Wood and Blued Steel 9mm Carbine? - Henry Homesteader

[Oninotaki]

My first though was it had a BAR look to it. 2nd was, I guess I’d get that before a 9mm lever, if they made one.

POF is about to, take a look at the Tombstone lever action 9mm.

https://pof-usa.com/firearm/tombstone-9mm/

I sorta feel like Henry is trolling them.

 

[Bcwitt]

No reason whatsoever to think that. I've historically been very critical of Henry and both my rimfire levers have issues. However, they're not HiPoint. Henry uses ZAMAK only in the rimfire guns and not for exposed parts. If I were going to assume, I'd assume steel or aluminum. Hopefully aluminum to keep the weight down.

Take a close look @ the surface features of the machining in the photo. That is a casting. There is no way they did that much machining on a billet.

 

[Madcap_Magician]

My first though was it had a BAR look to it. 2nd was, I guess I’d get that before a 9mm lever, if they made one.

Well..

Certainly before THIS 9mm lever:

POF is about to, take a look at the Tombstone lever action 9mm.

https://pof-usa.com/firearm/tombstone-9mm/

I sorta feel like Henry is trolling them.

... and most certainly at Tombstone's MSRP.

 

[35 Whelen]

That's a pretty cool looking little carbine, major kudos to Henry.
I'm not a fan of the 9mm and it benefits little from added barrel length but your average homeowner wanting a firearm for home defense would be much better off with anything fired from the shoulder than a handgun.

35W

 

[chicharrones]

Take a close look @ the surface features of the machining in the photo. That is a casting. There is no way they did that much machining on a billet.

Sooooooo . . . are you saying that castings can't be made out of steel or aluminum?

 

[3Crows]

I think rifles of this ilk are supposed to be ugly. And here Henry has tried to make it look pretty. Cannot make a silk purse from a sows ear.

 

[chicharrones]

I think rifles of this ilk are supposed to be ugly. And here Henry has tried to make it look pretty. Cannot make a silk purse from a sows ear.

Personally, I don't find these types of guns ugly. As much as I poked fun with the Crosman photo, I think the Henry looks plenty good for what it is supposed to be.

Even CZ makes a similar layout gun, just not in centerfire.

 

[Rubone]

I do find it extremely homely, but I have never found any Henry product to be aesthetically appealing. Every time I see their offerings I wonder what they are thinking? The cheap looking receiver covers and fake trimmings just look like they are, cheap. And I like inexpensive firearms.....just not theirs.

 

[Bcwitt]

Sooooooo . . . are you saying that castings can't be made out of steel or aluminum?

Cast steel? I highly doubt it. Cast aluminum? Perhaps, but would likely be brittle in thin midsection. Im highly suspect of reciever construction. That would have been many hours of machining.

 

[chicharrones]

It would appear that some specs have been published a bit early.

Copied and pasted in case this webpage gets taken down.

Henry Homesteader CALIFORNIA LEGAL - 9mm - Walnut
SKU:
5629
UPC:
619835020000
Manufacturer Part #:
H027-H9

Henry Repeating Arms
Action Type: Semi-Automatic
Caliber: 9MM
Capacity: 10 Rounds
Barrel Length: 16.37"
Barrel Type: Round Blued Steel
Rate of Twist: 1:10
Overall Length: 35.75"
Weight: 6.6 lbs.
Receiver Finish/Material: Hard Anodized Black Aluminum
Rear Sight: Adjustable Aperture
Front Sight: Screw-On Post
Scopeability: Drilled and Tapped
Scope Mount Type: Weaver 63B
Stock Material: American Walnut
Stock Style: 2-Piece Pistol Grip
Buttplate/Pad: Rubber
Length of Pull: 14"
Safety: Top-Mounted Thumb Switch
Handing: L/R
Best Uses: Target/Hunting/Small Game
Embellishments/Extras: Swivel Studs. 5-round and 10-round Henry magazines included. Threaded Barrel (1/2x28). Ambidextrous bolt handle.

 

[Bcwitt]

So it is aluminum.

 

[Goosey]

I do find it extremely homely, but I have never found any Henry product to be aesthetically appealing. Every time I see their offerings I wonder what they are thinking?

I noticed the same thing with Henry designs. I especially don't like their centerfire leverguns, especially the brass receiver ones. It's supposed to be an old West aesthetic, but they look about as "old West" as this guy:





But strangely, I think their All-Weather versions of the same rifles look decent, even attractive. Just the change in color scheme and no longer looking like they belong in a bad B-movie.

 

[CraigC]

Receiver Finish/Material: Hard Anodized Black Aluminum

That was my first guess.

