Which is better, the basic Ruger .22 pistol or the basic Browning .22 pistol?
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First off, given the option, I would not buy "basic" of anything. The Ruger .22 auto-pistol (Mark 3 Standard) has fixed sights. I have not looked at the Browning recently, but I believe the Browning Buckmark pistol also has fixed sights. I think after the first or second range session you will be unhappy with fixed sights and you will wish you had bought adjustable sights. (As an aside, modern adjustable sights are not ultra delicate, flimsy, or fragile. They aer quite durable.)
Now for the Ruger Standard pistol... the Ruger has a tubular receiver with an internal bolt and a jack knife mainspring. While the Ruger is very easy to disassemble (in theory) it is difficult to clean the barrel breech, bolt rails and bolt face without complete disassembly. Even with the pistol completely disassembled you will have to be creative and resourceful to properly clean the bolt rails and breech face. In cleaning my father's, I have found new uses for toothpicks (toothpicks are now a standard part of my cleaning kit).
With respect to the Browning... the Browning has a "split" receiver with a moving receiver slide/bolt much like the old High Standards and the Colt Woodsman/Huntsman series pistols. The Browning can be thoroughly cleaned without disassembly with just bore cleaner, toothbrush and patches (I think a plus). The sights are on a staionary rib and do not move when the slide recoils.
By design, I prefer the Browning just because of the ease of cleaning without disassembly. The Browning company has been around longer. On the flip side, despite Bill Ruger's politics, his target grade Mark series pistols have developed a fine reputation for accuracy out of the box in bullseye pistol matches. My purchase would be dictated by final use. If I needed a target pistol, I'd probably buy the Ruger. But if I just wanted a .22 pistol, I'd get the Browning.
Good luck.
I like the Ruger over the Browning, but that's just a personal preference.
Define "better". Better for what?.
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For accuaracy they are the same.For lasting and holding there accuaracy the Ruger.
For taking apart and cleaning the Browning.
The one that feels better to you when you pick it up is the one to buy,
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They are both ok. I think the Walther .22 has them both beat. It's better looking(IMHO),you can use different grip profiles,etc. It's worth a look.Question About Skateboarding Hardware, etc.?
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Bo with which ever feels better in your hand. I was recently looking for a 22 pistol , i didnt like the grips on the ruger(sharp hard plastic checkering) but liked the look of it. The buckmark felt good, but cost more. Also check out the s&w 22 , it comes with adj. sights.Where can i find shooting ranges that are in markham or close to markham?
browningI think Brownings are better manufactured guns, and for my taste, they handle and look better than the Ruggers. Also,in the past, I have found that the resale value of my Brownings was higher than the equivalent Ruggers.
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