Browning Buckmark

troylaplante · 09-04-2007, 03:04 PM

Yeah, I am doing fine. She got caught for the 4th time having an internet and phone romance in the past 2 years. This time, with her former fiance. When confronted, she left and went to live with him. Oh, well.

ezearln · 09-04-2007, 03:16 PM

Geez, seems there are unfaithful on both sides of the gender line ain't there? Believe me you'll find someone who is really meant for you, took me almost 25 years before I finally got it right after being miserable in an 18 marriage where I never was sure she was faithful. Good luck to you Sir!

VirginiaHam · 08-24-2008, 12:34 PM

I have the Buckmark Standard, URX, 5.5". It is without a doubt the best shooting (accuracy wise) pistol I have. (semi-auto) I did have the opportunity to also fire the Ruger prior to buying it. Man...was I glad I had the chance to fire the Buckmark prior to sealing the deal. Also, the Browning is so much easier to clean/fieldstrip than is the Ruger. As with any small calibre semi-auto, they are choosie about which manufacture of ammo you feed them. This varies between pistols of the same make, model etc etc. Summary: The Buckmark is simply outstanding!!

Windwalker · 08-24-2008, 04:16 PM

Troy, I'm sorry to hear that. Things will get better in time so just hang in there. Spend a lot of time shooting.

troy2000 · 08-24-2008, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troylaplante

Well, the wife won't be using the Buckmark ever again, now that she no longer resides here. For that matter, the same for the Ruger and the Beretta Neos.

I missed hearing about that when it happened, Troy. You have my sympathy, if that's worth anything from someone who's knocked heads with you so often. I can't claim my situation is a whole lot better, but at least my rivals are World of Warcraft and Age of Empires, instead of an ex-fiance.

How has life been treating you as a single man?

SwedeSteve · 08-27-2008, 01:42 AM

May you have the best of luck, starting right now !!

cajun 48 · 09-23-2008, 07:58 PM

Troy, The best thing about the Buckmark is it can drive tacks out to at least 25 yrds. The worse part is I can't hit the DANG HEAD!!!!!! ajb

shakira · 09-24-2008, 01:12 AM

The Browning Buckmark is an integral part of the Browning brand. Over the years it has become deeply rooted in Browning culture, being displayed not only on Browning products, but by Browning enthusiasts on trucks, equipment, ATVs, airplanes – just about any place you can think of – as a personal show of brand loyalty. But it wasn’t always that way. In the history of Browning, the Buckmark is a fairly recent addition. The Buckmark logo was designed in the fall of 1977 by then Browning art director Don Bailey and was introduced in Browning literature and advertising in 1978 during the Browning Centennial celebration.
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Old Klingon · 09-26-2008, 02:54 AM

It is always nice to get a new gun. Congratulations Troy. Browning makes a nice product and I hope you get years of enjoyment out of yours. I own a Buckmark bull barrel rifle. Had my gunsmith slick it up tune the gun. Shoot it in our Wednesday night get togethers at the range. We consist of old retired military and law enforcement fogies, since all of us are in our sixties or older. They all like my gun and plan on buying one for the matches. Very handy little carbines and could double for a force multiplier in an emergency. You did good with your purchase. New to this site and really enjoying the fellowship of all of you fine gentlemen. Take care.

cmelater · 10-07-2008, 11:06 PM

So, What ammo works without fail in these things? (federal does not). I have one and wife has two. Wife has the traditional with wood grids and slab side barrel. Along with the Buckmark rifle (vermonator) very nice.
I on the other hand have the 7.25 ribbed target barrel in matt black. Still shoots very well after 8 months under slimy water. (funny stories).

However we are having some trouble with ammo not going off with any reliabilty. Any Ideas?

geocole · 10-08-2008, 03:46 PM

I have only had my(wife’s) BM for 11/2 months
It is the camper SS URX MS model. I liked the fiber optics on standers camper. I found some Hi-Viz at Sportsman’s for 32.00 with 6 tubes and was a direct replacement for the front sight.

I am using Remington thunder bolt, and Federal VP without any trouble with the exception of a FTFire and then If I want to put it back in it will fire ok the second time.
I also use them in my Neos. I just bought some Remington 550 and have used them in the Neos but not the BM. I have only shot 150 of the rem in the Neos with not trouble.

Since I can shoot the cheap stuff I have not tried the expensive stuff.

PaulH · 11-22-2008, 06:47 PM

I recently bought a new Buckmark and took it to the range for the first time today. I had a problem with the shells loading from the clip. Anyone esle have problems with this? Thanks!

