HENRY Model X
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HENRY Model X
Hi folks,
Well, Marlin might have competition:
https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/big-boy ... X%20Models
Henry, side loading gate, in Pistol Calibres...
ATB,
Scrummy
Well, Marlin might have competition:
https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/big-boy ... X%20Models
Henry, side loading gate, in Pistol Calibres...
ATB,
Scrummy
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Ugh ...... that is the UGLIEST looking piece of pelosi I've ever seen. Lever guns don't look good at all tacticaled out. Barf, puke, wretch, gag.
I wouldn't own that thing if somebody gave it to me for my birthday.
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Joe. Stop beatin around the bush and just tell us what you think!
I don't much care for it either.
I don't much care for it either.
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Now, if it had a decent WOOD stock and forearm, I could see putting one thru its paces
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Not sure I'd turn one down as a present, probably find a use for one but always prefer steel and walnut . Still if Henry can get more people to own and use leverguns then good for them.
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WHAT AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY!
Someone could start making and selling aftermarket OLD WEST STOCKS for these!
Someone could start making and selling aftermarket OLD WEST STOCKS for these!
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That is one seriously ugly levergun. Wood furniture should help the looks. Maybe.
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I have some guns I own because they are pretty, some because they represent military or other history, and some purely because they function the best when life is on the line (think 'Glock')...
Many of my leverguns are 'traditional' because I like the appearance, but also because they represent the pinnacle of evolution of practical woods-walking, mid-range-hunting, mid-power, decent-accuracy firearms development.
SOME of my leverguns are not 'traditional' because they are PRACTICAL (not 'tactical'):
Ruger 96/44 - the best for in and out of vehicles, crossing public roads, and other times when I'm deer hunting and need to unload and reload repeatedly, plus I like the easy addition of a scope for low-light hunting.
Ruger 96/22 with integral Operative suppressor - the best for introducing 'newbies' to shooting - no recoil, unintimidating action type, nearly silent, and super-easy to hit with using the Tru-Glo red-dot optic.
Marlin and Rossi 'Night Scout' leverguns - the best for a hasty trip outside at O-dark-thirty when the livestock is under attack; perfect 'night' sights without the bulk of a true infrared system, and easy application of a clip-on light so I can see what I'm shooting at (and hitting, thanks to the combination of red-dot and laser).
None of them look as pretty or 'authentic' as a vintage 1892, 1894, or 1895, although compared to the Savage 99, the Winchester 88, or Marlin 62, they aren't bad.
So yeah....I'd be interested in the Henry Model X.....although the Marlin CST is pretty cool....
Recently, I traded up for a Marlin 1894-CST so I can add my Mystic suppressor and make IT perhaps an even better 'newbie' levergun but still applicable to the other tasks-at-hand...
HOWEVER - the Henry is available in 45 Colt, which is REALLY cool....!!!!!!
Many of my leverguns are 'traditional' because I like the appearance, but also because they represent the pinnacle of evolution of practical woods-walking, mid-range-hunting, mid-power, decent-accuracy firearms development.
SOME of my leverguns are not 'traditional' because they are PRACTICAL (not 'tactical'):
Ruger 96/44 - the best for in and out of vehicles, crossing public roads, and other times when I'm deer hunting and need to unload and reload repeatedly, plus I like the easy addition of a scope for low-light hunting.
Ruger 96/22 with integral Operative suppressor - the best for introducing 'newbies' to shooting - no recoil, unintimidating action type, nearly silent, and super-easy to hit with using the Tru-Glo red-dot optic.
Marlin and Rossi 'Night Scout' leverguns - the best for a hasty trip outside at O-dark-thirty when the livestock is under attack; perfect 'night' sights without the bulk of a true infrared system, and easy application of a clip-on light so I can see what I'm shooting at (and hitting, thanks to the combination of red-dot and laser).
None of them look as pretty or 'authentic' as a vintage 1892, 1894, or 1895, although compared to the Savage 99, the Winchester 88, or Marlin 62, they aren't bad.
