Dave Bulla
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Want to buy a good shooting, reliable 22 auto pistol and I've narrowed it down to two basic choices. A Browning buckmark UDX or a Ruger mark I, II, or III Target. Years ago I almost bought a buckmark silhouette but never did. I also came close to getting a Ruger with a heavy barrel but never did that either.
I'm in a position finally to get SOMETHING but can't quite make up my mind. I've always heard great things about the rugers and have shot several of them over the years. One was a stainless, slab sided, bull barrel that was some sort of US Olympics commemorative version. I must say that I probably shoot that gun as well or better than any other handgun I've ever shot. We were popping turtles in the head in a stock pond in Texas and had a blast. I'm sure some of our shots were over 35 yards. I didn't think I was capable of making spots like that with a pistol.
About my only gripe with the Ruger is the grip angle just seems a bit unnatural.
I've never shot a Browning buckmark but know people who have them and they all say they are great guns and very accurate also. When I handled the buckmark UDX in the store just picking it up in my hand was an experience. I can't explain it but it was almost like I wasn't holding anything. The we're no high spots, no edges that detracted from the feel, nothing really but comfort. Sort of like putting on a really well fitting pair of shoes. You just kinda go "aaaah, that's nice! "
I was also told by the guy behind the counter that both the Ruger and the Browning were great guns but the Ruger was a bit harder to disassemble and work on. Something about needing a specialist tool???
Prices are not that far apart depending on which Ruger you look at. The Browning is $499, I think most of the rugers are a little less unless you get into some of the nicer stainless ones.
So, I'm leaning towards the Browning but they don't seem to be as common as the rugers so I don't know but one or two guys who have them and none have the UDX version.
Help me decide... point out pros or cons of either that you are aware of. Preferably first hand. I've got the itch and I gotta scratch it soon.
I'm in a position finally to get SOMETHING but can't quite make up my mind. I've always heard great things about the rugers and have shot several of them over the years. One was a stainless, slab sided, bull barrel that was some sort of US Olympics commemorative version. I must say that I probably shoot that gun as well or better than any other handgun I've ever shot. We were popping turtles in the head in a stock pond in Texas and had a blast. I'm sure some of our shots were over 35 yards. I didn't think I was capable of making spots like that with a pistol.
About my only gripe with the Ruger is the grip angle just seems a bit unnatural.
I've never shot a Browning buckmark but know people who have them and they all say they are great guns and very accurate also. When I handled the buckmark UDX in the store just picking it up in my hand was an experience. I can't explain it but it was almost like I wasn't holding anything. The we're no high spots, no edges that detracted from the feel, nothing really but comfort. Sort of like putting on a really well fitting pair of shoes. You just kinda go "aaaah, that's nice! "
I was also told by the guy behind the counter that both the Ruger and the Browning were great guns but the Ruger was a bit harder to disassemble and work on. Something about needing a specialist tool???
Prices are not that far apart depending on which Ruger you look at. The Browning is $499, I think most of the rugers are a little less unless you get into some of the nicer stainless ones.
So, I'm leaning towards the Browning but they don't seem to be as common as the rugers so I don't know but one or two guys who have them and none have the UDX version.
Help me decide... point out pros or cons of either that you are aware of. Preferably first hand. I've got the itch and I gotta scratch it soon.