browning buckmark
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Dfariswheel
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I had a very early Buckmark. The only reason I sold it was I was looking for a bullseye gun, and the Buckmark of the time didn't have a precision "click" adjustable rear sight. If not for that, I'd still have.
I haven't heard much of anybody who was disappointed with one.
I haven't heard much of anybody who was disappointed with one.
I love mine, but you have to live with a couple of less-than-perfect aspects. One is that you better always carry the hex wrench that comes with it to the range with you because the site base has a tendency to work loose after awhile. I've gotten used to the fact and it doesn't bother me, but some people find it really a pain -- the upside to the site base arrangement is that it can be quickly replaced with a Picatinny rail for a dot site (I don't know offhand who makes that replacement base. I've seen it somewhere), and then swapped back again without losing zero.
The other issue is that it has a couple of small pieces you need to keep track of when you field strip it for cleaning.
Other than those two things, I think it's a great pistol. Very accurate and fits my hand very well.
You might want to hold out for a little while though. Beretta is coming out with a new .22 target pistol with an integrated rail that I am very keen on taking a look at.
The other issue is that it has a couple of small pieces you need to keep track of when you field strip it for cleaning.
Other than those two things, I think it's a great pistol. Very accurate and fits my hand very well.
You might want to hold out for a little while though. Beretta is coming out with a new .22 target pistol with an integrated rail that I am very keen on taking a look at.
rugerfreak
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I had a Buckmark----it was a POS----don't waste your money or sell your gun for one.
If you want another .22----get a different style MK II or a Walther P22.
If you want another .22----get a different style MK II or a Walther P22.
Both ruger mark 2's and Browning buckmarks are good guns. The buckmark has a better trigger and sights. The ruger is more rugged less ammo sensitive. I have had both. I currently have a Browning Buckmark bullseye. I also have a Weigand mount for it with a Tasco propoint on it. My faviorate 22 of all time was a Mark 2 with a 10 inch bull barrel. Look at them both and decide which one you want. If its more of a field gun then I would get the Ruger if its a range competition gun get the browning.
PAT
PAT
You may have gotten a lemon. That's too bad, it happens sometimes with all brands. But the Buckmark in general is not a POS by a long shot. You are simply wrong, and the bias indicated by your screen name is showing. Try being a little constructive to people asking for advice instead of throwing around blanket statements like that.
I have both
Ruger Govt Target stainless 6 7/8" barrel
Browning Buck Mark plus
I like them both the same, even though they are different. Everything you read above about loosening hex screws and tiny parts is true, but I think the gun is worth it. I end up taking the Browning to the range a lot more. It's very enjoyable to shoot--feels good and very accurate.
No definable advantage over the Ruger. It's nice to have both.
Regards,
Ledbetter
Ruger Govt Target stainless 6 7/8" barrel
Browning Buck Mark plus
I like them both the same, even though they are different. Everything you read above about loosening hex screws and tiny parts is true, but I think the gun is worth it. I end up taking the Browning to the range a lot more. It's very enjoyable to shoot--feels good and very accurate.
No definable advantage over the Ruger. It's nice to have both.
Regards,
Ledbetter
Matt Sutton
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Buckmarks Rule!
I have both a Ruger MK II KMK-512 and a Buckmark Standard Micro. They are definitely both high quality guns. I second the statement that the sights and trigger are better on the Buckmark. I think the factory grips are also nicer on the Buckmark. I've tied up a lot of money in making my Ruger as nice as the Buckmark comes from the factory. The Micro is a real gem! I just wish they would use TORX instead of hex screws. I've never met a hex screw I didn't strip
When applied properly, red Loc-Tite will keep the screws from coming loose.
You won't be sorry if you get one.
I have both a Ruger MK II KMK-512 and a Buckmark Standard Micro. They are definitely both high quality guns. I second the statement that the sights and trigger are better on the Buckmark. I think the factory grips are also nicer on the Buckmark. I've tied up a lot of money in making my Ruger as nice as the Buckmark comes from the factory. The Micro is a real gem! I just wish they would use TORX instead of hex screws. I've never met a hex screw I didn't strip
When applied properly, red Loc-Tite will keep the screws from coming loose.
You won't be sorry if you get one.
Johnny Guest
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I like the Buckmark very much.
