Finally! I've seen all kinds of reviews on these revolvers, but you are the first to show an actual range review with actual shooting & you did a fantastic job! So now we know how they shoot! Now if Henry would make some in .44 magnum & .45colt!
I am happy to see Henry make a revolver and offer it in the most utilitarian calibers. It does look like an old Colt, especially with the non shrouded ejector rod. Thanks for the video.
The firearms manufacturers are missing their target. A reasonable priced lightweight double action revolver like the High Standard Sentinel or Iver Johnson would sell well today. Offer it in .22 mag. with interchangeable 22 LR cylinders.
@@brodiddy877 They've had it out for quite a while. I was going to get one but the quality just didn't seem all that great to me. I may still get one, who knows. Thanks for watching!
Reminds me of some of the older H&R revolvers which were Double Action on what looked like a Single Action Frame. Bird's Head is growing on me. But as others have said, pricey.
Didn’t Henry buy h&r probably why it looks like one . Ironically a cheaper original design morphed into pricey thing that looks like a cheap but decent quality design
@@dustyak79 The company that owns PSA bought H&R. Sadly, all the H&R tooling was destroyed by Cerebrus, and new tooling isn't going to be made. I was hoping for a 999 reintroduction. H&R is retro ARs now.
Nice looking revolver. It looks like something Frank Hamer or Jelly Bean Bryce would have carried. I know this is very old fashioned in this day and time, and yes I'm the kind of guy who often carries a four inch Model 64 for concealed carry, but the new Henry revolver could make a concealable and effective personal defense gun. If you are going to defend yourself - why not do it in style?
You have a point! They claim the birds head grip is a little better for concealed carry, but It may be a little harder to hold on to. Thanks for watching!
To me it’s kinda got a 1930’s look to it, I know everyone always wants a caliber other than what’s available, but these would be great in .45. Colt/.45acp 😉
Nice review, Richard! I have four .357 magnum revolvers and a Henry Big Boy lever action rifle in the same caliber. That revolver is a beauty, all right.
They have a very nice finish to them, the brass is smooth and evenly polished and the bluing is very deep and glossy. I hope they do well myself. Thanks for watching!
I've never really shot a gun before (other than a shotgun a long time ago with extensive guidance), and I'm starting off with a Rossi RS22 and after seeing your video on it I have a lot of confidence. Glad to see you continue to make content! 😄
I've watched several videos of people showing the gun, but this was the first video with live fire. I like the guns. They look nice, they seem to shoot pretty well, and the function seems to be really good. I'm still turned off by the price point and can't see myself paying full retail for one of these. Great video Richard, thank you for a good look at this revolver.
Same here. They are really very well made but yes, they are pricey! I'm sure the street price will be less than MSRP. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching too!
I was surprised by the MSRP too, until I looked at other revolvers. Here are the MSRPs for the nearest competitors: Smith and Wesson 19 - $969 Ruger GP100 - $979 Colt king cobra target - $999 Kimber k6s DASA Combat - $1209 Isn't inflation great
Really nice revolver! I think that this gun has a vintage look/idea that we haven't in others firearms today. Plastic, ok, but wood and steel is certainly more actrative (in this case brass too). Greetings from Brazil Richard!
Now if American arms would make a .38 special that even a low end person( person on a tight budget) like me could afford it would be an extra, extra special blessing, a very, very quility hand gun made in America( or not made at all), plus a very affordable gun that anyone can buy, boy I am sure Benjamin Tyler Henry would be very proud.
Initially, this thing reminded me of a Model 10 with a slightly different vibe -- updated sights obviously and the brass trigger guard is wayyy fancier than what we see on most Mod 10s
I feel like I see bits and pieces from the old Colt police positives, Model 10’s, and the security sixes. Honestly a fan of the aesthetic, and the fact they did what appears to be quite a nice bluing job. Obviously not as good as an old-world method blue, but 1k won’t get you that type of labor intensive work anymore, understandably.
This is the first review I have seen on these and I am rather impressed. Personally I like fully adjustable sight but including 3 replaceable front sights was a smart move on Henry’s part. The only improvement would be to have dovetailed front but even with this it is way above what the competition is doing. Thanks for sharing!
@@cray9868 Specially I was referring to the sight options on a “fixed sight” gun. Even with adjustable sights that have the option to replace the front blade, you normally have to purchase those at extra cost. Otherwise the lines are very classic and it not a 42oz 357 which is and advantage for carry and doesn’t seem to be too lite for shooting, at least short session. Owning a older Charter Pathfinder I have also come to appreciate unshrouded extractor rods as they can be quite handy on a difficult to open cylinder. The overall accuracy seems quite good, so I am looking forward to see how this line develops.
@@palerider7171 So you really think the screw-in front sight posts are all that-? As in THAT puts this gun "way above the competition"-? If you say so. 😁
Legacy manufacturers still get respect. As a kid I lived across the road from Frank Schofield. A mean old man who retired and came to Clarksville and bought a farm. Skinny but straight as a rail. He farmed using the old methods. With horses. He had a machine pulled beside the wagon that would rake up and load loose hay. They pulled the wagon to the barn and they would haul it up to the haymow with a hayfork on a rope. I watched it all day. I’d never seen that before. Or since that day in the ‘50s. Nobody knew where Frank came from. Or where he got money for a farm that he treated like a hobby. “His family had money” was the most I ever learned. We always thought he was part of Schofield Arms.
Thanks, good review. I have to confess I find myself a bit baffled by this revolver. It's expensive and the looks of the barrel, frame and ejector remind me of Charter Arms and H&R revolvers. Modelling it so that it is reminiscent of inexpensive revolvers seems a strange decision, as does the brass grip-frame/trigger guard. OTOH it seems to be very well finished. Not really to my taste but hey, that's why there's more than one revolver maker; something for everyone.
Absolutely! I like the brass and it sort of goes with their lever action rifles, so I get it. I think it would look a lot better with a full barrel lug under that skinny barrel. Thanks for watching!
