My thoughts on the Henry Big Boy .357 Revolver

[@billmusser5555]

I bought a Henry .357 Golden Boy about 8 years ago. Always wanted a western style revolver in .357, western style to go with it. This is it. A must by.

[@BA3676]

You mean must buy 😎

[@Pharto_Stinkus]

They are meant to match, and be a companion gun to the big boy lever action, hence all the brass.

[@richdoherty64]

They need to make a single action revolver to go with their leverguns.

[@FrettinTheBlues]

Agreed. They should have introduced single actions, period.

[@brianholthouse1426]

A single action is a perfect companion to a lever action, I love my Henry lever guns ,but will probably continue to carry my ruger or cimarron single actions and pass on this .

[@chrismc410]

What's wrong with double-action? They of course, were always around even in and well before the Old West era. The Colt Lightning, Starr DA percussion and metallic cartridge converted models, S&W Model 3 in .44-40 and later .44 Russian and .44 American, the Webley Mark I-VI was around since 1887 and one of the longest lived sidearms ever made finally leaving British and former Colonial use in the early 1970s. Many of the smaller Commonwealth countries still have them in inventory and in use to this day. Granted, Webleys in North America were mostly found in Canada and in U.S.states and territories close to the Canadian border in the Old West era but some made it as far as Texas, Alaska, Louisiana, New Mexico and Arizona, seen some in museums down those ways. Why can't a double-action be a companion piece to a lever-action?

[@brianholthouse1426]

@@chrismc410 there's nothing wrong with a double action , you named some great guns, for me personally I like and shoot more accurately with single actions. Most likely because I shoot them daily. I hope henry sells as many of these as they do rifles, I didn't intend for my comment to sound negative for double actions.

[@sherlock1895]

I have several Henry rifles. The fit and finish is excellent. I’ve always been a fan of wheel guns. The look of the Henry revolvers certainly appeals to my taste. Regarding the price I don’t think it’s out of line at all. I’m looking forward to owning one. Cheers!

[@GunSam]

I like the looks. Probably geared more at selling to people who already have revolver collections. Like you mention, between this and other brands there's no way I am going with this if it was my first revolver, but if you already have everything it's something different. Hence probably why the price is so high - people that have everything have spent into 5 digits already so these people would buy it even for a grand. A .44 Special version would be neat to see.

[@Bucky1836]

In 2 years the msrp will drop ill wait till they get kinks worked out

[@JB-cs4jt]

I was just thinking a 44 special version would be great, I hope they ditch the brass though.

[@Bucky1836]

@@JB-cs4jt id say have a base line not brass i shoot a brass 1851 so im a sucker for shiny

[@bobjohnson1633]

MSRPs have been skyrocketing with the hilarious US inflation. You better pray middle class wages go up to meet it.

[@Bucky1836]

@@bobjohnson1633 i have assests that rise with inflation 🤓

[@waldowin23]

I kinda like it, it makes me think of old police revolvers or like a police positive

[@bill4573]

I'll buy one of each caliber they make. This isn't a modern Kimber or S&W revolver. It's a Henry unique/retro revolver that I know will be a quality firearm. Enough for me, I want one.

[@tomlee2481]

Like many others have stated here, i indeed like the look and styling. I see myself buying one down the road as i do love 6 shooters in 357/38

[@117rebel]

I think they look good but I think this was a missed opportunity. I think they should’ve designed a revolver to compete with the Colt snake revolvers. And make the barrel octagonal. These revolvers as nice as they look, they also look outdated compared to other options in the market.

[@slimwilson]

Looks like something James Cagney would have carried in a movie, so that’s cool. But I don’t know if it’s $930 cool when other options in that vein can be obtained

[@marcthomas2482]

I like it. I like old H&R and NEF revolvers and the brass, black, and wood look great. This is a gun I would gladly pay $300 for, but no way would I pay near 1K.

[@CoorsLight_Conservative]

The one with the birds eye grip kinda speaks to me.

