New Browning Buckmark

[billt]

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.

[Timothy]

Nice!  Can you mount scopes on both or just the hunter?

[billt]

Nice!  Can you mount scopes on both or just the hunter?

The Hunter is set up for any type of Weaver or Picatinny optics mount. The Camper would require an aftermarket top mount set up. I'm not sure if anyone makes them. My guess would be an outfit like Tactical Solutions. They make a ton of customizing gear for both Ruger and Browning .22 pistols.

[tombogan03884]

http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-amp-bases/handgun-bases/browning-buck-mark-picatinny-scope-mount-prod38847.aspx?avs|Manufacturer_1=TACTICAL+SOLUTIONS%2c+LLC

[billt]

http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-amp-bases/handgun-bases/browning-buck-mark-picatinny-scope-mount-prod38847.aspx?avs|Manufacturer_1=TACTICAL+SOLUTIONS%2c+LLC

That'll work.

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[Bic]

Those are nice Bill. I'm currently without a .22 handgun following a bad break-up with a Ruger 'Lite'....her fault not mine

That may be the way I'll go - Thanks for posting.

[tombogan03884]

I loved my Buckmark.

[alfsauve]

I thought my Contour model with full length top rail rocked tacti-cool, but I'm like your Hunter profile.

[billt]

I loved my Buckmark.

"Loved" as in past tense? Say it isn't so Tom!

[billt]

As long as we're on the subject, I was wondering about the fiber optic front sight, and carrying it in a holster. Has anyone done this? I ask because these things strike me as being delicate, and easily damaged. I also have one on a Ruger Mark III .22 pistol. The Camper UFX Model has a solid metal front sight, that seems a bit more suited for holster carry. Has anyone here ever broken a fiber optic front sight by carrying in a holster?

Another thing I wonder about is the insert staying put under recoil? This obviously isn't a problem for .22's, but could be on some of the Magnum calibers these sights come with. I like them because of how well they stand out. But like so much now a days, I'm just not sure of their durability over time.