A Browning Buckmark was my second gun and I have had it for about 24 years. I bought the 5.5" standard model (slab side barrel) but have since changed it to the full bull barrel with the top rib for optical sights. Other than ammo issues, my Buckmark has been very reliable. It is still an absolute tack driver and has a great trigger out of the box. My only gripes are that the recoil buffer is very hard to find and the rubber end of the recoil rod has deteriorated. I think the cleaning chemicals have taken a toll on them. Overall, I'm very happy with mine.