[@Schregger]

I like it, but not for the price. It is Henry's first revolver. I dont know much of anything about Henry QC, but I dont feel like buying a first of a kind for a company at near $1K. I hope the MSRP drops, and I hope it is good, quality wise, but again, it's likely to expensive for a what it is in it's entirety.

[@Daniel0Turner0Music]

I see this as for someone who'd love to have the look and feel of a late 19th century Smith or Colt but who can't afford the genuine article. I don't think we know anything about the trigger or the internals yet. We don't have enough data to know how great or crappy this gun is. I will say this, my Henry break open rifle has one of the smoothest, most crisp triggers I've ever owned for the price point. Won't be surprised if this trigger isn't near perfect.

[@walterminer4990]

In addition to my previous comment, "In this day and age there is NO revolver that doesn't have an Underlug to protect the Ejection Rod that I would buy"!!!! Best to ya',,,,!

[@richdoherty64]

I got the birdshead grip model. It is a comfortable revolver to hold.

[@charlesledbetter1912]

Love the look of both of them. Have one of there lever guns. Love it.Hope they hit the gun stores soon. Want one.

[@stuartsmith3359]

Absolutely

[@batman88ironman]

I like the trend to go back to classic new classic revolvers. I do like that idea. The brass back strap the bird's head grip exposed ejector rod. I mean, I like modern designs mixed with old designs like the aesthetic of the old with the function of the new modern. However, I don't think they quite pulled it off. Just something about the gun looks goofy I think it's the undercut recess for the ejector rod under the barrel and the fact that the rear sights are so low compared to the front sights. Just the overall geometry of the gun. Just kind of has a goofy weird awkward shape to it. I do like the brass back strap and trigger guard. I do like the grips. I do like the exposed trigger rod but I just don't think they quite pulled it off. I would love to see a company make new production of the Colt new service revolvers chambered and 45 Colt 45 ACP that would be awesome with a color case finish and a brass backstrap and trigger guard.

[@leeadams5941]

they will have to go a long way to out shoot or out quality Smith

[@rosscarlson4823]

Thanks. Well though editorial.

[@MasterChief0093]

I believe this is just their initial foray. Even on the website it’s listed as a range/collector gun. I’m willing to bet that next year they’ll drop more concealed carry oriented ones with adjustable sights.

[@bobjohnson1633]

Fixed sights are hardly range or collector

[@MasterChief0093]

@@bobjohnson1633 screw on adjustable ones allow you to swap out for fixed ones. Additionally red dot mountable if you’re into competition. So I hope future models like a x model would have that.

[@ftdefiance1]

A chunk of this video boils down to the old revolver vs pistol argument. Discussion of appearance seem pointless. For example this gun looks a lot like the old Colt Constabulary pistols issued in the Philippines. Finally how much of a market would a remake of the Volcanic Revolvers actually have? None amongst defensive shooters, hand gun hunters or SAS shooters.

[@johnbarnesNnaptown]

Do you load it from the handle

[@FrancisBecka]

I think they look great - like an M1877 notch-top birdshead but with the practically of a swing-out cylinder. I've had bad luck out of the box with Ruger and Smith revolvers (Ruger: cylinder freeze up; Smith Performance Center: burrs so bad it stopped firing after 2 rounds). I still like those companies (and they'll fully repair the lemons they send out) but don't consider them the ultimate in regards to quality control. Exposed ejector rod just looks old school, like a Model 10, not cheep. Anyway thanks for posting your thoughts on the subject, I'll look into the Colt you mentioned.

[@Bucky1836]

Ive got a 41 1877 ill probably get the bird head in few years

[@Bucky1836]

Its based on 1892- New Service DA revolvers

[@batman88ironman]

Well if that's the case, that's an epic fail. I love the way the Colt new service revolvers look and I got to tell you this thing doesn't really look like it at all. It kind of looks like a Smith& Wesson model I think 13 mixed with a charter arms bulldog mixed with an 1860 army with the brass backstrap and trigger guard, but with a bird's head grip. I don't know. It looks like they pull a lot of elements from a lot of different things and I just don't think it quite works. I like some of the things of this revolver but other parts of it are just weird. Looking like the barrel has an undercut for the exposed ejector rod but when you step back and look at it it makes the gun look weird. Also it has a tall front sight but then a very short rear side which also kind of looks weird

[@Bucky1836]

@@batman88ironman you sound like a boomer poo pooing anything not a 1911 😶🍿 it is hilarious watching yall seethe 🤣

[@bryanmise5105]

Agreed with you opinion… I think in addition it’s maybe for cowboy action shooters kinda. So it may compliment their lever guns with the brass. Henry probably makes a quality product. Better than H&R, Iver johnson, etc.

