Browning Buckmark Slide Release Issue

johnnymoff · May 23, 2017, 05:54 PM

I have a brand new Buckmark 22LR.

After firing the last round in the mag, the slide locks back but you can't close the slide easily after reloading. You can't use your thumb to press the slide release because it won't move and you can't close the slide by pulling it back a little and letting it go. To close the slide, you have to first pull the slide back, depress the slide release, and then then let the slide go.

When it gets into this state, the position of the slide release is about 1/16" higher than when the slide is locked back manually with the slide release using your thumb

This is annoying for me and a bit unfortunate for my kids to have to deal with.

I am going to call Browning about this but thought I would post here in case someone else has fixed this issue themselves and can tell me how.

Heaven forbid that this is normal.

Thanks,
-John

Unique · May 23, 2017, 10:37 PM

I'd send that baby in for warranty. I got a buck mark and I pull slide back and release and functions perfectly. I never use my slide release

Snyper · May 24, 2017, 01:32 AM

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I have a brand new Buckmark 22LR.

Probably the best solution is a trip back to the factory, assuming a thorough cleaning doesn't cure the problem immediately.

Mr. Hill · May 24, 2017, 05:48 PM

Could it be a mag related issue, or an out of spec release?

Badgerstate · May 25, 2017, 01:17 PM

Id send it back for a fix.

johnnymoff · May 29, 2017, 03:03 PM

I don't think it is a a mag issue because it does the same on all 3 of my mags.

Browning says that service work is taking 2 to 4 weeks

ss but I guess I should send it since there are no local Browning service centers near me in NW Indiana.

James K · May 29, 2017, 04:39 PM

Return the gun to your dealer; the store can send it to the factory or repair center at a lot less cost than you can (dealers can use the US Mail; you would have to use a commercial carrier). The dealer probably won't charge for the service, it is part of the cost of doing business.

Jim

May 23, 2017, 05:54 PM	#1
johnnymoff Junior Member Join Date: May 23, 2017 Posts: 2	Browning Buckmark Slide Release Issue I have a brand new Buckmark 22LR. After firing the last round in the mag, the slide locks back but you can't close the slide easily after reloading. You can't use your thumb to press the slide release because it won't move and you can't close the slide by pulling it back a little and letting it go. To close the slide, you have to first pull the slide back, depress the slide release, and then then let the slide go. When it gets into this state, the position of the slide release is about 1/16" higher than when the slide is locked back manually with the slide release using your thumb This is annoying for me and a bit unfortunate for my kids to have to deal with. I am going to call Browning about this but thought I would post here in case someone else has fixed this issue themselves and can tell me how. Heaven forbid that this is normal. Thanks, -John

May 25, 2017, 01:17 PM	#5
Badgerstate Member Join Date: March 17, 2017 Posts: 71	Id send it back for a fix. __________________ Its better to be a warrior in a garden than to be a gardener in a war.

May 23, 2017, 10:37 PM	#2
Unique Member Join Date: May 22, 2017 Location: Central Texas Posts: 67	I'd send that baby in for warranty. I got a buck mark and I pull slide back and release and functions perfectly. I never use my slide release

May 24, 2017, 05:48 PM	#4
Mr. Hill Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2015 Posts: 384	Could it be a mag related issue, or an out of spec release?

May 29, 2017, 03:03 PM	#6
johnnymoff Junior Member Join Date: May 23, 2017 Posts: 2	I don't think it is a a mag issue because it does the same on all 3 of my mags. Browning says that service work is taking 2 to 4 weeks ss but I guess I should send it since there are no local Browning service centers near me in NW Indiana.

May 29, 2017, 04:39 PM	#7
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Return the gun to your dealer; the store can send it to the factory or repair center at a lot less cost than you can (dealers can use the US Mail; you would have to use a commercial carrier). The dealer probably won't charge for the service, it is part of the cost of doing business. Jim