Yeah, the brass is something that evidently appeals to Henry Cult members, sort of like 'Goober bling' It offers no functional value, may create a weak point and definitely a place for verdigris to form.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Then Henry should have made a more 'period authentic' revolver to pair with their lever actions. This looks like the result of a drunken liason between an RG and an H&R and is not corrrct for any period.
Beautiful revolver. I love how it has a style of its own and with the brass backstrap and trigger guard, it gives a double action that single action look. Blueing looks a lot more polished and finished than what some of the other bigger manufacturers put out today.
Yep! Rohm, RG, Arminus...any number of fine German firearms fathered this love child during a night of drunken antics with an H&R! But hey: IT'S GOT BRASS! Guaranteed win with Henry Cult members. 😁
Great review, really glad to find this because I was curious about the new Henry Revolver. The one thing I was wondering about was the comfort of the grip when shooting the magnum rounds, which you did mention was a bit painful. I have a S&W SS 629 44 Magnum which I love to shoot but had to change out the original wooden grips because they were very uncomfortable with the magnum rounds. I'd hate to do that with the Henry (if that will even be an option) because it looks so nice as it is. I guess time will tell... Thanks again, great review, glad to find your channel!
If you wanted to spend the day just plinking, I'd recommend .38spcl. The weight does help with the felt recoil while using .357s, it just seems like after a while, it would become unpleasant. Glad I was able to help, and thanks for watching!
I'll be interested to see some long-term reviews & see how the revolver stands up to use. As a revolver collector, there are red flags all over this thing, I'd really have to look it over carefully in person. Just off the bat, it is about 10oz. lighter than a S&W 686 or Colt Python, so rapid .357 fire is going to require larger stocks & I note several components I'd be worried could not withstand significant .357 use. Styling-wise, the rounded trigger guard & unshrouded ejector rod remind me of the original swing-out cylinder Colts like the M1892, New Service, and Police Positive.
Why do you think polymer guns are a fad? They're lighter, more durable, easier to fix, cheaper to produce, and hold far more rounds than a comparable revolver. They're an objectively better technology, people just like the novelty of classic guns.
I just bought a Smith & Wesson model 686 last week. I didn't know about this Henry revolver. Pretty nice gun. Might have influenced my decision. I do like the adjustable rear site and the 7 shots on the 686. But I like the looks of this gun quite a bit.
I would suggest handling one before you make your decision, the opinions are either love it or hate it, seems there's no in-between! Thanks for watching!
I think most would take the 686 hands down over this Henry if the price point is the same. It is a nice looking revolver for sure but that 686 you have is a masterpiece. You did right
My first impression was "ugly". Then I realized that im only saying that because it doesn't look anything like a 1860 army. Hahaha Thanks for the video. Id like to see more about these. Maybe a .22 mag? Thanks again.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview So...what is your assessment of the niche for this gun? What does it do better than other guns or do that other guns don't? As in, why choose this over proven guns like Ruger SP101, a S&W Model 19, a Colt King Cobra, etc.? Does it handle recoil better? Aim more instinctively? Shoot more accurately? Or is it just that brass bling? On the latter what's your assessment of its purpose? Any function? Any potential problems with durability? Ease of maintenance (i.e. likelihood of verdigris) Or is it just 'bling'? Yes, Henry has a loyal fan base and there will be some who'll pony up the money because they've bought into Henry's hype. Shoot, one of them literally told me (on another channel about the 9mm Homesteader debacle) that Henry has been making guns since 1860! 😁 But even among Henry's loyal base a lot of people are scratching their heads and asking "Why? What?" As you say time will tell but I predict poor sales at the 3 year mark.
It will appeal to Henry collectors first and there's nothing wrong with that at all. To each their own and I'm not trying to sell this or stop people from buying one. It doesn't do anything that my Taurus revolvers won't do but they have a much better finish on them. See the above. See the above. See the above. Purpose? Does it need a purpose? Do Hummel figurines have a purpose? People collect them, do they need a reason? Do I care why people want one? No! Let people be free to choose whatever they want. As well as this revolver is made, I don't see any reason it would have durability issues. Verdigris? I haven't seen it on any of there rifles, I have seen them develop a "patina". They are made of a brass alloy, not pure brass. It's obvious that you don't like brass for some reason, I can tell by the multiple comments you've made on other people posts. I'm not sure what brass ever did to you, but I hope you work it out. Let people make their own choices, nearly every comment you've made on this revolver is negative. That's ok, you don't like it, we get it. I don't think any differently of you because you don't like it and I wouldn't think any differently if you loved it. I only posted this video to let people know what I think of it. By all of your comments, I'm starting to think you may work for the competition and you want to see it fail. I don't want to see anyone fail, I hope they have record sales because of this revolver, and keep in mind, I don't make a penny off of Henry. Please be more courteous to the other people that comment here and allow them to make their own choices.
It is pricey for sure. Thanks for the compliment on the leather, I hope to do a couple more soon but it's hard to work inside when the weather gets nice!
@@TacticalTerry Yeah but RI revolvers come in at a bargain/economy pricepoint. These Henry uglies are priced the same as Ruger, Colt or S&W. Only Henry lovers of brass will buy these turds.
@@cray9868 come on man don’t hate on a gun that comes from a reliable company, old company, and doesn’t look like a thunderbird. I do agree that it’s expensive and looks a little different. But don’t hate on another option in the revolver market.
@@cray9868 i can see how my comment was a little misleading. just because i said its nice to see a all American revolver. doesn't mean I said it's the only All-American revolver. Also colt is no longer really a all American company anymore. it's owned by cZ out of czech.
