Description
There is a reason the Buck Mark has been a staple at rimfire ranges for decades, and the Practical URX is the version that strips things down to what matters. Browning machines every Buck Mark frame from a solid billet of aircraft-grade 7075 aluminum alloy, then finishes this one in matte gray with a matte blued 5.5 inch tapered bull barrel. The look is all business, and the extra weight up front does real work, soaking up what little movement a .22 LR produces and keeping the muzzle settled for quick follow-up shots.
Sights That Earn Their Keep on the Practical URX
The sight setup here is a genuine strong point. Up front you get a TruGlo/Marble Arms fiber optic that gathers light and pops against dark targets, while the Pro-Target rear adjusts for windage and elevation so you can zero it to your favorite ammo. With an 8 inch sight radius, small targets at 25 yards stop feeling like a guessing game. Behind those sights sits the crisp single-action trigger, finished in Browning's signature gold, that Buck Mark fans have bragged about for years.
Why the URX Grips Make a Difference
URX stands for Ultragrip RX, a soft nitrile rubber grip with molded finger grooves, laser stippling, and a wave texture that puts your hand in the same spot every single time you pick the pistol up. That consistency translates directly into tighter groups, and since the grips are ambidextrous with a fairly narrow profile, they work for left-handed folks and smaller hands alike.
A Buck Mark Built for Range Days That Last All Day
The simple straight blowback action has been proven reliable across generations of Buck Marks, feeding from a 10-round magazine with a heat-treated body and coil spring follower. At 34 ounces with a 9.5 inch overall length, it carries enough heft to shoot steady without wearing you out. Whether you are teaching a new shooter the fundamentals, plinking cans, or working on serious bullseye discipline, this is an American-made rimfire that runs affordably all afternoon and rewards good technique with satisfying accuracy.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 051448490
- UPC: 023614259541
- Model: Buck Mark Practical URX
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Action: Single-Action, Straight Blowback Semi-Auto
- Capacity: 10+1
- Barrel Length: 5.5" Tapered Bull, Matte Blued
- Overall Length: 9.5"
- Weight: 34 oz
- Sight Radius: 8"
- Front Sight: TruGlo/Marble Arms Fiber Optic
- Rear Sight: Pro-Target Adjustable
- Frame Material: Machined 7075 Aluminum Alloy, Matte Gray
- Grips: Ultragrip RX Overmolded Rubber, Ambidextrous
- Safety: Manual Thumb Safety
- Trigger: Gold-Plated Single-Action
What’s Included
- Browning Buck Mark Practical URX pistol
- One 10-round magazine
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the Buck Mark Practical URX out of the box?
Very. Each barrel gets a hand-reamed chamber and a target crown, and the adjustable Pro-Target rear sight lets you zero it precisely to your preferred load. Owners regularly report ringing small targets at 25 yards once the sights are dialed in, and the 34-ounce weight helps hold everything steady.
Is the Browning Buck Mark Practical URX good for left-handed use?
The Ultragrip RX grips are fully ambidextrous with finger grooves molded into both sides, so a lefty gets the same comfortable hold as a right-handed user. The narrow grip profile also fits smaller hands well. Keep in mind the thumb safety and magazine release are set up on the left side of the frame, which is standard for the Buck Mark line.
Can I mount a red dot on this Buck Mark Practical URX?
This particular model ships with iron sights rather than a factory rail, so it is set up for the fiber optic front and adjustable rear right out of the box. If you want an optic later, aftermarket Buck Mark rail mounts that replace the rear sight base are widely available. Browning also offers the Buck Mark Plus Practical URX if you want a Picatinny optics base from the factory.
Is the Buck Mark Practical URX picky about ammo?
The straight blowback action has decades of proven reliability behind it and runs well on standard and high velocity .22 LR. Like most rimfire semi-autos, it tends to be happiest with quality high velocity loads such as CCI Mini-Mags, especially during break-in. A quick cleaning before your first range trip helps everything run smoothly from round one.





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