Which .22 Auto?

[WaltonS]

I think for the time being I'll just suck it up and deal with the Buckmark. There's something... odd... about the grip, IMO. Then again, one of the bones in my hand got shifted down (toward the palm) and never reset. So that could be it. The Ruger caught my eye at first but I don't much feel like dropping THAT much money on getting a decent-functioning trigger. Thanks, guys.

 

[KodiakBeer]

The Buckmark grip is the same angle and general width as most common defense pistols. I wish they came from the factory without that thumb rest and all of that, but you can buy flat aftermarket grips.

 

[rugerman]

I've got a ruger standard model 22 that I bought when I was 8 that has been thru hell in the last 52 years and it still shoots and does a better job than I do. I have a ruger target 22 that I bought in 1976 that is the most accurate pistol that I own. So I guess that I'd recomend a ruger 22 of what ever style you like best.

 

[Fireandsteel]

S&W 22a Large frame 22 with an excellent grip and trigger. Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[Ala Tom]

I also have an S&W 22A but so far I have mixed feelings. It doesn't like HP and sometimes the slide gets stuck. It blows smoke in your face because the smoke comes out both sides of the gun. I'd say most Rugers would be better. It's a good match for my MP in many ways but anyone not interested in that could do better.

 

[Pilot]

The Ruger caught my eye at first but I don't much feel like dropping THAT much money on getting a decent-functioning trigger.

Most of the Buckmarks I've seen in gun stores recently were well over $400, and pusing $500 for the most part. And these aren't the target models.

The Rugers are under $400, with many being closer to $300. My four Ruger MK II's had good, out of the box triggers. When I wanted one with a better trigger, I installed a Volquartsen trigger for around $50. Even with the full VQ accurization package, (hammer, trigger, sear) you'd still be under the price of most Brownings, with a Ruger.

The Brownings are pricing themselves out of the market, except for the Camper model which I wouldn't touch due to its plastic parts.