303Lithgow

Any Steve McQueen fans in here? I just orderdd a Henry Mare's Leg. I posted here because the is no section for lever action pistols.

countrygun

I looked at one of the Rossi"Ranch hands" when they first showed up. I couldn't figure it out, but it was the first .357 my wife didn't immediately want. If you can figure out how to shoot it with great effect let me know and even if she doesn't want one I will reconsider.

303Lithgow

It will be a week or so before the LGS gets the pistol so it might be awhile before I can shoot it. The range is close to the LGS so I'll shoot it the day I get it.

In the meantime I'm watching old reruns of Wanted: Dead or Alive. Call it educational TV.

Pathfinder06

Lithgow, what network are the re-runs on?

countrygun

There is nothing like a good training video

303Lithgow

Its actually a DVD that I bought at wally's. Its 18 episodes of Season One.

Nutty Ned

LGS had 2 0f those lever guns today.

303Lithgow

Do you remember how much they were asking? I paid $300. I saw them for as low as $265 but with shipping and the FFL fee I would end up paying more in the long run. Besides I like my LGS.

Beerman

Let us know how you like it when you get it 303. I have looked at those too, just not sure.

tx gun runner

You getting the 22LR and not the 45 Colt I'm guessing because of the price you are paying .

303Lithgow

I'm getting the .22 as I have enough high power rifles. Being retired I go shooting every few days even in the winter (its snowing now) and find that plinking is just as much fun with a 22 as it is with an expensive caliber.

In the long run a 45 Colt would be a better investment but I buy to shoot and not as an investment.

I bought the Henry holster for it but now want a belt to go with it. Might have a custom one made.

countrygun

I'm with you on that about .22s someone on another forum asked "How many .22s do you own?" I stopped counting at 29. That isn't a "round number" I like round numbers. Hmmmm

303Lithgow

Thats funny. I just posted my 22's on that thread in the Ruger Forum.

Since you like round numbers you will need to buy two at a time which makes you still own an odd number. That insures you still have an excuse to buy two more.

countrygun

I think I need the Mare's Leg and an LCR. wait, still odd. I'll have to buy an SR22 and a single ten...No.. that won't work. I'd better get busy, I have a lot of buying to do

mesinge2

Oh yes!

I want me that 45 Colt Mare's Leg from Henry!

This one:

Terry_P

I feel the urge to ask a dumb question. How do you sight with it?? Do you put it to your shoulder or shoot from the hip?? It would seem to lend itself well to a laser sight then it would be just plain nasty at close range.

countrygun

That's what I thought when I handled the Rossi version.Show me a good laser mount for it and I may reconsider some things.

tx gun runner

It is a pistol , you shoot it like a pistol . If anyone put a laser or scope on a gun like that needs to be fixed to where the must sit down to pee ........

303Lithgow

Josh Randell would shoot both ways, from the hip or shoulder depending on the distance. It has the same sights as the rifle. I think a red-dot would be better than a laser but think it would look funny.

The Mare's Leg is just the western version of the Charger and think the Charger would be great with a red-dot.

I'm not hot on lasers because they make me less steady. I have one laser on a P22, and an Eotech on an M4, and an Airmpoint on a 10/22 with a folding stock.

Getting back to the Mare's Leg I just want to be able to shoot tennis balls and keep them in motion. My Henry H001 I've shot like Chuck Connors on The Rifleman. The H001 is the small loop but you can still work the action and fire it one handed.

303Lithgow

DITTO, if you must have a laser then buy a Charger. But like I said in my other post a red-dot or halo is much better. At least it is for me.