New Browning Buckmark

[billt460]

I picked up a new Browning Buckmark Hunter Model the other day. It's the top one in the photo. I really liked my Camper UFX Model, and I've always been partial to longer barrels. So when I saw the Hunter I grabbed it.

I liked the Cocobolo grips so much I bought an extra pair for my Camper Model. It came with the grey / black rubber grips. They looked and functioned OK, but the Cocobolo grips look so much better. Changing them out took about 5 minutes. I also bought the proper grip screws because the grip screws for the rubber grips are larger. They lined up perfectly, and tightened right up. I got everything from Midwest Gunworks.

I like the day glow front sight on the Hunter, as it really stands out. Both have the fully adjustable rear target sights. The Buckmark really balances well. It's almost like pointing your finger at the target. Hopefully I'll get out to the local indoor range next week to light it up. I picked up some extra magazines for it as well. I got one of those, "Employee Pricing" cards in the mail from Cabala's last week, so I got them for a bit less. They're hard to find for some reason. I usually get them from CDNN for just $19.99 each, but they've been out of stock for a while now. As have many others. If this new Hunter runs as well as my Camper model does, I'll be pleased.

 

[skyactiv]

Those are beautiful grips. I own a Browning Buckmark pistol myself. I scored some of the new Browning .22LR ammo at Cabela's several weeks ago.

 

[totegoat]

Nice!!

 

[AZjeff]

Very nice. How do the Buckmarks compare to the Ruger Mk III?

 

[billt460]

Originally Posted By: AZjeff
Very nice. How do the Buckmarks compare to the Ruger Mk III?


In my experience that equates to Ford vs. Chevy vs. Ram. Both the Ruger Mark series, and the Browning Buckmark's are excellent pistols. And both have proven themselves in the marketplace for decades now. I'm currently running 3 Ruger Mark pistols. 2 Mark II's and a Mark III. I really like them. Both guns have their pluses and minuses. In the minus column for Ruger has to be takedown and field stripping. It is very difficult, and in some cases, all but impossible to reassemble them. The Buckmark is easy and simple. Just a couple of easily removable Hex Head Screws.

I won't even attempt to field strip a Ruger Mark pistol. When mine get really dirty, I'll simply remove the grips, and give the entire weapon a good wet cleaning with a stiff bristled nylon brush in clean Kerosene. Then blow it dry with high PSI compressed air. That really does an excellent job without all of the headaches. After that I just relubricate and reinstall the grips. And it's cleaner than when I took it from the box.

On the plus side, the Ruger's offer more customizable features. But places like Tactical Solutions are offering more and more for the Buckmark. I would hate to have to choose between the two and live on the difference. I guess it's why I have so many of each. I have a strong feeling this won't be my last Buckmark. I'm already eyeing the slab sided barrel UDX Model with Walnut grips. It's a beautiful pistol.

 

[billt460]

And a new Buckmark UDX Plus makes 3! I couldn't help myself. The other day I went to Cabela's just to look around, and saw this Buckmark Plus UDX sitting in the case. I asked to see it, and that was that. Now the best part. They were on sale for just $429.00 from $479.00. I asked him if they had one in the back. He looked and said that was the last one they had. I checked the gun over very carefully, and there wasn't a mark on it. The breech face was smooth and shiny, and showed no firing pin marks from being snapped. (As most know, this can be an issue with rimfire guns that have been extensively dry fired).

Before I said, "I'll take it.", he told me as I stood there looking at it carefully, that I could have it for just $405.00! And it gets better. Browning currently has a on line rebate program running, that gave me another $25.00 off! So when all is said and done, I ended up getting a brand new Buckmark UDX Plus for just $417.24 out the door! Considering that the UDX Plus is at the high end of the Buckmark line, I think I got an excellent buy.

My bathroom remodeling project should be all finished today, so now I have 2 new Buckmark's to light up for the first time!