Bought one some years ago, to give Elder Son as his first handgun, bitterly regretting that, at the time, I couldn't afford to buy him an old model Colt Woodsman. Turned out he loved the Buckmark, and I was very impressed with the accuracy and reliability of it. So much so, in fact, that I bought one for my own use several years later. His in the longer (standard) barrel and mine is the shorter. I much prefer his older style stocks without the awkward thumb rest on mine.
Best,
Johnny
Bought one some years ago, to give Elder Son as his first handgun, bitterly regretting that, at the time, I couldn't afford to buy him an old model Colt Woodsman. Turned out he loved the Buckmark, and I was very impressed with the accuracy and reliability of it. So much so, in fact, that I bought one for my own use several years later. His in the longer (standard) barrel and mine is the shorter. I much prefer his older style stocks without the awkward thumb rest on mine.
Best,
Johnny
I have a Buckmark Standard. I would not trade or sell mine. I think it's a great pistol. It is very accurate and fits my hand well.
I have not had the problems of the sight base working loose like some of the others have posted though. Yes having a hex key might be a pain, but hey, it is just one more tool in the range/cleaning box.
I would recommend one.
I have not had the problems of the sight base working loose like some of the others have posted though. Yes having a hex key might be a pain, but hey, it is just one more tool in the range/cleaning box.
I would recommend one.
I have a Buckmark target and a MkII target. 4 friends have buckmarks, 2 have had the frame round off at the slot where the slide stop travels, mine and 2 others haven't. This caused some major functioning problems.
One got his whole gun replaced for free. The other just keeps shooting his. I'd venture to say mine has been the most abused of the bunch and I have no signs of that problem.
As for the MkII, it's more ammo sensitive than the BuckMark - it doesn't like any bullet shape that's not prefectly round-nose. The browning sets the feed ramp much closer to the bore center, resulting in a less sloped feed ramp. My buckmark shoots whatever I put in it.
Personally, I like both guns. Both are quality produced guns. If the browning had a steel frame, I'd rate it the best far and away.
As it is, I like the Browning better - I just hope I dont have any problems with the aluminum frame.
One got his whole gun replaced for free. The other just keeps shooting his. I'd venture to say mine has been the most abused of the bunch and I have no signs of that problem.
As for the MkII, it's more ammo sensitive than the BuckMark - it doesn't like any bullet shape that's not prefectly round-nose. The browning sets the feed ramp much closer to the bore center, resulting in a less sloped feed ramp. My buckmark shoots whatever I put in it.
Personally, I like both guns. Both are quality produced guns. If the browning had a steel frame, I'd rate it the best far and away.
As it is, I like the Browning better - I just hope I dont have any problems with the aluminum frame.
hksigwalther
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rugerfreak,
"I had a Buckmark----it was a POS..."
How was it a POS? (What went wrong with it?)
"I had a Buckmark----it was a POS..."
How was it a POS? (What went wrong with it?)
I doubt you will unless you abuse it. My Kimber Ultra Carry and Beretta both have aluminum frames that take a lot more pounding that the little .22 rimfire can generate, and they've held up.
The slide stop wear is not something I've ever heard of though. I'll keep an eye out for it on mine, since I shoot it a lot.
I have a Buckmark Micro Plus Nickle SE, I LOVE that thing! It`s got a really great trigger,all 1911 style controls you can actually reach and use easily,knockout looks and it shoots better than any handgun I`ve ever fired. That said I also have a Ruger MK2 5.5 bull barrel that was my first .22 pistol. I shot the heck out of it and it worked real well for me too but of the two I`ll take the Buckmark. No contest for me. Marcus
Just picked up my new Buck Mark 5.5 Field today, and man it is a smooth shooter. I got it mounted with a Tasco red dot and it is a real kick to shoot, definately for me my most accurate handgun. I too was in the market for a .22 pistol, checked out a Ruger Mark II and 22/45 at the range and wasn't as impressed with them, but in all fairness I was dealing with range guns. I certainly don't regret purchasing the Buck Mark, I'm anticipating a ton of fun for much less ammo expense than shooting the bigger bores I have (and maybe my accuracy will improve with them also).
Only drawback I have seen so far is the price of an extra magazine, $24, Yikes!
Only drawback I have seen so far is the price of an extra magazine, $24, Yikes!