Big Boy Revolver

[North Country Gal]

I would like to see more reviews on the Henry revolver, but I think some owners don't want to get trashed about their revolver being ugly, so they don't post. Haven't seen it too much on this forum, but I have on other forums. I think that is a real shame.

[Tailgunner]

My Big Boy Birdshead is a gem...I have about 300 rounds through it now, mostly 38s, but some really hot 357s.
It has handled all of that very well, and it's smoothing up enough so my double action rhythm is good, and the holes end up where I want them.
It has a feature that is not available in my other revolvers, and that is the crane and cylinder is removed with a button inside the trigger guard, and I can clean the cylinder much easier that way. Balance is good, and the trigger press is straight back, as it should be, not always the case with some revolvers. It reminds me of older Colt Army Special revolvers and the Colt Lightning as well with the backstrap hump. The hump, by the way, keeps the gun anchored during recoil, which aids in follow up shots. It comes with 3 different front sight blades, and can be changed for elevation if necessary. The cylinder locks up at the front, with a ball detent in the crane, a nice touch.
This is a beefy heavy duty gun, and with a lifetime warranty, a safe bet I think. It's also a shooter, not a safe queen. Brass grip frame is just cool. I like it!

[North Country Gal]

Now, that is the kind of review I like to see. Well done, Tailgunner.

I do appreciate the ball detent lockup. I had a couple of recent S&W magnum revolvers that use it. Great modern upgrade. I did not know the Henry had it.

Also did not know about the crane and cylinder release or the straight back trigger pull. Very interesting and informative.

These modern touches also help to explain the price of the Henry. Yeah, I think I'm going to take another look at the Henry when I can find one, locally, to inspect. Thanks, again.

[zaitcev]

My Taurus has a removable crane and I agree that it's a convenience feature.

BTW, I finally handled a Big Boy Revolver at a gun show. It is surprisingly chunky, almost feels like Ruger Redhawk. The trigger guard is enormous, set up for people in gloves. Very nice feeling all in all.

[Bake]

Does the Henry's 357 Big Boy Revolver remind anybody of the old Colt Trooper, which wasn't all that popular back 'In-the-Day' ? ? ?

[North Country Gal]

Does me, even with some even older S&W and Colt revolvers. A lot of folks don't realize that what you see in the Henry revolver styling was standard for vintage DA revolvers for many, many years.

Here's my highly collectible 1937 vintage Colt Officers Target 22 LR and believe me, this 22 revolver was at the very top of the heap in 22 DA revolver competition in its day. It won more national match competitions than any other revolver in its day. No one ever complained about its looks. That's the way all DA revolvers looked in back in that day. I'd feel right at home shooting the Henry.

[Travlin]

I have an old model Colt Trooper 6 inch .357 that I bought in the late sixties. It has about 3K rounds through it and is still in time withe no end shake in the cylinder. The action is the old Vee spring the same as the Pythons and it is now very smooth. I really like the very wide hammer spur it has and wish that Ruger would take the hint.

[North Country Gal]

I'd love to add a vintage Colt from the Trooper series. For whatever reason, though, there's not many vintage Colt revolvers that come up for sale in our area. Vintage S&Ws are much more common. Got very lucky on the above vintage Colt.

[Tailgunner]

Again, what I see with the Big Boy revolver is 1920-30's DA revolver styling (which I like) with contemporary upgraded features and present day metallurgy and machining advantages. That's a good combination for an old revolver shooter like me, and it's the best of both worlds. The lifetime warranty is a real plus. And, it's a shooter to boot. Keep the Faith.

[Travlin]

I love the old Colt Trooper and it is the one that started me in reloading. However, my best example of vintage Colt is 1937 Colt 1911 National Match .45 that I bought in the late sixties and as I am now going through radiation therapy, I will most likely be finding it a new home.