[@walterminer4990]

I suggest waiting for these revolvers to get real world testing by people running a lot of ammo through them. If I was going to spend near a $Grand$, go S&W, or Ruger. Ruger always heavier but you will never wear one out. Best to ya',,,,!

[@bykrydr21]

The answer to the question that NO ONE ASKED!!!

[@jeremiahakerman7333]

Looks like an interesting design I'll say that much. Don't know if I'm necessarily going to buy one anytime soon, but it's something to think about down the road. I'll have to see what other KZbinrs have to say about this revolver first and just how they fair firing once the videos are posted.

[@joshbonds3599]

To me it resembles a Colt Metropolitan model. MSRP is around $900 so actually price is probably settle around $750 to $850. Apparently it's around 6 ounces lighter than a a comparable 686. I could see Henry selling a matching rifle and revolver set as well. It definitely matches the looks of the rifles. And can share ammo. It would probably be a decent woods gun. I would spend $750 on one, if it's built as well as I hope. I'd be interested to see if it's using a hammer block or transfer bar safety. There's supposed to be three different front sights included to help you adjust for point of aim vertically.

[@joeoleta]

It has transfer bar safety.

[@paulmoss7940]

Henry vs. 686 is like Corvair vs. Corvette

[@curtshelp6170]

It reminds me more of a model 10 than an H&R which were junk and I own one; I bought it as my first handgun 38 years ago. I've had great luck with my two Henry rifles. The trigger will dictate my interest. I wish they would add an underdog shroud.

[@richdoherty64]

Maybe a modern version of the Lemat revolver would work.😅

[@SlimCowboy]

That would be cool

[@franksimpson9039]

looks more like a Charter arms revolver to me . way too expensive ---thanks for showing

[@chrischessa962]

I'm kind of surprised it's not compared to the old style Charter arms bulldog in the video. It honestly seems closer to that than the H&R revolvers in my opinion.

[@RowCall219]

Those guns are awesome, the triggers are amazingly good

[@Varmint.357]

Reminds me of those cheapo German 22 revolvers like Rohm or Herbert Schmidt. Brass trigger guard and birds head grip look nice. Still rather pricey though..

[@mickgarner3207]

“Only 6 shots of 357” 😂 how many do you need? Don’t get me wrong I love hi capacity semi autos but if your carrying a revolver 6 is standard and with a 357 magnum it’s pretty adequate and the gun is several ounces lighter than a 686 which many people cart it has a trench sight which is pretty normal for a carry revolver think of all the S&W j frames that have them and I think as far as distance goes your fine on that aspect as well it not the easiest to shoot at distances over 20 yards but with practice it’s not a big ask and it reduces snags for carrying it seems like a solid option for carry to me

[@UncleDanBand64]

Yeah, in my opinion they were going for at least a modern functioning revolver that will look very much old school at least while in the holster. To me Henry's big miss is not having a loading gate on their pistol caliber lever guns. As for as their QC and Customer Service. I have one of their 22LR Levers. It broke. Probably a MIM part that lifted the round up. I called Henry and talked to the owner. Sent it in. They fixed it and it has been problem free since. So, I am not really worried about that. The only reason I do not have their 357 lever is the lack of loading gate. That takes away the advantage that semi, pump shotguns and leverguns have over mag fed options. Would I buy one of these revolvers? Well, I might buy two of them😂

[@CasualInTheTrees]

Henry has loading gates on their levers now

[@joecamel8182]

Good video you explained that well. Don’t think I will be buying 1

[@OwlandAnchor]

When is the new intro dropping??

