"Need" a .44 levergun...

[Trumpet]

Alrighty,
So I had an opportunity to pick up a Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44 mag at a very good price. I took that opportunity, and it's on the way. Naturally, I need a levergun in .44 to keep it company, amirite? So, I don't necessarily want an all "tactical" levergun, but maybe something a little more than traditional is cool.

So, I'm really looking at the S&W 1854 with the Walnut furniture. I figure that finish-wise, it's clearly the winner being stainless with S&W Armornite (aka Nitride). I also don't see any bad reviews. I also like the threaded barrel in the event I get a .44 can.

Other contenders are....

Rossi. Nothing fancy, inexpensive.

Henry Big Boy X. Was never really on my radar until more recently. The weird tube-loading always made me cringe, but I've seen some that are pretty nice.

Chiappa Alaskan. Absolutely gorgeous. Wish they were threaded, but I can live with it. The takedown is cool, although I'd never use it. $$$

Chiappa Trapper with 16" octagonal barrel. Just freakin' gorgeous, but seem to be unobtainium.

The Citadel levtac seems pretty cool, but I've seen some not-so-good reviews in 'em so I'm a little leary.

I do like the "extra strength" (be it real or perceived) of the "closed" actions of the Henry and the S&W. The side eject also makes it nice for adding an optic if I go that direction.

Thoughts?

 

[calicojack]

If I were getting a lever gun, I would go traditional w/o a threaded barrel. MAYBE a stainless barrel and synthetic furniture, but that's it.

 

[rseymorejr]

I have a Marlin 1894 in 44 Mag and really like it, don't know how easy the new ones are to find? I really like the looks of the Henrys and I think they are pretty solid guns. If I was looking now I'd probably lean toward the Henry.

 

[ohen cepel]

I like the Henry as I prefer a level the way it was meant to be without a safety.

 

[rseymorejr]

I like the Henry as I prefer a level the way it was meant to be without a safety.

I took the safeties off my 1894 and 1895 and replaced them with saddle rings

 

[calicojack]

I keep thinking about a 44 or 357 lever gun. One day I may give in.

 

[Uncle Duke]

I keep thinking about a 44 or 357 lever gun. One day I may give in.

Give in! Have both and really enjoy both. But unless you're going to hunt with it, go for the .357.

 

[tosainu1]

Marlin CB cowboy would be the one to get for me. I have the Henry x and it’s ok but the Marlin is better…

 

[ohen cepel]

If you have one with the crossbolt safety and want to keep it on fire you can get an o-ring which fits nicely into the groove on it to make it pretty much inert. Can be removed down the road if desired.

Be advised that the bore diameter for a 44m rifle varies a bit from a 44m pistol so not all ammo may be accurate in both of them if that is your ask, may take some testing to find the happy medium. I know it sounds odd, but the SAAMI specs do differ a little between the platforms.

 

[Park ranger]

Love my Rossi R92. Very smooth for the price. 1” groups at 60 yards.

 

[65by55]

The S&W 1854
The Big boy X
The Marlin 1894

If you are going to upgrade the iron sights, go with Skinner's. All of the above guns are outstanding choices. My 1854 is the stainless model and it shoots very well. If you want an optic / red dot that maybe the best bet. The Marlin is pure cowboy fun !

 

[Norton]

One of the coolest things ever was going to see Joe at the old Corsica Coatings and shooting his suppressed .44 rifle.

It was a "poof" "thwack" with each shot.

 

[Slackdaddy]

Alrighty,
So I had an opportunity to pick up a Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44 mag at a very good price. I took that opportunity, and it's on the way. Naturally, I need a levergun in .44 to keep it company, amirite? So, I don't necessarily want an all "tactical" levergun, but maybe something a little more than traditional is cool.

So, I'm really looking at the S&W 1854 with the Walnut furniture. I figure that finish-wise, it's clearly the winner being stainless with S&W Armornite (aka Nitride). I also don't see any bad reviews. I also like the threaded barrel in the event I get a .44 can.

Other contenders are....

Rossi. Nothing fancy, inexpensive.

Henry Big Boy X. Was never really on my radar until more recently. The weird tube-loading always made me cringe, but I've seen some that are pretty nice.

Chiappa Alaskan. Absolutely gorgeous. Wish they were threaded, but I can live with it. The takedown is cool, although I'd never use it. $$$

Chiappa Trapper with 16" octagonal barrel. Just freakin' gorgeous, but seem to be unobtainium.

The Citadel levtac seems pretty cool, but I've seen some not-so-good reviews in 'em so I'm a little leary.

I do like the "extra strength" (be it real or perceived) of the "closed" actions of the Henry and the S&W. The side eject also makes it nice for adding an optic if I go that direction.

Thoughts?

The Henry X Big boy,, then contact Henry and get the wood furniture set and you have a great threaded barrel "traditional" Lever gun.

Henry X with wood

Been on the lookout for a Henry X .357 to throw my can on...everybody goes tacticool but this morning I learned the wood furniture from the 45-70 Big Boy fits and has made the bug even worse. Sure wish that was a factory offering!!!

www.okshooters.com

 

[Cowboy T]

^^ That's a nice combination, there.

If you do with the Henry, then I would get the model with the side-loader option. Never hurts to have versatility.

The Rossi 92 is a no-frills, affordable rifle that works. I like 'em.

You can get any rifle's barrel threaded by any competent gunsmith, BTW.

 

[2ndltsdad]

go to the annapolis /crownsville show this weekend to see lots of old and new lever guns. several dealers will let you check then out.

 

[EarnestT]

I have a ruger 96/44 I would consider letting go. Pm me.

 

[pitpawten]

The combo I've been drooling over is a Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan and Henry Big Boy both in 44

 

[Naptown34]

I got several levers I could sell. From 30-30 to .35 Rem. JM Marlins and Winchesters.

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[Trumpet]

The Henry X Big boy,, then contact Henry and get the wood furniture set and you have a great threaded barrel "traditional" Lever gun.

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Henry X with wood

Been on the lookout for a Henry X .357 to throw my can on...everybody goes tacticool but this morning I learned the wood furniture from the 45-70 Big Boy fits and has made the bug even worse. Sure wish that was a factory offering!!!

www.okshooters.com

Oh, I LIKE that. Problem is, after adding the wood, it would probably end up costing more than the S&W. Any thoughts on the S&W vs. Henry?

 

[Ecestu]

The combo I've been drooling over is a Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan and Henry Big Boy both in 44

Is there anything special about this combo or do you just like both rifles?