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Simon
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I can only afford 1. Anybody who owns one or both please give me your thoughts and suggestions!
Thanks.
Thanks.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
What about a Browning Buckmark as an option ?
Same price point
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nmedge
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I own a Victory. Have had it since it first came out. Great gun, never an issue.
Both are great pistols and they both have a decent aftermarket. The Ruger Mark IV had a slightly larger aftermarket available.
You can't go wrong either way.
What model of each are you leaning towards? The base SW22 Victory is usually sold almost $100 less than the base Ruger Mark IV.
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Simon
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Not sure about the SW but the Ruger I'm interested in is referred to as the Target model which is the one I'm leaning towards right now.
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Simon
Guest
$549 .
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Simon
Guest
I'm familiar with Ruger SP 101 and GP101. I know Ruger builds their guns like tanks!
Agreed!
The Mark IV is a tooless disassemble pistol where the SW22 has you remove an Allen screw to completely disassemble it.
Threaded barrel?
I prefer the threaded barrel models of most .22lr pistols for upgrades such as suppressor hosts or even compensators.
My LGS has a Mark IV Lite in-stock right now. I'll eventually pickup this model as it's on my short list of must haves.
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SimonRL
Hellcat
TX22 Competition.Threaded barrel?
I prefer the threaded barrel models of most .22lr pistols for upgrades such as suppressor hosts or even compensators.
My LGS has a Mark IV Lite in-stock right now. I'll eventually pickup this model as it's on my short list of must haves.
Northeast Munitions, LLC
Northeast Munitions in Merrimack, New Hampshire (NH) is a gun shop unlike any other. We deal in the most elite firearms, ammunition, accessories, & NFA, while also providing the best service and pricing in the industry. Oh yeah, and as always FREE FFL Transfers
The Mark IV and Mark IV Lite are both guns you can’t really go wrong with. I’d add them to my collection but I don’t shoot the .22s I have enough.
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nmedge
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Not so much anymore. They have been having quality control problems on some of their firearms. Check on their website to see who is complaining about which models.
jmcd
Professional
I had the same issue not so long ago. What one should I purchase? I went with the Victory mostly due to there was 1 available in stock and no Ruger's at the time. I was actually leaning towards the Smith anyway. Haven't regretted it. Bought some accesories from Tandemkross. I like it even better now.
I don’t think you can wrong with either one. Although much different than the IV, I have a Ruger Mark I Target and I love it. Shot a friend’s Victory a few times and it too is a real fine shooter. Handle both and see which one feels good in your hand then that’s your gun.
HansGruber
Ronin
Put me down as another Browning Buckmark fan.
Much preferred to the Ruger MK series.
Much preferred to the Ruger MK series.
Now i’m checking out buckmarks!
Buckmarks are a good pistol and can be had for short money depending on the model. You won't find as many upgrades for a Buckmark as the other two options (Ruger & S&W) so I'd recommend picking up a higher end model if you go that route to save on potential future upgrades.
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Simon
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I can't find any of those around but thanks
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Simon
Guest
The Ruger feels better. And I personally like the aesthetic aspect of it. Badass looking gun!