Taurus 942 Ultra Lite .22WMR Review & Shoot 8-Shot 22 Magnum

Published on January 26, 2024
Duration: 34:14

This review of the Taurus 942 Ultra Lite .22 WMR highlights significant extraction failures and cylinder timing issues, despite the firearm's accuracy. The reviewer, an experienced firearms tester, details how spent casings frequently stick, requiring manual removal with tools. While acknowledging the gun's potential accuracy, the critical mechanical flaws lead to a recommendation for warranty repair.

Quick Summary

The Taurus 942 Ultra Lite .22 WMR review highlights significant extraction failures and cylinder slop, despite the firearm's impressive accuracy at 15 yards. Spent casings frequently stick, requiring manual removal, and premature wear was observed on the cylinder timing notches. The reviewer, an experienced firearms tester, recommends warranty repair due to these critical mechanical issues.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Taurus 942 Ultra Lite
  2. 00:11Physical Features Overview
  3. 02:19Ammunition Selection for Testing
  4. 03:59Initial Range Testing & POI
  5. 05:30Trigger Assessment (DA/SA)
  6. 07:54Extraction Issues Encountered
  7. 09:40Quality Control Concerns (Cylinder Slop, Wear)
  8. 11:00Accuracy Testing at 15 Yards
  9. 14:10Final Assessment & Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main issues with the Taurus 942 Ultra Lite .22 WMR?

The primary issues reported are severe extraction failures, where spent casings stick in the cylinder, and excessive cylinder play (slop). Premature wear on the cylinder timing notches was also observed on a new firearm, indicating potential quality control problems.

Is the Taurus 942 Ultra Lite accurate?

Yes, despite its mechanical issues, the Taurus 942 Ultra Lite proved to be highly accurate during testing at 15 yards, consistently hitting small steel targets. This suggests potential for good performance if reliability issues are resolved.

What ammunition was tested in the Taurus 942 Ultra Lite review?

The review tested several self-defense oriented .22 WMR rounds, including Federal Punch, Speer Gold Dot, Winchester Silvertip, and Hornady Critical Defense. Extraction issues were noted across different ammunition types.

What is the trigger like on the Taurus 942 Ultra Lite?

The double-action trigger pull is described as smooth but heavy, estimated between 10-12 lbs. The single-action trigger is noted as very crisp with no creep, estimated in the upper 4 lb range.

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