Bought the Mark iv and was underwhelmed. Easy takedown for sure, but it was surprisingly unreliable trying to shoot in cold weather. Likely an issue more with the metal mags than the gun, but net result was that it would not cycle any ammo reliably in very cold outdoor conditions. That is NOT acceptable. Traded it for the Taurus TX22 SCR Toro several months ago. The tX is incredible. Zeroed my CT red dot and it's dead on target and rarely have misfeeds or other issues. Taurus has really hit their stride.
I have the S&W Victory and I love it, I chose it primarily for the sights that come standard. Putting the rail on for a dot is very east and the take down is easy although you do need to use an allen wrench. It is also a very accurate gun.
Thank you. I really appreciate this. Based on this and a few others, I just put down a deposit on $300 used buckmark. Really eager to spend some time with it. Thank you for this great breakdown. :)
just did my first deep clean on my buckmark, and I think you're right, you need to accept that you're going to take some time cleaning, but when you do, it's not an unpleasant process.
Great explanation of the 3 guns and what they are best at! I always wanted a Ruger MKIV but couldn't justify the cost. I finally bought a TX22 in Dec 21 and then the Competition slide/barre/sights/guide rod and spring for 199.99 from Taurus. After all that I am nearing the price of a MKIV Ruger but I do have a regular "Glock looking" TX 22 or a Comp version with the longer 5 1/4" bull barrel and a Holosun micro dot. Someday I still hope to acquire a Ruger. Small correction tho the TX22 holds 16 rounds and mags are cheap! I bought 5 for 20.00 each. I hate to guess what Ruger and Brownings are. However they are metal and the Taurus are plastic. I like that I can load up 100rnds of 22LR and just keep switching mags till its gone tho :)
Also I was debating a 22 mag but they're basically the same price to shoot as a 9mm, but I think the mini mags are like 22lr price wise does that sound right?
I know you said the Taurus is good training for modern carry weapons, but many people love and shoot the 1911. The Ruger 22/45 is designed for the same grip angle as a 1911, and similar controls. I actually bought my 22/45 for that purpose, and I think it would have been a good thing to mention in your video.
What adapter is used to mount the red dot? It looks like picatinny was used, but I thought it used a rmr? I really like the pistol but want to mount a red dot using picatinny. Thx.
What holster are you using with the Taurus with that red dot. I wanna do the same set up but can’t find a holster for it? I want one for steel challenge. Thx.
Great video! Do you prefer the larger red dots compared to the a more traditional micro red dot for pistols? If so why? I would think weight is a factor, but maybe there are other benefits that would cover that. This is the first video where I've seen the romeo 5 on a pistol. It obviously must work, but its not something you see often so I'm just curious on your take. Thanks for the video.
The main reason I use the Romeo 5 on these handguns is because they are inexpensive, closed emitter, great battery life, and they have been extremely reliable. I probably own more than 10 of them. You would not want to mount this red dot on any reciprocating slide. But for these handguns it works very well.
In my experience, the Ruger and the Browning are both much more accurate. The Taurus is generally cheaper with 5 extra rounds. They are all decent guns, it comes down to what you can afford... How much money or how much accuracy are you willing to give up? If you can, get them all and find out.
I bet he’s a good shot. Is just sharing his experience😂 Of course, if you have the Buckmark you will Want the Mark IV, visa versa. Thanks for the comparison guy
This guy in insane. I dont have any of these or any guys. But i assure, he is full of sh## and delusional and off meds. The only guy on ANY UTUBE that can take ANY pistol and hit ALL DAY AT 150 YDS IS 3 OF 9 PROJECTS. CHAD IS A NAVY SEAL AND BET NOBIDY KNOWS HE WAS OBAMA HAND CHOSE #1 BODY GAURD. LUV SCOOTCH, ADORE HIC, PLINKSTER, ( 2ND BEST) HANDS DOWN , THEN HICKCOCK. WHERE IS THIS SHEP VIDEOS SHOOTING. NOT. PATHIC. AND FOR THE GUY ASKING ABOUT THE TAURUS. TRY READING OR NOVEL IDEA. LOOK AT THERE WEBSITE AND ITS FREIGHTING THESE 2 SHOOT WEAPONS. HAPPY HUNTING, AND THEN PREY@AndrewGodwin-oj3kf
Sorry to hear that I have 5-10 thousand rounds through mine and it very rarely has a malfunction of any kind. It is the most reliable 22 handgun I have ever owned.
