Browning Buck Camper or Ruger Mk IV for plinking?

[Wudidiz]

I’m ready to purchase a .22 pistol just to add some less costly shooting after I practice with my carry guns. Both the Browning Buck Camper and the various Ruger Mk IV models get good reviews. I would be interested in any opinions and maybe a suggestion for which Ruger model for general fun target shooting.

 

[rotor]

I would go with the Ruger. If you take the grips off of a Browning things fall out and not so easy to put back. Ask me how I know.

 

[Rhino]

The Taurus TX22 seems to be right up there with them...

 

[Alpha.Geek]

Well, all the 4 Ruger .22lr firearms here, with 3 being the MARK IV series,
and hitting human-sized steel at 50yd with red dots about every time,
I might be a bit bias... ... ... but I say Ruger...

We LOVED the Mark III series, but the dingle-berry hammer strut pissed off my wife, even more than me...
AND I knew how to work it... but it still pissed me off, but that is only for reassembly and cleaning,
it shot straight as an arrow, but I can't speak for other MGRs/models.
The Mark IV is a VERY improved design.

Same goes for the GP-100, I only have the .357 Mag revolver,
but want a used GP-100 in .22lr because my GP-100 .
in 357 MAG is a hell of a gun, and I can also hit steel with it
at 50yd almost every time!

Since selling off the Mark III's the Mark IVs were a bit pricey,
especially for the Hunter series, during the panic, but I bought 2, just myself.

WELL WORTH THE PRICE!

 

[skfullgun]

Ruger. I have a Standard, MkI, II, and III. And a 22/45. Yes, I like them.

The Buckmark is nice, but Ruger just works for me.

 

[skfullgun]

Yes, reassembly with the hammer strut is a pain. I have finally learned the process, but occasionally have to resort to a YouTube video if it's been a while since I've disassembled/reassembled.

 

[pbratton]

Keltec CP-33!

 

[Fishkiller]

I have the Ruger Mark IV, 22/45 and shoot it often. Grandkids really like it with the suppressor attached. I also bought a Walther/Colt 1911 gold Cup in .22 It also shoots great. But my old eyes needed a fiberoptic sight IRRC the gold cup was around $450

 

[TJ Kackowski]

Browning Buck Mark if you want the best, most accurate pistol out of the box.

Ruger (any Mark version) if you want something you can customize until you finally get bored or run out of money.

I have several of both and neither are picky about what you feed them. When they start to get dirty, they'll let you know with a FTE or a stove pipe. Spray them with some lube and keep shooting, then clean when you get home.

 

[Grumps21]

Try renting one of each at the range

 

[Hoji]

If you can find one, get a Ruger MKII. Everything after the II was designed by lawyers

 

[TipBledsoe]

Browning! All day long!!

I love Rugers. They are all heavy duty, well made, dependable and easy on the eye.

I had a Ruger Standard but the hammer strut just completely turned me against these Ruger 22s. I don’t even have any interest in giving the Mk IV or 22/45 a chance.

I have a Buckmark and a 1911-22. Both are really awesome. I favor the 1911-22 of course, but I believe they are discontinued - well worth chasing one down on the secondary market.

 

[Wudidiz]

I appreciate the comments. I‘m thinking I might start with a Ruger Mk IV if I can find a trade for my Glock 43. Thanks

 

[BeatTheTunaUp]

Sig pretty much has the 22lr pistol on lock right now. 20 and 25rnd magazines, Optics ready, threaded muzzle, and ambi controls for $400. I've only function shot mine into the woods so I can't vouch for accuracy, but the barrel is mounted to the frame and the trigger breaks at 3.5lbs. I expect it to be adequate at least if not pretty damn good. Next range visit will tell.

 

[toddnjoyce]

Depending on your EDC, it may be worth it to find a good analog (if available). When I carried M&P9, I bought an M&P22 for the exact same purpose. The .22 had the same ergos, used the same holsters, just about everything was the same except trigger pull.

For 1911 guys, the Ruger 22/45 is a close emulator from an ergo perspective.

I always suggest dot torture as a real good 50-round drill ran once a week, whether rimfire or centerfire.

 

[AZ Refugee]

Buckmark

 

[MTA]

Sig pretty much has the 22lr pistol on lock right now. 20 and 25rnd magazines, Optics ready, threaded muzzle, and ambi controls for $400. I've only function shot mine into the woods so I can't vouch for accuracy, but the barrel is mounted to the frame and the trigger breaks at 3.5lbs. I expect it to be adequate at least if not pretty damn good. Next range visit will tell.

I am hoping I shoot the p322 as well as my p365

 

[Aus_Schwaben]

The four of us (siblings and I) learned to shoot pistols with a early 1950s Ruger Standard. It is still my favorite .22 pistol.

Many folks would not like the lack of a slide stop or the lack of the lock open after the last round fired but It works for me.

 

[BeatTheTunaUp]

I am hoping I shoot the p322 as well as my p365

They're supposed to be analogous to each other for the same reasons Toddnjoyce was talking about. I really like how the p365, p322 and I assume the p320 trigger breaks in the center of the trigger gaurd at 90⁰ instead of all the back. It really seems to help me stay on target and to keep the gun from rotating in my hand.

 

[Alpha.Geek]

If you can find one, get a Ruger MKII. Everything after the II was designed by lawyers

TRUE-TRUE, however with a flip-over of the mag-disconnect spring, or an add-on part this can be "fixed".

I came across this in my search...


That is the first thing I did on the Mark III's and on the Mark IV's too...