A little over one and a half years ago I did a
review of the Pac-Lite .22
barrel/receivers for Ruger auto pistols from Tactical
Solutions of Boise, Idaho. These are some of the slickest
high quality barrel units that I have ever used, and really are
a great improvement to the Ruger pistols in terms of
accuracy and portability. Now Tactical Solutions is making
lightweight barrels for the Browning Buckmark series of
pistols. Unlike the Ruger units, the Trail-Lite barrels use the
Browning receiver, so no Federal Firearms License is need to
order one, nor is any paperwork needed to purchase one from a
gun shop. These barrels are the same quality as the Pac-Lite
units, so I won’t go into great detail here on their
construction, but refer the reader to the Pac-Lite
article. The barrels are a high quality thin chrome-moly
liner within a lightweight outer aluminum tube. They are offered
in several colors, and in lengths of four, five and one-half,
seven and one-quarter, and ten inches. They are available fluted
or non-fluted. There is also a four inch barrel with a threaded
muzzle for the attachment of a brake or suppressor. Pictured
here is a muzzle brake that quickly threads on. It is a really
not necessary on a twenty-two rimfire, but the cool factor is
right off the chart!
These barrels attach easily and quickly to any
Browning Buckmark pistol, and allow the use of a scope mount or
the Browning rear sight. The Trail-Lite barrels have the front
sight already attached. I have always liked the Buckmark
pistols, but have never found them to be especially accurate,
and was anxious to see if the Trail-Lite barrels improved their
accuracy.
Gathering a variety of ammunition, I mounted a
scope and proceeded to test the barrels for function and
accuracy. Each of the barrels exhibited perfect functioning.
Accuracy of the Trail-Lite barrels were better than any that I
have ever seen with a Buckmark. These Trail-Lite barrels will
shoot! As can be seen in the photo, these barrels are capable of
very good accuracy. The practical accuracy of the Buckmark could
be improved with a lighter trigger pull, but that is a matter
for another time. The Trail-Lite barrels greatly enhance the
portability of the Buckmark, just as do the Pac-Lites on the
Ruger.
If you own a Browning Buckmark, and desire
lighter weight and improved accuracy, with a variety of color
and barrel length options, I highly recommend these Trail-Lite
barrels from Tactical Solutions.
Check them out online at: www.tacticalsol.com.
Jeff Quinn
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