Added a new target pistol

[JeffG]

I had a hankering for a buckmark so grabbed one at the gun show and ordered the optics mount and added the TruGlo 30mm red/green dot. Got it sighted in this evening. They are both very nice to shot and tack drivers. Love them. Wondering if I need a Beretta U22 or Ruger Mark III now?

[RG1911]

I have the Ruger Mk II that I bought used, and am very happy with it. The MkIII has a magazine disconnect (that I believe can be removed) and a plastic loaded chamber indicator. I did, however, get to put quite a few rounds through one recently and thought it handled well and was accurate.

So if a used one came available in my area, I'd be very tempted to get it.

Richard

[williamwaco]

I have a Buckmark. I really love it.

It will shoot sub half inch at 25 yards with any ammo I have ever feed it.

(4x scope)

[35remington]

The 30mm red dots seem humongous and klunky ever since I went to the Burris Fastfire type red dot. Much much smaller and the pistol is still handy and holsterable.

[JeffG]

You are right about that. I was also looking at a different style from TruGlo that would likely have looked better. The price was right on it though. I may change at a point. Thanks.


The 30mm red dots seem humongous and klunky ever since I went to the Burris Fastfire type red dot. Much much smaller and the pistol is still handy and holsterable.

[3leggedturtle]

I had a hard time deciding between the Buckmark and Ruger 22/45. Went with Ruger cause it was $80 cheaper and had 2 clips. I out an Aimpoint 9000L on it, and it is fun as all get out, but the Reddot really shows how unsteady your pistol can be while pulling squeezing the trigger. A GF has a Buckmark and is a really great pistol too. I especially like the fact that 1 bolt and the barrel comes off iff you wish to add shorter and longer barrels. Have fun. Todd/3leg

[JeffG]

You know, I had a hankering for the 22/45, right up till I felt one in my hand then decided I didn't like the way the grip felt. I think it was the thinness, but I do like the way they 'look' a lot. Funny how that it is. Got a close friend with a blued Mark II I believe it is and that is a nice piece.

Reminds me of lusting after a BMW K1000R back around 1999, right up till I had opportunity to test drive one at Sturgis, and HATED it after that. It had no soul at all. Ended up buying A Triumph Speed Triple.


I had a hard time deciding between the Buckmark and Ruger 22/45. Went with Ruger cause it was $80 cheaper and had 2 clips. I out an Aimpoint 9000L on it, and it is fun as all get out, but the Reddot really shows how unsteady your pistol can be while pulling squeezing the trigger. A GF has a Buckmark and is a really great pistol too. I especially like the fact that 1 bolt and the barrel comes off iff you wish to add shorter and longer barrels. Have fun. Todd/3leg

[dilly]

I always thought that Beretta U22 Neos was about the ugliest gun there is, but my friend has one and it shoots quite well. If I recall, the trigger wasn't quite as good as my Ruger 22/45 but it was much more reliable.

Had a lot of trouble with my 22/45 until I took the loaded chamber indicator completely out.

[GhostHawk]

I bought the Ruger 22/45 in stainless, bull barrel a year ago. Breaking it in was the only thing I shot .22lr in. My wife and I both like it. No problem keeping the whole mag in a 2" bullseye if you concentrate and take your time. Fun gun and really not hard to reassemble if you can follow a few simple directions.

[SeabeeMan]

I love my 22/45 with a sightmark mini red dot. My only complaint that I got an older on and I can't change the grips.

[jmorris]

I have a 5.5" mark II with a 1.5x scope on it that will put 10 shots into 3.5" at 100 yds. Not as good as an XP-100 or good contender but impressed me for a .22 semiauto.

[JeffG]

I'm hoping to shoot mine 50 and 100 yards Sunday. I want to get a comparison between the S&W and Browning. There are 5 moa red dots on both, just different brands.


I have a 5.5" mark II with a 1.5x scope on it that will put 10 shots into 3.5" at 100 yds. Not as good as an XP-100 or good contender but impressed me for a .22 semiauto.