Ruger Mark II, III, IV or Browning Buckmark

[GasGuzzler]

I have a III with the annoying parts swapped for II parts and all aftermarket internals. The tear down and reassembly of a I II or III ain't the best but it's no big deal once you figure it out. The Ruger has many more parts available than the others put together. I also have a Standard.

 

[striker55]

Buckmark bull barrel, 10" with those adjustable sights. It's ready for after market sights too.

 

[Darqhelmet]

I have a MK I and two MK II. I want a MK IV 22/45. The other semiauto’s are fine. Hell they are all nice, stay away from the Walter and older Sigs that look like center fires all kinds of issues with the few I have owned. Also the GSG 1911 sucks.

 

[lightflyer1]

2 Ruger MKII Slab sides and one MK III 22/45 (suppressor host).

 

[Ausländer]

I wouldn't own a MK III or earlier just because of how much a PIA it is to breakdown and put back together - been there, done that, won't do it again.

I currently have the MK IV Hunter and a Browning Buckmark Contour URX (plus other rimfire pistols, but the OP asked about these). The MK IV is super easy to take apart and a quite accurate (with the right ammo). The Buckmark is also very accurate, but not as easy to take apart.

It really comes down to what is the intended use since there are so many variations within each model line.

 

[Glenn B]

I have two Ruger Mark II pistols and a Mark IV. I like em all despite me needing to watch my own youtube video to take apart and put back together the Mark IIs. I do not have any experience with the Browning except second hand based on what I have heard about them. Supposed to be good pistols as well as the Rugers from what others tell me.

 

[bigtex10mm]

Being a big time Ruger lover, I had a Mark 2 & Mark 3, and though they were good pistols, when I got my hands on my Browning Buck Mark Target, I ended up selling the Ruger's. It has served me well for over two decades. I would put it up against just about any other .22 rimfire pistol.

 

[TheDan]

I remember the Buckmarks used to be significantly cheaper than the equivalent Ruger, but now they are closer in price. My vote is Ruger... I love my MkIII. It's the gun that tags along and gets shot anytime I'm shooting anything else.

I like the Victory as well. Feel like you get a lot of features for the money with it.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

I have an 80s Buckmark plus slab sided barrel actually it's the last semi auto 22 I still have. Only problem it ever had was a weak spring that holds the mag in the well. I have never disassembled for cleanings. It's like the Energizer bunny!

 

[skfullgun]

I've have owned the Ruger Automatic (pre Mk 1), Mark 1, Mk II, and Mark III. Liked them all. All of them functioned well and ate anything I fed them. Yes, they are a pain to reassemble but, eventually, you get the hang of it.

Nothing against the Browning, but have never owned one. Anyone I knew who owned one spoke highly of it.

 

[deemus]

I have a Buckmark and like it alot. Feels great in my hand (big paw) and the balance is nice. Seems to shoot whatever 22 ammo I happen to load up.

 

[AZ Refugee]

I really enjoy my Buckmark

 

[no2gates]

Thanks to everyone here, now I've got a hard-on for another 22 pistol.

 

[thescoutranch]

Buckmark or Ruger?

Lol

 

[lightflyer1]

Always good to have a few .22 handguns around.

Ruger Single Six 22 LR/Mag Davidson's Exclusive 1 of 200 5.5" Barrel
Kel-Tec PMR30 PMR30BBLK 22 MAG Pistol
Ruger 22/45 MKIII
(2) Ruger MKII KMK678GC SS Slab side Competition Target
Uberti 1873 Cattleman New Model, .22 LR, 4.75", Steel 6 shot
Smith and Wesson 617 K-22 Masterpiece
Keltec CP33 22 LR Competition Pistol

Variety is the spice of life! I love .22's!

 

[GasGuzzler]

 

[lightflyer1]

Here are mine too.

 

[zackmars]

You guys are jerks. Made me go and buy this.

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

I always liked the look of the luger'esque profile of the regular Mark 1-4 but they never fit the web of my hand right...hence the 22/45s.

 

[benenglish]

Do you like the Ruger 2,3,4 series or the Browning Buckmark?

While "like" is pretty subjective, I like the Ruger Mk II the most. I've previously covered why it's the best Ruger Mk model here, including my thoughts on the wisdom of buying anything more expensive.