So yeah....I'd be interested in the Henry Model X.....although the Marlin CST is pretty cool....
Recently, I traded up for a Marlin 1894-CST so I can add my Mystic suppressor and make IT perhaps an even better 'newbie' levergun but still applicable to the other tasks-at-hand...
HOWEVER - the Henry is available in 45 Colt, which is REALLY cool....!!!!!!
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Re: HENRY Model X
the 44 has a 1:20 barrel !!!!!
kudos for that feature.... I wonder if it would feed my 405gr revolver loads. the underside rail is a perfect spot for a green laser. that would make hip shots trivial from 40 yards in daylight, and 100 easy after civil twilight.
that gun gets high marks for its practical utility, but seems short on capacity....
kudos for that feature.... I wonder if it would feed my 405gr revolver loads. the underside rail is a perfect spot for a green laser. that would make hip shots trivial from 40 yards in daylight, and 100 easy after civil twilight.
that gun gets high marks for its practical utility, but seems short on capacity....
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It does look much better than:
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In any of the 3 calibers, it could be good for home defense. I just would have to find a way to get past the looks.
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I read all of the posts before I actually clicked the henry website link so I was prepared for "snag lightning" or "make a freight train take a dusty road" level of ugly but it is not so bad. Now that tactitard mossberg is :
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Well, if you're talking about 'home defense' then who cares about whether the firearm 'looks good' or not.....besides, imagine if you took this person (Ray, I hope that isn't a friend or relative of yours.... ) and put an ugly levergun in their hands - the combination would scare intruders quite effectively...!
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Re: HENRY Model X
Its not pretty but I think it does serve a purpose. As a home defense gun it would be hard to beat. The younger generation probably will be more attracted to it which is a good thing. I'm not running out to buy one but I'm glad we have choices.
Re: HENRY Model X
Hopefully they will expand the side gate Big Boy offerings to include more traditional models. A steel framed 41 Mag with a loading gate and walnut would make me a real happy camper. I'll pass on the current offering but see it as a step in the right direction.
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Oh, it's not THAT bad, it's just a tool after all .
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The only thing I see "tactical" is the light/laser rail on the forearm. Many guns today are made with plastic stocks and matte black finishes, even some bolt action hunting rifles. I guess some fellers think if it ain't walnut and blued steel it ain't a gun...
I've got a "cheap, ugly, plastic rifle" (Ruger American in 308) that gives me 7/8"-1" groups @100 quite easily...
I've got a "cheap, ugly, plastic rifle" (Ruger American in 308) that gives me 7/8"-1" groups @100 quite easily...
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Re: HENRY Model X
Im not all that crazy about new tactical looking lever guns but I do think that it opens the minds of others who previously would not look at lever guns. I can also see a practical use for these newer synthetic lever guns. They would work well down here in the swamps of Louisiana. I love the old wood guns but the synthetic stock guns are sure easy to keep nice for longer down here in the swamps. Never know when your gun might take a plunge in a slough or other mud hole and the wood can swell up.
Not exactly my cup of tea but I can def see a use for them.
Not exactly my cup of tea but I can def see a use for them.
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Not at that price, maybe $450-550... You always just put camo tape on it or any color you wanted. What does ut weigh cant find anything on weight. Knowing Henry tho, it'll be close to 8lbs.
30/30 Winchester: Not accurate enough fer varmints, barely adequate for small deer; BUT In a 10" to 14" barrelled pistol; is good for moose/elk to 200 yards; ground squirrels to 300 metres
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7.3 pounds3leggedturtle wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2020 12:25 pm Not at that price, maybe $450-550... You always just put camo tape on it or any color you wanted. What does ut weigh cant find anything on weight. Knowing Henry tho, it'll be close to 8lbs.
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Thanks Jim, guess I been spoiled by my 5lb Puma in 45 Colt.
