The Browning Buck Mark Contour is a single-action .22 LR semi-automatic pistol with a 7.25-inch barrel, designed for deliberate target shooting and small game. The matte black aluminum frame and stainless steel slide combination keeps weight at 39 oz, which is substantial for a rimfire pistol but provides a stable platform for precision work. Adjustable Pro-Target front and rear sights are included, and the Ultragrip RX grips with finger grooves are standard. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Browning Buck Mark Contour 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 7.25 inches 
• Weight: 39 oz (2.4 lbs) 
• Sights: Adjustable Pro-Target front and rear sights 
• Grip Material: Black Ultragrip RX 
• Safety Type: Manual Thumb Safety 
• Finish: Matte Black Aluminum frame with Stainless Steel slide 
   

Detailed Features 

The 7.25-inch barrel is long for a pistol and adds to the sight radius, which helps with deliberate target shooting. The adjustable Pro-Target sights can be tuned for specific ammunition, useful in .22 LR where velocity varies significantly between loads. 
 
The Ultragrip RX panels have finger grooves that index the hand consistently across shots. The manual thumb safety is standard on the Buck Mark. 
 
At 39 oz the Contour is heavier than most carry pistols but that weight works in favor of slow-fire accuracy by dampening vibration and reducing the effect of minor grip pressure variations. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

Primarily used for target shooting, small game (rabbits, squirrels), and high-volume .22 LR training. The long barrel and adjustable sights reward deliberate marksmanship practice. Not suited for concealed carry due to overall length, but well-configured for bench rest or standing target work.

The Buck Mark Contour URX is well-regarded in the .22 LR pistol category. Owners who bought it for target shooting describe it as accurate at extended distances with consistent groupings once sights are adjusted to the chosen load.

The grip gets consistent positive feedback. The finger grooves and Ultragrip RX texture index the hand naturally and hold through long sessions without causing fatigue. Ergonomics are frequently cited as a strength.

Build quality discussions are positive. The stainless slide and aluminum frame combination holds up through extended use, and most owners report the trigger as smooth and light enough for deliberate shooting.

New shooters find the minimal recoil approachable, and experienced shooters use it for maintaining trigger discipline and sight alignment habits without spending centerfire ammunition cost.

Customization is a community interest. Aftermarket sights, grips, and accessories for the Buck Mark platform are available, and owners actively share modifications in forums.

Price compared to other .22 LR pistols comes up occasionally. Some buyers find the Buck Mark Contour on the higher end of the rimfire market and weigh it against less expensive alternatives. Most who bought it consider the quality justified. Maintenance gets discussed as straightforward, though the Buck Mark's disassembly is slightly more involved than some competing designs.