Added One More .22 To The Collection

mk70ss · August 26, 2022, 03:19 PM

Saw this Taurus TX 22 at the local gun store for $275. For a 17 shot, reliable .22 pistol with two mags, I had to take it.

JBB · September 8, 2022, 09:15 PM

I love mine. Use the mag loader and you won’t have issues with feeding.

ChimpMunk20 · September 8, 2022, 10:00 PM

Very nice, congrats!

PSP · September 9, 2022, 06:25 PM

I've loved my TX22. HV ammo works well. Lots of fun at the range. Easy to load and simple to take down to clean. Enjoy your new pistol.

mfreem08 · September 10, 2022, 06:02 AM

Shot just about every .22lr in mine. Never an issue. I took a gamble when they first came out & hqve loved it. Trigger breaks at 4.25lb

44caliberkid · September 10, 2022, 03:16 PM

Another happy TX owner here too. I’ve had mine about 10 months and the rest of my 22’s have been on the shelf. Runs every type of ammo I’ve tried except the Winchester self defense round, and the box I had was very inconsistent, ranging from a sharp crack to a wimpy poof.

kenny53 · September 10, 2022, 05:35 PM

It is a fun gun to shoot, I have 6 mags for mine and can put holes in many targets.

Reloadron · September 14, 2022, 04:07 PM

You can never have too many .22 rimfire guns, be they pistol, revolver or rifles. Enjoy your new found gun.

Ron

DAKA · September 20, 2022, 01:31 PM

I agree, the TX 22 is a really fun shooter

seanc · June 26, 2023, 03:24 PM

Just picked up a TX 22 last week and on Saturday, I went through 8 different ammo boxes without a hiccup. Winchester, Federal and CCI bulk ammo all worked without a hitch. Even CCI Quiet worked, but of course, it didn't cycle the action but gave some of the most accurate groups at 10 yards. At 25 yards, I did as well as I've done with any other gun/caliber except for specific target guns. Very happy with the function and accuracy.

I was looking to get a Glock 44, but the gun reviews said that it was picky. Other reviews said the Taurus wasn't picky, even with bulk ammo and that is definitely the case!

I would have never bought another Taurus, but the TX 22 really delivers.

By the way, I loaded the mags like I load all .22LR mags: rim down, leverage into the magazine, stacking as I go. Pulling down on the mag spring was a PITA and there's a technique to that which I didn't care to learn since wedging is quick and works. I didn't see a need to use the loader, just another thing to loose.

PSP · June 27, 2023, 06:08 AM

I answered in #4 above. Still love my TX and have added the 13 round compact model to my collection. Same reliability and fun in a slightly smaller pistol. TX 16 round mags also fit the Compact model. Either one is a best buy IMHO.

Eli Wagner · July 4, 2023, 12:37 PM

The full size Taurus TX 22 would be my backpack/ survival pack gun. Less than one ounce more then the compact and increased velocity from the 4.1 inch barrel.

Vicnchan · August 4, 2023, 04:55 PM

I got one of the first ones they sold at the new Bainbridge, GA plant. Absolutely love mine! It's a fun gun.

ammo.crafter · August 4, 2023, 05:14 PM

Most of us started with .22's and as we get on in life we seem to go back them.
Sweet buy!

TruthTellers · August 4, 2023, 11:08 PM

They seem to be quite popular and if I was looking for a striker fired .22 semi auto I would consider one, but I prefer my .22 autos to have a hammer for second strike ability.

August 26, 2022, 03:19 PM	#1
mk70ss Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,598	Added One More .22 To The Collection Saw this Taurus TX 22 at the local gun store for $275. For a 17 shot, reliable .22 pistol with two mags, I had to take it. __________________ Say when.....

August 4, 2023, 05:14 PM	#14
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	22 Most of us started with .22's and as we get on in life we seem to go back them. Sweet buy! __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

August 4, 2023, 11:08 PM	#15
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,883	They seem to be quite popular and if I was looking for a striker fired .22 semi auto I would consider one, but I prefer my .22 autos to have a hammer for second strike ability. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

September 8, 2022, 09:15 PM	#2
JBB Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: SW Florida Posts: 105	I love mine. Use the mag loader and you won’t have issues with feeding.

September 8, 2022, 10:00 PM	#3
ChimpMunk20 Member Join Date: April 16, 2020 Location: GA Posts: 70	Very nice, congrats!

September 9, 2022, 06:25 PM	#4
PSP Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2006 Location: Bowling Green Virginia Posts: 4,487	I've loved my TX22. HV ammo works well. Lots of fun at the range. Easy to load and simple to take down to clean. Enjoy your new pistol.

September 10, 2022, 06:02 AM	#5
mfreem08 Member Join Date: October 25, 2012 Posts: 55	Shot just about every .22lr in mine. Never an issue. I took a gamble when they first came out & hqve loved it. Trigger breaks at 4.25lb

September 10, 2022, 03:16 PM	#6
44caliberkid Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,098	Another happy TX owner here too. I’ve had mine about 10 months and the rest of my 22’s have been on the shelf. Runs every type of ammo I’ve tried except the Winchester self defense round, and the box I had was very inconsistent, ranging from a sharp crack to a wimpy poof.

September 10, 2022, 05:35 PM	#7
kenny53 Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2015 Location: My back yard Posts: 971	It is a fun gun to shoot, I have 6 mags for mine and can put holes in many targets.

September 14, 2022, 04:07 PM	#8
Reloadron Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2016 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Suburbs Posts: 1,750	You can never have too many .22 rimfire guns, be they pistol, revolver or rifles. Enjoy your new found gun. Ron

September 20, 2022, 01:31 PM	#9
DAKA Member Join Date: May 5, 2011 Location: S FL Posts: 59	I agree, the TX 22 is a really fun shooter

June 26, 2023, 03:24 PM	#10
seanc Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 1998 Posts: 590	Just picked up a TX 22 last week and on Saturday, I went through 8 different ammo boxes without a hiccup. Winchester, Federal and CCI bulk ammo all worked without a hitch. Even CCI Quiet worked, but of course, it didn't cycle the action but gave some of the most accurate groups at 10 yards. At 25 yards, I did as well as I've done with any other gun/caliber except for specific target guns. Very happy with the function and accuracy. I was looking to get a Glock 44, but the gun reviews said that it was picky. Other reviews said the Taurus wasn't picky, even with bulk ammo and that is definitely the case! I would have never bought another Taurus, but the TX 22 really delivers. By the way, I loaded the mags like I load all .22LR mags: rim down, leverage into the magazine, stacking as I go. Pulling down on the mag spring was a PITA and there's a technique to that which I didn't care to learn since wedging is quick and works. I didn't see a need to use the loader, just another thing to loose.

June 27, 2023, 06:08 AM	#11
PSP Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2006 Location: Bowling Green Virginia Posts: 4,487	I answered in #4 above. Still love my TX and have added the 13 round compact model to my collection. Same reliability and fun in a slightly smaller pistol. TX 16 round mags also fit the Compact model. Either one is a best buy IMHO.

July 4, 2023, 12:37 PM	#12
Eli Wagner Junior Member Join Date: June 29, 2023 Posts: 4	The full size Taurus TX 22 would be my backpack/ survival pack gun. Less than one ounce more then the compact and increased velocity from the 4.1 inch barrel.

August 4, 2023, 04:55 PM	#13
Vicnchan Member Join Date: January 30, 2012 Location: South Georgia Posts: 17	I got one of the first ones they sold at the new Bainbridge, GA plant. Absolutely love mine! It's a fun gun.