Taurus TX22 Review & Shoot - Ends Catastrophically

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

**ATTENTION** - **UPDATE** Final update video is up with all the details about CCI's & Taurus's response and how it is being handled ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnTIhoKtfr5pr9U ). I keep getting asked what happened but the video has been up for over a month... (Original comment) Alright everyone, gonna post this up top because the amount of comments I get daily on this is becomming too much to keep up with. First of all, any and all negative comments will be ignored from here on out. I'm not going to have the same conversation 10 times a day with the same kind of know it all people every freaking day. I have been shooting for 20 years, easily over 100,000 rounds fired total, from .22's to .50 caliber guns. In those 20 years and hundreds of thousands of rounds fired, I have never once experienced a squib load until this video. I also have always trusted CCI .22 ammunition 100%, because it has always worked 100% flawless for me for 20 years, unlike other brands. Thus I was in complete and utter disbelief initially that the issue could be my ammo, and also, having never experinced a squib load ever in the past 20 years of shooting, I was negligent in noticing the "obvious" signs when it finally happened to me because I didn't know what to expect having never experienced it before. Now that I experienced this firsthand, yes I will absolutely be checking after each questionable round from here on out. Secondly, if you don't like the occasional profanity, you are free to go elsewhere. I will not sensor myself when I have freedom of speech in this country and even on this very platform to say as I wish. I have also set my channel as "not for children", so I have no remorse for my occasional language. Funny thing is, most of you probably watch rated R movies which contain plenty of profanity, yet you think you get to come on my channel and tell me not to curse. Hypocrites! This is my channel, this is my show. If you don't like it, change the channel...

[@paulkosm5882]

You are wrong about one thing: this is not your private channel. This is a public place and people are browsing the content and have a right to criticize it in constructive not offending manner. If one subscribes to you PRIVATE channel, goes to your channel to watch your videos, he/she should not complain then. Do not take me wrong, me personally, I am not offended by your language because occasionally I use the same language and actually I learned from your mistake that I should be aware of many aspects of shooting including squib loads. Thanks for that. I sort of to admire people, like you, who are trying to share their experience and by doing that expose themselves to different kind of comments that in many cases are offending . There is always a douchebag among the audience who is lecturing people but at the same time did not demonstrate own achievements... because douchebags don’t have achievements except one: being a douchebag. Thanks for the video and I am subscribing to your channel because I am curious what happened next .

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

I never said this is a private channel. And yes, people can criticize all they want, just as I can ignore them all I want, or even delete their comments! So in reality, as the creator, I have the power to say what goes and what doesn't, not the community. I can actually set my channel to where all comments have to be approved by me first before they can ever be publicly viewed, or never viewed, my choice. So if I was so inclined, I could do such and only allow comments to post that tickle my fancy and gratify me. But I don't do that for a reason: because people have freedom of speech, and their speech shouldn't be dictated by me. So why do they try to dictate *my* speech, when I have given them the freedom to say whatever they wish, even condemning and insulting me? Because as you said, they are hypocritical "douchebags" and have no clue that I actually allow them to say what they say, even if damaging to me or my image. Anyway that's my 2 cents. Thanks for commenting and subscribing. Hopefully I will have an update soon for everyone...

[@tray22]

Did you manage to contact CCI and if so what did they say?

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

@@tray22 Yeah I talked to them today, still going through the process. I will release a video about it when I have more info. So far they want me to send back the blown cases and other stingers I have from the same lot to them for investigation, not surprisingly. I'm still emailing back and forth right now after calling, pissing me off a lit bit that it couldn't all be handled over the phone to be completely honest, but we'll see how it pans out. The guy didn't seem too thrilled that I had a youtube channel either...

[@wlliamkerker3549]

After your first fail to extract, there may have been a bullet lodged in the barrel, causing the "blowout", which pushed both bullets out the barrel. The second F to E lodged a bullet again in possibly a damaged barrel, and the next round was unable to push both bullets out causing the over pressurization of the breech. Both of these issues were probably due to no powder, or low powder in the rounds that failed to eject. Definitely contact CCI and let them inspect the firearm and any ammo you have left purchased at the same time. I think they will agree about the series of events. Supply them with a copy of this video. I have had no issues with my Taurus TX22 with over 600 rds. They will work with you to find the issue.

[@mfree80286]

A footlong section of neon colored weedwhacker line is an absolutely fantastic way to quickly check a .22 pistol for a bore obstruction, cut one and throw it in the range bag. You can just slip it in the chamber and poke until it's out the muzzle... or not.