@@snappers_antique_firearms You used the term "all-American made:, yes? Well, Colt guns are 'still' made in America in the original Colt factory. The CZ acquisition saved the Colt name and tradition with all the Colt firearms 'still' being "all-American made" with no diminishing of quality as far as I can tell. In short, it was about as painless as possible. If you want to now make it about "all-American owned" that's another criterion. Even so, simply being "all-American" isn't enough to excuse poor design and make me like Henry's foray into revolvers, though. I honestly canmot fathom what these guns are supposed to represent. They're not historically accurate replicas of any guns...they lack features of modern revolvers...and the brass is only there to offer the lure of 'bling' to people who think it's cool and/or attractive. Their closest design relative might be the old H&R guns which were 'so ugly they were beautiful'...but they were also priced accordingly. These Henrys are premium priced but offer less than premium aesthetics and nothing special performance. So again: what is the functional niche of these guns supppsed to be-? 🤔
Interesting revolver, but I would change a few things. First, shroud the ejector to protect it from potential damage. Second, get rid of the brass and replace it with blued steel. If they offer a model with that, I would consider buying one. Thanks for the review.
Yeah you got the one I want, " The Gunfighter" reminds me of an old Colt polce or positive, from yesteryear. Back in the 60's, alot of the men I grew up under use to use the old colts that were like this. Nothing wrong with the birdshead, just like the gunfighter better, old school cowboy shooter from my youth I guess. Thx for the vid Richard
I'm glad to see another choice in revolvers.... However, not having adjustable sights is a non-starter for me in anything but a small defensive pistol. Point of impact is obviously going to vary considerably with a 38/357 revolver depending on load.
I highly doubt it. The brass is not used in a high stress area, only the grip frame. It's also not made of "common brass" but a different, hardened brass alloy. (Yes there are several different brass alloys) Even the black powder pistols made with brass frames will last a very long time if they're loaded to their recommended charge. Thanks for watching.
That is a real beauty.I'm looking forward to getting one chambered in 22LR.I would expect Henry later on down the road to put out a cowboy action SA only revolver chambered in 45 LC since that is a popular chambering in their carbines.
I'm glad this is now CA compliant. I will look forward to rent one but the most I will use will probably 38 special or 38 special +P. That looks too small for me to handle a .357 magnum as of now since I'm still learning how to shoot.
Nice video Sir. I do have a question. It the muzzle crowned? I'm a revolver man also and SAA revolvers even at the price range still very interested in this Henry revolver. Thanks for the shooting review first I've seen.
It's a handsome revolver and I'd love to own one BUT I'm not biting until it comes with rear sights, adjustable for windage and elevation. They can keep the 3 front sight system. Thank you, Henry for coming out with a revolver. I'd also love to see a 44 magnum version. Let's see some adjustable rear sights.
I love how it is old school, kinda wild west, but not a reproduction. Super stinking cool, plus, a little more useful as a double/single with a swingout cylinder.
Dumb question, the painting behind you with the naked lady: what is that painting and who is the artist if you know? I know I've seen that exact painting somewhere before and its driving me nuts that I can't remember.
I do not know. While searching for some inexpensive artwork for the Shootin' Saloon, I stumbled across a seller on ebay that had several tasteful nudes that were the perfect size for my frame. I switch them out every now and then. Thanks for watching!
Watching you shoot off those 38’s for thirst time I noticed a lot of muzzle flip. I knew those 357’s you were going to feel real good! I bought a pietta colt clone a while back and it looks kind of like that. Especially with the brass trigger guard. Didn’t catch the msrp on that Henry. I think for me if it is around the same price as a Smith or Ruger I’m going that way. Thanks for the very informative review. Just subscribed
Thats a very nice looking revolver. Very old school and i do enjoy .38 specials and .357 revolvers as I carry an early Colt Detective Special with a hammer shroud so it can go in my pocket
Wonder if they used a six o'clock hold when sighted at factory. Also, some sort of checkering on the grips might help. Also, from when i carried a wheel early in my security days, how does it handle for, say, 2 quick shots ? Or even having to dump all 6 quickly. Some revolvers can bind up on this. As for group size, for sd,will do just fine.
I don't know. The do offer other grips on their website. I didn't try any real "Rapid Firing" but I would imagine it would handle it just fine, it seems very well built.
.357 is always a good caliber to start with. I'm thinking thinking .41 magnum, six shot, blued, with four inch barrel and perhaps a version with birds head grip. Birds head grip might even have a three inch barrel.
Thank you for this INFORMATIVE and VALUABLE VIDEO. I've already have 2 VERY NICE old Colt 357s. One is a 4" and a 6" both are the somewhat RARE 3-5-7s, only made 15,000 and are sometime referred to as pre-Pythons. But the idea of a 22lr Henry Big Boy is definitely interesting. I think they should make it so it comes with a 22 magnum cylinder which would REALLY BE NICE and USEFUL.😮😊😊😊😊
I have doubts about that revolver. Particularly, I'm kind of questioning how well it would last shooting magnum loads. It's very common to have a barrel underlug to strengthen it to better handle the heavy magnum loads Not only does it not have an underlug, it's got a thin spot where the bulb of the ejector rod sits. I wouldn't rush out to buy one, particularly with the high price tag. Give it a good ten years, at least, and see how it stands the test of time and use with magnum loads. I'd like to see a test to see how it holds up under use. Run a thousand full magnums through it, see how it holds up.
I don't know if I can afford a thousand rounds of .357! Most of the stress would probably be on the frame, I would think. There are a lot of 1917s, model 10s, and other similar revolvers out there that were built the same way, maybe not with the cutout in the barrel but with no underlug. I'm sure many of those have seen a lot of rounds.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Well, at least I wasn't expecting you to be the one to run a thousand full power .357's through it. But I'm sure somebody's going to eventually.
Henry has progressed to 1909! Semi autos and DA revolvers. Very cool and handsome.
They've been making the AR-7 for a few years now, so they aren't completely new to semi-autos.
Lol, trying to expand! Thanks for watching!
I love my Henry lever Action
Finally! I've seen all kinds of reviews on these revolvers, but you are the first to show an actual range review with actual shooting & you did a fantastic job! So now we know how they shoot! Now if Henry would make some in .44 magnum & .45colt!