30/30 Winchester: Not accurate enough fer varmints, barely adequate for small deer; BUT In a 10" to 14" barrelled pistol; is good for moose/elk to 200 yards; ground squirrels to 300 metres
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Not might. If you've been watching, Henry is going after the Rossi/Marlin market hard. Sidegates were the initial declaration of war and these are body blows aimed directly at competing with Marlin's last model innovation. Watch as these turn into the hundreds of special edition runs and stuff. I don't see Remington/Marlin having the corporate agility to keep up.Scrumbag wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2020 1:43 pm Hi folks,
Well, Marlin might have competition:
https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/big-boy ... X%20Models
Henry, side loading gate, in Pistol Calibres...
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If you want a pretty gun, walnut or burled blonde maple is cool, but if you want one that withstands the elements, ditch the wood and go plastic, or carbon fiber, etc..
There are reasons to like both, and neither is good at what the other excels at.
There are reasons to like both, and neither is good at what the other excels at.
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I'd have to see the street price, but I'd buy one in a heartbeat. Hardest decision I'd have to make would be in .357 or .44 mag
(probably in .357, would be easier to get a can for it)
(probably in .357, would be easier to get a can for it)
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Nowhere near as ugly as that Mossberg monstrosity. But, still, there's a market for these? Won't compete with other "black rifles" in pistol calibers...
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Re: HENRY Model X
Too expensive and Too heavy for Me. the fiber optic sights look cool for the range and work well but I don't think they will stand up to hard use of any kind. it's a 100% improvement over the Mossberg.
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Phyllis Diller on her worst day was not as ugly as that thing from Mossberg. AND we all remember that Mrs Diller was known for her ugliness.
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I haven't heard much about the Mossberg thing lately. Is it still made and did any sell?
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Yeah, that's why I like the little 'Night Scout' I made from a Rossi 45 Colt the best of all of them...3leggedturtle wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2020 1:20 pm Thanks Jim, guess I been spoiled by my 5lb Puma in 45 Colt.
The light clips on and off with regular 30mm QD scope rings, and overall the gun is handy and light and fast - and QUIET (I really don't want to don hearing protection when outside to check livestock - otherwise I'd take an AR-15).
I don't really care if it has 'walnut' or 'plastic' or even the 'hardwood' stocks it came with - any will do. The more weatherproof the better, but the real 'weather' issue with leverguns is the tube under the fore-end rusting due to moisture getting under there, and that happens regardless of stock material.
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In Alaska (in The Tongass) I learned to bed all my firearms in a thick coating of vaseline. Including inside the actions where it wouldn't freeze or foul anything. The innards look better than the outards after 30 years of such, uh, shadetreeishness.but the real 'weather' issue with leverguns is the tube under the fore-end rusting due to moisture getting under there, and that happens regardless of stock material.
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I'm just sitting here, if a forum dedicated to lever guns and everyone says it's ugly and wouldn't buy it, why can't I find one somewhere? But then I remember all the people buying up all the guns at my local sporting goods store and don't even have ammo for it... I can't decide what caliber I want though either, the .357 or the 45.
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I guess ol' Forrest Gump could have had a point. Ugly is as ugly does.
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If you cannot decide, the best thing to do is to get one in each caliber.Curtai wrote: ↑Thu Jun 25, 2020 8:00 am I'm just sitting here, if a forum dedicated to lever guns and everyone says it's ugly and wouldn't buy it, why can't I find one somewhere? But then I remember all the people buying up all the guns at my local sporting goods store and don't even have ammo for it... I can't decide what caliber I want though either, the .357 or the 45.
Re: HENRY Model X
It doesn't matter what you old Fudds think about it.
Henry is focusing on the market demand for self/home defense. Marlin is doing the same thing with their 1894 SBL and CSBL line. Mossberg is doing the same.
They're all going to sell everything they can produce.
Henry is focusing on the market demand for self/home defense. Marlin is doing the same thing with their 1894 SBL and CSBL line. Mossberg is doing the same.
They're all going to sell everything they can produce.
I know a whole lot about very little and nothing about a whole lot.