Description
The Henry Big Boy Revolver 357 Birdshead is a revolver chambered in 357 Magnum/.38 Spl with a 4-inch barrel.
Henry Big Boy Revolver 357 Birdshead Overview
Henry’s single action revolvers are built to match its famous lever guns, with polished blued steel and American walnut grips. They use a transfer bar safety so they can be carried with all six chambers loaded, and they come with interchangeable front sights for fine-tuning point of aim. Revolvers remain popular because they are simple to operate and very forgiving. There is no slide to rack and no magazine to seat, and a misfire is cleared by simply pulling the trigger again.
The trade-off is capacity and reload speed, so a few speedloaders or moon clips are worth adding. Practice the double action trigger pull regularly, because a smooth, steady press is the key to accuracy with any wheelgun.
Design and Features
Henry recommends it for target, collector. Extras include interchangeable high/medium/low. Every Henry is made in America and backed by Henry’s lifetime warranty and well-known customer service. For carry, choose a holster that covers the trigger guard and holds the cylinder snugly, and practice reloading with speedloaders or speed strips until the motion is smooth. Keep the cylinder and forcing cone clean, since lead and carbon build up there first, and inspect the timing occasionally by watching the cylinder lock up as the hammer falls.
Handling and Carry
Henry’s lever actions are known for their slick, smooth actions right out of the box, and this one is a pleasure to shoot and carry.
Trigger and Controls
The trigger breaks cleanly, and the transfer bar safety adds peace of mind.
Sights and Optics
The factory sights give a clear, quick sight picture, and an optic-ready slide (where fitted) lets you add a red dot whenever you are ready.
The 357 Magnum/.38 Spl Cartridge
The 357 Magnum/.38 Spl offers a good balance of power, accuracy, and recoil for its intended use.
Setup and Accessories
Pick a holster made for your revolver’s frame size and barrel length, and add speedloaders or speed strips so you can reload quickly.
Ownership Tips
Read the owner’s manual fully before your first range trip, and keep the manual, box, and receipt with your records for warranty service and resale. Unload the revolver and confirm it is empty before cleaning. Field-strip it according to the owner’s manual, scrub the bore with a brush and patches, and wipe carbon from the breech face and slide rails. Apply a light coat of quality gun oil to the contact points, and wipe the exterior with a lightly oiled cloth before storage.
Product Notes
Specifications are from Henry Repeating Arms’ product page for the H17 Big Boy Revolver .357 Magnum/.38 Spl (Birdshead Grip).
State Laws
Magazine capacity limits, feature restrictions, and transfer rules vary by state and locality. Check your local laws before ordering, and ask your receiving dealer if you are unsure whether this configuration is legal where you live.
Specifications
- Caliber: 357 Magnum/.38 Spl
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel length: 4″
- Barrel: Round Blued Steel
- Twist rate: 1:16
- Overall length: 9″
- Weight: 34 oz.
- Receiver finish: Polished Blued Steel
- Front sight: Interchangable Blade
- Rear sight: Fixed Notch
- Stock: American Walnut
- Safety: Transfer Bar
- Henry model number: H017BDM
- UPC: 619835400703
Before You Buy
Federal law requires handgun purchases to go through a licensed dealer, and buyers must be 21 or older to buy a handgun from a dealer. We ship to the FFL dealer of your choice, and your dealer handles the background check and transfer.
Who It Is For
The Henry Big Boy Revolver 357 Birdshead is a great fit for concealed carriers, home defenders, and range shooters who want a dependable revolver from Henry.
Buy the Henry Big Boy Revolver 357 Birdshead at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Henry Big Boy Revolver 357 Birdshead online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more revolvers. For factory details, visit Henry.
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