The one I handled and shot was fine and had a very smooth action. If you don't care for them , I would think the opinions of others won't really matter. We all have likes and dislikes in firearms.

 

I know. I just wondered if I was missing something. I help with a non profit organization and every year we have a fund raiser and part of it is a ten gun raffle. We are given 15 guns to choose from and there is always one of these even though I know three out of five of us didn't pick it, and left out two other 22's that are much better guns.

 

I owned two at one time.
They handle like the Browning BL 22 in that they are light, compact, and point nice.
The comparison ends there.
The Henry cycles so smooth, but the short throw on the BL is totally different, as is the overall quality superior.
The Henry's fit is only OK and the finish is why I sold both.
The painted receiver cover scratches too easily.
That said the H001TER is a different cover with everything else I want in a lever 22...oct. bbl, large loop, short, and tight.
there's 2 cents worth

 

I owned two at one time.
They handle like the Browning BL 22 in that they are light, compact, and point nice.
The comparison ends there.
The Henry cycles so smooth, but the short throw on the BL is totally different, as is the overall quality superior.
The Henry's fit is only OK and the finish is why I sold both.
The painted receiver cover scratches too easily.
That said the H001TER is a different cover with everything else I want in a lever 22...oct. bbl, large loop, short, and tight.
there's 2 cents worth

I have the Henry Frontier and it has been great so far. It is a very good shooter and the trigger was tight when new but is now comparable to my 39A Marlins. As far as accuracy my wife and I have 16 Marlin 39A's and the Henry will out shoot at least 12 of the 16. Are they built like the Marlin? No they are not. The average shooter I don't think can wear one out and most can afford the Henry and some can not afford the Marlin. The painted cover sucks as far as I am concerned but it is not hard to change the appearance for the better. The Frontier has no plastic sights or barrel band. The later model 001 also changed to metal. For the difference in price the Frontier is the better one and I like the octagon barrel. Here is my Frontier with the paint removed and a 001 my wife just got from her friend that I will strip the paint soon. I will not part with my Frontier and I am a Marlin guy. But that is just how good it works and shoots.

 

I like mine. It's smooth, accurate and for the money it's hard to beat. I wanted a Marlin but couldn't justify what people are wanting for them.

Key

 

I own a Henry H001, The action is smooth,it is highly accurate,in my opinion the finish it excellent and walnut stock is a thing of beauty.

Henry's customer service is outstanding and above the rest.

I guess you could call me a bias Henry owner.:biggrin:

 

The plastic sights SUCK!, the ORANGE PEAL paint on the receiver chips off!, but Henry will make it right!

 

The H001 does not have plastic sights. Henry has been putting metal sights and barrel bands on them for a number of years now. If you do find one that's old enough to have the plastic ones, a phone call to Henry will result in free metal parts in your mailbox a couple of days later.

 

I put a williams peep on mine, had to raise the front sight by super gluing a piece of Hi Viz fiber optic on to of the original front post........(sounds funky, but actually worked quit well and looks like a normal fiber front sight)

Excellent shooter, very very accurate and smooth. Nice walnut stock.............(albeit a little on the plain side on my particular gun)

Trigger has a little annoying creep

Pot metal receiver cover bugs me...............looks cheap, is cheap, feels cheap, and it's painted black (instead of "blue" or blueing color)

Aside from all those nitpicks.....................................

I Haven't shot it since I picked up my first Marlin 39a a few months ago.......................sad thing is, I now have no desire to shoot it:shot:

 

I own a Golden Boy, the action is super smooth, decent price, American made, nice fit and finish, would I buy it again, Yup

 

I had a H001T "octagon 22LR" and a H001TM "octagon 22mag" but let both of them go. Horrible feel and balance, no cheek weld, barrel heavy and it wore me out trying to shoot off hand. Half of the metal parts are painted alloy. The triggers are stupid heavy, pulling the trigger was like weight lifting for my right finger. Henry customer service is top notch though, I do have to state that! If anything goes wrong with a Henry they will bend over backwards to make it right. In my honest opinion they are cheaply made rifles with incredible customer service to make up for it.

 

We got one for our son a few yeas ago, he still likes it, and it still works and looks good. I got the magnum version 4 years ago, and other than a shortage of .22 rfm ammo (and high prices for whats there) I realy enjoy it. fortunatly still have some ammo left over from when the price was 1/4 what is now.

 

Never liked the receiver cover idea, didn't like it back in the '70's as the ithaca Model 72 Saddle Gun either, just me I guess.

 

I have one and am very satisfied with it.

It is one heck of a gun for the money and all US Made to boot.

Along with great Customer Service, if ever needed.

Bill

 

I have the H001 with octagonal barrel. It's a good gun, I consider it fair value for the money. Would have preferred a 39A but I haven't seen one in a gunshop in forever. I'm getting to the age where I don't want to miss the enjoyment I can get from the "good" while waiting for the "best".

 

Cowboy, you certainly have a right to your opinion. In fact, you have teased us a bit. What are your reasons for not caring for the H001?

 

Since I have never shot one but have picked up several in shops or gun shows, I would have to say the feel is my biggest problem with them. I own a 9422 and a BL22 and really don't see any where it compares to these two except they are all lever action, but so is a Red Rider. That being said, I am going to find one and really give it a going over. It may be just the ticket for a canoe or boat gun, I can abuse it and not feel bad about it. I don't own a 39 but it is on my watch list. Thanks to everyone for replying to this thread, I have learned quite a bit.

