What's Your Story, How did you learn of the Henry Rifle Forum's existence?

[Carver]

When ever I buy a new gun, I always like to find out on forums what other peoples thoughts likes and dislikes about a certain gun. It gives you a heads up on problems encountered etc. After purchasing my Henry Carbine I joined this forum and have enjoyed reading the comments and learning from a lot of good advice. Its a pleasure to be part of this forum.
Bill

[GFK]

When ever I buy a new gun, I always like to find out on forums what other peoples thoughts likes and dislikes about a certain gun. It gives you a heads up on problems encountered etc. After purchasing my Henry Carbine I joined this forum and have enjoyed reading the comments and learning from a lot of good advice. Its a pleasure to be part of this forum.
Bill

I did something similar. When I bought my Marlin in 2016, I did not look for a forum until I had a concern. After finding a Marlin forum, it seemed like Marlins made after 2009 were the worst guns in the world (I like mine though). So, I decided to check out a Henry forum before I purchased a Henry in 2017. Did not notice any bad reviews (I like my Henry too). The tone seems more friendlier and open-minded on this site compared to Marlin's. So, I seem to chat more here. And yes, I have been thinking about purchasing another rifle in 2018 (.357). But, time will tell.

[Redthies]

I knew of Henry from the Survival Rifle, which I thought was a neat, if not gimmicky little gun, but never went beyond that. Then I was looking at a new Marlin (‘09-‘14 were the dark times for them GFK, anything post 2014 is back to good quality) and found one with Skinner sights, which lead me to Andy’s site, which had me looking at all the different lever gun makers. I had no idea Henry made so many models. My interest in a .22 that wasn’t a semi brought me to Henry’s website and eventually here. I think Henry is a little microcosm of the gun world, and it seems like mostly more experienced folk (read: older) that are interested in quality products find their way here. On that note, I’d be curious to know what the average age of our membership is. I think at 50 (a very immature version according to my wife) I’m one of the younger ones?

[Mags]

I think Henry is a little microcosm of the gun world...

Certainly this forum seems to be a microcosm currently. Henrys themselves seem to be catching on. HRA is pressed for keeping up with demand. I also read somewhere that there is a trend of people moving away from modern firearms to traditional ones. Or at least adding traditional to their collections.

and eventually here.... find their way here.

Sure but how? Stumbled across in a broader list of google search results? I don't know of any other referral urls from other websites. No mention of this forum on HRA's website or their Facebook page either.

curious to know what the average age of our membership is.

my guess from the age related posts on the forum, that the regular attenders run mostly mid 60's into the 80's. We do have a recent 20 yr old that joined. Probably the youngest member.
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I knew of Henry from the Survival Rifle, which I thought was a neat, if not gimmicky little gun, but never went beyond that. Then I was looking at a new Marlin (‘09-‘14 were the dark times for them GFK, anything post 2014 is back to good quality) and found one with Skinner sights, which lead me to Andy’s site, which had me looking at all the different lever gun makers. I had no idea Henry made so many models. My interest in a .22 that wasn’t a semi brought me to Henry’s website and eventually here. I think Henry is a little microcosm of the gun world, and it seems like mostly more experienced folk (read: older) that are interested in quality products find their way here. On that note, I’d be curious to know what the average age of our membership is. I think at 50 (a very immature version according to my wife) I’m one of the younger ones?

[Redthies]

I’d have to guess the direct link would be a google search for info on the SGC that I bought. It was all a blur to be honest. Feels like I’ve been here a longtime already.

[Mags]

I know that feeling. Thank you for trying to remember how you got here!

... Feels like I’ve been here a longtime already.

[JEBar]

I think Henry is a little microcosm of the gun world, and it seems like mostly more experienced folk (read: older) that are interested in quality products find their way here. On that note, I’d be curious to know what the average age of our membership is. I think at 50 (a very immature version according to my wife) I’m one of the younger ones?

take a look at this old survey thread ===> Age Survey: How old are you? ===> http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=1810 .... it took me a little while to find it .... I've made it a "sticky" in our Lounge area and will post in it to bump it back into the new post category .... hopefully members who haven't participated will do so

[RanchRoper]

I quoted 303Lithgow (Sir H) back and forth a couple of times on a thread about Henry Scope mounts on RFC, which led to the old forum which led me to here.

Like the new avatar...

[Lyman]

I was doing some research on the Henry H001 before making my mind up on a purchase. I was led here and found what is one of The Best Forums ever.
I have to commend You all as what I found is a group of courteous friendly people. I have belonged to a lot of forums over the years and this one
is by far THE BEST. Most forums are full of a bunch of "know it alls" that don't know much. The members of this Forum seem to have a like minded way
of thinking that I have yet to see anywhere else.

[Steve51]

I was a member of the old Henry forum and when it did not seem to be working, I found this one.