Pros & Cons: Browning Buckmark

[brew]

I just picked one up and was wondering what people liked and disliked about them? Any problems?

[normanvin]

i have one. i can't say that i have had any problems....

[jofreder]

Are you talking about the .22 lr?
I bought one many years ago. I like the feel and it shoots nice but mine does not like to shoot alot of rounds. After three or four magizines it starts to jam, fail to fire and general ejector problems. I think It does not like to be dirty.

[synergy]

Easier to clean than the Rugers, though not as durable.

Good trigger on the Browning, but we send more of them back than we do Rugers. LockTite the screws, and take care of it, and it should serve you well.

[Snubby 38]

I've had a 22 cal. Micro Buckmark for over 5 years and can't say anything bad about it. Two of my friend liked it so much that they both bought one. Put Hi-Viz sights on it along with laminated wood grips... Looks good and shots good.

[JSPA]

ive had mine for a while now; the stainless camper model with the fiber optic sights.
awesome pistol. accurate and dependable.
cant say one bad thing about it and im very happy i bought it.
has never had any issues with any ammo.
its a great pistol worth every penny!
congrats and good luck with yours!

[jdlv4_0]

No complaints on mine, I did have an issue with a trigger spring, but that was my fault.

[Bib]

The screws on the sight bridge tend to work loose, leading to misfeeds. Use a bit of service-removable Loc-Tite and they'll stay put.

[bloomautomatic]

I have a 7" Buckmark Bullseye. I use it for 50' bullseye competition. I've put at least 10,000 rounds through it. I also have a Ruger MkII. Both have been very reliable, but I think the Buckmark is a better gun. The only jams I get are FTF when it's too dirty.

If your gun doesn't have the overtravel adjustment screw in the trigger, it's a nice option. Greatly improves the trigger feel. - http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...,%20ADJUSTABLE

Keeping the screws on the sight base tight will prevent many problems. Little bit of blue loctite goes a long way.

The Buckmark is also much easier to break down for cleaning than the Ruger.

Vince