I hope they do well, then I'm sure you'll start seeing other calibers. Thank you for the compliment and thanks for watching too!
If they make one in .44, I am going to be all over it!! We don't have enough retro style large bore double action revolvers.
@Average GIJoe Outdoors some of the accuracy could be on me. Although I used a rest, I did not use a vice.
.22 Long Rifle, adjustable sights.
@@BrettBaker-uk4te apparently there will be a .22, but I don't know about the sights.
I am happy to see Henry make a revolver and offer it in the most utilitarian calibers. It does look like an old Colt, especially with the non shrouded ejector rod. Thanks for the video.
I really hope they do well but it's sure hard to tell by the comments. people either love it or hate it so far. Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview it’s a well made revolver. The people will come. I want one in 22 magnum.
I'd like to see one myself, I'm a fan of .22mag.
I'd rather have some protection for the ejector rod.
Not that id expect to take it into combat or whatever but i just wish there was maybe a smaller e rod shroud
The firearms manufacturers are missing their target. A reasonable priced lightweight double action revolver like the High Standard Sentinel or Iver Johnson would sell well today. Offer it in .22 mag. with interchangeable 22 LR cylinders.
You are so right! Thank you for watching!
Check out the Diamondback Sidekick
@@Oct14cyaI just picked mine up. I like it. A lot.
Isnt…diamond back making that exact same thing at this current moment?
@@brodiddy877 They've had it out for quite a while. I was going to get one but the quality just didn't seem all that great to me. I may still get one, who knows. Thanks for watching!
Honestly it looks like it's all its own. Very nice!
Yeah, I haven't seen anything that looks exactly like it, but I see a lot of features from other revolvers. Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview The closest is the Colt Police Positive, but it's definitely no reproduction.
@@jic1 I agree.
Reminds me of some of the older H&R revolvers which were Double Action on what looked like a Single Action Frame. Bird's Head is growing on me. But as others have said, pricey.
Yeah, not a cheap revolver, also not made cheaply either. Thanks for watching!
Didn’t Henry buy h&r probably why it looks like one . Ironically a cheaper original design morphed into pricey thing that looks like a cheap but decent quality design
I was gonna say that is has H&R lines.
@@dustyak79 The company that owns PSA bought H&R. Sadly, all the H&R tooling was destroyed by Cerebrus, and new tooling isn't going to be made. I was hoping for a 999 reintroduction. H&R is retro ARs now.
I’ve always wanted them to break in the handgun market.
Their quality is second to none.
All American, I always wanted a 1911 made by them.
The different heights of front sight is a nice touch.
I believe it's a necessary one too. Thanks for watching!
As soon as I saw the preview for this video I was stoked, I love my Henry rifles. A revolver to match my Big Boy would be awesome, looks great!
I think so too. Thanks for watching!
Nice looking revolver. It looks like something Frank Hamer or Jelly Bean Bryce would have carried. I know this is very old fashioned in this day and time, and yes I'm the kind of guy who often carries a four inch Model 64 for concealed carry, but the new Henry revolver could make a concealable and effective personal defense gun. If you are going to defend yourself - why not do it in style?
You have a point! They claim the birds head grip is a little better for concealed carry, but It may be a little harder to hold on to. Thanks for watching!
Looks a bit like a ruger security six..
Cuz you use it in a shooting the Cops will take it for evidence and you'll never see it again? Let them take my Taurus.
@@ferdonandebull seen that rite off too
That is a good looking gun! Has the Old West flair...
With modern safety features! Thanks for watching Santee!
Ok, I'm sold. Looking to get one.
Good luck and enjoy! Thanks for watching!
Take my money!! I need this in my life. Glad to see Henry innovating.
I'm glad you like it, and I hope you find one. Thanks for watching!
To me it’s kinda got a 1930’s look to it, I know everyone always wants a caliber other than what’s available, but these would be great in .45. Colt/.45acp 😉
I agree and I agree! Give it a little time and I'm sure there will be different offerings. Thanks for watching!
Nice review, Richard! I have four .357 magnum revolvers and a Henry Big Boy lever action rifle in the same caliber. That revolver is a beauty, all right.
I think so too. Thanks for watching!
Actually looking forward to seeing how these turn out to be once they start hitting the shelves. Pretty cool!
They have a very nice finish to them, the brass is smooth and evenly polished and the bluing is very deep and glossy. I hope they do well myself. Thanks for watching!
I’m finally starting to warm-up to the brass on the frame. Nice revolver!
I don't see anything wrong with brass. Thanks for watching!
I've never really shot a gun before (other than a shotgun a long time ago with extensive guidance), and I'm starting off with a Rossi RS22 and after seeing your video on it I have a lot of confidence. Glad to see you continue to make content! 😄
The RS22 is a great rifle. Inexpensive, accurate, and easy to shoot and maintain. Be safe and enjoy!
To keep the gun secure in your hand I wrap the grip in vet wrap. Gives you grip and protects the wood. Nice review nice gun.
Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching too!
I've watched several videos of people showing the gun, but this was the first video with live fire. I like the guns. They look nice, they seem to shoot pretty well, and the function seems to be really good. I'm still turned off by the price point and can't see myself paying full retail for one of these. Great video Richard, thank you for a good look at this revolver.
Same here. They are really very well made but yes, they are pricey! I'm sure the street price will be less than MSRP. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching too!
Polished brass grip frame. High gloss bluing. Great trigger. That all takes a lot of time. And they're doing it all in America.
@@AndyAdventuring I agree! Thanks for watching!
I was surprised by the MSRP too, until I looked at other revolvers. Here are the MSRPs for the nearest competitors:
Smith and Wesson 19 - $969
Ruger GP100 - $979
Colt king cobra target - $999
Kimber k6s DASA Combat - $1209
Isn't inflation great
@@janzadam oh its just peachy!
