Advice on 22LR Semi Auto Target Pistol

bigdyno said:
I have a MKIII Competition and a Buckmark Hunter. The MKIII was almost $200 more and it took a $150 Volquartsen accruing kit to get it comparable to the Buckmark. I like them both, but I would suggest the Buckmark for best value for the dollar.
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Really I was looking to the MKIII for a cheaper target option, I like to shoot all stock so this may just cancel out that model for me..
 
For direct out of the box performance the Buckmark trigger has it all over a stock Ruger trigger. It's not even close.

I've recently been shooting the used Model 41 I got a few weeks back. Now THAT is a SWEET TRIGGER ! ! ! ! ! !
 
I own an early S&W M41, the long barrel version with cocking indicator. . The wooden stocks fit my hand good, gun is easy hold in position, I like it and enjoy shooting it. . It didn't seem to like hollow point ammo but solid point goes through it like hot knife through butter. .
 
…something with an 8" barrel. Rugers come to mind. I bought a 22/45 w/ the 5.5 barrel, I really like shooting it, but it's not that accurate out at 15 let alone 25m.
 
silverfoxdj said:
Have a Buckmark so no joy .. maybe a nice used Ruger MKIII is in the cards
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I might be selling my MKIII 2245 to pick up a buckmark. Ruger apparently sent me a 3rd gun to replace this MKIII 2245. But I had enough of their QC issues. 1st one had miss drilled holes for the base, the 2nd one had a crushed mag, crooked front sight and rear sight pin came out and the adjustment broke so unless I drift the rear sight to the right is only way I can adjust for windage.

Ruger sent me a 3rd gun to fix those issues but I'm done with them.
 
I own both the S&W Model 41 and a Ruger Mark 2 Bull Barrel. The 41 is hands down a far nicer handgun. I bought both of them used and I would recommend a new handgunner go the same route. You can get used Mkii's on the EE for $300 to 400 and the Model 41's for $700-800 typically. If I were to go new, I'd probably look at a Browning.
 
I'm in the market for the same thing. I've shot a Buck Mark, nice gun. My wife has a S&W 22S1, also a nice shooting pistol. The grip doesn't fit my hand that well, and I'm not a fan of the plastic recoil buffer. It's something you should keep a few on hand, I guess.
The only concern I have about the Buck Mark is the screws that hold the top frame loosening? Like most gun "problems " it's probably easily solved. Anyone here have experience with that?
I hear more about Ruger problems these days, whether it's disassembly difficulty or quality control issues.
The 41 isn't a player in my game, too expensive for what I want to do unless I found a good used one.
 
Ruger aren`t hard to assemble once you know what you are doing. I would not say it`s easy either but definetly not a "challenge" . I sold my Mark II target that was donated to me because I didn`t like the weight and ergonomics but it was very accurate.
 
i like my mkiii, but it is a project gun. took a lot of time and upgrade parts to the point im happy with it, and to get it to function flawlessly. only stock is frame, barrels and mag. the rest is volquartsen.

im happy now, but if i had to do it again, i would have gone s&w.
 
OldFrankHog said:
Ruger aren`t hard to assemble once you know what you are doing. I would not say it`s easy either but definetly not a "challenge" . I sold my Mark II target that was donated to me because I didn`t like the weight and ergonomics but it was very accurate.
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:agree: The Ruger is a well proven design & a great value for the $$$. Sure there are better guns the High Standard Citation, Trophy & Victor also S&W model 41 to name a couple however these guns cost a lot more than the Ruger.
 
I have both a Ruger Mark 3 target and a Smith 41
The Ruger is fun to shoot but the Smith 41 is REALLY in another league. Much better in every aspect and Worth every penny IMO.
 
BCRider said:
For direct out of the box performance the Buckmark trigger has it all over a stock Ruger trigger. It's not even close.

I've recently been shooting the used Model 41 I got a few weeks back. Now THAT is a SWEET TRIGGER ! ! ! ! ! !
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Once your spoiled with a 41 trigger it's reall hard to find anything close without add on triggers or extra custom work.
 
If you want to compete on a tight budget, look for a used Walther GSP, Pardini SP or Hammerli SP20.

Saves you buying older model pistols (mag in grip) without modern ergonomics

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I got a Browning Buck Mark Contour 5.5". Super precise, will fire anything I feed it. I highly recommend it.

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For the top screws, nothing a bit of lock tite will not solve, but mine has been good.
But as with any other pistol purchase, get the one that fits your hands the best. Although for a 22, it is not as critical, as there is no recoil to handle...
 
Can absolutely recommend buying an older target pistol (like a pardini) as diopter mentionned above, $400 for mine without mags, add $200-300 for 2 magazines (must have solid gold inside) and you have an amazing target gun with fully adjustable grip, trigger and sights that will outshoot you. Customize it to your hand, make the trigger feel however you want and you'll be set, without having to drop 2 grand on the newer ones.
 
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