Posted: 9/28/2009 8:25:17 PM EDT
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Hello all, Im looking to get a .22 auto, seeing as how it's pretty much the only cartridge I can afford being a college student. I am trying to decide between: Ruger Mk3 SS 5.5 Bull Barrel or Browning Buck Mark Camper SS On one hand many people have said the Browning is a better gun, however my grandfather and godfather both have a mark 3, so I have about 20 magazines I can use if needed. Also I do not know of them ever having any issues with theirs. It should be obvious but this will be purely a range gun, possibly doing some duty hiking around state game lands. Also money isn't really a issue since I have some cash saved up. I like the looks of the Ruger better, and need them in SS because of corrosion resistance. So all yinz please give your input. Thanks in advance. |
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welcome.
Since you have relatives with the same platform and many extra mags, i dont see why you would choose the browning. since you also like the looks of the ruger too. extra ruger mags are 10+ ish buck or more. you could get more ammo with that savings. also, fyi, Stainless steel is "stain" less, not "rust" less. |
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They are both fine pistols, period. Either will give you great service.
I have a Ruger 22/45 which I got back when they first came out. Its a fine pistol that works as well now as it did all those years ago. Tons of aftermarket parts out there, triggers, barrels, sights, you name it. I also have a Beretta which is an OK pistol...not as good a shooter as the Ruger and not much available for it. Then I have a S & W 22A which is a real sleeper. Not much after market availible for it but a FINE gun in stock form. I would love to get a Buckmark as they are praised by those who own them, maybe someday I will find one I like at a decent price. In short, lots of good choices and you have two very goods ones to pick from. Can't go wrong with either. |
| Both are nice pistols, so it really comes down to personal taste. One thing I was surprised about was the number of Buck Mark models (23!) available. Take a look here. Personally, I went with the Micro stainless URX. Nice gun! |