Target shooters know the Buck Mark as one of the friendliest .22 pistols available, and the Micro Bull model gives it a heavy 4-inch barrel for steadiness. Chambered in .22 LR, it holds ten rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber, and the barrel is threaded at the muzzle.

A bull barrel puts weight forward, which calms the sights and cuts muzzle flip. The UFX grips fit a wide range of hand sizes and give a secure hold even when your palms are damp. The single-action trigger breaks cleanly, so it rewards good fundamentals.

For plinking, small game, or practice with a rimfire that costs pennies per shot, it is a pleasure. A shorter barrel makes it easy to carry in a range bag or a hunting pack. Because .22 LR is mild, new shooters build confidence quickly.

Keep the barrel and action clean, and follow the manual for disassembly. Laws about threaded barrels differ among states, so check yours before ordering. This pistol ships to your FFL dealer, where the background check is completed before you take it home.