Benefits of Homesteading
If you’re looking for ways to connect with nature and learn to do more with less, then homesteading is a great option. It’s a growing movement of people who are finding their way back to the basics and living more self-sufficient lives.
One of the new-for-SHOT Show items that caused the most discussion around here was Henry’s sneak peak at their new 9mm semi-automatic carbine, the Homesteader. Most thought it’s a great idea and Henry won’t be able to make ’em fast enough to keep up with demand. That’s pretty much our take.
The good news is Henry is officially announcing the Homesteader today and you should be seeing it in stores shortly. Here’s their press release . . .
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 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.
Source: thetruthaboutguns.com