[@davegeorge9538]

When you said CZ I understood many of your other statements

[@garnerblair5179]

If they can do the "birdhead" grip , how about a bisley grip with rounded butt ?

[@Bowhunter1300]

S&W doesn’t make it into your list of “good” revolvers? That tells me all I need to know about your opinions. Later!

[@SlimCowboy]

Thank you for the view and comment if you’re curious about my opinions of Smith and Wesson I suggest watching my series on all the factory defects I found in Smith and Wesson revolvers

[@Bowhunter1300]

@@SlimCowboy Thanks, I’m not curious. Frankly, your opinion seems rather shallow and not worth much to me. S&W has been making fine revolvers for well over 100 years, if they weren’t “good”, they wouldn’t still be around. You found factory defects? Gee whiz, I’m sure glad Ruger and Colt have NEVER let anything defective leave their factories. What if I said “Ruger RedHawks had a tendency to blow their barrels off (true, attributed to occasional poor assembly practices, not lubing threads enough, resulting in galling of the stainless steel and weakening of the threaded portion of the barrel during torquing), therefore, Ruger revolvers aren’t good.” Or maybe “Colt Pythons aren’t strong and will lose timing with a steady diet of magnums, therefore, Colts are not good firearms.” See how that sounds? Just because you’re one dude (not a firearms expert) who found something wrong with a particular product or two from S&W does not mean that all their revolvers aren’t good. I own several S&W’s and they’ve been absolutely wonderful, no issues at all. Be careful with your words, be precise in your speech. Thanks, have a great day.

[@SlimCowboy]

@bowhunter1300 S&W used to make good revolvers now they mass produce sub standard junk. I own 5 of them and had to send 3 back, 2 of them twice. I grew up wanting to own a collection of S&W revolvers and to this day would love to buy several of their new models but won’t because not a week goes by that I don’t hear another story posted in the comment section of one of my videos saying how someone had an epic fail with their products. I’m sorry my opinion triggered you about your favorite brand but reality is reality.

[@Bowhunter1300]

@@SlimCowboy Also, GunBlue490 has a very in depth review of a newer S&W, he seemed quite pleased. He’s probably forgotten more about firearms than both of us know combined, his opinions are well informed, thoroughly thought out and explained in detail, the way one’s opinions should be. I’ll take his word.

[@SlimCowboy]

@bowhunter1300 you’ve already shown that you are not interested in hearing any other information that doesn’t directly agree with your line of thought. All companies produce lemons it’s how they handle those lemons that is more telling to me. To spend $1000 on a Smith & Wesson revolver and then have to send it back for mechanical issues twice, not once but twice because they didn’t fix it the first time and then hear other stories of people sending back guns four and five times it’s enough to let me know that my money can be spent better elsewhere. If you want to keep sending your money to a company that doesn’t appreciate it be my guest as for me I’ll be a bit more choosy.

[@FrettinTheBlues]

Very disappointed. They totally blew it. Henry rifles are shrouded in the old west classic style, so the introduction to complement the Henry rifles should have been SINGLE ACTION!!! It’s a no go for me. I will always cherish my Henrys, but I’ll stay with the classic single action makers.

[@joseneel1690]

It's way too expensive if it was 400 or 500 I'd probably buy one.

[@bobertsmaug5583]

It’s not a striker fired handgun it’s a SA DA revolver made of quality material I’d say it’s a damn good price

[@autumnfragrance6326]

A Taurus costs 500

[@bobertsmaug5583]

@@autumnfragrance6326 and Taurus revolvers are often Trash

[@ftdefiance1]

Name an American made 6 shot center-fire in that price range....

[@autumnfragrance6326]

@@ftdefiance1 Charter Arms

[@heysomeone0310]

The revolver had an identity crisis? Does it think it should really be an automatic instead of a revolver? Is a Transition possible????

