first .22

[postal]

I have a buckmark and the ruger mkII 22/45

I like the ruger better, but both are good guns. The grip angle on a buckmark is pretty close to a 1911 as well, like the 22/45.

The difference between a mkII/mkIII and the 22/45 versions of same, is the grip angle similar to a 1911, and the mag release in the same spot as a 1911 (which was changed to be same on mkIII models) The mki/mkII was under grip-

Other than grip angle/controls- the mkII/mkIII is steel frame, 22/45 is plastic frame.

If you choose a ruger, stick with the 5" ish inch models- Mine is a 6 7/8 slabside, and is muzzle heavy- other than that, I have zero complaints.

[SeANMcBAY]

I think I'll go with a bull barrel MK III for my first .22.

What's a good length for one? What's the pros and cons between getting a 4 inch, 5 inch or a 6 inch model. I kind of want a 4 inch since it would match my Sig P6 more.

[Matt640h]

My first 22 was a Buckmark Camper and that would be my choice if I had to do it again. I love that gun!

Not a bunch of difference in the models. Get a URX if you have small hands. The Camper comes with a plastic rear sight base that breaks if you look at it wrong. Easy and cheap to replace or you could put a scope base on it and that eliminates the sight base. You could also uprgrade to the metal sight base but you would need a new rear sight as well.

I flipped the spring for a nice trigger pull, like caldude did. Then I put a scope base and a cheapo red dot on it and that is it! Sweet trigger now and fun as hell. By the way, the stock trigger is not bad at all. Mine eats all ammo I've tried, and so far it has been all cheap bulk ammo.

[postal]

I think I'll go with a bull barrel MK III for my first .22.

What's a good length for one? What's the pros and cons between getting a 4 inch, 5 inch or a 6 inch model. I kind of want a 4 inch since it would match my Sig P6 more.

A longer barrel is generally more accurate, and higher velocity, but too long and it quickly becomes muzzle heavy. I'd recommend 5 inch as it's about as long as practical without the extra weight.

There's little common ground between the 22 and your sig no reason to match barrel length- more important to match overall weight/feel and pointability.
my opinion anyway.

[Batbunny]

well thanks guys i think i'll look into the buckmark more, but i'll probably end up getting both one day.

too bad the smith is too pricey a nice DA revolver would have been fun.