[@samwilliams1142]

Taurus now includes a neon orange zip tie, I now know why. It is just long enough to check for barrel obstructions. If you shoot non-plated bullets check for leading if accuracy drops.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

🤣 That's hilarious

[@samwilliams1142]

@@BuckeyeBallistics the sad state of 22 LR manufacturing

[@renaissancenovice7202]

Good idea

[@Jedi_Jed]

How clever. I think I had an almost squib once but I think it made it out of the barrel. Was with a Ruger Mark II.

[@hulado]

the rule has always been that you stop fireing at the First indication of an underpowered round. a squib. and check to see that the barrel is clear. sorry about your luck. be glad you werent fireing a high powered weapon. you learned a good lesson.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yeah see I thought it was just a failure to eject, because there was no recoil or sound; but it was a priner only squib. Learned my lesson the hard way but from now on I know to stop and pull the barrel. Thanks for watching.

[@rocco3686]

Guns&Cars same thing happened to me today with my marlin 60 a dud and it sounded like the bullet was just throw I got confused because it didn’t cycle and I thought it was a misfire but I found no powder smell from the brass.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

@@rocco3686 What ammo were you shooting?

[@rocco3686]

Guns&Cars Winchester 36 grain hollow points like the 555 box’s some of the bullets actually fall apart while I’m my pocket

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

@@rocco3686 Yeah I don't like those either, usually have feeding issues. But I've never had one be a super light load or fall apart. Quality control anymore is becoming a joke it seems...

[@Douginont]

A smart person learns from their mistakes. A wise person learns from the mistakes of others.

[@les121476]

Thank you for this video! I'm 45 years old, been shooting 22's since I got my first rifle when I was 10. I have NEVER seen this happen. Thank you for sharing it and letting us learn from your experience. Godspeed Brother. On a side note.... I would have said worser things.... hell with the haters

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thanks man

[@Chaos4Eva1]

I agree, same here

[@rdanpauley1992]

You have never seen a .22 squib? I have seen several (I'm 60) but likely less than 10 total. I shoot competition and have witnessed others make the squib mistake. More common with reloads but not unheard of with rim fire.

[@minerblue9641]

@@rdanpauley1992 , I've been shooting 22LR for probably over 50 years and I've never had, or heard of a squib round in 22LR.

[@davematney1918]

@@minerblue9641 it definitely happens from time to time. I've had it happen to me once. And seen it one other time when it happened to a guy next to me at the range.

[@SemperParatus1234]

Tough pistol. Good thing it wasn't catastrophic, meaning it stayed together and didn't harm you.

[@christopherhamilton5557]

Kind of a selling point for the pistol... 👍

[@somewhitedude01]

@@christopherhamilton5557 22? Nah look up the hi point that had like 12 rounds lodged in the barrel.

[@ControlsEngineerOne]

Tough pistol? Are you for real? The Gdamn back strap of the magazine well fell out of a brand new Taurus PT 247 I had bought. Got jumped by gangbangers and almost got put 6' under. Fuck Taurus! I'll buy 10 Kel Techs b4 a Taurus!

[@scottkeppler7442]

Smith n Wesson M&P 22 like I own along with my Smith n be Wesson 40 cal you get what you pay for.

[@benfrank1583]

@@ControlsEngineerOne Either way, I'm glad your ok.

[@camshaftshaft2711]

Always check your bore when you think something isn’t right ! Personally I check mine after every misfire or fail to eject and I also check after every mag ! Great learning vid 👍

[@josephlawrence6299]

Two biggest causes of gun accidents according to the NRA; Ignorance and Carelessness. I plan to use this video to teach Basic Pistol students what not to do. CCI should use this video as evidence the real failure occurred between the shooter's ears. His comment about his 9mm and 45 being 'real guns' should tip off viewers he doesn't have a safe attitude about firearms.

[@ASPushkin51]

The video should be called "CCI Stinger review - ends catastrophically".

[@carlrooker]

I have had issues with stinger ammunition in lighter semi-auto. It is a very powerful round for a .22, and when the shell is ejected, I have had rounds explode. I have also had a firing pin break. I now save the stingers for bolt action rifles, where the round is left in the chamber until after it is manually ejected. I believe that bullet that got caught in the barrel was the result of the round exploding when ejected, so that the bullet did not have enough power to get through the barrel. Could be wrong, but that has been my experience.

