.22 Autos
- Thread starter kbheiner7
- Start date
- Status
Standing Wolf
Member in memoriam
Buck Mark. The only Ruger Mark II I've ever owned was a complete waste of money.
Zip06
Member
My son bought a Buckmark about 3 years ago and its accurate and reliable. On the otherhand, I bought a Ruger Mark II 5.5 inch bull barrel in 1981 and have put at least 50,000 (ten cases) through it. Sure its a cramp to break down and clean until you get the hang of it. Sure its heavy and sure its accurate, reliable and has more accessories available for it than any other popular .22 pistol.
The only way you will know what to get is to try both. Both are excellent firearms.
The only way you will know what to get is to try both. Both are excellent firearms.
10-Ring
Member
I've had my Ruger Mk II for over 12 years & it still alot of fun! 
Sylvilagus Aquaticus
Member
The best way to decide is to try both, preferrably at the same session. This past summer I decided I 'must have' a new .22 autoloader. My field was the Buck Mark, the Beretta Neos, and the Sig Trailside. I thought about the Mark II, but they just don't hold a special place for me.
Long story short, I bought a Buck Mark and I've been pleased beyond my expectations with it...and I hold high expectations of everything I spend money on.
Regards,
Rabbit.
Long story short, I bought a Buck Mark and I've been pleased beyond my expectations with it...and I hold high expectations of everything I spend money on.
Regards,
Rabbit.
edefonzo
Member
I Got Rid Of The Ruger After 3 Weeks
Browning Buck Mark is the way to go. I currently own two versions, the Standard with a 5 1/2" slab sided barrel, and the Buck Mark I use for our Pistol League, the 7 1/4" fluted heavy barrel Target model, with rosewood taRGET grips and adjustable trigger. They are much easier than the Ruger to take down for cleaning and maintenance, the target sights are great, the pistols are reliable and have better than acceptable accuracy and reliability.
The Ruger Mark II Competition model I breifly owned looked good in stainless, came well equipped with a scope base and rings, 6 7/8" slab bull barrel. It shot reasonably accurate, but not as good as the Buck Marks. The reason I got rid of the Ruger after only three weeks was that the metal in the receiver was chipping away, causing major malfunctions when the metal shards interrupted the action. The worst part was that the Ruger Mark II was so stubborn about coming apart it was near impossible to inspect all of the damage and clean up what I could.
I took pictures to send to Ruger to demonstrate the damage, since I wanted them to replace the brand new pistol. The good news was that the supervisor I spoke to took me at my word and said I didn't need to send the pictures. Ruger authorized my local dealer to replace the pistol immediately, since he had another new one in stock. The bad news is that the second Mark II had the same metallurgy problems almost immediately. I returned the Mark II to the dealer for a refund and haven't looked at another one since.
Browning Buck Mark is the way to go. I currently own two versions, the Standard with a 5 1/2" slab sided barrel, and the Buck Mark I use for our Pistol League, the 7 1/4" fluted heavy barrel Target model, with rosewood taRGET grips and adjustable trigger. They are much easier than the Ruger to take down for cleaning and maintenance, the target sights are great, the pistols are reliable and have better than acceptable accuracy and reliability.
The Ruger Mark II Competition model I breifly owned looked good in stainless, came well equipped with a scope base and rings, 6 7/8" slab bull barrel. It shot reasonably accurate, but not as good as the Buck Marks. The reason I got rid of the Ruger after only three weeks was that the metal in the receiver was chipping away, causing major malfunctions when the metal shards interrupted the action. The worst part was that the Ruger Mark II was so stubborn about coming apart it was near impossible to inspect all of the damage and clean up what I could.
I took pictures to send to Ruger to demonstrate the damage, since I wanted them to replace the brand new pistol. The good news was that the supervisor I spoke to took me at my word and said I didn't need to send the pictures. Ruger authorized my local dealer to replace the pistol immediately, since he had another new one in stock. The bad news is that the second Mark II had the same metallurgy problems almost immediately. I returned the Mark II to the dealer for a refund and haven't looked at another one since.
farscott
Member
My choice is the Ruger. In 1973, my father taught me how to shoot using a Ruger Standard Auto, and I own four Mark II autos today with barrel lengths from 4.5" to 10". Of the four, only one is truly stock, a 50th Anniversary Model that was too good a deal to leave for someone else. The others have Volquartsen parts and/or Pac-Lite uppers. One is now a full-blown Volquartsen "Deluxe". That pistol was made in 1982, and it is still going strong today.
Two of my Mark II's have at least twenty thousand rounds through them. Functioning problems are so rare that I cannot remember when I last had an issue. To keep the bolt locking back after the magazine is emptied, remember to use the bolt itself rather than the stop. Occasionally, an extractor will break. Ruger once sent me a new extractor at no charge, and I once used a Volquartsen "Exact Edge" part.
Accuracy has been good enough to hunt small game and to shoot Bullseye.
I know that many people dislike the disassembly and reassembly process, but it really is not that bad once it is learned. It actually gets easier after the first few times, especially removing and replacing the upper from the frame. The design is rather clever, and it works extremely well.
Two of my Mark II's have at least twenty thousand rounds through them. Functioning problems are so rare that I cannot remember when I last had an issue. To keep the bolt locking back after the magazine is emptied, remember to use the bolt itself rather than the stop. Occasionally, an extractor will break. Ruger once sent me a new extractor at no charge, and I once used a Volquartsen "Exact Edge" part.
Accuracy has been good enough to hunt small game and to shoot Bullseye.
I know that many people dislike the disassembly and reassembly process, but it really is not that bad once it is learned. It actually gets easier after the first few times, especially removing and replacing the upper from the frame. The design is rather clever, and it works extremely well.
jonnyc
Member
I agree with Sylvia 100%. Try a few side-by-side, then get the Buckmark.
It's not Sylvia, it's Rabbit. As in "Mama's little baby loves rabbit, rabbit. Mamma's little baby loves rabbit stew."Oh, and of the three Ruger 22/45's that my buddies and I own, none have had the metallurgy problems described above. Maybe we've just had good luck, eh? And my 22/45 w/ Ultradot shoots better than I can hold, and I can hold pretty darn well.
You might want to check www.rimfirecentral.com for more feedback. I've heard great things about both company's .22 pistols, actually. Might come down to which one feels better in your hands. Good luck.
Nick1911
Member
I like my Buckmark. As far as .22 auto's I've had no problems with it.
[size=-2]Of course, it doesn't even compare to the excellence of the Smith&Wesson md.17 revolver ... [/size]
-Nick
[size=-2]Of course, it doesn't even compare to the excellence of the Smith&Wesson md.17 revolver ... [/size]
-Nick
Northslope Nimrod
Member
Get the Buckmark
I see you live in Utah. I chose the Buckmark over Ruger b/c I thought they had better triggers. I live in Utah as well. If interested, I could part with my Buckmark Micro (Nickel finish). Let me know if interested.
I see you live in Utah. I chose the Buckmark over Ruger b/c I thought they had better triggers. I live in Utah as well. If interested, I could part with my Buckmark Micro (Nickel finish). Let me know if interested.
Sylvilagus Aquaticus
Member
...uh...and it ain't Sylvia, either.
I'd be a dang ugly woman if I was.
Regards,
Rabbit.
I'd be a dang ugly woman if I was.
Regards,
Rabbit.
sm
member
Sylvia ain't a good name for a Rabbbit either...
I have to go with the Buckmark.
Since nobody asked what their thoughts were on a Colt Woodsman...
I have to go with the Buckmark.
Since nobody asked what their thoughts were on a Colt Woodsman...
- Status