Henry Homesteader 9mm Semi-Auto

[5shot]

I'll be watching for one but I'm not too concerned for my wallet just yet. It will probably be a while before they hit the local dealers. Judging by some of the Henry prices on Gunbroker this will be a $1500+ gun on there!

[Sir Henry]

Actually That was my first thought as well,...and ,M&M's...

I’m wondering if a gate fed tube feed semi could be made? Especially if it was a Mares Leg.

From a technical standpoint I don't see why not. Whether there would be market for it is a different question. I suspect you are looking for the slim lines of a tube mag for this. The problem with tube mags is the same as it's always been - centerfire cartridges and hardnose pointy bullets. Box mags solved that problem. Don't know if you noted that this new semi-auto comes with a flush fit 5rnd and a 10round mag, so you can still have the slim lines if you're willing to compromise on capacity and of course, no need for a gate.

9MM should be able to be tube feed. Imagine a Winchester 92 being a semi-auto instead of a lever. I like the idea of it being able to get topped off with a gate.

[GunnyGene]

I’m wondering if a gate fed tube feed semi could be made? Especially if it was a Mares Leg.

From a technical standpoint I don't see why not. Whether there would be market for it is a different question. I suspect you are looking for the slim lines of a tube mag for this. The problem with tube mags is the same as it's always been - centerfire cartridges and hardnose pointy bullets. Box mags solved that problem. Don't know if you noted that this new semi-auto comes with a flush fit 5rnd and a 10round mag, so you can still have the slim lines if you're willing to compromise on capacity and of course, no need for a gate.

9MM should be able to be tube feed. Imagine a Winchester 92 being a semi-auto instead of a lever. I like the idea of it being able to get topped off with a gate.

Send the idea to Henry. They might be interested in it, and would know if it's feasible.

[John E Davies]

I am sure that is a pre-production model, but I hope the wood to metal fit is a lot better on the production guns. That “proud” edge would drive me nuts:

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And the pressed in “checkering” - yuck. That is not good in a $1000 rifle.

John Davies
Spokane WA

[bikeridertim]

Stopped in my LGS today, I was told my price would be around $740 + tax.
I think I will wait and let them work the bugs out and then go for it!

[Mags]

No lever, no interest.

[Ernie]

45 cal would make me think about it harder.

[Mgderf]

I'll take a semi-auto Henry in 9mm, and one in 10mm, and another in .45acp.
Bring it on Henry!

[Mike_S]

I am more interested in this.
https://www.outdoorlife.com/guns/360-buckhammer/

This! I am a huge fan of 35s, and the Legend didn't do it for me. I'm happy with 35 REM, but Henry doesn't do a steel one, so....

Just my opinion, 9mm is a SD cartridge/weapon. Same with 45 ACP. For me ONLY, hi-cap pistols and carbines in auto pistol calibers is for havoc in a hurry and close quarters. Camping or on the trail or in the woods, I want it dead. 357Mag is the least I would choose first.

But this is my glass of Kool-aid

[roddy]

Well. I have a new rifle on my want list (or maybe that's wait list...). The barrel length puts it in the 'restricted' class here. It took Ruger quite a while to get around to an 18.5" barreled 10-shot version of their PC Carbine. I hope Henry already has one in the works...I'd buy it.
The only reason I don't already have a Ruger is the lack of a wood stock option. Go Henry!
The area around the receiver is kind of reminiscent of a Browning BAR. I can live with that.