Richard, I noticed the square upper corners at the grips' top edge - do they dig into the web of your thumb?
Not that I've noticed. There don't seem to be any sharp edges that you'd come in contact with during normal use.
Really nice revolver! I think that this gun has a vintage look/idea that we haven't in others firearms today. Plastic, ok, but wood and steel is certainly more actrative (in this case brass too). Greetings from Brazil Richard!
I agree, I like when they're made of natural materials and finished well. Greetings from the U.S. and thanks for watching!
Now if American arms would make a .38 special that even a low end person( person on a tight budget) like me could afford it would be an extra, extra special blessing, a very, very quility hand gun made in America( or not made at all), plus a very affordable gun that anyone can buy, boy I am sure Benjamin Tyler Henry would be very proud.
Great Looking Pistol &
Great Video, Thanks...
Thank you for watching!
Initially, this thing reminded me of a Model 10 with a slightly different vibe -- updated sights obviously and the brass trigger guard is wayyy fancier than what we see on most Mod 10s
I agree. Thanks for watching!
I feel like I see bits and pieces from the old Colt police positives, Model 10’s, and the security sixes. Honestly a fan of the aesthetic, and the fact they did what appears to be quite a nice bluing job. Obviously not as good as an old-world method blue, but 1k won’t get you that type of labor intensive work anymore, understandably.
@@GetTheFO I agree.
This is the first review I have seen on these and I am rather impressed. Personally I like fully adjustable sight but including 3 replaceable front sights was a smart move on Henry’s part. The only improvement would be to have dovetailed front but even with this it is way above what the competition is doing. Thanks for sharing!
What specifically "impressed" you?
What features do you think are "way above what the competition is doing"?
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A fully adjustable rear sight would have been nice and who knows what they may do in the future. Thanks for watching William!
@@cray9868 Specially I was referring to the sight options on a “fixed sight” gun. Even with adjustable sights that have the option to replace the front blade, you normally have to purchase those at extra cost. Otherwise the lines are very classic and it not a 42oz 357 which is and advantage for carry and doesn’t seem to be too lite for shooting, at least short session. Owning a older Charter Pathfinder I have also come to appreciate unshrouded extractor rods as they can be quite handy on a difficult to open cylinder. The overall accuracy seems quite good, so I am looking forward to see how this line develops.
@@palerider7171
So you really think the screw-in front sight posts are all that-?
As in THAT puts this gun "way above the competition"-?
If you say so.
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@@cray9868 Well apparently you had rather pay $45 - $55 for them or “Kentucky windage” it. To each his own. Your mileage may vary.
Legacy manufacturers still get respect.
As a kid I lived across the road from Frank Schofield. A mean old man who retired and came to Clarksville and bought a farm. Skinny but straight as a rail.
He farmed using the old methods. With horses. He had a machine pulled beside the wagon that would rake up and load loose hay. They pulled the wagon to the barn and they would haul it up to the haymow with a hayfork on a rope.
I watched it all day. I’d never seen that before. Or since that day in the ‘50s.
Nobody knew where Frank came from. Or where he got money for a farm that he treated like a hobby.
“His family had money” was the most I ever learned.
We always thought he was part of Schofield Arms.
Interesting. Thanks for watching!
Speed strips will work for a speed loader. This really looks like a good companion piece to a tactical 357 lever.
Thanks for watching.
Wow, now that's beautiful
I think so too!
Thanks, good review. I have to confess I find myself a bit baffled by this revolver. It's expensive and the looks of the barrel, frame and ejector remind me of Charter Arms and H&R revolvers. Modelling it so that it is reminiscent of inexpensive revolvers seems a strange decision, as does the brass grip-frame/trigger guard. OTOH it seems to be very well finished. Not really to my taste but hey, that's why there's more than one revolver maker; something for everyone.
Absolutely! I like the brass and it sort of goes with their lever action rifles, so I get it. I think it would look a lot better with a full barrel lug under that skinny barrel. Thanks for watching!
Yeah, the brass is something that evidently appeals to Henry Cult members, sort of like 'Goober bling'
It offers no functional value, may create a weak point and definitely a place for verdigris to form.
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Then Henry should have made a more 'period authentic' revolver to pair with their lever actions. This looks like the result of a drunken liason between an RG and an H&R and is not corrrct for any period.
@@cray9868 The Italian companies have cornered the reproduction market, I think Henry just wants to do their own thing.
Beautiful revolver. I love how it has a style of its own and with the brass backstrap and trigger guard, it gives a double action that single action look. Blueing looks a lot more polished and finished than what some of the other bigger manufacturers put out today.
YES! I agree 100%. Thanks for watching!
Is this an original Henry design or did they buy rights to an existing design? It looks somewhat like a Rohm.
I'm not 100% sure but I think it's all theirs. I do see some feature that remind me of other revolvers though. Thanks for watching!
Yep!
Rohm, RG, Arminus...any number of fine German firearms fathered this love child during a night of drunken antics with an H&R!
But hey: IT'S GOT BRASS! Guaranteed win with Henry Cult members.
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It was great seeing you work with this beautiful new iron!
I appreciate you taking the time to watch!
For the price it should have a nice adjustable rear sight and a front sight insert.
Yeah, I agree, but I think they were going for the Old West look. Thanks for watching!
Great review, really glad to find this because I was curious about the new Henry Revolver. The one thing I was wondering about was the comfort of the grip when shooting the magnum rounds, which you did mention was a bit painful. I have a S&W SS 629 44 Magnum which I love to shoot but had to change out the original wooden grips because they were very uncomfortable with the magnum rounds. I'd hate to do that with the Henry (if that will even be an option) because it looks so nice as it is. I guess time will tell... Thanks again, great review, glad to find your channel!
If you wanted to spend the day just plinking, I'd recommend .38spcl. The weight does help with the felt recoil while using .357s, it just seems like after a while, it would become unpleasant.
Glad I was able to help, and thanks for watching!
