Wanting a 22 pistol for family. Decision I want a keltec pmr 30 22 magnum but may be months before I get it. Next choice is the Browning buckmark which I can get right away. Which would you gentlemen get? Thanks for any help.
I've got a buckmark and love it. Great for plinking and rodent control. They are really nice for family and getting everyone used to the sport. As for the other, I talked to local GS the other day about the keltec. They have sold around 20. 15 have come back for service. Seems like there are some minor issues to be ironed out 1st. Be safe. Go Browning.
The Buckmark is a fine gun, but in that category the Ruger .22 auto gets my vote. It gets marked down because some folks find the reassembly tricky, but realistically even target .22s don't need to be detail-stripped for cleaning all that often (AND the reassembly isn't a big deal if you can pat your head and rub your tummy). If you are meticulous, then a Bore Snake is your friend. The Ruger offers a better trigger and - if you're so inclined - a lot more aftermarket goodies than the Browning. You won't be disappointed with either. Handle both at a gun shop.
If you do think the Ruger merits your attention, then I'll further suggest you find a used Mk II instead of a Mk III. The Mk II differs in details only, but the bolt 'ears' for gripping are smaller, there's a mag safety which you really don't need, and the "loaded chamber indicator" offers an extra entry point for detritus. If you can find a used Mk II that wasn't used to pound nails or as a pump handle, I'd go that route. You don't even absolutely need the adjustable sights, although both of mine have 'em; every fixed-sight Ruger .22 auto I've shot has had well-regulated sights pretty much out of the box.
+1 Buckmark. I've started using one for a cheap setup for Bullseye (Buckmark and BSA or similar quality red-dot), and it's been plenty accurate (much more than me!), and even has a few other newer guys eying it.
Buck for sure, I love the Ruger MK mentioned in thread above (I have one of them too) but it is a lot harder to field strip than the BuckMark, we shoot a buckmark and a Ruger MK I (older than the MK III )almost every weekend loads and loads of trouble free fun that does not kill your wallet...
Browning Buckmarks are available in a wide variety of configurations. So whether you want something light and handy, or a big heavy gun for some serious hunting or target shooting, they make a model for that.
I own their biggest and heaviest model, the Buckmark Contour URX with a 7 1/4 inch barrel. Both the URX and Hunter models all come ready to mount a scope or Red Dot sight on them.
Buckmark - ammo is cheaper, it is a well known quantity, and you can get one configured just about anyway you want. Full disclosure: I really like mine. :smile:
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