I'm sure Higgins will offer his opinion on Henry's soon enough....and he my well be right for a .44. I love my Henry Golden Boy (.22)....smooth as silk. My Marlin .357 isn't in the same league quality wise as the Marlin .30-30 I've had since I was a teen. Me....I'd be looking for an old Marlin. Then there's Craig and all his gorgeous Winchesters