Browning Buck Mark Explained

Buck Mark
Origin:United States
Type:Semi-automatic pistol
Is Ranged:yes
Design Date:1985
Manufacturer:Browning Arms Company
Production Date:1985-present
Weight:964g
Length:241mm
Part Length:139.7mm
Cartridge:.22 Long Rifle
Caliber:.22
Action:Blowback
Feed:10 round box magazine
Sights:Iron sights

The Browning Buck Mark is a semi-automatic pistol, made by the Browning Arms Company and chambered for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge. It has been produced since 1985. The Buck Mark replaced both the Challenger and International pistol models.[1] The same action from the pistol is used in Buck Mark rifles.

Design details

The Buck Mark pistol is designed with a straight blowback action, and is crafted using 7075 aluminium alloy. The gun uses .22 Long Rifle ammunition, with a magazine holding ten rounds. The gun comes equipped with a thumb safety as well as front and rear iron sights. Some also include a fiber-optic front sight for increased visibility. Features for some models include a bull barrel, full length scope rail, wooden comfort grips, and Pachmayr grips. It is typically issued with a ten-round magazine. As of 2019, there are 23 models offered of the Browning Buck Mark pistol,[2] 10 of them are available in California.[3]

Models

UDX Frame

URX Frame

UFX Frame

UFX frame lacks finger grooves, unlike URX and UDX frames.

Limited Availability Models

UDX Frame

UFX Frame

Buck Mark Rifles

Browning Buck Mark Rifle is a rimfire rifle based on Buck Mark pistol. It uses the same .22 Long Rifle ammunition and magazines as its pistol predecessor. All Buck Mark Rifles have 18" barrel.

Models

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Notes and References

  1. Hartink, A.E. (1996). The Complete Encyclopedia of Pistols and Revolvers. Chartwell Books, Inc., p. 87.
  2. Web site: Buck Mark Pistols - Browning.
  3. Web site: California Compliant . www.browning.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160325185822/http://www.browning.com/products/firearms/pistols/buck-mark-pistols/california-compliant.html . 2016-03-25.