[@johnturner2585]

Ya taurus did fine cci screwed up

[@chuckschillingvideos]

I only use Stingers in rifles.

[@shooterqqqq]

@@johnturner2585 No, the ammunition was fine. It's the cause of firing a new pistol without checking the chamber or the barrel, He had plenty of hints things were going to go wrong and he ignored all the signs.

[@DPoner]

This he should change the title

[@jeffrobison2013]

as a kid 45 years ago i used to shoot a couple hundred 22s a week with hardly ever a fail to fire, now days it seems every box has several duds

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yeah I've always avoided the cheaper .22 ammo because of this. Saddens me to get a squib from CCI, especially at $8 per 50rds.

[@magnumcipher4971]

Same here. 25 years ago a box of .22LR was but a couple bucks. Never experienced more than a handful of light loaded cartridges or the like back then, even from $5 value packs of 550 rounds. In response to the demand for .22LR in recent years, it seems that no manufacturer is immune to serious quality control issues, generally 1-2 per box of 50. Federal has of late been the most reliable of the last 10k rounds I’ve shot. Of the 500 rounds of federal I shot yesterday (Ruger precision bolt gun), four were obviously lightly loaded but did manage to propel the bullets down range, albeit at subpar velocities.

[@randydavis9324]

I have owned a sears 22lr rifle for 40 years and shot it over 20,000 times without a misfire, or a squib. And none of it was cci ammo. This guy must have a bad batch for that many problems.

[@heikopanzlaff3789]

That is a interesting post ! I am in a gun club here in Germany using , like many others, a perfect condition Walther GSP in . 22 LR. But discovered more and more problems fireing the 2. shot out of a mag with 5 rds. Federal Champion .22 LR. Sometimes it is failing to fire apx. one or 2 out of a box of 500, or it is not strong enough to push the slide far enough to eject the spent / feed the 2. Not realy a squib, bullet went out of the barrel - but almost. Stopped using Federal, switched to RWS Semi Auto. Maybe the same Problem with that CCI Stingers ?

[@deandeann1541]

Federal and cci are the same company. Federal is usually quite good for bulk pack .22 but I believe Champion is the cheapest Federal brand.

[@justin4198]

As a fairly new gun enthusiasts I appreciate you sharing this. I still have a lot to learn and this is just reinforcing that fact. And Profanity is fine. If I don't like something I avoid it rather than complain about it. Society is becoming weak and overly sensitive. Keep up the good work!

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thanks bud

[@SomeGuy-hy9zf]

More experienced shooters would’ve stopped using the ammo at the first signs that it was unsafe. As a new shooter you can learn from his negligent unsafe gun use, knowingly continuing to use defective ammo, as a cautionary what not to do and why case study.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

And now thanks to this, I have the experience... have a nice day 😁👍

[@RocksNRuts4]

@@BuckeyeBallistics maybe wouldnt have fired that round thru bad barrel....glad it went ok, but...

[@hitomiholmes7648]

@@SomeGuy-hy9zf is not understanding the nature of the test going on.

[@wolfy0129]

No matter what any one has said about this I am so grateful that the gun was made well and and didn't literally blow apart. Yes even a .22 lr can blow apart. I am even more grateful that you are not hurt or worse. Thank you for sharing this with us. I am looking forward to getting 1 of these. I am so happy you shared this with us and I can see Taurus has once again given us a very well made hand gun. Thank You again.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thanks for being positive

[@KennyB221]

I have to admit that I was almost screaming at the video after the squib, "Check the barrel! Check the Barrel!" Especially after reading the title. But at the same time, I understand. Things sometimes get overlooked. Thanks for letting us learn from you and glad you didn't get hurt.

[@mikesimpson6757]

I have this gun and absolutely love it. I have shot the cheapest dirtiest ammo I could fund and the best match quality 22 ammo and after probably 2000 rounds through the gun have not had one failure to fire or eject. This is a rock solid gun at a fantastic price.

[@KingCrimson-420]

How’s it holding up years later

[@glennavellino1172]

Good product, says a lot for Taurus to keep on firing after the damage it sustained. Hope I will notice a squib load if it ever happens to me. All in all, glad nothing really bad happened.

[@RU2AIM]

I remember those sweet days of the past when I could find ammo to buy and enjoy target shooting without wincing at every expended round.

[@codymartinez3087]

Those were the days man 😞

[@MooseBme]

That's me too, counting the dollars and cents with every shot before, during and after.

