NEW! Taurus TX22 COMPACT!...Quick Range Review

Published on January 26, 2023
Duration: 12:01

This review provides an in-depth look at the new Taurus TX22 Compact, highlighting its features, ergonomics, and performance. The speaker, an experienced reviewer with deep knowledge of the TX22 platform, demonstrates its reliability and accuracy at extended ranges with various ammunition types. Key features include its optic-ready slide, threaded barrel, and improved trigger characteristics, making it a strong contender for concealed carry and range fun.

Quick Summary

The Taurus TX22 Compact is a reliable .22 LR pistol featuring a 3.6-inch barrel, an optic-ready slide with a Shield RMSC footprint, and a threaded barrel. It demonstrated consistent accuracy out to 75 yards with a Holosun 407K and offers a crisp trigger with a short reset, making it suitable for range use and concealed carry.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Initial Shooting
  2. 00:41Physical Overview and Ergonomics
  3. 01:53Optic Compatibility
  4. 02:20Magazine Capacity and Compatibility
  5. 02:44Slide and Barrel Features
  6. 03:13Sights and Trigger Assessment
  7. 04:33Technical Specifications
  8. 05:17Range Performance Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the new Taurus TX22 Compact?

The Taurus TX22 Compact features a 3.6-inch barrel, an optic-cut slide compatible with Shield RMSC footprint optics, a threaded barrel with a 1/2x28 adapter, and comes with two 13-round magazines. It also boasts improved ergonomics and a striker-fired trigger with a short reset.

How accurate is the Taurus TX22 Compact at extended ranges?

During testing, the Taurus TX22 Compact demonstrated consistent hits out to 75 yards when equipped with a Holosun 407K red dot sight, indicating good accuracy for a compact .22 LR pistol.

What is the twist rate of the Taurus TX22 Compact barrel?

The barrel of the Taurus TX22 Compact features a 1:10 twist rate. This is a faster twist compared to the 1:16 twist found on previous full-size TX22 models, potentially offering better stabilization for certain .22 LR ammunition types.

What optics are compatible with the Taurus TX22 Compact?

The slide on the Taurus TX22 Compact is optic-cut for the Shield RMSC footprint. This makes it directly compatible with optics featuring this footprint, such as the Holosun K-series (e.g., 407K, 507K). No adapter plates are included.

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