[@michaelrocole7174]

Unless you have it in your hands you should not use the term “cheaper”. This is a well executed revolver fits well with their style and the fact that they are doing this made in America or not ,ace at all is perfect for this awesome gun. Your evaluations should not be done until you have it in your hands and shoot it. After market parts ? Get one evaluate it and then your points are more valid. Just saying.

[@joeoleta]

I would buy one for sure at around $700.00 I love the looks of it and will pair well with my Golden Boy and my next .357 Carbine they just put out!

[@Gary-kc9hx]

NO WAY JOSE!!!!!!

[@paulmoss7940]

@@Gary-kc9hx I rather have two old model 10's or a Ruger any day.

[@LionquestFitness]

I'm picking up one from a local FFL for nearly $200 under the MSRP.

[@LionquestFitness]

@@paulmoss7940 I collect old model 10's and I've got Rugers, yet this one really appeals to me. We'll see how it shoots.

[@indyanna5683]

Almost $1000.....ya right! The price is way over what it should be...

[@chadhaire1711]

No adjustable sights, no protective shroud, and $1,000.......NOT A CHANCE.

[@warrenpuckett6168]

I would like to see Henry make a break top 22

[@DevelopmentRobco]

I like the bird beak handle

[@campbemj180]

I don’t see a point to these. I’d go with a Ruger so many times over

[@nothim7321]

There is next to zero market for the volcanic.

[@wbwills2]

Henry…gotta have some brass .for 1 k..I’m getting a cpl 10s.

[@sethmedlin4329]

I'm more than willing to pay the premium that henry charges for a product that is made in America by a company that doesn't arm foreign militaries. That shouldn't be controversial.

[@cliffchilders5820]

It looks more like an old H&R revolver!

[@r80rt88]

looks like it was designed by a talented third grader.

[@GunsNBBQ]

Needs to be in .44 mag

[@paulmoss7940]

even a .44 special

[@jerry4706]

My thoughts are this is for men with tiny peepees and a lack of muscle tone

[@roberthunter330]

didn't like attitude or smartness of said individual. uncuth

[@SlimCowboy]

Next time I will dumb it down for you.

[@jeffreyelliott622]

Nope not for me at those price points I'de rather spend that money on a near mint vintage Smith & Wesson revolver !!!

[@nothim7321]

That isn't a lot of money for a revolver any more, sorry, prices just keep going up. Bet this gun will sell like hotcakes...

[@chrisneuman550]

Figured you to be more of a lite-saber man...

[@petetran2018]

Design is too similar to the S&W Model 19 (or similar to the K Frame)

[@davidschank956]

Hay. Look at it this way it's American made hear in the u.s.a.! And it's not plastic. And there q.c. has to meat standers or it's gets rejected.!! So. There..

[@rslover65]

So you don't even have it in your possession? Great.....

[@SlimCowboy]

As far as I know no one does, it was just announced. Also I never said this was a review.

[@Woods71]

I don’t like it a bit. It looks like a HR and a rohm had a baby. For 800$ or so buy a new SW model 10 or a gp 100. No underlug? Come on man . These are the same guys who didn’t have loading gates for a LONG time.

[@Bucky1836]

You sound like a fudd

[@sloppydog4375]

I don’t think any gun is worth $1’000.00 !!!

[@dennyk1024]

LOOKS LAKE AN OLD H&R DESIGN

[@GunsNBBQ]

8th 👍

[@roberthunter330]

real nerd!

[@SlimCowboy]

Thanks for watching

[@kylewood8327]

“Take out Smith” blasphemy! I don’t like the brass look and they’re going to be way overpriced.

[@davidshaffer4664]

Henry is not worth that money

[@JWoody-yc7bt]

Lookks like a pimpped out Ruger Vaquero

[@richvest7212]

Big boy ,bigger.price 👎

[@davidno1minton997]

B,s,man

[@SlimCowboy]

How so?

[@chiefkikyerass7188]

For $1000 you can get a 686..or a Ruger GP100....why would this be an option?

[@user-om5or5bi1p]

These revolvers remind me of Colt Mkiii Lawman

[@paulmoss7940]

Corvair vs. Cadillac

[@matthewmusselwhite591]

They are overpriced