We take a quick look at the new Taurus 22TUC, a .22 LR pocket pistol with a tip-up barrel.
.22 LR may not be an ideal self-defense cartridge, but it’s better than nothing and may be the best choice for certain individuals based on their circumstances. For those who fall into that camp, or anyone looking for a small, lightweight backup gun, Taurus has just announced the 22TUC.
The 22TUC is a .22 LR pocket pistol that features a tip-up barrel, a 9-round magazine capacity and a double-action-only trigger. The tip-up barrel means that the pistol can be loaded without having to manually cycle the slide, a good feature for anyone with hand strength issues, and it also makes it easier to stick an extra round in the chamber when loading to bring the capacity up to 10 rounds. Taurus also says that the double-action-only trigger helps to ensure reliable ignition of rimfire ammo.
Featuring a polymer frame and a stainless steel slide and barrel, the 22TUC weighs in at only 10 ounces unloaded. Combined with its overall length of 5 inches, overall height of 4.35 inches and width of 1 inch, the 22TUC makes for one very compact and lightweight package. This makes it ideal for pocket carry or as a backup gun in an ankle holster. It also features a manual safety, a fixed rear sight and a fixed orange dot front sight.
The 22TUC is available with either a stainless or black finish on its metal parts and each gun will ship with one magazine. The black version has an MSRP of $333.99 and the stainless version has an MSRP of $348.99
For more information, visit taurususa.com.
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