@@TheFullNeilson iv used cheap ammo cci mini mag and other ammo even after cleaning and oil it jams almost ever shot but all i see on YT is how much people like it, i guess i got one from a bad batch
I just got the tx22 compact and shooting the Norma high performance ammo. First round went off but second didn’t feed. Out of my first 150 rounds I had 3 stove tops and 4 failure to eject. Hoping maybe gun has to get broken in some but when it didn’t fire the second round I was like, junk, everyone talks about how reliable it is. Maybe it will get better.
Bought the Mark iv and was underwhelmed. Easy takedown for sure, but it was surprisingly unreliable trying to shoot in cold weather. Likely an issue more with the metal mags than the gun, but net result was that it would not cycle any ammo reliably in very cold outdoor conditions. That is NOT acceptable. Traded it for the Taurus TX22 SCR Toro several months ago. The tX is incredible. Zeroed my CT red dot and it's dead on target and rarely have misfeeds or other issues. Taurus has really hit their stride.
I have the S&W Victory and I love it, I chose it primarily for the sights that come standard. Putting the rail on for a dot is very east and the take down is easy although you do need to use an allen wrench. It is also a very accurate gun.
Thank you. I really appreciate this. Based on this and a few others, I just put down a deposit on $300 used buckmark. Really eager to spend some time with it. Thank you for this great breakdown. :)
just did my first deep clean on my buckmark, and I think you're right, you need to accept that you're going to take some time cleaning, but when you do, it's not an unpleasant process.
This is pretty much exactly what I was looking for, trying to decide my first 22 handgun. Obviously I'd like a Volquartsen but money is a thing 😅
Simply said. Very good!
Great explanation of the 3 guns and what they are best at! I always wanted a Ruger MKIV but couldn't justify the cost. I finally bought a TX22 in Dec 21 and then the Competition slide/barre/sights/guide rod and spring for 199.99 from Taurus. After all that I am nearing the price of a MKIV Ruger but I do have a regular "Glock looking" TX 22 or a Comp version with the longer 5 1/4" bull barrel and a Holosun micro dot. Someday I still hope to acquire a Ruger. Small correction tho the TX22 holds 16 rounds and mags are cheap! I bought 5 for 20.00 each. I hate to guess what Ruger and Brownings are. However they are metal and the Taurus are plastic. I like that I can load up 100rnds of 22LR and just keep switching mags till its gone tho :)
I have a Ruger mark 2 bull barrel and has been a great accurate gun for decades
Also I was debating a 22 mag but they're basically the same price to shoot as a 9mm, but I think the mini mags are like 22lr price wise does that sound right?
Thx for the video! Do you have the Sig P322 or Glock 44?
I know you said the Taurus is good training for modern carry weapons, but many people love and shoot the 1911. The Ruger 22/45 is designed for the same grip angle as a 1911, and similar controls.
I actually bought my 22/45 for that purpose, and I think it would have been a good thing to mention in your video.
What adapter is used to mount the red dot? It looks like picatinny was used, but I thought it used a rmr? I really like the pistol but want to mount a red dot using picatinny. Thx.
Tandemkross makes a trigger for the tx22
What holster are you using with the Taurus with that red dot. I wanna do the same set up but can’t find a holster for it? I want one for steel challenge. Thx.
Question!? I have a tx22, a romeo Zero and a romeo 5. Is there a reason why you used a romeo 5 vs a pistol red dot???
Tandemkross has trigger mods for the tx22 pistol giving it 2 Lbs trigger pull and a Crisper trigger
I can't make out what trigger you put on the Ruger, please let me know, thank you.
