Browning Buckmark 22lr

I have 3 Browning Buckmarks. All three started with 7" barrels but 2 now have shorter barrels. The current configurations: factory stock 7" fluted target, Target frame with 5.5" SS camper barrel, Hunter frame with 4" slabside. The 5.5 and 4 pistols also have Dawson FO front sights.
All three pistols have the top rear screw loosening problem and all have been fixed with Locktite.
The pistol which remained stock (7" target) took the longest to loosen the first time but once it had loosened, it seemed like it took less shots for the screw to loosen again.
Before using locktite, I had 1 screw break which required me to send the pistol to browning for warranty work (all free). This pushed me to put Locktite on all. I even put locktite on the front screw and a some where the barrel meets the frame (acts like bedding).
Also, I had grip panels loosen - Locktite and a little bit of epoxy at strategic places on the grip panel fixed the issue.
The most fun is the 4" but requires more concentration to shoot as well as the 5.5". The 7" feels front heavy and noticeable when swinging fast from one target to another compared to the short barrels.
I have other .22s besides the buckmarks (S&W 41, Ruger MKII) but the Buckmark 5.5 gets shot the most (when ammo was available).

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Between Ruger MKxxx and Buckmark - pick what fits better. both are good.
Ruger MK seems to be built tougher than buckmark.
Ruger vs Buckmark cleaning is a non-issue for me. I hardly disassemble the pistols for cleaning.
 
There aren't many things that most everyone in a gun forum will agree on. IS there anything that most everyone agrees on more than the fact that you just can't go wrong with a Buckmark or Ruger mk something?
 
Right you are.

I currently have a Ruger MK II and a MK III, both targets and a Browning Buckmark Hunter. Got the hunter first "back in the day" because I was getting a can and it was far easier to put it on the Browning. Purchased an after marker barrel and away I went. Today Ruger offers threaded barrels so the choice would be harder. I like them all and can not complain about them.

I do think the Rugers are a little easier to clean but the Browning is a little more accurate. My .02...
 
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I love the hell out of my buckmark. Does not matter what ammo you use, it shoots it without any problems. It is a very accurate handgun.
 
Good information here regarding the Browning and Ruger 22s and how they compare. I handled a Walther P22 w/5" barrel at a recent gun show and it felt great in my hand. Anyone with experience, can you advise how the Walther compares to those other two popular 22s?
 
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I purchased a Buckmark in the early 80s and was very disappointed with it due to mediocre accuracy and feeding problems. I dumped it, and haven't looked back. There are many other, better .22 pistols available out there.

Ironically, the new Browning 1911-22 (which I think comes from the same factory as the Buckmark), has been a real sweetheart with zero malfunctions of any kind so far. It has become a favorite carry gun for me walking in the desert scrub.
 
I've had mine since about 1985 and am generally pretty happy with it. I like the way it handles pretty much any ammo I have on hand.
 
A relatively little known gem of a 22 pistol is the Beretta Neos U22.
Superb accuracy, great full length rail, solid build, ease of disassembly n a fantastic price of around $250-280.
 
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