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This seemed to be the only appropriate category for my question. I only own the BBS 357 & my new SGC. Question is, how many have gone to large loop lever? IMHO... I think the small loop is way un-comfortable. That's part of why I have mine set up the way they are...large loop. How many agree? I don't think the large loop has any negatives...only an improvement.

My bbs 357 with large loop. I have a standard loop, but have no interest in it. The feel, fit and function of the large loop make it my choice. That, and the great look.

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My bbs 357 with large loop. I have a standard loop, but have no interest in it. The feel, fit and function of the large loop make it my choice. That, and the great look.

Wow Cofisher, at first I thought that was one of my pics. We have twins...right down to the black leather wrap...love it!!
Oh! Also what looks like the"Grovetech" hammer extender....did you steal my Henry,

I quite like the lever on my 1860. It fits real good. Tried a wrap but did not like the feel. I handled a carbine with a large loop but found it awkward. Just me I guess.

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In many of the before and after pictures in other posts, the larger lever looks better on the Henry. I don't have a large loop lever on mine. The back of the knuckle discomfort is only in my memory later when I think about it, not while I'm shooting.

markiver54 wrote:This seemed to be the only appropriate category for my question. I only own the BBS 357 & my new SGC. Question is, how many have gone to large loop lever? IMHO... I think the small loop is way un-comfortable. That's part of why I have mine set up the way they are...large loop. How many agree? I don't think the large loop has any negatives...only an improvement.

we have 3 Henry lever action rifles .... BBS 44Mag - BBS 357 Mag - CCH 45-70 .... all three have large levers

RR, yup, you go with what works. I like that little finger extension on your lever. Do you use only 2 fingers in the loop?

I don't like the aesthetic of large loop levers.

I don't like the aesthetic of large loop levers.

Neither do I.
The 'medium' large loop is not bad but those huge round ones are hideous.

markiver54 wrote:This seemed to be the only appropriate category for my question. I only own the BBS 357 & my new SGC. Question is, how many have gone to large loop lever? IMHO... I think the small loop is way un-comfortable. That's part of why I have mine set up the way they are...large loop. How many agree? I don't think the large loop has any negatives...only an improvement.

Similar to the OP, I have an AW BB .357 and an SGC. I haven't given the levers a lot of thought or attention, mainly because both the small and large loop levers are fine. I like them as they came NOTB.

SGC has the large loop lever. Added a cloth lever wrap. The large loop was a shade too large, and the wrap has made it easier to operate. MAW has the small loop lever. Now that this thread has had me focus on these two different levers, I better like the feel of the small loop lever on the Big Boy. No plans to change either one. Nice to like twice!

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Cofisher wrote:RR, yup, you go with what works. I like that little finger extension on your lever. Do you use only 2 fingers in the loop?

I use 3 in the loop, 2 if wearing gloves.

I have thought about it, but have not tried one yet. The standard level seems to have less movement for my fingers, making for a more fluid motion. But, I have nothing to compare my assumption to. However, I have thought about wrapping the lever on my Marlin. The edges are not as smooth (or rounded) as they are on my Henry's lever.

I dont have a preference I like both.

I changed out mine on the 41, for one like comes on the carbines. I like it and think the larger lever just looks better. Just my opinion RP

I have both and I like both. Can't tell you why, but the large loop seems to look more "at home" on the carbine-length Henrys; maybe that's just "catalogue bias," as that's the way Henry makes 'em.
So far, it's just not made enough difference to me to think about swapping out my regular levers for large loops. I've wrapped both versions with leather wraps and like that look and feel, but I've not done it to all of 'em. Don't know that it would look right on the Long Ranger, as it's more sleek and less "old West" to my eye. That's as close as I can get to taking a position.
Interesting thread, Mark, with interesting replies. VERY much a personal preference thing, huh? Except for us who don't seem to have a preference...

Before I bought my BBS I handled one in the store and knew right away the I would prefer a larger loop. I also knew that on cooler days at the cabin, going up and down the mountain on my 4-wheeler, I would be wearing gloves. Also knew I would like to wrap it both for looks and comfort. Given all opinions so far, ( which I certainly respect ), it seems to be a toss up. Different strokes for different folks, as they say.
Glad my topic resulted in a lot of real pretty pics though!!...thanks for those!

Was going to just add to my post, however, in doing so sometimes I hit something wrong and mess it up. I use a very sensitive 9" tablet with touch screen,

Anyway... as a novice with lever guns, my hand just seems to find the larger loop and obtain my hold easier and faster. I know after a lot more practice, that might become a non-issue.