Which gun should i buy?

babyb22 · June 28, 2012, 09:03 PM

I've been to a couple of gun stores to buy and ive set my eyes on a used ruger mark iii hunter ( that has a 4.5 in barrel) for $300 and a new ruger mark iii hunter 6.88in barrel for $500. there is also a new $400 buckmark urx stainless, but i cant decide on one and was wondering on which one was the best deal, best price and overall best gun.

shuler13 · June 28, 2012, 09:56 PM

All things being even (new, used, working) I'd go for the $300 + 6 months of ammo and you'd still be under the other options.

I have a ruger 22/45 MKIII Hunter and enjoy the heck out of it. Any of the above will be accurate and enjoyable. I did have to replace the extractor on mine (cheap and straight forward DIY fix with the help of YouTube) to get it running flawlessly.

I don't think the extra $100-200 would be worth the difference you'll see at the range.

willmc33 · June 28, 2012, 10:08 PM

Buckmark

ms6852 · June 28, 2012, 11:03 PM

Speaking from personal experience I would chose the Buckmark. But I have shot both the Rugers 22/45 and the Mark II. There is no wrong decision when it comes to both of the handguns. The Buckmark and the Ruger are both deadly accurate and reliable handguns that handle the cheapest ammo with minimal malfunctions, just keep them wet.

When it came time for me to decide which pistol it would be, I decided soley on the feel of the gun, I liked how the URX grips felt so now I have a buckmark.

10-96 · June 29, 2012, 12:35 AM

From just my personal experiences- I'd vote for the Buck Mark.

No need to take it down until it quits working. Clean what you can get to without taking it apart, and don't worry about cleaning the bbl for the next 20yrs or so. No seriously, no need to clean .22lr bbl's until accuracy starts to fall off.

USCS · June 29, 2012, 01:15 AM

I like the Buckmark a little better, the grip fits my hand better.

babyb22 · June 29, 2012, 10:49 AM

Thanks guys for helping me choose the Buckmark!

BillyJack3 · June 29, 2012, 11:15 AM

Went through the same process just a month or so ago.

June 28, 2012, 09:03 PM	#1
babyb22 Junior Member Join Date: June 28, 2012 Posts: 4	Which gun should i buy? I've been to a couple of gun stores to buy and ive set my eyes on a used ruger mark iii hunter ( that has a 4.5 in barrel) for $300 and a new ruger mark iii hunter 6.88in barrel for $500. there is also a new $400 buckmark urx stainless, but i cant decide on one and was wondering on which one was the best deal, best price and overall best gun.

June 28, 2012, 10:08 PM	#3
willmc33 Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 2012 Location: Mobile,Al Posts: 473	Buckmark __________________ "Perfection is the enemy of good enough"

June 28, 2012, 11:03 PM	#4
ms6852 Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2010 Posts: 122	Speaking from personal experience I would chose the Buckmark. But I have shot both the Rugers 22/45 and the Mark II. There is no wrong decision when it comes to both of the handguns. The Buckmark and the Ruger are both deadly accurate and reliable handguns that handle the cheapest ammo with minimal malfunctions, just keep them wet. When it came time for me to decide which pistol it would be, I decided soley on the feel of the gun, I liked how the URX grips felt so now I have a buckmark. __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SOUL AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.

June 29, 2012, 12:35 AM	#5
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 2,864	From just my personal experiences- I'd vote for the Buck Mark. No need to take it down until it quits working. Clean what you can get to without taking it apart, and don't worry about cleaning the bbl for the next 20yrs or so. No seriously, no need to clean .22lr bbl's until accuracy starts to fall off. __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I'm going to use the words "clip" and "Long Colt" every chance I get. It grinds my gears to see new members attacked when we all know dang good and well what's being refered to.

June 28, 2012, 09:56 PM	#2
shuler13 Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2011 Location: Austin Posts: 133	All things being even (new, used, working) I'd go for the $300 + 6 months of ammo and you'd still be under the other options. I have a ruger 22/45 MKIII Hunter and enjoy the heck out of it. Any of the above will be accurate and enjoyable. I did have to replace the extractor on mine (cheap and straight forward DIY fix with the help of YouTube) to get it running flawlessly. I don't think the extra $100-200 would be worth the difference you'll see at the range.

June 29, 2012, 01:15 AM	#6
USCS Member Join Date: September 9, 2009 Posts: 23	I like the Buckmark a little better, the grip fits my hand better.

June 29, 2012, 10:49 AM	#7
babyb22 Junior Member Join Date: June 28, 2012 Posts: 4	Thanks guys for helping me choose the Buckmark!

June 29, 2012, 11:15 AM	#8
BillyJack3 Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2012 Posts: 272	Went through the same process just a month or so ago.