[@Grassroots_Hegemon]

2.00 a round through a 30-30. If someone broke into my house with a gun, paying my medical bills might be cheaper than returning fire.

[@MooseBme]

@@Grassroots_Hegemon *(: Insert "Sad but true," laughing emolji's ;)!

[@thenuclearreactor9334]

I know right I’ve been waiting a year and a half for my ammo order to come in and it’s still not gonna be here until August

[@BallisticGrandpa]

I've never seen a blown case on a .22 before. I'm glad you weren't hurt.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

It was from 2 squib loads, because a bullet being stuck in the barrel increases the pressure and blows out the case. It's possible the first one was a fluke or fired out of battery, but the 2nd one was definately a squib.

[@ZXXpilot]

Xcobra122 never shot any Remington subsonic? ;)

[@BallisticGrandpa]

ZXXflyer Never shot any .22 subsonic. I don’t really see the point. If you’re going to push a small projectile that slow then maybe look into an air gun.

[@KRIPP548]

@@BallisticGrandpa subsonic with a silencer is quiet....

[@mini14head]

Subsonic and standard are all I use in my rifles because they are ALWAYS more accurate. BTW I only squirrel hunt with air rifles because their more accurate and quieter than .22s.

[@tamer1773]

Actually I think you handled it quite well. I'd be mad as hell if just one of those failures happened to me. Fortunately I've never had a case blow out or a squib load. Yet! But I've had more than a few failure to feed problems with .22 semi-auto rifles. Not with lever and bolt action rifles though. I chalk it up to rim fire ammo just not being as reliable as center fire. Actually this is a good advertisement for Taurus that the weapon still functioned at all after the blow out and then the squib bulging the barrel. Very informative video.

[@coles.1524]

Can’t be attributed to the firearm. That’s 100% ammo problem

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yup

[@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043]

Nope bad chamber support. My mp 22 fully supported is the better gun. U just want tacticool fde paint job

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

@@gsfbffxpdhhdf7043 Did you like your own comment? 🤣

[@coles.1524]

Gsfbffx Pdhhdf I can get the m&p 22 in fde so that’s not the sellling point. It’s not chamber support. It’s just a squib that can happen to any gun

[@user-jo3ug9ov1v]

Well if you sit a .22 cci stinger next to a normal .22 lr and really look they are the same length overall but the stinger has a longer casing looks like to me maybe the one that busted the end off it was due to that reason alone... But I wasn't there. I love shooting cci ammo and I've easily shot over 50000 rounds of cci stingers alone in my 10/22 ruger but just like with this video it has a ton of controversy on the type of ammo it can shoot

[@sticustom]

Been shooting for 45 years. Never seen a 22Lr do that. CCI is one of the brands I use. Always been reliable.

[@keithrickson8522]

DUDE I called it!!! So proud of myself 😮 12:31 as soon as you said one had significantly less recoil after it failed to eject, my first thought was "I think I would take that thing apart and look down the barrel, bet there's a bullet still in there." And it happened, wow. Gut instincts, sometimes they're there for a reason.

[@leegriffiths4986]

Bro the only way to learn is through experience. Forget the haters I’m glad that you posted the video and that you or anyone else wasn’t hurt. 👊🏻👍🏻

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thanks, and me too, because it's my #1 video now lol.

[@chrisgilbert4146]

100's of thousands of rounds, I would say that's experienced. Either way good video. Newbies should watch this.

[@leegriffiths4986]

Chris Gilbert m8 in England we haven’t got the same access to pistols so I watch and comment and watch as much as I can while I’m waiting for my pistol 🔫 👍🏻👊🏻

[@chrisgilbert4146]

@@leegriffiths4986 Merica is great for something's. Just remember not all TUBERS know what their talking about. Shoot straight and be safe.

[@leegriffiths4986]

Chris Gilbert are you based in England then bro as it says Mercia or are u in America ether way thanks for the advice. Av a good Xmas and new year

[@anthonym.napoleonisr.6045]

Thank you for the great video. I have been shooting .22 cal rifles and pistols for over 50 years and have never had this happen. You learn something every day. A very informative and enlightening video. Stay safe and good shooting!!!

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thank you for the support.

