Rifleman Review: Taurus TX22 Competition

Published on January 17, 2024
Duration: 4:16

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly process for the Taurus TX22 Competition, as demonstrated by Christopher Olsen, Managing Editor of American Rifleman. It covers essential steps for cleaning and maintenance, emphasizing safety throughout. The video highlights the pistol's unique optics mounting system and its suitability as a trainer or competition firearm.

Quick Summary

The Taurus TX22 Competition offers a unique optics mounting system where the mount attaches directly to the barrel hood, ensuring zero retention during disassembly. It features a 5.25-inch threaded bull barrel (1/2x28 TPI), a smooth 4-5 lb trigger, and side scallops on the grip for manual magazine extraction during malfunctions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Background
  2. 00:46Trigger and Action
  3. 01:04Frame and Barrel Specifications
  4. 01:34Innovative Optics Mounting
  5. 02:05Iron Sights and Rails
  6. 02:14Internal Components and Threaded Barrel
  7. 03:15Controls and Ergonomics
  8. 03:41Magazine and Reliability

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Taurus TX22 Competition's optics mounting system unique?

The TX22 Competition features a unique system where the optic mount attaches directly to the barrel hood/chamber region, not the slide. This ensures the optic maintains its zero even when the slide is removed for cleaning or maintenance.

What are the key advantages of the Taurus TX22 Competition for training and competition?

It serves as an economical trainer or target pistol, saving on ammunition costs compared to 9mm or .45 ACP. Its enhanced features, including a 5.25-inch bull barrel and optics-ready capability, make it competition-ready.

What is the barrel threading on the Taurus TX22 Competition?

The bull barrel on the Taurus TX22 Competition is factory-threaded with 1/2x28 TPI (threads per inch). This allows for the direct attachment of suppressors or other muzzle devices without the need for adapters.

How does the Taurus TX22 Competition address potential rimfire malfunctions?

The grip frame includes side scallops that allow users to manually pry out a magazine if a rimfire-related malfunction or jam occurs. This feature enhances reliability in challenging shooting scenarios.

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