Taurus TX22

Best value .22 LR pistol, 22+1 / 16+1 capacity, optic-ready T.O.R.O. slide, threaded barrel, ~$320 street

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Key Highlights

•22+1 extended capacity is class-leading for a rimfire trainer
•~$320 street price keeps it well below Ruger Mark IV tactical builds
•Factory optic-ready slide and threaded-barrel configurations make it suppressor/red-dot friendly

Specifications

Price: $322
Weight: 1 lb 3.8000000000000007 oz
Calibers: .22 LR
Rail Type: picatinny
Best For: range training value plinking

Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Compatibility Tags

family: handgunframe: taurus-tx22mag-type: taurus-tx22interface: picatinny-pistoloptic-mount: shield

Overview

The Taurus TX22 rewrote the .22 LR pistol value equation when it launched. The current Gen2 / T.O.R.O. family keeps that role with 22+1 or 16+1 magazine options, an optic-ready slide, and threaded-barrel configurations that make it an easy suppressor or red-dot trainer. At roughly $320 street for common Gen2 T.O.R.O. bundles, it still undercuts most Ruger Mark IV tactical setups once optic mounting is included.

Reliability is the TX22's most surprising strength. Its magazine and chamber geometry feed consistently with many ammunition brands, including budget bulk packs from Federal and Remington that choke lesser .22 pistols. After a 200-round break-in period, failure rates drop sharply with quality ammunition.

The striker-fired trigger pulls at approximately 4 lbs, adequate for training but lacking the crispness of single-action designs like the Ruger Mark IV or Browning Buck Mark. The polymer sights are the most obvious cost-saving measure and should be upgraded.

Key Features

22+1 or 16+1 capacity depending on magazine package
T.O.R.O. optic-ready slide on current optic-ready models
Threaded-barrel configurations available for suppressor use
Polymer frame around 19-20 oz on current Gen2/T.O.R.O. variants
Picatinny accessory rail
Ambidextrous magazine release

Pros

+22+1 magazine option leads most .22 LR pistols
+~$320 street price keeps it a strong value against Ruger and S&W
+Factory optic-ready and threaded configurations are easy to find
+Reliable with bulk ammunition

Cons

−Striker trigger lacks the crispness of SA designs
−Polymer sights (upgrade recommended)
−Lighter build quality than Ruger or S&W

Detailed Specifications

caliber: .22 LR
Barrel Length: 4.6 inches threaded / 4.1 inches non-threaded
Overall Length: 7.6 inches threaded / 7.1 inches non-threaded
width: 1.25 inches
height: 5.44 inches
weight: 19.8 oz threaded / 19.2 oz non-threaded
capacity: 22+1, 16+1, or 10+1 depending on magazine package
trigger: Striker-fired, ~4 lb pull
barrel: Alloy steel, threaded or non-threaded by SKU
msrp: $389.99 common current Gen2/T.O.R.O. MSRP reference; street averages around $320