[@justloggit22]

Well I gotta be honest and say I would have kept shooting too. Inconsistency’s in .22 ammo is very common especially bulk. I have never had a single issue with CCI and would consider them to be the gold standard for .22 ammo. I didn’t think a .22 had the nut to bulge a barrel. As for the gun, it’s a real shooter. Taurus is finally crawling out of the dumpster and has a few good pistols including the PT111G2.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yeah I really like my G2 and this TX22 as well. I really liked the Spectrum also, but mine stovepipes. Trying a remedy to that before sending it in...

[@TheRange7]

Just watched again for the first time in 4 years man. This is such a good video. It's really a lesson in just how HUGE the pressures are, even in 22LR rounds. Yes I know they were "StanGERS" but still....just wow. To bulge the barrel like that is just incredible. You really managed to keep your cool and used this as a valuable teaching moment. Looking back, I'm so thrilled you weren't shooting 9, 40, or 45 that day. It's really great to be back. Your channel is always reliable for good content my friend. Cheers from west of Chicago.

[@Predator42ID]

I can relate to seeing odd malfunctions for the first time. Case and point upon diagnosing an AR-15 who's gas key was so loose I was amazed it wasn't sheared off into the stock. The scarier bit was upon doing a function check with a BCG we had laying around. The trigger hammer had been damaged enough to the point that when firing and doing a reset that It acted like a binary trigger. Told my buddy what needed replacing and he did just that. Actually I've seen some odd malfunctions so to go 20 years without seeing this is truly impressive. Also dang Taurus did a good job with that barrel, that's quality right there. Thank you.

[@PierreKerbage]

And thank you for sharing this with us. The profanity is eclipsed by the fact that you still published this video showing it all. Thank you for your courage. Just glad you are safe. This is wild.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

New barrel is in and it runs great, even somewhat accurate to 100 yards. I plan to post a 100 yard video sometime like I have of my other deserving pistols. Thanks for watching.

[@PierreKerbage]

@@BuckeyeBallistics Just curious - did Taurus replace the barrel or did CCI pay to have you buy a new barrel or did you just do it? Again, glad you are safe my friend and for posting this video. Lessons to be learned to all of us.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Check out the final update video for all the details, easily accessed on my .22 playlist. In short, Taurus.

[@photomaster1]

Thank you for this, it's looking like each time I shoot my gun I'll have to have a camera going due to the crap you had to deal with... Again thanks for this...

[@imaglacierboy9621]

Or or sell your gun🤔and get a glock

[@LoganBR100]

Congratulations on the video, won my tumb up for the courage and honesty to disclose what happened to you. We have seen in other channels that when ammunition is reloaded, the blame is blamed on the weapon manufacturer, but this time there is no way to do it. And yes, it was the ammunition manufacturer's fault. I hope the CCI will cover its damage with the weapon.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Still working with CCI, supposed to hear something next week. Will post update video when all said and done. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@xXCigarXx]

@@BuckeyeBallistics did anything ever happen with cci?

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Check out the update videos in the .22 playlist on the channel...

[@MrGsteele]

The surprise is that such damage to the barrel could occur with .22 rimfire. Rimfire rounds are "pipsqueaks" and "underpowered" - yet a mishap and containment of pressure at what looked like 70% of the way down the barrel, despite the pressure relief of a moving slide, was enough to bulge extremely hard and strong barrel steel! Very informative, and an object lesson on just how much power we hold in our hands with even a small caliber rimfire weapon. It's to Taurus' credit that their POLYMER weapon withstood the explosion with no injury to the shooter. They may produce weapons at a very affordable price, but obviously they are of very high quality and safety. Thanks for the video - may it be your only misfire.

[@toddr2265]

Great video and awesome explanation of what a squib round is in you comments. Glad you didn't get injured from it. I hope CCI will step up to make it right. They have a great reputation so I hope they take steps to maintain it. I'm sure, as other people have stated, Taurus will send you what you need to fix the pistol if you get a hold of them. Good luck and stay safe.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thanks, appreciate you.

[@thearchitect817]

Yep, sub Sonics rarely cycle through anything but super light slide springs and slides made of aluminum. The CCI though I love the Blazer Brass in 9mm in 22 subsonic they are the same as regular 40 grain ball , they just scrimp on the powder inside. It’s a way to cheap out and hide by stating it’s quieter. The Taurus TX22 is a very reliable gun. Feed it good ammo like Federal / Winchester etc. it’ll run great.

[@bucklester4086]

I thought for sure when the video started it would be the thunderbolts that failed. Glad you were not hurt.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

That's why I saved them for last 🤣

[@janialander414]

I had case failure once with Thunderbolts, shot nice stinging jet of burning powder and gasses to my hand, from relatively open back end of High Standard....

