Taurus TX 22

The Taurus TX22 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle rimfire caliber, designed for target shooting, training, and recreational plinking. It combines competition-style performance with an affordable price and comfortable ergonomics. Taurus USA+1
📌 Key Features
Caliber: .22 LR (rimfire) — low recoil and economical to shoot. Taurus USA
Action: Semi-automatic, single-action trigger with a smooth pull ideal for precision shooting. Wikipedia
Frame & Slide: Polymer frame for lightweight handling with an anodized aluminum slide for durability. Wikipedia
Barrel: Around 4.1 inches in standard models with a threaded barrel allowing easy attachment of a suppressor (uses a standard 1/2-28 thread). Taurus USA
Capacity: Typically 16+1 rounds in the standard magazine (some variants include 10-, 13- or 22-round magazines in certain packages). Wikipedia+1
Sights: Fixed front sight with an adjustable rear sight for more precise aiming. Taurus USA
Safety: Includes multiple safeties--a manual thumb safety, trigger safety, and striker block safety. Taurus USA
Accessory Rail: Picatinny rail under the barrel lets you add lights, lasers, or other accessories. Wikipedia
Weight & Size: Lightweight (~17.3 oz unloaded) and roughly 7.06 inches long and 5.44 inches tall, making it easy to handle and comfortable for longer sessions at the range. Wikipedia
📌 Practical Use
The TX22 is often praised for its excellent ergonomics, low recoil, and high magazine capacity, which makes it a great choice for:
New shooters learning fundamentals. Craft Holsters
Training with centerfire pistol fundamentals on a cheaper rimfire platform. Craft Holsters
Competitive rimfire shooting and recreational plinking. Taurus USA