Looking at a Henry...

[JEBar]

What about the triggers? I've never even shot a Henry. Typically I like pulls 2.5 to no more than 3.5 pounds. Minimal creep. Any tricks to them?

today, liability lawyers require manufactures to design and build their firearms with lawsuits in mind .... we found that with our 3 Henry rifles the trigger pull was a bit more than I prefer ..... trigger work on a Henry requires talent .... parts must be honed through a process that is as much art as it is science .... we have a friend who is literally an old school gunsmith .... he's worked on 2 of our three and their trigger pulls are in the range you mentioned with a very nice, crisp break .... I haven't had him work on our 357 because it is heavily used by our grandchildren .... the fact is Henry manufactures solid firearms at a reasonable price point ...

[Mags]

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On Henry's are the triggers MIM (metal injection molded)?

What about the triggers? I've never even shot a Henry. Typically I like pulls 2.5 to no more than 3.5 pounds. Minimal creep. Any tricks to them?

today, liability lawyers require manufactures to design and build their firearms with lawsuits in mind .... we found that with our 3 Henry rifles that the trigger pull was a bit more than I prefer ..... trigger work on a Henry requires talent .... parts must be honed through a process that is as much art as it is science .... we have a friend who is literally an old school gunsmith .... he's worked on 2 of our three and their trigger pulls are in the range you mentioned with a very nice, crisp break .... I haven't had him work on our 357 because it is heavily used by our grandchildren .... the fact is Henry manufactures solid firearms at a reasonable price point ...

[Settingsun1892]

I found that polishing the contact surfaces helps a lot. Just 800 grit sandpaper and scotchbrite with fine metal polish. Putting a file on a sear unless you are a competent gunsmith is asking for trouble and safety issues.

[JEBar]

On Henry's are the triggers MIM (metal injection molded)?

a while back I remember a conversation in which I read that method is used to make Henry rifle components .... that said, I'm certainly not up on this type of info

[GunnyGene]

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On Henry's are the triggers MIM (metal injection molded)?

What about the triggers? I've never even shot a Henry. Typically I like pulls 2.5 to no more than 3.5 pounds. Minimal creep. Any tricks to them?

today, liability lawyers require manufactures to design and build their firearms with lawsuits in mind .... we found that with our 3 Henry rifles that the trigger pull was a bit more than I prefer ..... trigger work on a Henry requires talent .... parts must be honed through a process that is as much art as it is science .... we have a friend who is literally an old school gunsmith .... he's worked on 2 of our three and their trigger pulls are in the range you mentioned with a very nice, crisp break .... I haven't had him work on our 357 because it is heavily used by our grandchildren .... the fact is Henry manufactures solid firearms at a reasonable price point ...

Yep. This is what keeps gunsmiths in business.

[Mags]

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Ok then. Once the hardened outer layer of metal wears away or is filed off exposing the softer underlying metal, then I suspect the trigger becomes too dangerous to use. So a polish as Settingsun said should be enough and no more.

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On Henry's are the triggers MIM (metal injection molded)?

today, liability lawyers require manufactures to design and build their firearms with lawsuits in mind .... we found that with our 3 Henry rifles that the trigger pull was a bit more than I prefer ..... trigger work on a Henry requires talent .... parts must be honed through a process that is as much art as it is science .... we have a friend who is literally an old school gunsmith .... he's worked on 2 of our three and their trigger pulls are in the range you mentioned with a very nice, crisp break .... I haven't had him work on our 357 because it is heavily used by our grandchildren .... the fact is Henry manufactures solid firearms at a reasonable price point ...

Yep. This is what keeps gunsmiths in business.

[Cofisher]

Settingsun, there are some here that have regular loop levers available. Me too.

Let us know if you want one.

[Settingsun1892]

Thanks. It's going to be a few weeks before I pull the trigger on it. Got almost back to back vacations coming up my girlfriend is priority #1 right now. She thinks she is all the time and I know better than to correct her. Hey, she can out fish me and back the boat so I have no complaints!

[ESquared]

Congrats on the BB Brass, whenever it comes in! Chances are very good it won't be your last, and the next decision will be easier (probably)!

Congrats again in advance!

[Frontiersman]

I thought the BBB were unnecessarily heavy until I picked up an 1866 Winchester. I don't think the heavy observations are so much a Henry issue as they are just a choice for a brass receiver. I really think you will enjoy your purchase. The brass Henry's are such an attractive rifle. And if you find it is a burden in the field, you can always go back for a steel one later. I find the carbine length a great carry around the woods gun. As for the trigger, I don't find it any more objectionable than any other lever. They smooth out a lot after a few hundred rounds. I look forward to hearing about your first impressions.

[Mags]

I think the weight difference 'feel' is negligible. Just hefting the two I have they are both a bit heavy (7 lbs vs 8.7).

[Settingsun1892]

Yeah I'm about to bust if I dont order soon. What about sights? I have Skinners on two rifles, an Express on 1895CB and dovetail mount on Winchester 74 and love them both. With the short barrel will the factory sight work well or is the sight radius too short for peeps?

[tractortad]

We have a Skinner Express/Lyman Globe setup on our Henry BBB 44M Carbine - works great.

[markiver54]

We have a Skinner Express/Lyman Globe setup on our Henry BBB 44M Carbine - works great.

Beautiful rifle!

[Mags]

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just look at that shiny gorgeous brass! you got a good one!

We have a Skinner Express/Lyman Globe setup on our Henry BBB 44M Carbine - works great.

[aggiesam1983]

Welcome to the forum Settingsun1892. Glad you joined us. Have you looked at the CCH models. There also very nice and lighter than the brass models. Carbine models in the Henrys handle very nice. I prefer them over the 20 inch model.

You beat me to it. I absolutely love my .357 CCH Henry! Very nice looking and shoots like a dream. I have the 20” barrel but I’m thinking I might get the CCH big loop for it.

[cooperhawk]

I found that polishing the contact surfaces helps a lot. Just 800 grit sandpaper and scotchbrite with fine metal polish. Putting a file on a sear unless you are a competent gunsmith is asking for trouble and safety issues.

I am going to try that. My .357 has a pretty heavy trigger pull.