[@normanmarino7871]

I had the same thing happened to me with my Glock 26 using Remington 9mm white box 100 rolls bulk ammo from Walmart Glock said it was the ammo Remington said it was the gun so no one paid for a new barrel I purchased from Lone Wolf. Good Luck getting a new barrel at lease you have a video to show what happened which I didn’t have.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

You can watch the follow up video if yoy want to know what happened; I did get a barrel finally a few weeks ago. If that happened to my glock and nobody covered it I would be pissed.

[@businesscenter9131]

Great video. I have been shooting for 2 decades now and I learned a lot from your experience with the CCI ammo. The experience of others in the comments about the importance of thoroughly inspecting your barrel after a suspected squib round was also invaluable. I urge you to change the title of this video; all shooters (of 22 and any caliber) should see this. The importance of taking your time and inspecting any change in felt recoil, and examine your weapon (including the barrel) can't be overstated. This video should, as has been suggested before, be labeled CCI Stingers -- Ends Catastrophically. Like many, I almost skipped this video thinking it was going to be some Taurus quality-related malfunction. If anything the Taurus provided its value and toughness. Even I squib 22 hit by another round can result in serious injury. Sorry about your barrel, but keep the videos coming. Good work.

[@fuhleep7558]

That’s your fault, he can title the video whatever he wants, don’t like it keep scrolling buddy. It isn’t his responsibility to keep others safe. It’s not safe to play with guns so if you do you’re taking a chance, so yeah he ain’t gonna change the title buddy

[@larryjones2563]

So basically any time we see a failure to extract we should inspect the barrel for obstruction. That was crazy, I’m glad we could learn from your mishap.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

And I'm glad you're learning as I did, instead of being a know it all jackass like other people one here and judging me. So yes, those of us who aren't know it alls learned something from this. I'm glad I learned with a .22 lol. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@inferninx]

i don't ever think people getting potentially hurt from a firearm detonation is funny, but your reaction was priceless.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

What can I say, I'm here to entertain lol.

[@jtgunnergurl85]

Well I love the Taurus TX-22 and haven’t ever had an issue with it I was like this has to be ammo related!

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yup, definately ammo.

[@bills6093]

CCI hasn't been the same since it was merged into ATK. It's now part of Vista Outdoors along with Federal. CCI ammo can now come from Federal factories.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Ahhh, see, I was telling a few people that I just read about Federal having their hands in the business, and was wondering if that is causing some of the issues. I was confused today when the shipping label they sent me for the ammo said Vista Outdoors. Thanks for the info.

[@Jahalang82]

Is Federal ammo not reliable? Sorry I don't own a gun yet but wanted to know what's good and not.

[@bills6093]

@@Jahalang82 Federal bulk pack seems to be the most common rimfire ammo that people call "unreliable". Center fire ammo is commonly seen as far more reliable than rimfire. Federal center fire ammo has a great reputation. Here is one of the best YT gun channels on .22LR reliability. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJqwf3SJqtxpb7c

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

@@Jahalang82 Federal makes good ammo. But in the .22 world, CCI was one of the best, better than federal, as far as .22 ammo goes. Rimfire .22 ammo as a whole is notoriously unreliable compared to standard centerfire cartridges like 9mm, .45, 5.56, etc. Back in the day you could trust CCI'S .22 ammo to be as reliable as any centerfire cartidge, but maybe those days are gone now.

[@Jahalang82]

@@bills6093 thanks for the link to that video.

[@martclark2128]

Contrary to the Taurus haters in the comments, I've had no issues with the TX22. The first one I bought was in 2019,soon after they were introduced. 10 thousand rounds later it was stolen. All factory parts, I used CCI exclusively and has zero issues after 150 round break in. One failure to feed during breaking in. I bought my second TX22 a few weeks ago and not surprised, it runs perfectly. As the op of the video does, I shoot tens of thousands of rounds of 22 and never seen a single squib load. I have seen squid load in my 9mm . One. Out of too many rounds to count. I bought a sig 22 a few years back. It's the only handgun I've ever owned that would not run a full 10 rd mag without a problem. I paid Sig money for garbage.dealer took it back. Shows that different folks can have issues with same gun. It's rare to see a video of problems with this Taurus TX22. By the way, the slide is aluminum. Not Zamac. