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Originally Posted by nostatic
I second the Buckmark for a .22. I didn't like the angle of the Ruger but ymmv.
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Of course the Ruger can be had as either the 22/45 version which is more upright grip (as pictured in my earlier post), or it can be had in the metal framed version which is angled a bit more. I have both a Buckmark camper (bought it last year for my daughter) and a Ruger Mark II SS slab sided 6 7/8" barrel (with a Volksquarten (sp?) heavily modified grip). I do not really have any problem switching between my Glock, the Buckmark or my Ruger even though they are all very different. I have medium sized hands and typically use a thumbs forward high two hand isosceles grip.
Buckmark vs Ruger is a common point of argument between loyal owners of each. Both are great .22 pistols and I am of the opinion that they are equal in performance. That said, I prefer my moderately modded longer barreled Ruger with a sub 2 pound trigger to my daughter's slightly modded just under three pound triggered Buckmark.
It seems that there are a few more aftermarket goodies available for the Rugers than the Buckmarks, but both brands shoot fine right out of the box.