I used to a have an S&W 422 that I picked up cheap and let go for about what I paid. I've not had a .22 semi-auto since then and I've missed it. I've 95% settled on the Browning Buckmark as my next pistol. I want it both for open sight shooting practice for less money than 9mm and potentially to amp up for more focused target shooting. I've considered an Advantage Arms .22 conversion for my Glock 19 as probably the best way to approximate practice with my carry gun, feel that I would enjoy a complete gun more and thus would be more likely to shoot it.
I've shot Buckmarks and Mark II/IIIs and enjoyed them both. I like the Buckmark a bit more, but if you have compelling reasons to consider the Rugers, I'm still open. The most compelling reason for me to get the Ruger right now is that I own four other Rugers and I think on my fifth one I get a free order of fries or something. I felt that the P22 was too tiny and I didn't really care for it. The operation of the SP22 was too substantially different than my other semi-autos, and didn't offer much more than being very Flash Gordon. I don't care for Neos. I've neither shot nor seen a Hi Standard, so I am hesitant to believe they actually exist, that and they are more than I can personally justify given my use. I'm still open to considering points on any of these, though.
At this point, I'm between three different Buckmarks for my uses:
Ye Olde Buckmark Camper. Seems like a solid all around choice for the cost. If I put a mount on the top, can I still use the open sights?
Buckmark URX Contour. The grips are more Glock-like and I like the rail up top. It permits me to practice open sight with versatility in my optics. I'm very much warming up to this unless I'm liking it for reasons I need not like it for.
Buckmark Hunter. Seems like a compromise between the optic versatility of the URX Contour and cost effectiveness of the Camper.
Any input would be appreciated.
I've shot Buckmarks and Mark II/IIIs and enjoyed them both. I like the Buckmark a bit more, but if you have compelling reasons to consider the Rugers, I'm still open. The most compelling reason for me to get the Ruger right now is that I own four other Rugers and I think on my fifth one I get a free order of fries or something. I felt that the P22 was too tiny and I didn't really care for it. The operation of the SP22 was too substantially different than my other semi-autos, and didn't offer much more than being very Flash Gordon. I don't care for Neos. I've neither shot nor seen a Hi Standard, so I am hesitant to believe they actually exist, that and they are more than I can personally justify given my use. I'm still open to considering points on any of these, though.
At this point, I'm between three different Buckmarks for my uses:
Ye Olde Buckmark Camper. Seems like a solid all around choice for the cost. If I put a mount on the top, can I still use the open sights?
Buckmark URX Contour. The grips are more Glock-like and I like the rail up top. It permits me to practice open sight with versatility in my optics. I'm very much warming up to this unless I'm liking it for reasons I need not like it for.
Buckmark Hunter. Seems like a compromise between the optic versatility of the URX Contour and cost effectiveness of the Camper.
Any input would be appreciated.