New sight base for Buckmark Camper

[guninthewater]

I bought a stainless Buckmark Camper 3-4 years ago, not knowing then that the rear sight base is made of plastic. I don't know that that would have affected my decision to buy it, as I really like the Buckmark design and I particularly liked the Camper's barrel contour and grips. Anyway, after I heard about the plastic part, I thought little of it since I've probably put no more than 1,000 rounds through the gun and have never removed the sight base for any reason.

Well... This Saturday I put about 75 rounds through my Camper, and afterward I could tell that the rearmost portion of the sight base is definitely cracked. So, now that this plastic chicken has come home to roost, I'd like to replace the sight base with something made of metal.

After checking some, I see that a Browning Buckmark Standard alloy base can be bought for only about $15. The problem is that the Camper's rear sight won't fit the alloy base, which means I'd have to buy a new rear sight assembly and the pin to attach it. In short, the total replacement would cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $85.

One alternative is to get a Tactical Solutions Buckmark railed sight base with integral sights.

http://www.tacticalsol.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=9&idproduct=677#details

After shipping, the cost would be closer to $75, but at least the setup would be preassembled and I'd later have the rail if I ever want it. I've seen lots of positive feedback for Tactical Solutions, but most of the kudos are for their barrels. Can anyone here comment on the Buckmark sight rail? I'm especially interested in the quality of the integral sights, since I prefer irons to optics on handguns (and usually rifles, too). Are the sights adjustable for windage and elevation? Are they compatible with my existing Buckmark front sight? Finally, are they as good as or better than the stock Buckmark rear sights?

Thanks for everyone's help!

 

[Craig M. Arnold]

I have a TacSol railed sight base with integral sights on my Bullseye Buckmark. I like it a lot. The base quality is excellent. It very well made and the rear sight works perfectly with the standard front sight. The sight is adjustable for both windage and elevation. I would say that the TacSol base and sight is as good as or better than the standard Buckmark base and sight. The TacSol gives you the option of mounting optics should you choose to in the future.

Here's a picture of my Bullseye with the TacSol base and sight.

Best regards.

 

[guninthewater]

Thanks for the input, Craig. I had e-mailed Tactical Solutions yesterday, and they, too, indicated that the sights are adjustable and compatible with the Buckmark's stock front sight. This is looking more and more like my best option.

For some reason, though, your picture post is not showing up for me. Craig, can repost the photo as a URL so I can see it? I'd really like to see a good pic of one of these rails installed on a Buckmark. Thanks!

 

[Craig M. Arnold]

Hello Sir;

I e-mailed you several pictures. Please let me know if you have an additional questions.

Best regards.