.22 TORTURE TEST - Taurus TX22

Published on May 24, 2019
Duration: 14:04

The Taurus TX22 proves to be a surprisingly reliable .22 LR pistol, especially when fed quality ammunition. While it handles bulk Federal ammo with only minor issues, it excels with CCI Mini-Mags. The pistol struggles with very low-velocity subsonic rounds and significantly dirty range ammo, experiencing malfunctions like stovepipes and failures to feed. Despite these limitations, its good trigger and ergonomics make it an excellent training tool.

Quick Summary

The Taurus TX22 is a reliable .22 LR pistol, performing best with quality ammunition like CCI Mini-Mags. It experienced minor issues with Federal bulk ammo and significant malfunctions with low-velocity subsonic rounds and dirty range ammo, highlighting the importance of ammunition choice.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Torture Test Plan
  2. 01:10Taurus TX22 Unboxing
  3. 02:18Federal Bulk Ammo Test
  4. 04:59CCI Mini-Mags Test
  5. 05:23CCI Subsonic Ammo Test
  6. 06:06CCI Quiet-22 Test
  7. 07:21Range Floor 'Bag O' Crap' Test
  8. 09:36Final Assessment & Recommendation

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the Taurus TX22 with different types of .22 LR ammunition?

The Taurus TX22 is generally reliable, performing well with quality ammunition like CCI Mini-Mags. It had minor issues with Federal bulk ammo and significant malfunctions with very low-velocity subsonic rounds and dirty range ammunition.

What kind of malfunctions did the Taurus TX22 experience during the torture test?

During the torture test, the Taurus TX22 experienced light primer strikes, failures to feed, and stovepipe malfunctions, particularly when using low-velocity or dirty ammunition.

Is the Taurus TX22 a good training pistol?

Yes, the Taurus TX22 is considered an excellent training pistol due to its surprisingly good trigger, ergonomic grip, and familiar size comparable to a Glock 19.

What ammunition is recommended for the Taurus TX22?

For optimal performance and reliability, especially for competition, quality ammunition like CCI Mini-Mags is recommended. While it can handle some bulk ammo, low-velocity or dirty rounds should be avoided.

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