I bought a new Browning Buckmark on Saturday, shot 70 rounds on Sunday. So far, I am very impressed. Had two jams with the Winchester brand, but she ate the low velocity Eleys, and the high velocity CCIs extreamly well. Even shot it at 100 yards, 4 out of the 5 rounds fired hit, outstanding for a .22 RF pistol. Seems tolerant of different brands too, my CZ made guns are like that, will shoot anything reasonably well, with a particular favorite being the best.
One of the main reasons I went with Browning is that I thought it would be easier to field strip over my old Ruger MK. 2. After 14 years, I could not get my Ruger apart to properly clean it. Had to spray Break Free into the action, and manually clean the chamber. Someone at the factory had hit the release strap on the frame with a hammer and I could not get it loose. Sold the gun.
But, the Browning seems to say from the instructions that you have to unscrew the top part, with the 2 screws, to get at the inside. All my centerfire pistols have easy release parts to field strip in seconds, no tools needed. How often do you guys take apart your Buckmarks to get at the inside?
Thanks.