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Just got an email from Henry today that they now have their revolver in 22LR. Its a 10 shot and it looks just like the Big Boy Revolver. They call it the Golden Boy revolver available in birds head grip and gunfighter grip.

I didn’t see it on their website but would most definitely want one.

Very interesting. I'd love to see one, too. I don't have enough interest in the Henry 357 revolver to buy one, but unlike a lot of folks, I have nothing against it, either. A 22 LR version might tempt me, though.

You can download the user manual for the .357/38, which is also the user manual for the 22LR and a 22mag. The cover of the manual shows that they all look the same.

Sir Henry wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 06, 2024 5:36 pm

I didn’t see it on their website but would most definitely want one.

I dont have your email Gene if you wish I can forward the one I got if you want to PM it to me.

BigAl52 wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 06, 2024 8:00 pm

Sir Henry wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 06, 2024 5:36 pm

I didn’t see it on their website but would most definitely want one.

I dont have your email Gene if you wish I can forward the one I got if you want to PM it to me.

PM sent thanks.

Iffen it looks just like the BB.........I wouldn't give it a second look.........They can and should do better.........Even a Webly Fosbery revolver looks better.

It's an interesting development. Good for them for not making it 6-shot. Now I'm most curious about the DA trigger. I shot a Smith 617 once, and the DA was unbearable. I heard some say that it's necessary on .22LR, but is that really true?

P.S. Are you guys okay with the lack of the rear sight on a .22? I thought that it may be acceptable on a close range self-defence revolver, but this is a .22 that is going to be used for target shooting.

I agree that H.R.A. should put an adjustable rear site on the .22 along with a six inch barrel and also offer one on the .357. Given the listed price, I don't think it is too demanding of a request

I’m casually in the market for a double action 22lr revolver and got a little excited about the Henry. Then I finally found a picture of it and my excitement dropped. But then I’m biased towards Smith & Wesson and the classic lines of their DA beauties.

zaitcev wrote: ↑

Sun Sep 08, 2024 4:13 pm

It's an interesting development. Good for them for not making it 6-shot. Now I'm most curious about the DA trigger. I shot a Smith 617 once, and the DA was unbearable. I heard some say that it's necessary on .22LR, but is that really true?

P.S. Are you guys okay with the lack of the rear sight on a .22? I thought that it may be acceptable on a close range self-defence revolver, but this is a .22 that is going to be used for target shooting.

No, I don't think a heavy DA pull is a must on a rimfire DA revolver at all. It's true that rimfire ammo is more inclined to light strikes, but when I've had that issue, it wasn't the hammer being too light a pull, it was other issues, such as too much end play, too short a firing pin and so on. We've actually had some DA 22 revolvers with superb DA trigger pulls. My husband's 617 is such a gun and he's had it for years and put many thousands of rounds through it without any issues. The DA pull is as good as any centerfire DA revolver we've owned. My luck with 617s has not been as good, but after a trip back to S&W, my 617 is fine, now.

Yes, adjustable sights make good sense on a serious target revolver, of course. That said, for plinking, even hunting, I've used many fixed sight revolvers over the years and done very well as long as the gun shot reasonably close to my point of aim. That's a risk you take when buying a fixed sight gun, of course. You won't know where it shoots until you actually get it out and start shooting. The other issue with fixed sight guns is that some fixed sight set ups and pretty decent as far as sight picture, but some are downright lousy, really lousy and with a fixed sight gun, you're usually stuck with the sights you get.

North Country Gal wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 09, 2024 10:51 am

We've actually had some DA 22 revolvers with superb DA trigger pulls. My husband's 617 is such a gun and he's had it for years and put many thousands of rounds through it without any issues. The DA pull is as good as any centerfire DA revolver we've owned.

I see. Thanks for the testimony about the 617. I considered it and GP-100. But now that Henry is in the game, it's a strong contender too, and I'm a little glad that I procrastinated this long.

I have never owned a fixed sight handgun that fit my POA and one was 6" to the left at 10 yds. That was beyond my Kentucky windage abilities. At my age and with my eyesight, I would never consider buying a handgun without adjustable rear sights. 10 shot cylinder it a plus.

Henry finally got to me in their email list. The 22LR announcement was in my inbox this morning.

Mags wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 19, 2024 4:54 pm

Henry finally got to me in their email list. The 22LR announcement was in my inbox this morning.

Me too, I get emails from Henry all the time but did not get the 22lr revolver email until yesterday.

Found this today ! https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_inf ... ter+4+10rd
Henry 10 shot 22LR