The rifle featured is a Henry Big Boy lever action chambered in .357 Magnum that has been extensively customized. Mad Pig Customs and Midwest Industries worked together to transform a traditional lever gun into a modernized platform. The hosts describe it as a contemporary take on a classic frontier-style rifle, retaining the Henry Big Boy base while adding updated components and ergonomics. The video focuses on the specific modifications made to the rifle, how those changes affect handling and shooting, and how the different companies involved contributed to the final configuration.
Mad Pig Customs started with a stock Henry Big Boy and performed extensive gunsmithing. They cut and re-crowned the barrel, retuned the bolt, and scalloped and refined the feed ramp to improve loading and overall cycling. The rifle received a Cerakote finish and a tuned trigger that breaks at approximately three pounds, described as light and crisp. These changes are presented as transforming the base Henry into a true custom gun, with smoother operation and enhanced shootability while preserving the original .357 chambering.
Midwest Industries supplied the M-LOK handguard, extended Picatinny rail sections, sight system, and skeletonized stock with side saddle. The stock maintains factory length of pull but adds an adjustable cheek riser; at its lowest setting it matches the factory stock height, and it can be raised to accommodate different sighting options. The company is described as an engineering-focused manufacturer based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, known for AR-15 parts and for modernizing lever-action platforms. Their components on this build include the handguard, stock, rail, and iron sights, all intended to update the Henry Big Boy with contemporary mounting and ergonomics.
Classic Firearms partnered with Dead Air to equip the rifle with a Wolfman suppressor. The hosts note that the Wolfman is a configurable can that can be used with 9mm, .357 Magnum, .300 Blackout, and even 5.56 within certain barrel restrictions. On this Henry Big Boy, it is shown in the long configuration for maximum sound reduction, but the front section can be removed and the end cap changed for a shorter setup. A Dead Air Xeno mount provides a quick-detach style interface while still functioning similarly to direct thread. On the range, the rifle is described as very soft shooting, with recoil comparable to a 9mm and comfortable sound levels despite using supersonic .357 ammunition.
The rifle is outfitted with a Cloud Defensive Rain weapon light. The hosts describe it as a durable light that has survived thousands of rounds on other builds, including mounting close to a muzzle device without issues. The light can be activated via a rear tailcap button that offers both constant-on and momentary modes, and it is also paired with a pressure pad providing constant on and off control. A small hand stop is mounted on the rail to give the shooter a consistent reference point for the support hand, helping maintain the same grip position each time the rifle is shouldered.
On top of the Midwest Industries rail, the rifle carries an EOTech XPS3-0 holographic sight. The optic provides night vision compatibility for use with NODs and features EOTech’s familiar ring-and-dot style reticle. The hosts emphasize its versatility for different shooting tasks. The rifle also wears a Tac 10 sling, intended to complement the modernized lever-action configuration. Together with the tuned trigger from Mad Pig Customs and the Midwest Industries stock and side saddle, the setup is described as a modern, accurate lever gun that still reflects its western roots.
The skeleton stock from Midwest Industries includes a side saddle for carrying extra .357 rounds. The hosts note that while the rifle cannot be shipped with ammunition in the saddle, users can easily add their own and that leaving it empty would waste useful capacity and aesthetics. The stock and handguard incorporate both QD sling sockets and swivel attachment points, giving flexibility in sling mounting. The video closes by thanking Midwest Industries and Mad Pig Customs, and noting that many of the parts shown can be purchased and installed at home. Components such as the stock, rail, and other accessories are available through Classic Firearms and Midwest Industries, allowing shooters to build similar lever-action configurations.
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