The mostest bestest 22 handgun ever

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Ive got a 22/45 with the Tac sol upper. Had to go that route because my daughter wasnt strong enough to hold the stainless steel upper that came with it for steel challenge.
Maybe things are different now but at the time tac sol didnt have an upper that mounted correctly to the 22/45. 😐
Didnt find that out till after I bought it. Their “fix” was to use a punch in the bottom to create a high spot so it would fit snugly against the frame. 😐😐😐 I shit you not.
Other than that it runs good and likes oil. Ive only run cheap .22 through it so I have no idea what the precision is like.

[JPedersen]

I have the new Taurus model. TX22 I think. I have 2000 rounds through it without a hiccup. Came with adapter for suppressor. Adjustable sights. I am really impressed with it. I know Taurus is not normally thought highly of here ... YMMV ... but I have enjoyed it.


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[OlongJohnson]

Here would be my recipe:

Any Buck Mark in good condition. Better if the barrel is rusty or something so the price is silly cheap. I like stainless slides because you don't have to reblue them after you knock the high points off the tool marks to keep them from filing down the frame. Better to get a 2001 or newer, as parts support on some of the older stuff (slide parts, mainly) is limited.

Buy the rail used on this model direct from Browning, if they'll sell it to you:
https://www.browning.com/products/fi...tical-urx.html

Buy a TacSol barrel similar to this one:
https://tacticalsol.com/Detail.aspx?...6858&CAT=13329

Get an aluminum true Pic rail section such as the ones sold by Magpul or BCM and have the bottom of the barrel machined flat and D&T like this old model, and screw on the Pic section. Might have to knock MLOK features off the bottom of the rail section, but that would be the easiest part.
https://everygunpart.com/handgun-kit...uto-black.html

[Wheeler]

I spoke with TacSol this afternoon and the D&T barrel for light rail is no longer a factory option. They don't offer the rail anymore either, so this would be 100% a gunsmith operation. I hate to say it, but there's not a gunsmith in my area (Atlanta, GA) I'd trust to perform this operation. I've used several for projects over the years, including some big name outfits, and ALWAYS had problems.

I might just have to forego the LW barrel unless I can find it as a factory option from either Ruger or Browning. I know Ruger offers a MkIV currently with an under-rail, but believe it's a full weight bull barrel.

Here's a guy that's local to you and specializes in custom .22 work. He has built a fair few .22 race guns for the Steel Challenge crowd.
https://stores.sjcguns.com

[Joshmill]

I have a 20 yo Buckmark and a recent 22/45 Tactical with a lot of extras. I absolutely love the Ruger. Can't bring myself to sell the Browning though, nice having 2 suppressor hosts for plinking with a friend.

[CraigS]

Current production listing has only this w/ an under rail
https://www.browning.com/products/fi...-lite-ufx.html

[Rotundra]

I’ve got a MKIV 22/45 Tactical with the under-rail. Mad Macs center base with a DPP. Couldn’t be happier. No matter what I bring to the range, it always goes.

[JimLob65]

Current production listing has only this w/ an under rail
https://www.browning.com/products/fi...-lite-ufx.html

There are a couple models listed under the 'limited availability' section, although one has a laser mounted on it.

[ASH556]

Here's a guy that's local to you and specializes in custom .22 work. He has built a fair few .22 race guns for the Steel Challenge crowd.
https://stores.sjcguns.com

Ha! i know 'ol John pretty well.

[UNM1136]

Following with interest.

pat