Would love it, if Henry Arms would build a

[Ozarkwoodswalker]

A youth length lever 30 30.

[TN Mark]

I've seen the steel carbine in 357 but not a carbine all weather in 357. Nor have I seen an all weather Mares Leg.

[Mags]

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Ask Henry here:
https://www.henryusa.com/henry-firearm-suggestion-box/

Might get lucky.

I've seen the steel carbine in 357 but not a carbine all weather in 357. Nor have I seen an all weather Mares Leg.

[Yornoc3]

What we need is a Henry Custom Shop. Then we could get almost anything .

[DPris]

At the moment, Imperato is not interested in going after a "tactical" or a "defensive" product line.
Recreation & hunting are his focus, and when you consider the current political climate it's politically sensible not to get into areas where his products would used for atrocities.

You have not seen mass murders done with a Henry product in the news, and he doesn't mind that at all.
He IS expanding greatly, but just not in the semi-auto arena.
Denis

[Mags]

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A bit out of left field is that. Read back through the posts and don't see that anyone suggested Henry get into tactical.

At the moment, Imperato is not interested in going after a "tactical" or a "defensive" product line.
Recreation & hunting are his focus, and when you consider the current political climate it's politically sensible not to get into areas where his products would used for atrocities.

You have not seen mass murders done with a Henry product in the news, and he doesn't mind that at all.
He IS expanding greatly, but just not in the semi-auto arena.
Denis

[DPris]

Nope, what I was trying to convey is that he's not yet been interested in going anywhere near semi-autos.
The opening post was asking for a semi-auto 9mm.
That would be skirting self-defense & opening the door to something along the lines of "tactical", which I Include as a very broad category.

A semi-auto 9mm would fall into neither of Imperato's primary interests- hunting or recreation.
You don't hunt with a 9mm semi-auto & few people use them as plinkers.

His company is becoming much more mainstream, and even though he's vulnerable to some extent politically because he makes "evil guns", he does not get singled out for manufacturing anything that can be mistakenly construed as "assault" weapons.

A semi-auto 9mm would involve a detachable magazine.

The action type, the people-killing magazine, and the obviously non-hunting caliber would take his company in a vulnerable direction he just has no interest in right now.

Denis

[Mags]

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Oh ya duh! Right in the first post, kind of obvious and I missed it.

Very much mainstream in lever actions. Take a look at this topic: http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... ess#p79713

Nope, what I was trying to convey is that he's not yet been interested in going anywhere near semi-autos.
The opening post was asking for a semi-auto 9mm.
That would be skirting self-defense & opening the door to something along the lines of "tactical", which I Include as a very broad category.

A semi-auto 9mm would fall into neither of Imperato's primary interests- hunting or recreation.
You don't hunt with a 9mm semi-auto & few people use them as plinkers.

His company is becoming much more mainstream, and even though he's vulnerable to some extent politically because he makes "evil guns", he does not get singled out for manufacturing anything that can be mistakenly construed as "assault" weapons.

A semi-auto 9mm would involve a detachable magazine.

The action type, the people-killing magazine, and the obviously non-hunting caliber would take his company in a vulnerable direction he just has no interest in right now.

Denis

[Mistered]

You don't hunt with a 9mm semi-auto & few people use them as plinkers.

While I can understand Henry avoiding building semi autos for your supposed stated reasons (however I don't get the 'people-killing magazine' part) there are a LOT of 9mm carbines in use for plinking and small game/varmint hunting and the 9mm is very adequate for this.
Out of a carbine the 9mm round shoots very flat, and accurately to about a 100 yards or so and for small to mid sized game and varmints is superior to a .22 LR.
Rugers' recent introduction of their re-pop PCC has changed the 'playing field' by offering a high quality, reasonably priced 9mm carbine in a traditional design - and popularity and sales of it are incredible.
The 9mm round offers reloaders a wide variety of bullets and it can be loaded very economically and even store bought ammo is one of the lowest priced compared to all other ammo.
My PCC shoots VERY accurately - beyond my expectations actually and I am sure if I fitted a scope 50 yard accuracy would be nearly one hole - or close to it anyway however for my intended use the stock barrel mounted peep sight is working well.

