For those who are fond of shooting with repeating rifles such as lever action actions, Henry Rifles should be familiar brand to them. The company has a very long history in making lever action rifles as its founder, Benjamin Tyler Henry, made the Henry Rifle, the first practical, lever action repeating rifle which was patented in 1860 and were used by the Union soldiers during the American Civil War.

Since then the company has been producing different types of lever actions and also went into producing shotgun. So far, there are no airsoft versions of its lever actions as compared to Winchester. But if there is one product from Henry Rifles that can be of interest by airsoft manufacturers, it can be its newest product that was on display during the SHOT Show 2023, the Homesteader 9mm.

The Homesteader is the company’s first foray into producing 9mm carbines. We like the thought put into its design, and it is sports a classic design that will make it feel right at home at the ranch with an owner who likes flannels, jeans and riding horses.

As a pistol caliber carbine, the Henry Homesteader is fed using a 9mm magazine which either is Henry Rifle’s own design or if using Glock or Sig Magwell adapters can use 9mm magazines from Glock and SIG Sauer. It is ambidextrous with the charging handle being able to be placed on either left or right side of the rifle with bolt hold-open mechanisms located on either side as well. Even if it has a classic look, is kitted with a Picatinny rail on top for mounting optics. Also, it has a 16" threaded barrel and a a ghost-ring sighting system.

The Homesteader is priced US$928. Interested buyers can find a Henry Rifles dealer to get one.

Press release below:

Introducing the Henry Homesteader 9mm: A Semi-Auto Carbine Delivering American Heritage and Ingenuity

Ideal for home, property, and livestock protection

RICE LAKE, Wis., Feb. 14, 2023 -- Henry Repeating Arms, one of America's leading firearm manufacturers, announced today the Homesteader 9mm, a feature-packed semi-automatic 9mm carbine cloaked in the gunmaker's heritage design language built to meet the needs of property owners and weekend range visitors alike.

The new Henry Homesteader 9mm is a feature-packed pistol caliber carbine ideal for home, property, and livestock protection that maintains the classic appearance Henry Repeating Arms is known for.

The Homesteader 9mm boasts premium materials and an adaptable feature set to provide effortless versatility for various roles, including home defense, protecting livestock from the predators that threaten them, and as a fun, approachable firearm for the shooting range using ammunition both widely available and affordable. To provide compatibility for the most common magazine patterns, the Homesteader 9mm utilizes removable magazine well adapters to accept Glock®, SIG Sauer®, or Smith & Wesson® M&P® style magazines, in addition to the included 5-round and 10-round Henry 9mm magazines.

Other notable features include a threaded barrel for suppressor use to minimize noise for neighbors at the range or at home and thoughtfully laid out, centrally located controls that will appeal to right- and left-handed users. Its compact size and lightweight frame provide maneuverability for close quarters and allow the firearm to be stored where some standard-sized rifles and shotguns may not fit. Intuitive, fast target acquisition is achieved with fully adjustable sights and maintained with features like a reciprocating mass inside the forearm to counteract recoil and non-slip leather-like texturing on the genuine American walnut furniture. Durable finishes like deeply blued steel, a matte sealant on the wood, and hard anodizing on the aluminum receiver keep the Homesteader resilient to a hardworking firearm's inevitable wear and tear.

The manufacturer's suggested retail price is $928 for the version with a Henry magazine well only and $959 for the versions that include an additional magazine well. All Henry Repeating Arms firearms are purchasable only through a federally licensed dealer.

For more information about the Homesteader 9mm and Henry Repeating Arms, visit henryusa.com or call 866-200-2354 for a free catalog.

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