Bowed Hammer Extender

[ESquared]

Before I had ordered my Carlson's Hammer exstenders from Henry, I saw a post that Carlson's was now making an extender specifically for Henry rifles. When Henry pride showed the same product, I ordered it from them. I like the design of Carlson's version, and, so far, mine haven't bent, but the rifles haven't been shot all that much, either. For sure, I'll be specifying the new steel model next time. It's good to hear Henry will replace 'em if they fail, too.
Thanks to ESquared for getting right on it. And that extra extender needs a rifle to fit it. (I've justified getting one for less than that )

Nice, Yornoc! I agree, and I'm sure it would fit a 45LC, but I'd all but vowed not to put a scope on it. Never say Never, I guess. Or "Always be prepared" or some other enabling saying would work.

I'm kind of surprised Carlson's went down the path of trying to make them out of aluminum in the first place. It's not like they're new in the business of making hammer extenders. Head-scratcher!

[Mags]

Known HenryUSA and HenryPride Contacts:
http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5127

[BigAl52]

Thanks Evan I found the email from the last lady I dealt with and sent her one. She was also very nice her name was Tracey. Al

[BigAl52]

This didn't take long Tracey immediately answered my email this am and has sent out a replacement extender. More great customer service. Al

[ESquared]

Just had to chuckle when all THREE hammer extenders - two replacements from Henry and the new one I ordered from MagTec - showed up on the same day! When it rains, it pours!

[Mags]

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Who is MagTec?

Just had to chuckle when all THREE hammer extenders - two replacements from Henry and the new one I ordered from MagTec - showed up on the same day! When it rains, it pours!

[BigAl52]

I think Evan means Grovetec

[ESquared]

I think Evan means Grovetec

Yes, GroveTec. MagTech makes ammo.

[Yornoc3]

This morning, while I was waiting for it to warm up a bit (It was -17 f) to move a little snow, I took my single shot .243 out, dry fired it on a snap cap, and the Hammer extender, a Henry (by Carlson) aluminum version, fell off. It was very slightly bent, and bent more when I tried to replace it. So I sent off an E-Mail to Henry, and, within 2 hours, had a response that a new steel one is on the way. Hard to beat that for customer service . What I find odd is that the same model on my 45-70 is fine, so far. It's been fired a lot more than the 15 or so rounds through the .243, along with about 20 on the snap cap, to smooth a little gritty feel from an otherwise good trigger. For whatever it's worth, I prefer the Carlson design to the one side type, so I'm glad they went to steel models.

[Florida_Cracker]

Sorry I'm so late to this party, but I've tried two brands (Uncle Mike and GrovTec) on both a Henry BBS 357 and a Marlin 1894 (also 357). Even with blue loctite, I cannot get a hammer extender to remain attached on any of these four combintations after about 50 rounds. I've considered filling the set screw side with JB Weld and then drill/tap to get more threads in contact, but I'm concerned the extra weight might lead to light primer strikes. Before I go that route, anybody have another suggestion for keeping these things attached?
Florida_Cracker

[JEBar]

anybody have another suggestion for keeping these things attached?
Florida_Cracker

I put a small drop of Purple Loctite on the set screw threads ===> https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-555339-P ... 528&sr=8-3

[Florida_Cracker]

Thanks JEBar. I'll give it a try, but the blue loctite that I am using is a step up in adhesion/holding power over the purple. I'm reluctant to use red loctite because I'd need to heat it to 550 F to remove it and I'm uncomfortable doing that so close to the scope and I don't want to remove the scope often.
Thanks again - I have some on hand and will give it a try.

[JEBar]

the Purple is specifically designed for small screws and at least so far, has held the screws I've used it with while allowing them to be removed

[Florida_Cracker]

Thanks much for update. I will give it a try.

[leverjc]

Purple locktite is a little hard to find gut I use it a lot on my smaller screws. I have never used blue loctite but have had excellent results with the purple.

[markiver54]

I agree with the purple locktite. I use it as well. Yes, not always easy to find, however, good stuff. I got mine on Amazon.

[Grunt67]

I put the Grovetec on my H010 45/70. Haven't had any issues so far.