It says walnut but the pics look like birch.

 

[NuclearMeltdown]

Lots of naysayers here but this looks like a ton of fun.

My only design critique is that the rear sight would have been better off as a receiver-mounted aperture instead of a barrel-mounted aperture. For practicality, it lays the smackdown much more than a .22 while still having mild recoil and isn't absolutely deafening (still wear ear protection though!). Easier than a pistol to shoot accurately while still maintaining double-stack capacity.

It costs more than I'd like it to but I wouldn't mind owning one. I hope one of my friends buys one so I can test it out. I could see this gobbling up pricey 9mm and putting a smile on anyone's face. Now if Henry would just hurry up and make a 9mm bolt action as a companion piece...

 

[BlueHeelerFl]

That's a pretty cool looking little carbine, major kudos to Henry.
I'm not a fan of the 9mm and it benefits little from added barrel length but your average homeowner wanting a firearm for home defense would be much better off with anything fired from the shoulder than a handgun.

35W

Some 9mm rounds gain enough velocity to be in the 357 mag range. And a semiauto 357 mag isn't bad.

 

[chicharrones]

Henry has an abbreviated webpage now. It shows the magwell adapters for three versions.

https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/homesteader-9mm/

 

[halfmoonclip]

Never had the Marlin, but I've had two of the original Ruger PC9, and they have been just fine.
Factory full capacity mags are now available, and the buffer system works well. Good trigger, too.
And, bold face, the %#@&*^##!!!!! aperture sight is where God intended, on the RECEIVER. What is this thing with putting peep sights halfway down the barrel? The current Ruger shares this silliness with this Henry.
Nice to see another PCC; perhaps the non-black rifle looks will make it more acceptable in certain states.
Moon
ETA- See a PP has also groused about the location of the aperture sight. For the takedown Ruger, if a red dot can be mounted on the receiver, why not an aperture?
This is a puzzlement.
M

 

[OrangeCat]

I think the sights on the current Ruger is to accommodate the takedown barrel and on this firearm it seems like a mixture of old school throwback style and to give you real estate for an optic of some flavor.

I think they should have gone full bore and used buckhorn sights. It's not like a significant amount of users won't be fiddling with it anyway. Might as well lean towards classic styling and offer a load of aftermarket goodies like tech sights and high cap magazines. Something something brand synergy, something robust product support.

And the widdle flush five round magazine is kinda growing on me.

Welp time for my daily mantra.

Ohm I don't have any discretionary income.
*Bing*
Ohm I don't have any discretionary income.

 

[zaitcev]

And, bold face, the %#@&*^##!!!!! aperture sight is where God intended, on the RECEIVER.

I don't understand why some people are so hopped up about those sights. They aren't winning Camp Perry with Homesteader or Ruger PC, so there's no need for extreme sight radius. And if they were, they'd put the peep on the wrist, not on the receiver anyway. Having the sights on the barrel allows for a slick receiver, which is one configuration Henry promise to ship.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

The steel receivers of the Marlin Camp Carbines give them a good heft and are plenty durable.

 

[kBob]

You seldom hear folks complain about the aperture sight on the barrel of the M1903 Springfield.

I figure if the Homesteader gets popular folks will figure out how to put a peep on the back of the receiver.

Maybe Tech Sights guy will get a Homesteader and offer his unit for it…..

Face it, folks are far more likely to scope or dot the things than move the rear sight.

-kBob

….and if anyone has been wondering …. knee surgery and I try to avoid posting while chemically stoned out of my gourd… I am strange enough as it is

Still not likely to ever shoot kneel again.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

The aluminum receiver is a no-go for me.
Delayed blowback ? Adds manufacturing costs and really isn't necessary for that power level.
Hopefully they will include a thread protector.

 

[CraigC]

I don't understand why some people are so hopped up about those sights. They aren't winning Camp Perry with Homesteader or Ruger PC, so there's no need for extreme sight radius. And if they were, they'd put the peep on the wrist, not on the receiver anyway. Having the sights on the barrel allows for a slick receiver, which is one configuration Henry promise to ship.

Because a peep sight is supposed to be close to the eye. It's the whole reason for their existence. Barrel mounted rear sights are a long way from ideal. If I'm using irons on a rifle, I want it to be a receiver or tang mounted peep sight.

 

[chicharrones]

The aluminum receiver is a no-go for me.
Delayed blowback ? Adds manufacturing costs and really isn't necessary for that power level.
Hopefully they will include a thread protector.

Too much like an AR?

 

[Mosin Bubba]

Now that's fun. And California legal, you have my attention.

These don't take down, do they?