Taurus TX22

Taurus TX22
TX22 with an aftermarket laser sight
Type	Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin	United States
Production history
Manufacturer	Taurus Armas
Specifications
Mass	17.3 ounces (unloaded)
Length	7.06 inches
Barrel length	4.10 inches
Width	1.25 inches
Height	5.44 inches
Cartridge	.22 Long Rifle
Caliber	5.59 mm
Action	Blowback
Feed system	16-round detachable box magazine
Sights	Adjustable open sights

The Taurus TX22 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered for .22 Long Rifle (5.59 mm Caliber) rimfire ammunition. It is manufactured in Bainbridge, Georgia by Taurus Armas' American division, Taurus USA.

Features

The TX22 features an anodized aluminum slide and polymer frame with an external manual safety, in addition to a trigger safety and striker block safety. An adapter collar is included to allow the use of a suppressor with an external thread of 1/2-28 inches. The barrel is 4.10 inches, has a twist rate of 1:16, and is six grooved. The trigger is single action only, and the frame features a Picatinny rail.

Numerous variants are available with compact frames, varying slide and barrel configurations among other differences.

Reception

In 2019, the TX22 was awarded the title of "Handgun of the Year" by Guns and Ammo magazine.^[1][2]

Operators

•  Philippines:Bureau of Jail Management and Penology - 2,541 units^[3]

See also

• Ruger SR22

References

1. "TaurusTX 22". www.taurususa.com. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
2. Staff, Guns & Ammo (22 January 2020). "Taurus TX22 .22 LR – 2019 Handgun of the Year". Guns and Ammo. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
3. https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/29/abalos-leads-blessing-of-new-guns-laptops-service-cars-for-bjmp/