I bought a Henry .22 LR (not .22 mag) years ago because I liked the way they look and, moreover, was unhappy with the chronic extraction problems I suffered with my Marlin Model 39. In fact, I grew so disgusted with my Mod. 39 that I finally sold it. Although Henrys take a lot of abuse because of their supposed "cheapness," I've not a moment's problems with mine and, as you said, the action is as smooth as snot on a glass doorknob. A friend and I got into a shooting contest with my Henry and his Model 39, and the Henry shot circles around his Marlin.
