By David Ponce
You never know when you’re going to be on a burning plane, careening down towards an alligator infested lake. It’s just one of those things. Provided you survive the crash and are given enough time to get your bearings however, having the above Henry U.S. Survival AR-7 rifle in your backpack could help you wade your way through the gators and to some kind of safety. At just (just 3.5 lbs) and 16 ½” long when stowed, you’ll barely even know it’s there. Several layers of Teflon coating help with the waterproofing, even in harsh saltwater environments. It uses .22 LR ammunition, which is lightweight and fairly easy to carry in large numbers. It’s available in camo or black finishes and surprisingly doesn’t cost very much: $339 in camo and $275 in black.
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I bought one of these about 13 years ago and while it is a great gun, the spring in my clip is so tight that it causes a bullet to jam sometimes after firing. This is one of my favorite guns in my collection because it is so unique.
I bought one of these about 13 years ago and while it is a great gun, the spring in my clip is so tight that it causes a bullet to jam sometimes after firing. This is one of my favorite guns in my collection because it is so unique.
The design is, I think, over fifty years old and based on a US Airforce survival rifle.
One of my first, purchased it in 1979 at Camp LeJ, NC. Had to sell when I went overseas and miss it every since. Great all around weapon, I will get another soon.