How do these compare?

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We often talk about the Ruger Mk I, II and III, the Buckmark series, and the Neos .22's. How about the S&W422?

How does it stack up to the others I've listed in terms of reliability, longevity, accuracy (and the dreaded take-down process :eek:)?
 
I have extremely limited experience. I rented one once and shot hundred or so rounds through it. I did not get through any magazine without a malfunction.

Rental gun. Might have been ammo sensitive. Might not have been well cared for.

Regardless I never felt like repeating the experience. There is a reason the Rugers and Buckmarks rule these conversations.
 
I shot one once. It was accurate and reliable from what I recall. The build quality wasn't in the same league as the Ruger or Buck Mark, though.
 
I replaced my 2206 (stainless steel variant of the 422 design) with the Buck Mark. (two words, according to Browning manual)

The 2206 was a very accurate shooter, but it would get unreliable with a little use. It needed to be kept clean. And getting the bolt off for a good cleaning was not easy.

I bought it used and didn't get the special plastic tool needed to remove the bolt. So I carved my own.

The Buck Mark is just as accurate in my hands, and needs cleaning less often. It does need a tool to field strip it, but that is just an ordinary screwdriver.

Bart Noir
 
Actually, the Buck Mark requires an allen wrench to disassemble it.

I owned a S&W 422 for awhile two years ago. Really liked it. Very accurate. Would still have it, but the barrel nut loosened and accuracy suffered. Not knowing what it was, I let it go to someone more knowledgeable. Mistake.
 
I've had both. I still have the S&W. The standard model has minimalist sights. It is as accurate in my hands as the browning was. My kids use it a lot for plinking and competition between themselves. We have our own range at home and they shoot shot gun shells and steel plates for bragging rights. Haven't noticed any reliability issues with it. The takedown process is a bit awkward without the plug tool, but not overly difficult.
 
All I can tell you is that I ran a Ruger 22/45 to over 50,000 rounds in Steel Challenge matches, and it never quit, the rest of your choices didn't do as well.
 
S&W is a good gun but my Ruger Mark I has over 30,000 rounds through it without a hang up or misfire. I didn't need to but replaced the spring set. The fit and finish on the Mark III and Buck mark is better as well. Prices are close so I would go for one of these over the S&W.
 
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I use Browning Buck Marks for 22 practice and recreation. The new ones have more features: fancy sights and barrels. The old one has the best trigger by far.
I have an electro less nickel barrel flats, a heavy URX with a rail on top of its heavy barrel and my favorite, a grey lite with fiber optics sights.
They are al very reliable and accurate.
 
Ruger Mark I, II, and III are fine guns. All are solid and accurate. The Mark III can be a pain to disassemble and reassemble unless the instructions are followed exactly.
 
Actually, the Buck Mark requires an allen wrench to disassemble it.
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Newer ones need the allen wrench. Older ones need a screwdriver. I do not know when the change was made as the Buck Mark has been in production for years, for good reason.

Bart Noir
 
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