I'll be interested to see some long-term reviews & see how the revolver stands up to use. As a revolver collector, there are red flags all over this thing, I'd really have to look it over carefully in person. Just off the bat, it is about 10oz. lighter than a S&W 686 or Colt Python, so rapid .357 fire is going to require larger stocks & I note several components I'd be worried could not withstand significant .357 use. Styling-wise, the rounded trigger guard & unshrouded ejector rod remind me of the original swing-out cylinder Colts like the M1892, New Service, and Police Positive.
That will have to be seen. Thanks for watching!
Very nice pistol Henry! It's already been said, "It's all it's own!
Yes!
I’m thrilled to see an exposed ejector rod fixed sight revolver on the market. Is the tactical/polymer mania finally waning? We can hope.
There really is nothing exciting about a polymer gun. They work and they work well, they just all look the same. Thanks for watching!
My first issued handgun was a Smith 64. Wheel guns are fighting guns.
@@ftdefiance1 Wheel guns are my favorite guns!
Why do you think polymer guns are a fad? They're lighter, more durable, easier to fix, cheaper to produce, and hold far more rounds than a comparable revolver. They're an objectively better technology, people just like the novelty of classic guns.
@@NitroNinja324 You're not wrong. I don't EDC a classic cowboy gun but I sere do like them!
It's about time! I'm excited to pair one of these with one of my rifles!
I'm sure they'll look good together. Thanks for watching!
I just bought a Smith & Wesson model 686 last week. I didn't know about this Henry revolver. Pretty nice gun. Might have influenced my decision. I do like the adjustable rear site and the 7 shots on the 686. But I like the looks of this gun quite a bit.
I would suggest handling one before you make your decision, the opinions are either love it or hate it, seems there's no in-between! Thanks for watching!
No you would have still chosen the 686.
I carried a smith model 27 six inch as a police guy for a lot of years.. smith makes a great revolver..
I think most would take the 686 hands down over this Henry if the price point is the same. It is a nice looking revolver for sure but that 686 you have is a masterpiece. You did right
686 is a way better gun
@@Waldo_Seracha Thanks for watching!
First time seeing the channel - easy to like and subscribe and ring the bell. I really like the saloon painting...where would one go to get a copy?
Thank you! I really appreciate that! I got the paintings on ebay: www.ebay.com/usr/spring-art-777
My first impression was "ugly". Then I realized that im only saying that because it doesn't look anything like a 1860 army. Hahaha
Thanks for the video. Id like to see more about these. Maybe a .22 mag? Thanks again.
Lol. According to the manual that came in the box, there is apparently a .22lr/.22mag version somewhere! Thanks for watching!
No, you're correct: it IS ugly.
@@cray9868 Everyone has their own opinion.
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So...what is your assessment of the niche for this gun?
What does it do better than other guns or do that other guns don't?
As in, why choose this over proven guns like Ruger SP101, a S&W Model 19, a Colt King Cobra, etc.?
Does it handle recoil better?
Aim more instinctively?
Shoot more accurately?
Or is it just that brass bling?
On the latter what's your assessment of its purpose?
Any function?
Any potential problems with durability?
Ease of maintenance (i.e. likelihood of verdigris)
Or is it just 'bling'?
Yes, Henry has a loyal fan base and there will be some who'll pony up the money because they've bought into Henry's hype. Shoot, one of them literally told me (on another channel about the 9mm Homesteader debacle) that Henry has been making guns since 1860!
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But even among Henry's loyal base a lot of people are scratching their heads and asking "Why? What?"
As you say time will tell but I predict poor sales at the 3 year mark.
It will appeal to Henry collectors first and there's nothing wrong with that at all. To each their own and I'm not trying to sell this or stop people from buying one.
It doesn't do anything that my Taurus revolvers won't do but they have a much better finish on them.
See the above.
See the above.
See the above.
Purpose? Does it need a purpose? Do Hummel figurines have a purpose? People collect them, do they need a reason? Do I care why people want one? No! Let people be free to choose whatever they want.
As well as this revolver is made, I don't see any reason it would have durability issues.
Verdigris? I haven't seen it on any of there rifles, I have seen them develop a "patina". They are made of a brass alloy, not pure brass. It's obvious that you don't like brass for some reason, I can tell by the multiple comments you've made on other people posts. I'm not sure what brass ever did to you, but I hope you work it out.
Let people make their own choices, nearly every comment you've made on this revolver is negative. That's ok, you don't like it, we get it. I don't think any differently of you because you don't like it and I wouldn't think any differently if you loved it. I only posted this video to let people know what I think of it. By all of your comments, I'm starting to think you may work for the competition and you want to see it fail. I don't want to see anyone fail, I hope they have record sales because of this revolver, and keep in mind, I don't make a penny off of Henry.
Please be more courteous to the other people that comment here and allow them to make their own choices.
My next revolver . Thanks !!!!
Thank you for watching!
It looks pretty good, i hope they make a blued grip frame option.
They might, they do have different options for their rifles. Thanks for watching!
I'm hoping for a color case hardened version
@@janzadam that would look nice.
The birds head model reminds me of the old Colt Lightning.
I think that was their plan. Thanks for watching!
Am also a revolver guy but now only shoot 38 or 9mm. 45LC and 357 dont feel good when you get close to 70 😂😂😂
If I'm just plinking, I go for the .38s, when I carry, I want the ones that hit hard. Thanks for watching!
Were you using black powder rounds in the DA scene? It looked pretty smoky to me.
No, they were all smokeless factory rounds. Thanks for watching!
I like how it’s not a copy of anything. Its their own design.
It sort of looks like a copy of many different things, at least bits and pieces of it. Lol. Thanks for watching!
I dunno...looks like a paternity test would reveal some Rohm DNA in there.
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I might have a closer look if they start offering them with adjustable sights.
They're built very nice. Thanks for watching!
So glad you covered loading man. We'd have been stumped!
I don't know if you realize this, but some people that watch my channel, don't know anything about guns. Thanks for watching!
