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Thinking about swapping my Henry for handgun
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Re: Thinking about swapping my Henry for handgun
I would keep the Henry and add a Smith and Wesson 629. I find the pair a very fine set. I have taken the 629 hunting for deer on it's own and I have taken them both out for deer (or bear if I happened to see one) in the brassy area that I have hunted in the Adirondacks. The shots would be very close, under 50 yards.
I just prefer Smiths. There is nothing wrong with Rugers, I just never took a shine to them like I did Smith and Wesson double actions.
I just prefer Smiths. There is nothing wrong with Rugers, I just never took a shine to them like I did Smith and Wesson double actions.
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Re: Thinking about swapping my Henry for handgun
Or you could find the 4.2 inch S&W M69 which is a great size for easy field carry L frame and will handle whatever 44 round you shoot in your Henry 44 Mag. I have the good ol' Ruger SBH and the M69.
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Re: Thinking about swapping my Henry for handgun
Great decision. Right now 44 mag revolvers are more plentiful that Henry 44’s.
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Re: Thinking about swapping my Henry for handgun
I have to agree with some others - I would never swap my .44 rifle for a handgun.
I have two Henry .44 magnums (one rifle & one carbine). I also have two .44 magnum revolvers - both Ruger Super Blackhawks (5.5" bbl & 7.5" bbl)
As much as I like the revolvers, I would never swap my dear .44 Henrys for a handgun.
I have two Henry .44 magnums (one rifle & one carbine). I also have two .44 magnum revolvers - both Ruger Super Blackhawks (5.5" bbl & 7.5" bbl)
As much as I like the revolvers, I would never swap my dear .44 Henrys for a handgun.
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Re: Thinking about swapping my Henry for handgun
That's why I'm going to hold on to it. Appreciate your reply.. The only draw back I have found is that some ammo is to long to feed through it. But I can load them in 44 special..
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Re: Thinking about swapping my Henry for handgun
I think you made the right choice.
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Re: Thinking about swapping my Henry for handgun
The main thing about a handgun is that you can carry it loaded most places, but the long gun may not be legal to carry loaded (by law in WA). I would rather have a loaded revolver than an empty Henry..
John Davies
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John Davies
Spokane WA
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Re: Thinking about swapping my Henry for handgun
A decision that is unlikely you will regret. Thumbs up!
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