4 Henry 44 MAG Problems You Should Know

There are several models of rifles and shotguns in the Henry 44 Magnum category. So, I have considered all of them while researching Henry 44 Mag problems.

In this article, you will find complaints on feeding, magazine tube, action, and ejector spring.

And, I have specified which problems occur in which models based on the user feedback. Don’t skip the main part as I have also included possible solutions to those issues. So, let’s get started.

Features & Specifications of Henry 44 MAGNUM

Henry 44 MAGNUM
Barrel Length	20″ (other .44 mag models); 12.904″ (Big Boy Mare’s Leg Pistol); 16.5″ (Big Boy Carbine); 22” (Single Shot Rifle); 17.4” (Big Boy X Model)
Rate of Twist	1:20 (all .44 mag models)
Overall Length	38.5″ (other .44 mag models); 25” (Big Boy Mare’s Leg Pistol); 35” (Big Boy Carbine); 37.5” (Single Shot Rifle, Big Boy Steel, Big Boy All-Weather, Big Boy Color Case Hardened); 36.3” (Big Boy X Model)
Rear Sight	Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn with Diamond Insert (all .44 mag models)
Front Sight	Brass Bead (all .44 mag models)
Safety	Transfer Bar (other .44 mag models); Rebounding Hammer (Single Shot Rifle)
Stock Material	American Walnut (other .44 mag models); Black Synthetic (Big Boy X Model); Stained Hardwood (Big Boy All-Weather)
Length of Pull	14″ (all .44 mag models)

Common Henry 44 MAG Problems and Solutions

The table above shows the problems and solutions in short. Now, let’s talk about them in detail.

Quick Overview of the Problems and Solutions

Problems	Solutions
Not feeding ammo properly	Buy an aftermarket magazine replacement or call Henry for the solution.
Broken outer magazine tube	Contact Henry to fix the issue.
Can’t close the action properly	Fix the loose pin by yourself or take the help of a gunsmith.
Broken ejector spring	Contact Henry to fix the issue.

1. Feeding Issue

It is possible that you may experience your 44 Mag not feeding the ammo after 7 or 8 rounds.

I am not saying that you will definitely face this issue. And, I didn’t see such a complaint for all 44 magnum models from Henry.

A user of Big Boy All-Weather .44 Mag shared his experience in a forum.

Initially, he thought that the problem would be solved by cleaning the gun thoroughly. But that did not fix the issue.

Upon further investigation, he found out that the spring and the follower were faulty. The follower was sticking to making the feeding issue.

The Fix

Here, there are two solutions.

If you want a free replacement, you will have to contact Henry and tell them about the issue.

Or, you can buy an aftermarket follower which does not have any cheap plastic parts.

2. Outer Magazine Tube Broken

After using a Big Boy Steel 44 Mag rifle for some time, a user suddenly noticed that his gun’s outer magazine tube got broken.

To my surprise, it is not a single occurrence. Multiple users faced the same problem.

According to the complaint, it probably happened due to stresses on thin steel caused by recoil over time.

The Fix

For this particular issue, you have to contact Henry and send the faulty part to them for fixing.

3. Can’t Close the Action Properly

Here is an interesting problem faced by a Big Boy Steel 44 Mag user and reviewer.

After buying the mentioned model, he tested the rifle for some time. During the testing phase, he suddenly couldn’t complete the closing action.

Let me give you a little background so that you can understand the reason.

You can see that there is a spring-loaded plunger on the lever. It is there to hold the lever in a closed position.

Here, the plunger stays in its place due to a small pin.

The user complained that his gun’s little pin somehow managed to come out just enough to hit the receiver.

As a result, the user couldn’t complete the action.

The Fix

I think that it is a minor problem needing a simple solution. Don’t you agree? Here are the steps you should follow to solve the problem.

• First of all, see the pin and manage an appropriate-size punch for it.
• Now, carefully push the plunger inwards while using the punch to push the pin out.
• After taking out the pin, reshape one end of it using a small hammer. It won’t be perfectly round on the edge anymore.
• Finally, reinsert the pin in its place. Due to a larger diameter, it may now feel tighter to put back in. You can use a brass hammer to tap it.

When you are done with the little modification, you can see that the extra friction is now holding the pin in its place.

4. Broken Ejector Spring

Here, the user suddenly noticed that his 44 Mag is not ejecting the shell. After some inspection, he noticed that the ejector spring is broken.

I have seen some other users mentioning a similar kind of problem.

One even complained that he got his gun delivered without the firing pin installed.

Normally, it is unacceptable, and leaving the quality control check unnoticed is a mystery. However, mistakes happen.

The Fix

Here, spending money on fixing the broken part seems not worth it.

Because Henry is more than willing to fix any inconvenience regarding manufacturing fault.

Knock Henry’s customer support team via email or a call, and you would get the replacement part in no time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Conclusion

From the Henry 44 Mag problems, you can understand that one specific model doesn’t have lots of major issues.

Henry rifles and shotguns are very reliable and have a solid build quality. Nonetheless, they are not free from issues.

All I can say is that Henry offers very good customer service. Facing any problem with your Henry firearm can be solved easily by contacting Henry.

So, don’t take the listed problems in this article as deal-breakers.

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