Browning buckmark what the difference ?

[newbie1234]

I went to the Browning website but don't get much info so I have to ask help from Calguners.

1- There are many difference models, what is the difference between them ?
2- Are the difference of models mainly cosmetics such as: Black/Silver, grips style&color, round/square. Internal and frame is the same pistol ?

Best Regards.

[Red-Osier]

Garv will help. he will be here shortly.

[cbsdd00]

Not 100% of the differences but I will tell you this, I friggn' love mine! I bought the practical urx earlier this year. That gun is a tack driver right out of the box. I highly recommend getting one if you can.

[brandooo123]

From what I understand the operation is the same in all pistols ( I could be wrong) the differences are on the exterior example finish, longer barrel, short barrel, adjustable sights, fiber optics sights, top rail, and probably a lot more other accessories that I did not mention. I just bought a buck mark plus stainless UDX, and I love it. It is way more accurate than me. Out of the box I ran about 200 rounds thru it and not one problem. The way I looked at it when I purchased mine was this.
1 if you are looking to customize than get a BM standard or Practical
2 If looking to not customize it get one with wood grip there are very pretty Mine matches my super black hawk.
Good luck Hope this helps

[Garv]

Brandooo beat me to it Red!

I am no expert, Buckmark is just hard to beat for a lower price, on roster, .22LR semi.

I have the stainless UFX and it works great for my plinking.

Grips and sights are the main difference moving up in price.
I do like fiber optic sights more as my eyes get older.

A friend has a slabside version and it is smoother, probably only because he has it very well broken in.

Pick what fits your hand best.

One thing to do is to use Loctite blue on the two screws on the top of the frame above the slide.
They can loosen up and abrade the countersink.
If you do not spot it fast enough, the barrel can get out of line and will not feed.
(Ask me how I know.)

[Rosebud22]

Pick what fits your hand best.

One thing to do is to use Loctite blue on the two screws on the top of the frame above the slide.

^^^ All of what he said. Have one, love it. Very accurate and eats just about anything. Well made and good value for the $$ compared to what is left on the frigg'en roster list.

[brandooo123]

[CessnaDriver]

Brandooo beat me to it Red!

I am no expert, Buckmark is just hard to beat for a lower price, on roster, .22LR semi.

I have the stainless UFX and it works great for my plinking.

Grips and sights are the main difference moving up in price.
I do like fiber optic sights more as my eyes get older.

A friend has a slabside version and it is smoother, probably only because he has it very well broken in.

Pick what fits your hand best.

One thing to do is to use Loctite blue on the two screws on the top of the frame above the slide.
They can loosen up and abrade the countersink.
If you do not spot it fast enough, the barrel can get out of line and will not feed.
(Ask me how I know.)

Yep I experienced the issue too, blue Loctite is a good idea and also another trick is a little plumbers tape if you don't want to mess with the Loctite.

Also this is mandatory for any Buck Mark owner...

https://www.amazon.com/McFadden-Machine-Ultimate-Clip-Loader/dp/B004YF931Y

One can reload mags in seconds. So amazing.

[Garv]

Also this is mandatory for any Buck Mark owner...

https://www.amazon.com/McFadden-Machine-Ultimate-Clip-Loader/dp/B004YF931Y

One can reload mags in seconds. So amazing.

Now I gotta spend more money?
(Edit: added to my cart.)

I have a Mark II and a Mark III also.

Thanks Cessna!

[Orbiter]

Now I gotta spend more money?
(Edit: added to my cart.)

I have a Mark II and a Mark III also.

Thanks Cessna!

Bought one just now as well. This weekend will be fun!

[Woodsman1]

Love my udx stainless slab side, not 1 problem after a year and a half. Great shooter.

[gunprofit]

Nothing wrong with the current crop of Buckmarks. But,,,,,,if you happen to run across a Browning Nomad, that would be one to buy. The next one up from the Nomand is the Challenger. Some folks call it the Challenger I. Basically, it is a Nomad with wood grips and a slide hold open device. Either one of those two pistols are unsurpassed in quality, fit, finish, etc, in my opinion. I would go so far as to say, they are built the way the Colt Woodsman should have been built. I know, that's a pretty bold statement. And, it's my opinion. Did I mention they are made in Belgium.

As for the current Buckmarks, for the here and now, of what's being produced and offered on the Roster, they are just fine. Actually, they are better than fine. And, it's all we can get for new stuff.

[HibikiR]

Grips are probably the biggest difference. I think it basically boils down to finger grooves vs no finger grooves.

I do know that some aftermarket grips will only work on one or the other.

For example, Tactical Solutions Aluminum grips will only work on the UFX and Hunter pattern frames, but not the URX, UDX, or Lite frames.

[1bulletBarney]

Love my Buck Mark Camper...

Yep I experienced the issue too, blue Loctite is a good idea and also another trick is a little plumbers tape if you don't want to mess with the Loctite.

Also this is mandatory for any Buck Mark owner...

https://www.amazon.com/McFadden-Machine-Ultimate-Clip-Loader/dp/B004YF931Y

One can reload mags in seconds. So amazing.

I am not in that much of a hurry shoot up my ammo...

Blue Locktite or white plumbers tape, I'll try it...

[aghauler]

I am not in that much of a hurry shoot up my ammo...

Blue Locktite or white plumbers tape, I'll try it...

I tried using that loading device numerous times and had little luck with it.

Finally got a tool (about $5.00 on the net) that slides down the outside of the mag and pushes the follower button down, much easier for me load mags that way.