My Henry collection

[deano5150]

Here’s a picture of my collection so far. I have a 22LR Golden Boy, a 357 magnum Big Boy Brass and a brand new 357 magnum Big Boy Steel Carbine. I haven’t had the opportunity to shoot the carbine yet but hope to go Saturday. I was surprised to discover the steel model has a smoother, lighter action than the brass model.

[ESquared]

Congrats on a great looking collection - nice pic, too! Hard to get, in my experience.

Interesting to read your comment about the action of the BBS vs. the Brass, especially in the same 357 caliber. All I've got are steel versions, and the action in all of them lives up to the Henry reputation.

Wondering if anyone has any thoughts about why these would "feel" so different? Could it be that the difference in weight overall and handling of the BBS Carbine sets up a difference in perception? Seeing them side-by-side, I'm also struck by the ejection ports' exposing the bolt. Does the fact that the BBS has a stainless, unblued finish have anything to do with it, or is it just the way that action move inside the steel vs. the brass receiver?

[JEBar]

deano5150

nice collection .... do you plan on adding any other 357's to your collection .. ..


ESquared

great questions .... I'm looking forward following reports based on using both

[Henry88]

To be honest, pictures never do those brass Henrys justice.

Nice collection deano, uh 5150............

[deano5150]

deano5150

nice collection .... do you plan on adding any other 357's to your collection .. ..


ESquared

great questions .... I'm looking forward following reports based on using both

Not at this time. If I ever do I’d love to get a Colt 1873 SAA. I could probably buy 3 more Henry’s for the price of a Colt SAA!

[deano5150]

To be honest, pictures never do those brass Henrys justice.

Nice collection deano, uh 5150............

[JEBar]

Not at this time. If I ever do I’d love to get a Colt 1873 SAA. I could probably buy 3 more Henry’s for the price of a Colt SAA!

understood on the $$$$ .... have you considered adding any in a different caliber ..

[ESquared]

deano5150

ESquared

great questions .... I'm looking forward following reports based on using both

Deano,

Any thoughts on the differences in the feel of the actions, brass vs. Steel?

[JEBar]

other than holding a 22, I don't have any experience with a brass Henry .... I can see how one type of finish could have an impact but don't have any idea just how much of one

[RanchRoper]

Careful...Sir Henry started that way...