Ruger Model 22/45 Mark III Rimfire Pistol VS Browning Buckmark Camper

James · 03-29-2010, 07:05 AM

Im looking for a good inexpensive plinker and target handgun. I have narrowed my search down to two handguns. The two listed in the title

Which would you buy?

kong49 · 03-29-2010, 09:14 AM

I had decided to buy the Ruger until I shot the Buckmark. I now own a Buckmark and couldn't be happier.

Metonymy · 03-29-2010, 09:31 AM

Buckmark all the way.

I totally dislike the feel of the Mk III. They used too many composite parts and it feels cheap. I also don't like the grip on it. The grip on the Buckmark is fantastic.

KillermondoDude · 03-29-2010, 10:02 AM

Shot both owned one (Buckmark)
you cant go wrong with either one
Simple answer is go to a range and shoot both and whatever fits you better, buy that

fun4i · 03-29-2010, 11:40 AM

I love my 22/45, can't get more accurate. The composite grip is a little cheesy but they do have a new variation with replaceable panels... you could also just add a hogue wrap around.

James · 03-29-2010, 02:59 PM

Which is easier to field strip and clean?

Are there 'Other .22's of this type' I should be looking at, as well?

Thanatos · 03-30-2010, 07:47 PM

I have never fired a Buckmark but I have heard good things about them. I owned a MK II 22/45 and while it was nice to shoot, it was a PITA to fieldstrip and clean. I have owned a few more .22 pistols since I owned the 22/45 and I now own a Ruger Charger and 2 Sig Mosquitos.

JayD1981 · 03-30-2010, 11:54 PM

I've got a mark III target. And they are a little more complicated to strip than I would prefer. However its a very nice and accurate .22 target pistol, especially for the 300 dollar price tag.

fun4i · 03-31-2010, 12:41 AM

once you've taken them apart a few times(rugers) it gets easier but definitely the most picky gun to put back together. I've seen some modding of the 22/45 grip to allow a 1911 hogue rubber wrap around to fit. Definitely gonna do it to mine when i get some time. I say go with ruger, can't beat the aftermarket parts too!

03-29-2010, 07:05 AM	#1
James Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2010 From: Pacific NW Posts: 541	Ruger Model 22/45 Mark III Rimfire Pistol VS Browning Buckmark Camper Im looking for a good inexpensive plinker and target handgun. I have narrowed my search down to two handguns. The two listed in the title Which would you buy?

03-31-2010, 12:41 AM	#9
fun4i Gunslinger Joined: Jan 2010 From: portland, or Posts: 11	once you've taken them apart a few times(rugers) it gets easier but definitely the most picky gun to put back together. I've seen some modding of the 22/45 grip to allow a 1911 hogue rubber wrap around to fit. Definitely gonna do it to mine when i get some time. I say go with ruger, can't beat the aftermarket parts too! Last edited by fun4i; 03-31-2010 at 12:54 AM.

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03-29-2010, 09:14 AM	#2
kong49 Gunslinger Joined: Feb 2009 From: bellevue, WA Posts: 42	I had decided to buy the Ruger until I shot the Buckmark. I now own a Buckmark and couldn't be happier.

03-29-2010, 09:31 AM	#3
Metonymy Marksman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Washington Posts: 370	Buckmark all the way. I totally dislike the feel of the Mk III. They used too many composite parts and it feels cheap. I also don't like the grip on it. The grip on the Buckmark is fantastic.

03-29-2010, 10:02 AM	#4
KillermondoDude Marksman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Washington on the wet side Posts: 328	Shot both owned one (Buckmark) you cant go wrong with either one Simple answer is go to a range and shoot both and whatever fits you better, buy that

03-29-2010, 11:40 AM	#5
fun4i Gunslinger Joined: Jan 2010 From: portland, or Posts: 11	I love my 22/45, can't get more accurate. The composite grip is a little cheesy but they do have a new variation with replaceable panels... you could also just add a hogue wrap around.

03-29-2010, 02:59 PM	#6
James Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2010 From: Pacific NW Posts: 541	Which is easier to field strip and clean? Are there 'Other .22's of this type' I should be looking at, as well?

03-30-2010, 07:47 PM	#7
Thanatos Gunslinger Joined: Aug 2009 From: Kitsap County WA Posts: 38	I have never fired a Buckmark but I have heard good things about them. I owned a MK II 22/45 and while it was nice to shoot, it was a PITA to fieldstrip and clean. I have owned a few more .22 pistols since I owned the 22/45 and I now own a Ruger Charger and 2 Sig Mosquitos.

03-30-2010, 11:54 PM	#8
JayD1981 Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Richland, WA Posts: 150	I've got a mark III target. And they are a little more complicated to strip than I would prefer. However its a very nice and accurate .22 target pistol, especially for the 300 dollar price tag.