puma m92 vs henry big boy

allen1980 · Post by **allen1980** » Mon May 05, 2008 10:23 am

if a person was wanting to buy a 44 mag in a puma or a henry witch one would you preffer and why.

Gun Smith · Post by **Gun Smith** » Mon May 05, 2008 10:31 am

I had a Puma, and it was just closer to a M.92 for me. It was in 45 Colt and worked great.

Hagler · Post by **Hagler** » Mon May 05, 2008 10:31 am

allen,

I love my Henry rimfire leverguns. I also love my two 92s: a Browning B92 .44 Magnum, and a EMF Rossi 92 .357 Magnum.

Now, I love the modern Henry company, but the Big Boy is not growing on me fast enough. The actions are supposed to be quite smooth, right out of the box, and Henry's customer service is A-#1++++++++. The Rossis may require some slicking-up, but they are lighter than the Big Boy, and cost less than a Big Boy. The Rossi is also much more of a traditional design, and not so flashy as the Big Boy is.

...so, I have chosen the 92, twice, and the Big Boy zero times. Both will do the job, but the Rossi/ 92 design, appeals to me more.

Shawn

tcomer · Post by **tcomer** » Mon May 05, 2008 10:56 am

To me, the big question is, do you want to stick optics on it? If you do, go with the Henry. If not, go with the Puma. I have 2 Pumas. Great guns for the money. But I also have a Henry in 22 mag. I put a red dot on it for night time critter duty.

Post by **Hobie** » Mon May 05, 2008 11:14 am

I couldn't wrap my head around that question this morning. Of those 2 I can't see why anyone would pick anything other than the 92.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Mon May 05, 2008 11:24 am

Hobie wrote:I couldn't wrap my head around that question this morning. Of those 2 I can't see why anyone would pick anything other than the 92.

Some people like Heavy "Gold" Guns I guess...

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Mon May 05, 2008 5:24 pm

Bingo. I have heard nothing but praise on the Henry "Big Boy" rifles - they are supposedly smooth as silk and very stout. But they are heavy, so if the gun is mean primarily for toting into the woods for hunting, a 92 or clone would serve most people better...

runfiverun · Post by **runfiverun** » Mon May 05, 2008 5:52 pm

bet the 92 would hold up better to some of the stouter loads.
just sayin here,as i havent been able to wear one of mine out yet.
the rossi's with the 24" octagon are about as heavy as the henry.

Jeeps · Post by **Jeeps** » Mon May 05, 2008 7:35 pm

I would buy what catches your eye, your the one who has to live with it.

I haven't heard diddly on the strength of the Henry actions so I don't know
what they can take either.

Warhawk · Post by **Warhawk** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:01 pm

To throw a wrench in the works ... How about finding a Browning B92?

Curiousgb · Post by **Curiousgb** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:08 pm

The only Henry I have shot was a 22. It is a well made rifle. I picked up a 357 in a gun store a while back. It made my 1895ss seem lite. And I would be scared to scratch that brass.

piller · Post by **piller** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:08 pm

As one of the many folks on this forum who has a Puma, that is where my vote goes. Nothing against Henry, but I like the Puma as I am not worried about getting it scratched. It is a meat gun for me.

jd45 · Post by **jd45** » Mon May 05, 2008 8:55 pm

I realize this is very subjective but I think the Big Boy has a problem in the appearance department. It looks like a toy, whereas the Puma is the spittin' image of a real rifle, the Winchester 1892, & functionally, (is that a word?) fills the bill as well. Just my 2 cents, jd45

jd45 · Post by **jd45** » Mon May 05, 2008 9:00 pm

P.S., I must confess I own a .45 Colt Puma, but the point is I just hate the looks of the Henry Big Boy. Now a replica of the original Henry, wether brass or iron, that's an entirely different matter. jd45

Nate Kiowa Jones · Post by **Nate Kiowa Jones** » Tue May 06, 2008 1:16 am

The Henry is nice. I've had several here for work. It's basically a 336 marlin action but with the twin front loading mag tubes they are much more heavy particularly up front. Now that Rossi has got the bores correct for the 44mag guns, they are about 2/3rds the price, the 92 is about 30% stronger, and it has a better resale, I think the Rossi is the better deal.

allen1980 · Post by **allen1980** » Wed May 07, 2008 7:50 pm

so i guess its hands down for the puma.i have a puma chambered in the 454 and havent shot it much or even hunted with it yet.you guys all seem pretty happy with the overall quality of the rossi.how is there customer service?

Lefty Dude · Post by **Lefty Dude** » Wed May 07, 2008 8:11 pm

Rossi's service is Steve Young.

allen1980 · Post by **allen1980** » Wed May 07, 2008 8:28 pm

steve young.he was a great qb now hes into guns!

piller · Post by **piller** » Wed May 07, 2008 10:48 pm

allen1980, isn't a quarterback the guy who can't hold his beer and is flat on his back by the time he is a quarter of the way through the case.