PaulH · 11-24-2008, 06:21 PM

Got my loading problem resolved, it was a clip issue.

jim 1911 · 08-06-2009, 04:39 PM

I got my first Browning Buckmark a week ago after much research. Could not find one locally to try, so went with info found in forums. Love shooting it, and have about 200 rounds now. The grip angle is a great match for my Colt M1911. The wood grip on the "Plus" model are nice, and the sights are great.

The comments about the sight screws have been interesting. On mine, during its first cleaning, I tried to remove the rear sight bar to get to the feed ramp cleanly, and the rearmost one was over-torqued and broke the cheap Allen wrench off. Now I have to find either a good gunsmith or fine machinist to get the damned thing off! The a better quality Allen wrench.

Cheers!

Bayou Bluetick · 08-16-2009, 02:38 AM

My little buck mark is a joy to shoot.When we have i shoot get together my little camper model gets passed around,everyone enjoys plinking with it---never any problems with it and it shoots sweet!

wunhunglo · 08-16-2009, 03:18 AM

In the UK we use a converted Buckmark rifle as a non-handgun Pistol to get round the handgun ban. They are probably the most common long-barrelled pistol in use in the UK.
Here's mine, slightly modified with a Thompson adjustable rearsight fitted.

And beside it's big Brother the Taurus 66.

And what it can do at 25m

gandog56 · 09-07-2009, 10:49 PM

Oh pshaw. Here's mine at 25 yards.

But I do have a Taurus 66, too!

sbowers5 · 09-10-2009, 07:12 PM

I have had a buck mark plus ever sense they came on the market and i would not trade for anything I have ever seen short of a S&W mod 41.
Steve

WLew · 09-10-2009, 07:48 PM

+1 Steve, I've got a stainless 5.5" Buckmark I've had for about 15 years and I wouldn't trade it for 5 Rugers if I had to keep em. The Ruger is a good gun but not as good as the Buckmark IMO.

Bravo · 09-10-2009, 07:55 PM

I hate my 5.5" Stainless Buckmark. I try to miss targets, but it keeps hitting them

09-04-2007, 03:04 PM	#21
troylaplante Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Selma, NC Posts: 2,220	Yeah, I am doing fine. She got caught for the 4th time having an internet and phone romance in the past 2 years. This time, with her former fiance. When confronted, she left and went to live with him. Oh, well. __________________ troylaplante.com

09-04-2007, 03:16 PM	#22
ezearln Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 3,605	Geez, seems there are unfaithful on both sides of the gender line ain't there? Believe me you'll find someone who is really meant for you, took me almost 25 years before I finally got it right after being miserable in an 18 marriage where I never was sure she was faithful. Good luck to you Sir! __________________ "You can have my Freedom when I'm done with it!"

08-24-2008, 12:34 PM	#23
VirginiaHam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1	Great Target Pistol I have the Buckmark Standard, URX, 5.5". It is without a doubt the best shooting (accuracy wise) pistol I have. (semi-auto) I did have the opportunity to also fire the Ruger prior to buying it. Man...was I glad I had the chance to fire the Buckmark prior to sealing the deal. Also, the Browning is so much easier to clean/fieldstrip than is the Ruger. As with any small calibre semi-auto, they are choosie about which manufacture of ammo you feed them. This varies between pistols of the same make, model etc etc. Summary: The Buckmark is simply outstanding!!

08-24-2008, 04:16 PM	#24
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,100	Troy, I'm sorry to hear that. Things will get better in time so just hang in there. Spend a lot of time shooting. __________________ America: Love it and protect it or leave it In God I Trust

08-27-2008, 01:42 AM	#26
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,576 Images: 1	May you have the best of luck, starting right now !! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

09-23-2008, 07:58 PM	#27
cajun 48 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ladson, S.C. Posts: 178	Troy, The best thing about the Buckmark is it can drive tacks out to at least 25 yrds. The worse part is I can't hit the DANG HEAD!!!!!! ajb

09-24-2008, 01:12 AM	#28
shakira Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 9	Browning Buckmark!!! The Browning Buckmark is an integral part of the Browning brand. Over the years it has become deeply rooted in Browning culture, being displayed not only on Browning products, but by Browning enthusiasts on trucks, equipment, ATVs, airplanes – just about any place you can think of – as a personal show of brand loyalty. But it wasn’t always that way. In the history of Browning, the Buckmark is a fairly recent addition. The Buckmark logo was designed in the fall of 1977 by then Browning art director Don Bailey and was introduced in Browning literature and advertising in 1978 during the Browning Centennial celebration. ----------------- Shakira Janet Guaranteed ROI

09-26-2008, 02:54 AM	#29
Old Klingon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6	It is always nice to get a new gun. Congratulations Troy. Browning makes a nice product and I hope you get years of enjoyment out of yours. I own a Buckmark bull barrel rifle. Had my gunsmith slick it up tune the gun. Shoot it in our Wednesday night get togethers at the range. We consist of old retired military and law enforcement fogies, since all of us are in our sixties or older. They all like my gun and plan on buying one for the matches. Very handy little carbines and could double for a force multiplier in an emergency. You did good with your purchase. New to this site and really enjoying the fellowship of all of you fine gentlemen. Take care.

