Henry New Original 44-40 vs 45LC

[Vaquero]

Good luck in your search Ed.
Searching is half the fun, enjoy.

RP

[Mistered]

Oh, it's more like if I happen to see one in a LGS, pawn shop or at a show.

Not really 'actively' looking.

Oddly most of my guns have come to me this way - interested in something but not looking - and then one shows up - but I have passed on many I was interested in (like the Navy) and typically what I am interested others are as well so it' s usually slim pickins' for me.

Another example is I am looking for a Mod 60-4 in 3" with adjustable sights. Again I passed on a very nice one several years ago in a pawn shop and a kinda sorta nice one fairly recently - but it had issues. It had come from Alaska and the non- stainless parts (trigger & hammer & sights) had some surface rust that had been cleaned off but they were stained.

Even the rest of the gun, while stainless had a dull finish and would have needed a polish job to bring back to normal.

[Deacon]

I decided on the 45LC but my problem now is finding one in stock somewhere. Any suggestions!

[Mistered]

but my problem now is finding one in stock somewhere.

Heck go to the source and contact Henry!

Maybe they will hear your 'desire' to have one and facilitate a transfer of one to your LGS.

Just 'grabbing at straws' but ya never know until you ask!

[JEBar]

Heck go to the source and contact Henry!

that is an excellent recommendation .... Henry will help your dealer's distributor find one

[RanchRoper]

Yup, HRA will help you locate one.

[Mistered]

that is an excellent recommendation

Thank you .

One of my 'Additional Duty Assignments' for the company I work for is that of Last Ditch Negotiator for a variety of issues.

Occasionally company Ownership/Management will come to me as an 'unbiased' voice to deal with a problem and will outline me with the details and ask I do my best to resolve the problem even though it is not necessarily in my department.

One of my premier attributes is that of verbal communication and I use it to the best of my abilities.

Sometimes I can resolve the problem, sometimes it requires a 'trade off' and sometimes it costs us money.

If it were me I'd have that Henry on the way on the next business day!

[RanchRoper]

You'll enjoy that rifle in 45 Colt. Best of luck.

[Travlin]

Another point in favor of the .45 Colt is that the necks on the 44-40 cases are soft and must be kept trimmed to the right length or during reloading a lot of cases will be ruined.

[Deacon]

I was able to find a 45LC at a Sportsman’s Warehouse in the DC area. Should be here by 4/27. We’ll see.