Buckmark w/tactical solutions barrel help :)

[wild cat mccane]

Hello,
I think I have finalized that I want the Buckmark that comes from the factory with the Tactical Solutions 7 or 5 inch barrel in grey. I am leaning to the 7" for extra fun.
Can I get some help on several points?
It appears all these are sold with the black slide. Are this blued? how do they hold up vs the silver slides of buckmarks?
It doesn't appear these come with the bar (rail?) that you attach red dots or scopes onto. Using amazon.com or the like, can someone shoot me a link of what I need to pick one up? Cheap.
Also, using cheap places (amazon.com or walmart.com) what scopes and red dots are cheap and are okay? I have read about 200 dollar red dots..not interested.

And finally...is this the best buckmark set up or is the Contour the more preferred flavor? (looking for a strong balance of fun (minimal weight) and accuracy)

Thanks for the several questions!

 

[Dudemeister]

You asked for it....

Here's your rail:
Weigand 1-Piece Weaver-Style Scope Base

Here's your cheap red dot:
NCStar Tactical Reflex Red Dot

My son currently uses one of these on his Beretta U22 Neos, and it appears to hold up pretty well.

 

[wild cat mccane]

thanks for that

 

[wild cat mccane]

is this one of the better factory set ups then for the buckmark?

 

[Walkalong]

They work great. I have a different red dot on it now, but any dot will work. I have an inexpensive Tasco red dot that has been on several guns and always works.

 

[m19862]

I own a number of Buckmarks (5). Here are some observations- 4 of the slides on my pistols are black. (no bluing). The one 'stainless' pistol is actually nickel plated. No issues with the finish on either style. Very robust.

IMHO the best rail for any of them that do not have the full length rail is the TacSol with integral sight-

http://www.tacticalsol.com/products...page=flypage.tpl&product_id=92&category_id=20

As far as the barrel- either the 5 or 7.25 Tac-Sol will do for general shooting. However, if you want to add a compensator (or can), go for the threaded 5. If you want to focus on target shooting I would go with the heavier (Contour) barrel.

http://www.tacticalsol.com/products...page=flypage.tpl&product_id=86&category_id=20

As far as red dots, the Bushnell shown below is inexpensive, and of very good quality. I see them on the line (Bullesye shooting) next to me all the time-

http://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-Trophy-1x28-Red-Riflescope/dp/B0000A0AGC

Good luck.