10-07-2008, 11:06 PM	#30
cmelater Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1	3 buckmarks So, What ammo works without fail in these things? (federal does not). I have one and wife has two. Wife has the traditional with wood grids and slab side barrel. Along with the Buckmark rifle (vermonator) very nice. I on the other hand have the 7.25 ribbed target barrel in matt black. Still shoots very well after 8 months under slimy water. (funny stories). However we are having some trouble with ammo not going off with any reliabilty. Any Ideas?

10-08-2008, 03:46 PM	#31
geocole Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 2	I have only had my(wife’s) BM for 11/2 months It is the camper SS URX MS model. I liked the fiber optics on standers camper. I found some Hi-Viz at Sportsman’s for 32.00 with 6 tubes and was a direct replacement for the front sight. I am using Remington thunder bolt, and Federal VP without any trouble with the exception of a FTFire and then If I want to put it back in it will fire ok the second time. I also use them in my Neos. I just bought some Remington 550 and have used them in the Neos but not the BM. I have only shot 150 of the rem in the Neos with not trouble. Since I can shoot the cheap stuff I have not tried the expensive stuff.

11-22-2008, 06:47 PM	#32
PaulH Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 21	A litlle help I recently bought a new Buckmark and took it to the range for the first time today. I had a problem with the shells loading from the clip. Anyone esle have problems with this? Thanks! Last edited by PaulH; 11-22-2008 at 06:47 PM. Reason: typos

11-24-2008, 06:21 PM	#33
PaulH Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 21	Got my loading problem resolved, it was a clip issue.

08-06-2009, 04:39 PM	#34
jim 1911 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	First Buckmark I got my first Browning Buckmark a week ago after much research. Could not find one locally to try, so went with info found in forums. Love shooting it, and have about 200 rounds now. The grip angle is a great match for my Colt M1911. The wood grip on the "Plus" model are nice, and the sights are great. The comments about the sight screws have been interesting. On mine, during its first cleaning, I tried to remove the rear sight bar to get to the feed ramp cleanly, and the rearmost one was over-torqued and broke the cheap Allen wrench off. Now I have to find either a good gunsmith or fine machinist to get the damned thing off! The a better quality Allen wrench. Cheers!

08-16-2009, 02:38 AM	#35
Bayou Bluetick Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 30	My little buck mark is a joy to shoot.When we have i shoot get together my little camper model gets passed around,everyone enjoys plinking with it---never any problems with it and it shoots sweet!

08-16-2009, 03:18 AM	#36
wunhunglo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: currently "Sunny West Africa" Posts: 4,102	In the UK we use a converted Buckmark rifle as a non-handgun Pistol to get round the handgun ban. They are probably the most common long-barrelled pistol in use in the UK. Here's mine, slightly modified with a Thompson adjustable rearsight fitted. And beside it's big Brother the Taurus 66. And what it can do at 25m __________________ How can I 'Soar with the Eagles' when I'm working with such 'Turkeys'! Last edited by wunhunglo; 08-16-2009 at 03:21 AM.

09-07-2009, 10:49 PM	#37
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 11,806	Oh pshaw. Here's mine at 25 yards. But I do have a Taurus 66, too! __________________ People think I'm paranoid because I own guns. If I own guns, what do I have to be paranoid about?

09-10-2009, 07:12 PM	#38
sbowers5 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: sawyer, ok Posts: 1,083	I have had a buck mark plus ever sense they came on the market and i would not trade for anything I have ever seen short of a S&W mod 41. Steve __________________ For those who never fought for it, freedom has a taste the protected will never know.

09-10-2009, 07:48 PM	#39
WLew Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Arkansas Posts: 194	+1 Steve, I've got a stainless 5.5" Buckmark I've had for about 15 years and I wouldn't trade it for 5 Rugers if I had to keep em. The Ruger is a good gun but not as good as the Buckmark IMO. __________________ NRA Life Member

09-10-2009, 07:55 PM	#40
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 2,294	I hate my 5.5" Stainless Buckmark. I try to miss targets, but it keeps hitting them