Description
Browning built the Buck Mark line on a reputation for accuracy, and the Contour Stainless takes that a step further with a barrel profile designed specifically for balance and a long sight radius. This isn't a stripped-down rimfire pistol thrown together to hit a price point. It's a purpose-built target gun that happens to be just as much fun plinking cans or teaching a new shooter the fundamentals.
Precision Built Into the Contour Stainless Barrel
The 7.25 inch stainless barrel on this Buck Mark Contour Stainless is hand reamed and target crowned, two details that matter more than they sound. A properly crowned muzzle protects the rifling from damage and keeps gas escaping evenly around the bullet as it leaves the barrel, which translates to rounds landing where you actually aimed. Paired with a matte black 7075 aluminum alloy frame, the whole package stays light enough to carry all day at the range without feeling flimsy.
Grip and Trigger Feel on the Buck Mark Contour
The finger-grooved Black Ultragrip RX wraps the frame with an ambidextrous design, so this pistol shoots just as naturally for left-handed shooters as it does for right-handed ones. Up front, the single-action trigger with its gold-plated face breaks clean with minimal creep, which makes it a lot easier to stay on target through a full magazine. A manual thumb safety and an easy-to-reach magazine release round out the controls without adding any unnecessary complexity.
Sighting Options for the Contour Stainless Pistol
The serrated, optic-ready slide runs a full-length rail, so mounting a red dot is straightforward if that's the direction you want to take it. Out of the box it comes fitted with a Patridge-style front sight and a Pro-Target adjustable rear, giving you a solid iron sight setup for traditional bullseye work right away. Whether you're working on fundamentals, training a new shooter, or just enjoying an afternoon of rimfire plinking, this pistol gives you the flexibility to shoot it exactly how you want.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Barrel Length: 7.25 inches, contoured stainless
- Capacity: 10+1
- Frame Material: 7075 Aluminum Alloy, Matte Black
- Slide: Stainless, Optic Ready/Serrated
- Grip: Black Ultragrip RX, finger-grooved, ambidextrous
- Trigger: Single-Action, Gold-Plated Face
- Sights: Patridge-Style Front, Pro-Target Adjustable Rear
- Safety: Manual Thumb
- Weight: 39 oz
- Overall Length: 11.3 inches
- Mount Type: Optic Ready, Full-Length Picatinny Rail
- UPC: 023614062530
- Manufacturer Part Number: 051508490
- Model: Buck Mark Contour Stainless
What’s Included
- Browning Buck Mark Contour Stainless pistol
- One 10-round magazine
- Pistol rug (soft case)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Buck Mark Contour Stainless best suited for?
It's built as a target and range pistol, with a contoured barrel and adjustable sights aimed at accuracy. That said, plenty of owners use it for casual plinking and teaching new shooters the basics since the .22 LR chambering keeps recoil light.
Can I mount a red dot on this pistol?
Yes, the slide is optic ready and runs a full-length Picatinny rail, so mounting a compact red dot is a straightforward job. It still ships with a solid iron sight setup if you want to shoot it without an optic first.
Is the trigger adjustable?
The single-action trigger with its gold-plated face comes tuned to break clean from the factory and isn't adjustable in the way some competition triggers are. Most shooters find it crisp enough right out of the box without needing modification.
How many magazines come with the Buck Mark Contour Stainless?
This pistol ships with one 10-round magazine and a pistol rug for storage. Additional Buck Mark magazines are sold separately if you want extras on hand for the range.
Does the grip work for left-handed shooters?
Yes, the Ultragrip RX grip is ambidextrous with finger grooves on both sides, and the magazine release and safety are positioned to work for either hand. It's one of the more comfortable grips in the Buck Mark lineup.
What ammo should I run through the Contour Stainless?
Standard and high-velocity .22 LR loads both cycle well in this pistol, though like most blowback rimfire guns it tends to run most consistently on higher velocity rounds. It's worth trying a couple of brands to see what your particular gun likes best.





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