Browning Buck Marks!

[AR-Trvlr]

I've owned a lot of .22 pistols. Ruger Mk I/II/IIIs, Walther P22, S&W 22a, etc. - they've all been sold in favor of Browning Buck Marks.

There's a number of reasons:

Trigger - The Brownings have the best trigger out there for affordable 'plinking' pistols. There's also a cheap (free!) & easy trigger mod called the heggis flip that will make it even better. The target models have adjustable sears for even better feel, and those triggers can be fitted to other models.

Barrel Change - With the Ruger pistols the s/n is a part of the barrel - not so with the Buck Marks. This allows you to buy new barrels without going through a FFL - much easier and slightly cheaper in my book.

Accessories - The buck marks have a huge aftermarket following. Want better grips? Threaded barrel? Better sights? It's all out there.... Even OEM parts are easy to find & easy to get from Browning, and mags are available from lots of sources for $25 each or so.

Cleaning - The BM's are much easier to clean than Rugers. Not that the Rugers are hard once you get the trick down, but having both sides of the receiver open makes for an easier quick wipe-down, and a couple screws means you can take everything apart.

Accuracy / Dependability - The BM is right up there with any of the decent pistols. Sure, the more expensive target pistols are better, but they also cost a lot more.

So here' some Buck Mark porn:

My 5.5" Target

My 4" TacSol Barreled BM, with holster made by yours truly....

 

[AR-Trvlr]

My Silhouette w/10" Barrel

My Buck Mark Carbine - Uses the same magazines as the pistols. Great gun, but I find myself picking up my 10/22 when it's time to head to the range.... (BTW, it's for sale if you're interested - just look under my user name)

 

[chosinsteve132]

Man, the more I look at these Brownings the more I want some kind of variation. Just not one with a gold trigger.

 

[Sagan]

Man, the more I look at these Brownings the more I want some kind of variation. Just not one with a gold trigger.

Yeah, that extra bling is really not necessary. A nice stainless or black trigger would look much nicer.

 

[AR-Trvlr]

Yes, the gold trigger adds some bling, but the good news is that it's easy to remove and refinish to something you'd like better. There's also some aftermarket triggers out there that come in other colors.

 

[chosinsteve132]

well that's good to know about the triggers.

 

[BIKER13]

Mines been up for a week and no bites,just BS

 

[mtgldr]

I read about the heggis flip on Rimfire Forum. Does that work on 2010 versions? I thought I read it was only for older models. The trigger on mine is pretty light & crisp now, do you know what the trigger weight is reduced to by doing the "flip"?

 

[AR-Trvlr]

I read about the heggis flip on Rimfire Forum. Does that work on 2010 versions? I thought I read it was only for older models. The trigger on mine is pretty light & crisp now, do you know what the trigger weight is reduced to by doing the "flip"?

As far as I know there is no significant changes in the BM series that impacts the triggers. The target models have factory adjustable triggers and don't need the flip, but the flip worked just fine on my newish one.

The only thing I could say is to try it and see. It's a 5 minute job, and easily undone if you don't like it or are getting light strikes.

 

[mtgldr]

Do you have to bend the spring legs or just flip it? I'm a little unclear on that part.