My Henry Model X .44 Mag has gone through some changes recently. For better or worst, it has been levered up. I wanted a lever gun that can do it all from predator hunting to self-defense. And look cool and be functional at the same time.
Levered Up
The Midwest Industries Henry M-LOK G2 Handguard is hardcoat anodized 6061 aluminum that weighs only 7.4 ounces. It features several M-LOK sections on it, making it easy to mount attachments in your preferred locations. It also comes with a forward-mounted sling swivel for use of conventional hunting slings. I removed mine since I tried several different hand stops, but nothing worked for me. I forgot to reattach it for the photos. The G2 feels great in the hand and looks even better.
The stock, quivers, plates, shims and muzzle brake all came from Ranger Point Precision. Since I don’t yet have a suppressor for this Henry, I chose the Rifle Comet Muzzle Brake from Ranger Point, which helps to reduce felt recoil and muzzle flash by about 25 percent. It absolutely helps, as I found myself quicker transitioning from target to target.
The skeletonized stock is adjustable to suit you. It is equipped with a Dead Blow recoil pad to help reduce felt recoil. There are a few more M-LOKs on the stock along with several QD mounting points. You can also mount Range Point Precision quivers to the stock as well. The stock is super easy to adjust and get it right for you.
Red Dot
For an optic I went with Trijicon’s SRO (Specialized Reflex Optic), which is awesome. Unfortunately, you won’t realize how awesome it is until you try one . The SRO features a quick-change, top-loading CR2032 battery, which will work up to three years on a setting of four.
These parts gave the Henry a new look—one that usually makes people go “oohhhh” and “ahhhh.” Plus, it is all functional and serves a purpose.