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[BigAl52]

I agree with Ed on the 9mm. I bought one and its a lot of fun for plinking. I didnt get to shoot mine much as I had a problem with the barrel and had to send it back to Ruger. But I wouldnt hesitate to pop a rabbit or even a coyote with it at the right range. With already having 9mm handguns and plenty of ammo around its a fun addition to my collection. Price of ammo bought at some of the online ammo sources is reasonable also.

[Mistered]

I wouldnt hesitate to pop a rabbit or even a coyote with it at the right range.

Yep - me either - and I plan to do this soon hopefully!

[Yornoc3]

A friend wanted to shoot my single shot 45-70 to assess recoil, and just see if he'd like one (answer was absolutely he does ). He brought along a 9mm carbine like the Ruger ( I didn't think to look at who made it ), fitted with ghost ring sights, for me to try. So I emptied an 8 shot clip at a 50 yard target, all on the bull (no x rings, though). Nice little rig, alright, but its only use for me would be home defense, since I'm not a handgun guy. For that use, it does merit consideration.

[Bugs]

A friend wanted to shoot my single shot 45-70 to assess recoil, and just see if he'd like one (answer was absolutely he does ). He brought along a 9mm carbine like the Ruger ( I didn't think to look at who made it ), fitted with ghost ring sights, for me to try. So I emptied an 8 shot clip at a 50 yard target, all on the bull (no x rings, though). Nice little rig, alright, but its only use for me would be home defense, since I'm not a handgun guy. For that use, it does merit consideration.

Your other use could be for range fun. That's where my Ruger PCC gets most of it's use. They are just plain fun to shoot.

[Yornoc3]

True, that. Since most of my shooting is practicing for hunting, clays for upland and waterfowl, sighting in rifles, etc., I guess I'm predisposed to not think of just having fun. I gotta reconsider my ways .

[Mistered]

That's where my Ruger PCC gets most of it's use. They are just plain fun to shoot.

I got mine as kind of a 'grab and go' gun when heading out to the woods for a ride or other activities and for some impromptu, unplanned shooting takes place - such a jack or 'yote crosses my path!

[Mistered]

he's not yet been interested in going anywhere near semi-autos.

Actually he already has with the AR7.

[DPris]

I'm very much aware of the AR7, I've published on it.

Without dissecting every single word of my previous posts, let's just run with the core theme: he has no interest in any defensive products, and he's quite happy avoiding products that could be painted in a negative light.

A semi-auto 9mm would place him among "assault rifle" generalities, and he has no interest.

.357 levergun, hunter.
9mm semi-auto, not quite so benign in the eye of the public.

The "people-killing magazines" reference, as should have been clear from the context, was one that could be used by anti-gunners in lumping a semi-auto CENTERFIRE among evil products typically used more to kill people than for hunting or recreation.
You've got to have seen detachable mags have been demonized.

Right now, he has a relatively "innocent" product line, politically speaking.
Hard to paint him as the purveyor of "killing machines" when you're talking about "America's Rifle", the humble levergun.
Nobody's gonna take one of his single-shot centerfires to a school mass murder.
And so on.

Yes, obviously a 9mm CAN be used for recreation.
Obviously he DOES make a semi-auto rimfire.

Stop arguing with peripherals grasp the core issue.
Denis

[Mags]

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Ok let's move on and get back to the 'core' of this topic. What's on your wish list for Henry to build?

... grasp the core issue.

[DayOne]

I would love to see Henry make an SAA clone. All polished steel with a nickel or black chrome finish, with a brass trigger and hammer. Very fancy cowboy gun or if the 1911 is unavailable, an excellent BBQ gun. Can you imagine the possibilities an engraver could create on that platform. Must stop now, rainbow titanium just flashed before my eyes. Must flush brain. Honestly, any revolver Henry cares to make would work for me.

[PT7]

Any Henry revolver would also work for me, DayOne.

And.....
Welcome from the Show-Me-State.
PT7

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I would love to see Henry make an SAA clone. All polished steel with a nickel or black chrome finish, with a brass trigger and hammer. Very fancy cowboy gun or if the 1911 is unavailable, an excellent BBQ gun. Can you imagine the possibilities an engraver could create on that platform. Must stop now, rainbow titanium just flashed before my eyes. Must flush brain. Honestly, any revolver Henry cares to make would work for me.