thought revolvers were on their last legs and only dinosaurs like me would be looking for them.

 

[PistoleroWadcutterGANG]

Well Crap ! you guy's with the "I gotta try one" have wore me down. Curiosity is ragging. I will give it a fair eval but it hard when your used to FA's / Dan's / and Smiths. Good luck Henry in the market front.

 

[Pat Riot]

My LGS had 4 of them. 2 birdshead and 2 standard grip. They were gone when I was there this past Saturday. I had a chance to handle them when they came into stock a while back, but I declined. I didn’t need the temptation.

 

[Speedo66]

Too homely to consider.

Might be a great gun, but I have other great guns that look much better, to me at least.

 

[Tallball]

It would be easier to talk myself into if I didn't already have several 4" medium-framed 38's/357's.

I can understand why they would choose such a popular format, but I'm so overstocked in that category already...

 

[hemiram]

Not the worst looking revolvers currently made, but close. Real close. Not going to even consider one. Between my DW 15-2's, 715, Sar sr38, S&W 28-2's, 686, 625, and 629, I have enough good looking revolvers to keep me happy.

 

[Random 8]

Ugly?? I think they closely resemble a M10 or Victory but with some brass. That's the part I can't get over. Why the brass?

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Ugly?? I think they closely resemble a M10 or Victory but with some brass. That's the part I can't get over. Why the brass?

Just think how much better that whole gun would look in stainless.....

 

[Quanah]

I've always liked fixed sight revolvers and will go hammer and tongs on one to make it shoot to the sights, with the primary bullet weight I'm going to use in it. I also like the Colt Lawman, but discovered its cylinder is too short for some 357 loads I might want to use.

The top half of the Henry is very Lawman-esque, with longer and beefier cylinder than the Colt. The Henry comes with three replaceable front sights of various heights, for elevation correction with a wide range of bullet weights. The top half of the gun is appealing to me.

I handled a Henry with the birds-head grip today. Unfortunately, that grip puts the knuckle of my middle finger directly behind the oversize trigger guard. This eliminates the birds-head variant for me.

 

[Random 8]

Just think how much better that whole gun would look in stainless.....

IDK about that, but I would pay a premium for case hardened frame, smooth cylinder with real scroll engraving (I think a model A in front of a whiskey still with a couple of mountain folk in buffalo plaid would be appropriate) , and an adjustable target rear sight and the brass replaced with nickel silver.

 

[Pat Riot]

Maybe I am brainwashing myself but every time I look at the Henry birdshead I like it just a little more.
If they made one in .45 Colt I am positive that I would have to have one.

 

[Rodfac]

Too homely to consider.

Four words....Bravo & well said. Rod