Description
The Henry Homesteader 9mm carbine comes standard with two magazines: a 5-rounder and a 10-rounder. If you're building out a spare mag kit for your Homesteader or just need a backup for lighter load-out days, this 5-round magazine gives you the option to run lean without sacrificing reliability.
Purpose-Built for the Homesteader
This magazine is engineered specifically for the Henry Homesteader rifle and features a proprietary design that fits vertically into the factory magwell. The glass-reinforced polymer construction handles the rigors of regular range trips and field use while keeping weight minimal. Feed lips are designed to maintain proper cartridge alignment through the feeding cycle, and the steel wire spring ensures consistent performance under compression.
Practical for Different Scenarios
Whether you're running drills at the range, practicing defensive reloads, or just want to swap between magazines during a shooting session, the 5-round capacity keeps things manageable for offhand shooting and precision work. The removable floor plate makes field stripping and maintenance straightforward when you need to clean or inspect. Red polymer followers keep your round count visible at a glance.
Compatibility Note
This magazine works with the base Homesteader model that accepts Henry proprietary magazines. It will not fit Homesteader variants with the Glock, SIG, or Smith & Wesson magwell adapters. If your carbine uses one of those alternative magazine wells, you'll need the appropriate aftermarket magazines for that system instead.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Henry Repeating Arms
- Model: Homesteader
- Caliber: 9mm Luger (9×19 Parabellum)
- Capacity: 5 rounds
- Material: Glass-reinforced polymer body with steel spring
- Follower: Red polymer with high-visibility design
- Length: 3.9 inches
- Width: 3.0 inches
- Height: 2.75 inches
- Weight: 0.13 pounds (approximately 2.1 ounces)
- Feed System: Single-stack vertical load
- Magwell Type: Henry proprietary (base model)
- Manufacturer Part Number: H279MM5MAG
- UPC: 619835601667
What’s Included
- 1x Henry Homesteader 5-round 9mm magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this 5-round magazine work with the Glock-magazine-well version of the Homesteader?
No. This magazine is designed for the base Homesteader model with the Henry proprietary magwell. If your carbine has the Glock, SIG, or Smith & Wesson adapter installed, you'll need to use magazines compatible with that system. Magazine well swaps are tool-free, but each version uses its own feeding system.
What's different about the 5-round versus the 10-round Henry Homesteader magazine?
Both use the same proprietary single-stack design and feed system. The 5-rounder is flush-fitting and slightly shorter, making it a compact option for lighter loadouts or offhand shooting. The 10-rounder extends a bit further but offers double the capacity. Many owners keep both on hand depending on the day's shooting plan.
Can I disassemble this magazine for cleaning?
Yes. The magazine features a removable floor plate that allows you to take it apart for cleaning or inspection. This makes maintenance straightforward and is especially useful if you're running through a lot of ammo or need to check the spring and follower.
Are Henry Homesteader magazines reliable?
Factory testing and user feedback show these magazines perform reliably across various ammunition types. The improved feed lip design and high-visibility follower work together to maintain proper cartridge alignment and feeding. Like all magazines, regular inspection of the spring and follower during cleaning keeps them running strong.




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