Description
Browning's Buck Mark line has been the go-to rimfire pistol for target work since the mid-1980s, and the Standard URX keeps that reputation alive without over-complicating things. It starts life as a solid billet of 7075 aluminum alloy, CNC machined to tight tolerances, so the frame stays light in the hand but doesn't flex or wear the way cheaper stamped guns do over the years. Pair that with a 5.5 inch slab-sided barrel finished with polished flats and a target crown, and you've got a gun that was built around accuracy first, looks second, even though it happens to look sharp too.
Grip and Trigger on the Buck Mark Standard URX
The Ultragrip RX panels are ambidextrous and overmolded with finger grooves cut in, so your hand lands in the same spot shot after shot instead of shifting around between strings. That kind of repeatable hand placement matters more than people expect when you're trying to shrink your groups. Up top, the single action trigger has a gold-plated shoe and a clean break that Browning is known for. It's not a target-only feel that needs babying, it just works well right out of the box, and there's a whole aftermarket out there if you ever want to tune it further down the road.
Sights and Handling Features
The Pro-Target sights are fully adjustable for windage and elevation with clean, positive clicks, which makes zeroing in different loads a lot less of a guessing game. The slide carries serrations along with a built-in recess and raised side panels, so racking it stays easy even with wet or gloved hands, and the manual slide release sits right where your thumb wants it. Add in a manual thumb safety along with a magazine disconnect, and this is a pistol that's straightforward to operate whether you're brand new to rimfire pistols or you've been shooting Buck Marks for years.
This one ships with a single 10-round magazine and a hard case, ready to feed just about any .22 LR you want to run through it, from bulk plinking ammo to more consistent match loads once you find what your particular gun likes best. It's a pistol that rewards a little bit of ammo testing, and once you find its sweet spot, it tends to stay accurate for a long, long time.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 051407490
- UPC: 023614250951
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Action: Single Action, Straight Blowback
- Barrel Length: 5.5 inches
- Barrel Style: Slab-sided with polished flats, target crowned
- Overall Length: 9.5 inches
- Weight: 28 oz
- Capacity: 10+1 rounds
- Magazines Included: 1, 10-round
- Frame Material: 7075 Aluminum Alloy, CNC Machined
- Finish: Matte Blue
- Grips: Ultragrip RX, Ambidextrous, Overmolded with Finger Grooves
- Sights: Pro-Target Adjustable
- Safety: Manual Thumb Safety, Magazine Disconnect
- Trigger: Gold-Plated Single Action
What’s Included
- Browning Buck Mark Standard URX pistol
- 1 10-round magazine
- Hard storage case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What ammo does the Buck Mark Standard URX run best?
Like most .22 LR pistols, this one can be a little picky about which load it likes most, though it will cycle just about any standard velocity or high velocity round without issue. Bulk ammo like CCI Mini Mags tends to run clean, and if you're chasing tighter groups for target work, it's worth trying a couple match-grade options to see what your specific gun prefers.
Is the Buck Mark Standard URX a good pistol for someone newer to shooting?
It's a solid pick for newer shooters since .22 LR has very little recoil and the trigger is light and predictable compared to a lot of centerfire options. The adjustable sights also make it easier to actually see where your hits are landing so you can correct as you go, which speeds up the learning curve quite a bit.
How many magazines come with this pistol?
It ships with one 10-round magazine. Plenty of Buck Mark owners end up picking up a second or third mag down the road just to cut down on reloading time at the range, since factory magazines are easy to find.
Can a red dot be mounted on the Buck Mark Standard URX?
Not straight out of the box, since it comes with the factory iron sight rail rather than a picatinny cut. There are several aftermarket mounts built specifically for the Buck Mark that replace the factory rail and let you run a red dot while keeping things simple to install.
How heavy is the trigger pull on this pistol?
Buck Mark triggers are known for being light and crisp compared to a lot of other rimfire pistols, generally sitting in a comfortable range for target shooting right from the factory. It's one of the more praised features of the whole Buck Mark lineup and part of why it's stuck around as a favorite for so long.
What's the difference between the URX grip and other Buck Mark grip styles?
The URX designation refers to the Ultragrip RX grip and frame size, which uses a one piece ambidextrous rubber grip with finger grooves molded in. It's a bit slimmer front to back than the UDX wood grip frame, and a lot of shooters find it gives a more consistent hand position shot to shot.





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