I've always liked the look of an octagon barrel, and case hardening on any Henry lever gun always looks sweet. I opted for the base model Henry H001 .22 because I liked the hooded front site it came with.
I've been using this photo of a New Original Henry Iron-Framed in .44-40 WCF in my Windows background slideshow. One of the most attractive guns I've ever seen, but sadly it's not mine.
I've got one and it's an excellent pistol for the money. Accurate, very nicely stippled grips, 12+1 is nice for a compact, two magazines come standard. I've only had one jam after around 400 rounds and it was while I was shooting with my off hand and limp-wristed it, so it was my fault. Pistol has nicely "melted" edges and feels good in my hand. Trigger trips fairly far back, but it's crisp and the reset is fairly short. The 3-dot sights are worthless in the dark, but the rear site is adjustable.Well after trying and trying to contact the person in the add I was looking at it seems I cannot get in touch with them...? So I`m to guess I will have to wait on getting one...
Did just get this in my email though...? New toy...?
Was $299
Now $179
Action Single/Double
Caliber 9mm Luger
Barrel Length 3.2"
Capacity 12+1
Safety Manual
Grips Black Polymer
Sight Configuration Fixed Front, Adjustable Rear
Weight 22 oz
Frame Finish Black
Frame Material Polymer
Barrel Type Ramped
Slide Description Blued Stainless Steel
Sight Style Contrast
Barrel Length Range 3.00" to 3.99"
Weight Range 16.00 oz to 31.99 oz
I've got one and it's an excellent pistol for the money. Accurate, very nicely stippled grips, 12+1 is nice for a compact, two magazines come standard. I've only had one jam after around 400 rounds and it was while I was shooting with my off hand and limp-wristed it, so it was my fault. Pistol has nicely "melted" edges and feels good in my hand. Trigger trips fairly far back, but it's crisp and the reset is fairly short. The 3-dot sights are worthless in the dark, but the rear site is adjustable.
Hickok45 did a nice review of the gun on Youtube you may want to watch.
That looks like the new G2C, while I have the slightly older Millennium G2. The only difference is the newer G2C did away with the keyed gun lock built into the pistol, a feature most folks never use. Make sure you confirm which warranty you are getting with your gun. Taurus used to really tout their lifetime warranty, but's it's changed and a lot of folks are saying the new G2C may only be covered for one year. One year is pretty standard for many manufacturers including Colt, Glock, S&W, and others. Here's the policy from the Taurus website:
REPAIR POLICY
Taurus USA is totally committed to the very highest standards of quality, dependability, and most of all customer satisfaction. The Taurus Unlimited Lifetime Repair Policy™ is a commitment to repair selected Taurus firearm models FREE OF CHARGE for the lifetime of the firearm. Should you need to take advantage of our repair policy, please follow the directions on the shipping instruction link and our work order form, which can must be printed out and shipped in with the firearm.
The Taurus Unlimited Lifetime Repair Policy extends to all Taurus USA firearm models in production prior to January 1, 2017.
This policy does not cover grips, sights, accessories, cosmetic defects after one year, or damage caused by customer abuse at any time. Taurus USA will not be responsible for these items.
TAURUS USA reserves the right to field strip, inspect and function test all firearms sent to TAURUS USA upon receipt or anytime thereafter. Customers will be provided an estimate for repair if such repair is not covered under the applicable Repair Policy.
Please explain further... I'm confused on how shooting "limp-wristed" could effect the cycle of the gun.
Hoooooly shat, that is a killer fricking price on that; the lowest I've seen has been $199. I think I'll finally pull the trigger on this gun at that price. I picked up a Tokarev M57 a little while back, for bug out/emergency bag purposes, but I like it so much I don't wanna relegate it to that role, lol. I think the Taurus will do nicely for the bag, and at that price... dang.Well after trying and trying to contact the person in the add I was looking at it seems I cannot get in touch with them...? So I`m to guess I will have to wait on getting one...
Did just get this in my email though...? New toy...?
Was $299
Now $179
Action Single/Double
Caliber 9mm Luger
Barrel Length 3.2"
Capacity 12+1
Safety Manual
Grips Black Polymer
Sight Configuration Fixed Front, Adjustable Rear
Weight 22 oz
Frame Finish Black
Frame Material Polymer
Barrel Type Ramped
Slide Description Blued Stainless Steel
Sight Style Contrast
Barrel Length Range 3.00" to 3.99"
Weight Range 16.00 oz to 31.99 oz
It's accurate and reliable from my experience, but what pushed me towards one was the 12+1 capacity and that it came with two magazines. Extra factory mags are a little pricey but not nearly as hard to find or as expensive as they were two years ago. ProMag is making extended 15 round mags for $15. The Sig P226 mags work in it as well if you want something that holds a lot more rounds.Hoooooly shat, that is a killer fricking price on that; the lowest I've seen has been $199. I think I'll finally pull the trigger on this gun at that price. I picked up a Tokarev M57 a little while back, for bug out/emergency bag purposes, but I like it so much I don't wanna relegate it to that role, lol. I think the Taurus will do nicely for the bag, and at that price... dang.
Huh, really, it works with SIG P226 magazines? I didn't know that. LOL "hand it down to your grandkids." No maybe not but I agree, it's not really the point of these guns. I'm definitely looking forward to trying it out.It's accurate and reliable from my experience, but what pushed me towards one was the 12+1 capacity and that it came with two magazines. Extra factory mags are a little pricey but not nearly as hard to find or as expensive as they were two years ago. ProMag is making extended 15 round mags for $15. The Sig P226 mags work in it as well if you want something that holds a lot more rounds.
For the money it's just a hard to beat gun. Not sure if they will still be making parts for it when you hand it down to your grandkids, but it's not really that kind of gun.
OK guys and gals we need to pick up the pace. According to the UN, Americans make up 4% of the earths population, but we own 40% of the world's firearms. Of the 857 million guns owned by civilians, 393 million are in the United States - more than all of the firearms held by ordinary citizens in the other top 25 countries combined. The arms race is on. I will do my part, and let's see if we can get this number up to 51%.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/americans-own-40-percent-worlds-firearms-study-173747656.html