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I've added a new forum section for the Homesteader. Let's hear about it there.

Hearing any rumors about expanding the line to other calibers?

I will be looking forward to general reports from the first owner. There are a couple things I'm curious about. Who knows, maybe we'll see them on a store shelf soon.

GunnyGene wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 15, 2023 9:33 am

Hearing any rumors about expanding the line to other calibers?

No, I didn't know this was coming either. All I was told was there were exciting things coming soon. This was in November.

So... when are they "suppose" to be hitting the gun racks of the local stores?

RP

I wont be running to look at one. Ive already seen enough in the 22 plinkster video. Its ugly

BigAl52 wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:35 am

I wont be running to look at one. Ive already seen enough in the 22 plinkster video. Its ugly

Not enough is shown or revealed in the videos.

Stop the video and look at the whatever you call it with the forend. Checkering would have been a nicer touch for a 1K gun

"Homesteader" What an odd name for a 9mm. I wouldn't consider what it looks like and the caliber to be a "Homesteader"

Mags wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:56 pm

"Homesteader" What an odd name for a 9mm. I wouldn't consider what it looks like and the caliber to be a "Homesteader"

From what I have read, Henry is plugging this as a home defense weapon.

navvet8189 wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 15, 2023 4:59 pm

Mags wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:56 pm

"Homesteader" What an odd name for a 9mm. I wouldn't consider what it looks like and the caliber to be a "Homesteader"

From what I have read, Henry is plugging this as a home defense weapon.

Hence, "Homesteader"
So many 9mm's out there these days. It would be cool to pair this rifle with my EDC. Plenty of ammo available too!

markiver54 wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 15, 2023 5:03 pm

navvet8189 wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 15, 2023 4:59 pm

Mags wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:56 pm

"Homesteader" What an odd name for a 9mm. I wouldn't consider what it looks like and the caliber to be a "Homesteader"

From what I have read, Henry is plugging this as a home defense weapon.

Hence, "Homesteader"
So many 9mm's out there these days. It would be cool to pair this rifle with my EDC. Plenty of ammo available too!

I would much more like something to pair with the 1911.
Ya know in 45 acp, then I "might" get a bit more excited.
If I'm going to be chasing brass, I prefer the larger caliber.

RP

Vaquero wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 15, 2023 8:37 pm

markiver54 wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 15, 2023 5:03 pm

navvet8189 wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 15, 2023 4:59 pm

From what I have read, Henry is plugging this as a home defense weapon.

Hence, "Homesteader"
So many 9mm's out there these days. It would be cool to pair this rifle with my EDC. Plenty of ammo available too!

I would much more like something to pair with the 1911.
Ya know in 45 acp, then I "might" get a bit more excited.
If I'm going to be chasing brass, I prefer the larger caliber.

RP

I hear Ya Randy. Why not both then? Hope Henry's watching!

To me, the most logical chambering would be 10mm since it would benefit for the barrel length.

Just never been much of a 9mm fan, yes I own three handguns chambered for it.
Ones on loan to the oldest daughter. The last one I bought was about a year ago.
Put about a half a dozen mag fulls of ammo through it, and it's been bury in one of the safes every since.
I'd much prefer the 357 to a 9, and for sa, I'll take the 45 Any day over a 9.

Besides man at the end of the day, I'm a cowboy at heart, so that's single action pistolas and leverguns.
But I do enjoy a good 1911, but hey in reality it's a single action pistol. Just faster.

RP

markiver54 wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 15, 2023 5:03 pm

navvet8189 wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 15, 2023 4:59 pm

Mags wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:56 pm

"Homesteader" What an odd name for a 9mm. I wouldn't consider what it looks like and the caliber to be a "Homesteader"

From what I have read, Henry is plugging this as a home defense weapon.

Hence, "Homesteader"
...

Misuse of the noun. Homesteader, a person who acquired and settled on land under the Homestead Act.

I should likevto see one just because....

I guess they figure it would be a good gun FOR a Homesteader?...who knows..
It also means a lifestyle of self-sufficiency. Kinda fits. Modern homesteading refers to a self sufficient lifestyle-living autonomously, with minimum help from others.

They are touting it as a "Home defense" weapon.

RP

Said this before 12ga with OObuck better home defense weapon than any 9mm. Henry is doing nothing more than taking advantage of the cheap centerfire ammo. Im sure they will sell a lot of them. Ruger did the same with the PC Carbine. I have one of those in a 40. Just happen to like the looks of it much better. YMMV