Your belt rigs are impressive. But hard pass on an antiquated look and high MSRP revolver.
It is pricey for sure. Thanks for the compliment on the leather, I hope to do a couple more soon but it's hard to work inside when the weather gets nice!
Thank you for sharing this informative video. All the best to you. Stay safe. 🤗
Thank you for watching!
I predict the sales will be less than spectacular and it will be quietly dropped .
I agree, but I thought the same thing about the Rock Island's revolvers tbh. Sometimes the market holds some surprises! :)
Reading through the comments, it seems to be the consensus. Thank you for watching!
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Yeah but RI revolvers come in at a bargain/economy pricepoint. These Henry uglies are priced the same as Ruger, Colt or S&W.
Only Henry lovers of brass will buy these turds.
@@cray9868 come on man don’t hate on a gun that comes from a reliable company, old company, and doesn’t look like a thunderbird. I do agree that it’s expensive and looks a little different. But don’t hate on another option in the revolver market.
For almost a thousand, it’s pricy for what it is. Why not just get a s&w 686 if you want a 4” 357? Better sights and an extra round in the cylinder
Nice to see you got your hands on one of these Henry's. Glad to see a nice all-American made revolver. especially being a Henry.
They say "Made in America, or not made at all". Thanks for watching Snapper!
You say that like Ruger, Colt, Smith & Wesson and Charter Arms are not American made.
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@@cray9868 i can see how my comment was a little misleading. just because i said its nice to see a all American revolver. doesn't mean I said it's the only All-American revolver. Also colt is no longer really a all American company anymore. it's owned by cZ out of czech.
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You used the term "all-American made:, yes?
Well, Colt guns are 'still' made in America in the original Colt factory. The CZ acquisition saved the Colt name and tradition with all the Colt firearms 'still' being "all-American made" with no diminishing of quality as far as I can tell. In short, it was about as painless as possible.
If you want to now make it about "all-American owned" that's another criterion.
Even so, simply being "all-American" isn't enough to excuse poor design and make me like Henry's foray into revolvers, though. I honestly canmot fathom what these guns are supposed to represent.
They're not historically accurate replicas of any guns...they lack features of modern revolvers...and the brass is only there to offer the lure of 'bling' to people who think it's cool and/or attractive.
Their closest design relative might be the old H&R guns which were 'so ugly they were beautiful'...but they were also priced accordingly. These Henrys are premium priced but offer less than premium aesthetics and nothing special performance.
So again: what is the functional niche of these guns supppsed to be-?
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@@cray9868 there's a difference between assembled and made. All American made means designed, staffed, built and procured only in the US.
Interesting revolver, but I would change a few things. First, shroud the ejector to protect it from potential damage. Second, get rid of the brass and replace it with blued steel. If they offer a model with that, I would consider buying one. Thanks for the review.
Thank you for watching!
Great review, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you sir! Been waiting for video where someones actually shooting the new Henry not just looking!! Can't wait to get my hands on one!
I hope you find one and enjoy it too. Thanks for watching!
The one above the head was a warning shot.
The warning shot was a little too late! 😆 Thanks for watching!
Nice ! Hopefully there will be enough interest to keep it in production ! Have a Blessed Day 🇺🇸
I hope so too. Thanks, you too!
Henry = Quality and USA made. Should be a huge seller !
I agree! Thanks for watching!
Great job on the video and review thanks
Thank you!
Good review. It looks as though you are using your left eye for aiming while shooting right-handed. Very nice shooting shack. Thanks.
Yes, I am cross eye dominant.
I’m excited. Simple. Beautiful.
It is really nicely made with a great finish on the steel and the wood. Thanks for watching!
Good show and info thanks.
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Thank you for watching!
Yeah you got the one I want, " The Gunfighter" reminds me of an old Colt polce or positive, from yesteryear. Back in the 60's, alot of the men I grew up under use to use the old colts that were like this. Nothing wrong with the birdshead, just like the gunfighter better, old school cowboy shooter from my youth I guess. Thx for the vid Richard
I love the look of a birds head grip but I think I like the gunfighter a little more. Thank you for watching William!
i do love my Henrys. That would be nice to add.
I agree. Thanks for watching!
I'm glad to see another choice in revolvers.... However, not having adjustable sights is a non-starter for me in anything but a small defensive pistol. Point of impact is obviously going to vary considerably with a 38/357 revolver depending on load.
Big difference in POI between .38 and .357. I agree an adjustable rear sight would have been nice. Thanks for watching!
I didnt know about this gun, looks nice. Thank you sir! Subbed.
Just released this year and Henry's first revolver. Thanks for the sub, it's greatly appreciated!
Great review. I hope they will make a 44-45 size frame version. Also, a dovetailed front sight would allow windage adjustment.
They might offer some other models in the future, who knows. Thanks for watching!
looks great, thank you for the excellent review!
Thank you for watching!
I wonder if over time shooting 357 out of it, the brass guard will wear out.
Brass as part of Type frame in a .357 is usually not used for a reason.
I highly doubt it. The brass is not used in a high stress area, only the grip frame. It's also not made of "common brass" but a different, hardened brass alloy. (Yes there are several different brass alloys) Even the black powder pistols made with brass frames will last a very long time if they're loaded to their recommended charge. Thanks for watching.
That is a real beauty.I'm looking forward to getting one chambered in 22LR.I would expect Henry later on down the road to put out a cowboy action SA only revolver chambered in 45 LC since that is a popular chambering in their carbines.
Me too. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful revolver.
I think so too. Thanks for watching!
Looks like an old H&R and a Charter Arms had a wild weekend together.
Thanks for watching!
Now that is a really pretty pistol.
I think so too! Thanks for watching!
Excellent review. How much does this weigh ?
35oz according to the Henry Website.
Awesome Revolver! 😍
I agree. Thanks for watching!
Wonder if Buffalo bore will work to?
