Concealed Carry Handguns – August 2019

THE SPECS

Model: Taurus TX22

Type: Striker-fired, single-action

semi-automatic pistol

Caliber: 22LR

Capacity: 16 rounds

Overall Length: 7.06 inches

Barrel Length: 4.1 inches

Height: 5.44 inches

Width: 1.25 inches

Weight: 17.3 ounces

Sights: Fixed white dot front; adjustable

white dot rear

Safety: Striker block, manual safety,

trigger safety

MSRP: $349

SOURCES

TAURUSUSA

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CCIAMMUNITION

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range and did the rest of our shooting
there. This is where the TX22 really
shines. It’s a comfortable gun to shoot
with a good trigger. Working the
plate racks was fast and fun and the
16-round magazine was a nice bonus
as it kept us shooting longer and
reloading less. It’s a great pistol to prac-
tice double taps. The magazine release
is conventionally placed and drops the
mags free when you hit it so you can
brush up on your reloading technique
when you work with the TX22.

Clean up after the range was quick and
easy as well. The TX22 has a pretty
straightforward takedown procedure,
which is well detailed in the manual.
It does require that you pull the trigger
first though, so always ensure the mag
is removed and the chamber empty
before doing so.

SUPPRESS IT
One of the unique features of the TX22
is the suppressor adapter. If you don’t
have a suppressor and don’t intend on
getting one, then you just leave the
TX22 as it comes out of the box with

the thread protector in place. Unless

you look close you won’t even realize

it’s there. If you do need it though,

it’s pretty ingenious. Just unscrew

the thread protector with a 3/8-inch

wrench (not included) and spin on the

included adapter. You need a 9/16-

inch wrench to tighten the adapter

down. The adapter adds a portion of

½ x 28 inch threads, which is standard

for a rimfire suppressor. The threaded

adapter extends about a half inch

beyond the slide.

I used my Surefire Ryder A suppressor

with the TX22 and it was a great pair-

ing. The TX22 only weighs a bit over 17

ounces empty and adding the Surefire

only bumps that weight up to 21

ounces. It’s an extremely nimble gun to

shoot. You’re well within hearing safe

levels with the suppressor installed.

When shooting steel, all we heard was

the ting of rounds hitting the targets.

MULTIPLE ROLES

So, for what is the TX22 best suited?

Pretty much anything you want to do

with it. It’s accurate and reliable and

would make a great choice for .22 Rim-

fire matches. As mentioned already,

it’s close enough in size and design to

make a great understudy to your carry

or duty gun as well.

Its light weight makes it a good choice

for a trail or tackle box gun too. While

I’d never advocate a .22 target pistol

as a serious defense gun, I will say

that, if it’s what you had with you on

the trail, it’s certainly a lot better than

harsh language. A face full of .22s from

a high capacity, easy to shoot, accurate

pistol would discourage most folks I’d

imagine.

I have a number of .22 pistols, but I’ll

be adding the TX22 to my tool box. It’s

reliable, accurate, low maintenance,

easy to shoot with good controls, good

sights, easy take-down, and has the

ability to take a suppressor and a light.

Add in the 16 round magazines, Ameri-

can manufacture and reasonable MSRP,

and I think Taurus has a real winner in

the TX22. CC

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