First Look: Taurus 22TUC Pistol

A compact .22LR pistol with a tip-up barrel.

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posted on October 5, 2024
Taurus 22TUC

Taurus USA is launching the 22TUC, a compact.22 LR pistol designed for everyday carry and personal defense. The tip-up barrel design means that shooters can load and charge the pistol  without the need to rack the slide, making the 22TUC easier to get into action than most small guns. The 22TUC also has double-action trigger for reliable ignition and a nine-round magazine to create a lightweight pistol well-suited to concealed carry or use as a backup firearm. Weighing in at a size well-suited for comfortable concealment, the 22TUC offers a compact yet capable design that ensures users stay ready and equipped, without the bulk of a larger firearm.

With the growing popularity of .22 LR ammunition in defensive use, the Taurus 22TUC is an defensive pistol for a new shooter or anyone looking for a dependable and discrete everyday carry option.

Taurus 22 TUC Specifications

  • Frame Size: Micro-compact
  • Barrel Length: 2.5 inches
  • Overall Length: 5 inches
  • Overall Height: 4.35 inches
  • Overall Width: 1 inch
  • Overall Weight: 10 ounces
  • Twist Rate: 1:10-inch, right hand
  • Grooves: 6
  • Frame Material: Polymer
  • Frame Finish: Black
  • Slide Material: Stainless-steel

The 22 TUC is available with either a black or a stainless-steel finish on the barrel. MSRP for the stainless-steel version is $348.99, while the version with a black finish has an MSRP of $333.99. More information on both variants of the 22 TUC pistol and the wide range of other products offered by Taurus is available at taurusa.com.

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