I don't see why not, as long as it's the same caliber. Thanks for watching!
great video and review. thank you!
Thank you for watching!
I'm glad this is now CA compliant. I will look forward to rent one but the most I will use will probably 38 special or 38 special +P. That looks too small for me to handle a .357 magnum as of now since I'm still learning how to shoot.
For plinking, .38spcl is great. Thanks for watching!
Nice video Sir. I do have a question. It the muzzle crowned? I'm a revolver man also and SAA revolvers even at the price range still very interested in this Henry revolver. Thanks for the shooting review first I've seen.
It is indeed crowned. Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview thank you Sir
Nice looking revolver for sure
I think so too. Thanks for watching Hillbilly!
It's a handsome revolver and I'd love to own one BUT I'm not biting until it comes with rear sights, adjustable for windage and elevation. They can keep the 3 front sight system. Thank you, Henry for coming out with a revolver. I'd also love to see a 44 magnum version. Let's see some adjustable rear sights.
Time will tell what they'll offer. Thanks for watching!
I thought I was finished buying Henry Firearms. I need this.
Lol! Something always comes along. Thanks for watching!
I love how it is old school, kinda wild west, but not a reproduction. Super stinking cool, plus, a little more useful as a double/single with a swingout cylinder.
I agree. Thanks for watching!
Nice!! Excited to see the .22 in the paper work! This is the first clue I’ve seen that is coming.
I hope so. I didn't see anything on their website. Thanks for watching!
I did see an interview with Henry at the NRA Anunual Meeting and they Rep said 22lr/22mag would be the Golden Boy and was slated for Fall 2023.
@@jimbo6635 oh good, so in stock in stores by summer 2025…
Make .22lr/.22mag hold 8 rounds
Dumb question, the painting behind you with the naked lady: what is that painting and who is the artist if you know? I know I've seen that exact painting somewhere before and its driving me nuts that I can't remember.
I do not know. While searching for some inexpensive artwork for the Shootin' Saloon, I stumbled across a seller on ebay that had several tasteful nudes that were the perfect size for my frame. I switch them out every now and then. Thanks for watching!
Maybe I missed where you said it, but did you buy this or was it given to you for review?
It's loaned to me.
Watching you shoot off those 38’s for thirst time I noticed a lot of muzzle flip. I knew those 357’s you were going to feel real good! I bought a pietta colt clone a while back and it looks kind of like that. Especially with the brass trigger guard. Didn’t catch the msrp on that Henry. I think for me if it is around the same price as a Smith or Ruger I’m going that way. Thanks for the very informative review. Just subscribed
I tried not to over grip it on my first shots but it does have a bit of flip to it. The MSRP is 928. Thanks for watching!
Thats a very nice looking revolver. Very old school and i do enjoy .38 specials and .357 revolvers as I carry an early Colt Detective Special with a hammer shroud so it can go in my pocket
I like a lot of the old guns, rifles and revolvers. Thanks for watching!
It looks like this old man revolver, super practical. I like it. Do they have a 44 yet?
Not yet but maybe someday!
Wonder if they used a six o'clock hold when sighted at factory.
Also, some sort of checkering on the grips might help.
Also, from when i carried a wheel early in my security days, how does it handle for, say, 2 quick shots ? Or even having to dump all 6 quickly.
Some revolvers can bind up on this.
As for group size, for sd,will do just fine.
I don't know.
The do offer other grips on their website.
I didn't try any real "Rapid Firing" but I would imagine it would handle it just fine, it seems very well built.
I’m wondering if the scattered grouping is due to the gun or the shooter… beautiful revolver though.
Oh it could very well be! Thanks for watching!
Very cool can’t wait to see the holster
Maybe a shoulder holster
Thanks
I don't know if I'll make a holster for this one, I still have a lot of other ones to get to some day. Thanks for watching!
Man I love that ruger security six!!! 🧐 I mean the new Henry revolver 😉
Lol. Thanks for watching!
Please make the bird’s head grip in 45 Colt & I will buy one ASAP!!!
45 Colt is such a fun round!
.357 is always a good caliber to start with. I'm thinking thinking .41 magnum, six shot, blued, with four inch barrel and perhaps a version with birds head grip. Birds head grip might even have a three inch barrel.
There is a birds head grip available but no the .41 mag. Thanks for watching!
Oh great now I have to buy another gun ,seriously looks pretty awesome.
That happens to me too! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this INFORMATIVE and VALUABLE VIDEO. I've already have 2 VERY NICE old Colt 357s. One is a 4" and a 6" both are the somewhat RARE 3-5-7s, only made 15,000 and are sometime referred to as pre-Pythons. But the idea of a 22lr Henry Big Boy is definitely interesting. I think they should make it so it comes with a 22 magnum cylinder which would REALLY BE NICE and USEFUL.😮😊😊😊😊
The manual said .22lr/.22mag so it will have to have 2 cylinders because of the case difference. I'm waiting to see one myself. Thanks for watching!
I will definitely consider buying one in rimfire.
I can't wait to see one myself! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful pistol.
I think so too! Thanks for watching!
I have doubts about that revolver. Particularly, I'm kind of questioning how well it would last shooting magnum loads. It's very common to have a barrel underlug to strengthen it to better handle the heavy magnum loads Not only does it not have an underlug, it's got a thin spot where the bulb of the ejector rod sits. I wouldn't rush out to buy one, particularly with the high price tag. Give it a good ten years, at least, and see how it stands the test of time and use with magnum loads. I'd like to see a test to see how it holds up under use. Run a thousand full magnums through it, see how it holds up.
I don't know if I can afford a thousand rounds of .357! Most of the stress would probably be on the frame, I would think. There are a lot of 1917s, model 10s, and other similar revolvers out there that were built the same way, maybe not with the cutout in the barrel but with no underlug. I'm sure many of those have seen a lot of rounds.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Well, at least I wasn't expecting you to be the one to run a thousand full power .357's through it. But I'm sure somebody's going to eventually.