 

I have a Henry H001T Frontier, octagon barrel, I do love it!! No, it's not a Marlin 39 or Win. 9422, but it doesn't come with the price tag those come with either.
I have shot mine a lot & never had any concerns or problems, & from what I've heard (don't know first hand cause I never had to have any warranty work) Henry customer service is "Top Notch".
In our neck of the woods, I've seen "2" Marlin 39's in the past 5 years, & no I didn't buy them cause I'm partial to keeping my arms & legs & or my house!!:flute: :biggrin:

 

Thanks Roy, I know about the arms and legs thing, that is why I don't own a 39. From what I understand Henry service is top notch, a rarity this day and time. I am seriously going to get to know this rifle a little better guess I have been judging the book by the cover so to speak. If I find one at the right price I'll buy it. Maybe Henry will give me one to torture test, now that would be cool.

 

Cowboy, at one time I was looking for a Henry Frontier in 17HMR for many months but none to be found (except for high priced models on GB). Well anyway I emailed Henry about when they would be producing the 17's again. I got a email from Anthony Imperato (owner & president) & he gave me the upcoming production dates, & also told me when they start production of the 17's & if my dealer couldn't find one, to let Henry know & they would "Drop Ship" that model to my dealer.. Man talk about "Good" customer service!! Remington needs to take lessons.:flute:

 

The best part about the Henry's customer service is that I haven't needed it. Works well, shoots tight, I could re-paint the receiver cover much easier than re-bluing anybody else's. What's not to like? Sure, I also have two Marlins , a Mountie and a Texan, and a Winchester 9422, and the build and quality are better, but the Henry also "gets you there." Maybe I'm not as attuned to the subtleties of "handling", or am used to handling many different rifles, so, if they "handle" differently, it is just that, "different", not better nor worse.

Luisyamaha

 

Made in America completely, so what is not to like. Will it replace my Marlin Mountie, No but it rides along side it. I have the Golden Boy version of the Henry. I Like it and enjoy it.
Not made in Japan or any where else that is foreign to U.S. soil and it supports American Families. Enough said.

Customer Service not needed but they Actually Care.

 

Well I like all nine of my Henrys and my 9422s and my 39s ....................

 

I think the other Henry 22's are fine. It's the H001 I myself don't care much for. When the H001 first came out A co worker at the time said, "You like lever actions, you need to check out that Henry". Then as other models started to appear, I checked them out also, and wondered why they still made the H001, but they do. Anyway I think this has been a worthwhile thread, please don't hate me for not liking your beloved H001. It shoots and quit well from what I have learned, so if it keeps America shooting I am all for it. Thank you everyone for your replies.

 

OK, I REALLY like my Evil Roy version of the H001, but fit, in this case, is only OK.
Here's two photos of the tang to stock fit...nice and tight some places, but at the top tang I can stick a pencil point in the gap all around the top tang.
I'll be cleaning out that crack for its entire life.
The 9422 and BL-22 are uniformly tight.
The Marlin Century LTD is nice and tight.
My 1940 39a was Bubba'd bad before I restored it so no comparison there....
Still like the ER WAY better than the standard H001 tho
I guess you get what you pay for... tho I paid less for the '73 BL grade II than the new ER.

Hey just havin' fun here.

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That's far and away the worst wood to metal fit I have ever seen on any Henry. I'm curious as to why you bought it in that condition.

Also, if it bothers you now, and I think it should, have you contacted Henry about it? Perhaps you should send them pictures of it. I suspect they would fix it.

 

My h010 is a wonderful lever gun smooth action, shots moa looks real good !! :biggrin:

 

I have never shot nor owned the H001.I know this is not a Golden Boy thread, but that is all I have to go by. I have owned and shot three different Henry Golden Boys. If there was one draw back on the Henry Golden Boy for me it is the extreme drop of the comb?I find lining up the sites with the extreme comb drop are just not comfortable? Admittedly to me the fit and finish of ANY Henry looks kind of different than that of a Marlin or Browning? It does look "cheaper" that is just my opinion though. Now with regards to customer service...Marlin, Browning, Remington and ALL could take lessons from Henry. All said...the Henry(any model) is what it is. Not bad... just different.

 

Remy, the Henry looks cheaper than the others because it is cheaper. Those other three rifles all cost two to three times more than an H001. Comparing the Henry to the others is not apples to apples. It's kind of like saying your $25,000 Honda Accord is not as nice as a $45,000 Lexus, Infiniti or Acura.

Henry rimfire lever guns do not have steel receivers. They don't need them to be strong enough to do their job and to last a long time. So, it's really just an aesthetic thing when it comes to a .22. The bottom line, though, is that you're not going to get a made-in- America walnut stocked rifle with a steel receiver for $300.

Also, the H001 is a handy, light carbine with an 18 inch barrel. The other three rifles all are longer and heavier, particularly the 39A.

The H001 is constantly compared to the 39A, BL-22 and 9422, despite the the fact that it's not a fair comparison. I really don't think there's anything to be do everything about it, though, as there is no rifle that's comparable to the Henry.