[Amite_Runner]

Could anybody give me a review on the Browning Buckmark? I passed what may have been a could price but am not familiar with the gun.

 

[nonnieselman]

They are nice, pretty accurate also. Ive shot about 3 or 4 different ones and i didnt have any complaints about them.

 

[Doug Bowser]

One of the problems with the Buckmark is, there is no provision for anti-backlash in the trigger. When shooting a handgun, if it has a lot of after travel in the trigger, it is difficult to shoot it accurately, especially with one hand. You NEVER see a Buckmark at a sure enough Bullseye Match but you will see Ruger Mark 1-2-3 pistols there.

Doug

Doug

 

[rdj94a]

They are Ok, not as good as the rugers and others as Doug indicated

 

[Dock Rocker]

Good guns. It really depends on what you are looking for. Rugers Mark whatevers dont suppress well. You have to do a lot of work or have it intriguingly suppressed. The buckmark you can throw on a threaded barrel and go to work. I have found them to be pretty accurate. In most hands just as accurate as the Ruger.
Doug is our resident curmudgeon he hates anything that was made on the last century, for the most part, so take that into consideration.

For more info I would go look around rimfirecentral.com They have quite a few buckmark guys over there.

 

[sidroski]

Leland1 let me shoot his buckmark and I own a ruger. I liked the way it shot better than mine but I don't know what he had done to it. Course the buckmark is about 50% more than the rugers.

 

[msredneck]

Had a Buckmark 22 long ago.

Have never owned a Browning product since

Jamamatic

 

[sidroski]

Had a Buckmark 22 long ago.

Have never owned a Browning product since

Jamamatic

Poor maintenance will do that. They sell some stuff they say is good for "Cleaning and Lubing". Ain't been out long so you may not have heard of it.

 

[msredneck]

This was years ago...jams were a constant problem...gunsmith repaired 4 or 5 times...

I finally traded it for a Ruger Mark II and never looked back

Mine was a total POS...unfortunately it has also kept me from ever desiring another Browning product...

You only get one chance to make a good impression

 

[mrparamedicdawson]

I just recently shot a new model Buckmark and a Ruger II. They both did pretty well but I did notice that the Buckmark was a little more picky about ammo than the Ruger. As far as accuracy goes they both held inside 1/2" at 25 yds in stock config. I prefer the Ruger first off because hot rod parts are a little easier to come by and second because they aren't as picky with ammo. That being said the Browning is still a good choice, just not my personal choice.

 

[DEADEYE 1]

My first Browning Buckmark was made around 1990. I never had a minutes trouble out of it and it was one of the most accurate pistols that I have ever shot or owned. Around 1996 the pistol was stolen and I replaced it with a nickle Buckmark that was a higher grade. The gun is beautiful and pretty accurate. But I have never had the confidence in it that I had in the first Buckmark. Some guns just fit us and are more accurate from the factory. My advice is to look at all the different models of Ruger and compare them to the Buckmark. Also if possible, shoot one of each of a friends guns. I plan on tuning my Nickle Buckmark up and hope that one day I can shoot it like the older Buckmark with the 5.5 bull barrel.

 

[bubbat]

I bought a Buckmark in 1985 when they first came out. Never had any problems with it. Traded it to a friend after I had it for about 6 months for a Browning Challenger .22 pistol,just because I like the Challenger better. I eventually sold the Challenger. He still has the the Buckmark and has never had any problems with it.

 

[Doug Bowser]

(Quote) Doug is our resident curmudgeon he hates anything that was made on the last century, for the most part, so take that into consideration.

The Buckmark as I said is not set up to be after travel adjustable. The Ruger Mark 2 and 3 have a screw on the front of the trigger to allow for this adjustment. I have installed a Clark Ruger trigger in my Mark II. It makes the pistol MORE accurate because there is no sideward movement of the pistol when the trigger releases as with the Buckmark when the trigger slaps the frame.

The only US made firearms I think are OK made since 2000 is the Rock River AR15, Mark III Ruger with steel frame, Ruger 10/22 with aluminum trigger guard and the Springfield 1911. They can keep the rest of the plastic and ill machined crap.

Doug

Doug

 

[rdj94a]

Hard to beat wood and steel!!!

 

[Amite_Runner]

Hey Folks thanks for all the reviews. I think I am going shopping for a Ruger. Just can't beat healthy firearm discussion.

 

[Doug Bowser]

Hey Folks thanks for all the reviews. I think I am going shopping for a Ruger. Just can't beat healthy firearm discussion.

Buy a used Mark II in 5.5" or 6 7/8" tapered. THey seem to be more reliable out of the box

Doug