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AEA wrote:I had the Henry. Loved the look but hated the loading tube. Also hated the weight of the octagon barrel. Like carrying around a 4ft crowbar!

So, I ended up selling to to a Forum member (who loves it) and I bought a new Rossi M92, 16" Stainless Model R92-56018. Price around 500-525 if you can find one.

Carlson1 just picked up a new one of the same model for a killer price. Maybe he will comment here as well.

Here is a picture of that model (not mine but same as mine).

Still got the "Bling" but with the standard loading gate and light enough to carry all day. I tried to find a Umberti but they are harder to find than the Rossi (and cost much more as well). The 1892 action is the strongest made in a lever gun. And there are many customizations that can be made to these Rossi's that turn them into a snot slick, light trigger carbine.

AEA wrote:I had the Henry. Loved the look but hated the loading tube. Also hated the weight of the octagon barrel. Like carrying around a 4ft crowbar!

So, I ended up selling to to a Forum member (who loves it) and I bought a new Rossi M92, 16" Stainless Model R92-56018. Price around 500-525 if you can find one.

Carlson1 just picked up a new one of the same model for a killer price. Maybe he will comment here as well.

Here is a picture of that model (not mine but same as mine).

Still got the "Bling" but with the standard loading gate and light enough to carry all day. I tried to find a Umberti but they are harder to find than the Rossi (and cost much more as well). The 1892 action is the strongest made in a lever gun. And there are many customizations that can be made to these Rossi's that turn them into a snot slick, light trigger carbine.

baldeagle wrote:Any idea which manufacturer you want? I've got my eye on a Henry Big Boy in .357. When I called the gun shop they told me Henry was behind on production because Sandy flooded the first floor of their factory. They said it would be about a month before they'd be back in stock.

puma guy wrote:

AEA wrote:.357 Mag for many reasons. All good ones....

I agree. On many levels it is the best choice; availability and cost of ammo being foremost. I do think a .45 Colt SAA and a Lever in .45 LC is a neat combination, but personally would still go with a .357/.38 Spcl.