Thread: Lever Action 22 - Norinco JW21 or Henry 22

Hey guys,
Christmas is coming up so I'm thinking of making it an excuse to get a new rifle. For a long time I've been wanting a lever action 22. I've got two Ruger 10/22s which are too easy to piss lead away with, and just not always a lot of fun to shoot. Bolt action 22's aren't any fun, but the little lever actions would be a hoot on my little range on the farm.

The question is, do I want to get the Norinco JW21 for $399, or a Henry 22 for $579 (most probably less).

I looked at the Norinco (trying not to judge it for being a cheap Chinese rifle). Suprisingly the fit and finish was quite good... nothing like the JW15's I've seen (then again it seems sometimes you get lucky between batches of the Norinco rifles). Seemed not bad. $399 for a plinking toy, I can live with that.

The Henry however, is a MUCH nicer gun... but it's $580 (haven't asked my local gun store for the price for me yet though, so I imagine I can knock a bit off that).

What do you guys reckon. Has anyone got either of these guns? Is it worth coughing up the extra for an all american rifle as opposed to a cheap knockoff? Keeping in mind it's purely for pissing around after work for a laugh.