Browning Buck Mark Standard URX .22 LR vs Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory .22 LR

These two rimfire target pistols match on the headline numbers: both are full-size .22 LR semi-autos with 10-round magazines, 5.5" barrels, single-action triggers, adjustable rear sights, a thumb safety and no factory optic cut. The differences are trigger weight, materials and price. The Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory .22 LR breaks 0.8 lb lighter at 3.2 lb against 4.0 lb, weighs 2.0 oz more at 36.0 oz against 34.0 oz on its stainless frame and slide, and lists at $469.00 against $599.99 — $130.99 less. The Browning Buck Mark Standard URX .22 LR uses an aluminum alloy frame, runs 0.3" longer overall (9.5" vs 9.2") and 0.21" wider (1.31" vs 1.1"), and publishes an 8.0" sight radius; Smith & Wesson does not publish one for the Victory.

Pick the Browning Buck Mark Standard URX if:

• You want the lighter gun in hand at 34.0 oz, 2.0 oz under the Victory
• Pro-Target adjustable sights and the published 8.0" sight radius suit your slow-fire shooting
• The Ultragrip RX overmolded grip fits your hand better than a polymer grip

Pick the Smith & Wesson SW22 Victory if:

• You want the lighter 3.2 lb trigger, 0.8 lb under the Buck Mark
• The $469.00 MSRP saves $130.99 and includes two magazines instead of one
• You prefer a green fiber optic front with an adjustable fiber optic rear, and a stainless frame and slide

Capacity, barrel length and action are identical, so the choice narrows to trigger weight, sight preference, frame material and the $130.99 gap at MSRP.