Do you have a Passy-Muir device🤔
Great video! Do you prefer the larger red dots compared to the a more traditional micro red dot for pistols? If so why? I would think weight is a factor, but maybe there are other benefits that would cover that. This is the first video where I've seen the romeo 5 on a pistol. It obviously must work, but its not something you see often so I'm just curious on your take. Thanks for the video.
The main reason I use the Romeo 5 on these handguns is because they are inexpensive, closed emitter, great battery life, and they have been extremely reliable. I probably own more than 10 of them. You would not want to mount this red dot on any reciprocating slide. But for these handguns it works very well.
I went with the Romeo 5 for my Competition model and I can say it is nothing short of sweet. It has been a game changer. Thanks again for the video.
I am a lefty ?..Who makes the best 22 for me?
Imo ruger seems like the clear winner here. That ease of takedown plus the threaded barrel is unmatched.
Are you using an after market plate to mount the sig dot on the TX22?
Yes
They come with 2 reversable metal plates for the micro dots tho. I just mounted a Holosun HS407 A3 on mine today.
What did you use to be able to mount the Romeo to the TX22?
jsarmsco.com/taurus-tx22-competition-top-picatinny-rail/
Buckmark FTW
My tx22 competition its been very unreliable, all kind of problems with it. Im looking at the Browning
I had problems with CCI mini mags. Switch to Federal AutoMatch and all problems went away.
How much are those Tarsus?
Browning buttmark is what i kept hearing
😂😂😂
In my experience, the Ruger and the Browning are both much more accurate. The Taurus is generally cheaper with 5 extra rounds. They are all decent guns, it comes down to what you can afford... How much money or how much accuracy are you willing to give up? If you can, get them all and find out.
Accuracy has to do with the shooter, not the gun
Accuracy has to do with both the shooter and the gun.
dude, good info, BUT.. your monotone put me to sleep!
that didn't really bother me, but the vocal-fry is off the charts.
The Browning is the only one available in my state.
But it’s the best of the 3 also so there you go
Ah, you don't even shoot them side by side to do some ammo target test, unreal. The Buck mark would have cleaned house.
Would have easily cleaned up all that junk . Browning has always been the best across the whole board.
How do u know they are more accurate than rifles?
I bet he’s a good shot. Is just sharing his experience😂
Of course, if you have the Buckmark you will Want the Mark IV, visa versa.
Thanks for the comparison guy
This guy in insane. I dont have any of these or any guys. But i assure, he is full of sh## and delusional and off meds. The only guy on ANY UTUBE that can take ANY pistol and hit ALL DAY AT 150 YDS IS 3 OF 9 PROJECTS. CHAD IS A NAVY SEAL AND BET NOBIDY KNOWS HE WAS OBAMA HAND CHOSE #1 BODY GAURD. LUV SCOOTCH, ADORE HIC, PLINKSTER, ( 2ND BEST) HANDS DOWN , THEN HICKCOCK. WHERE IS THIS SHEP VIDEOS SHOOTING. NOT. PATHIC. AND FOR THE GUY ASKING ABOUT THE TAURUS. TRY READING OR NOVEL IDEA. LOOK AT THERE WEBSITE AND ITS FREIGHTING THESE 2 SHOOT WEAPONS. HAPPY HUNTING, AND THEN PREY@AndrewGodwin-oj3kf
the Taurus sucks i own one and cant wait to get rid of the POS
Sorry to hear that I have 5-10 thousand rounds through mine and it very rarely has a malfunction of any kind. It is the most reliable 22 handgun I have ever owned.
@@TheFullNeilson iv used cheap ammo cci mini mag and other ammo even after cleaning and oil it jams almost ever shot but all i see on YT is how much people like it, i guess i got one from a bad batch
Maybe try sending it back to Taurus. My tx22 also functions without any issues.
I just got the tx22 compact and shooting the Norma high performance ammo. First round went off but second didn’t feed. Out of my first 150 rounds I had 3 stove tops and 4 failure to eject. Hoping maybe gun has to get broken in some but when it didn’t fire the second round I was like, junk, everyone talks about how reliable it is. Maybe it will get better.
@@cG-es8mb Find the ammo that it likes. My TX22 Competition hates CCI Mini Mags but likes Federal Automatch.
Browning clearly superior