I love my Henry Big Boy in .357 had it out at the ECC range last weekend I have a 1X4X24mm scope mounted on it. My eyes ain't what they used to be..357 levers has been a hot topic at my house over the last two weeks. More pop than my Golden Boy, more fun for me than my AR. (ARs have their place, I just don't find it as enjoyable as lever actions.)
I'm pretty well settled on the Henry Big Boy in .357. I like the brass and it'll look good next to my Golden Boy. There is not a manual safety on it, if I understood things correctly there is a trigger bar that stops the hammer if the trigger isn't pulled though. The only real complaint I've seen is that some people prefer loading through the receiver and not loading through the tube.
If the brass isnt your style it has a steel model, all weather model and I think there is a silver model as well.
I haven't looked at the Winchesters, but I may do so before I get to buying.
Granted pricier that a $500 lever action; It's smooth, no kick, fires whatever I've run thorough it, and a beautiful rifle. Also, notice my avatar....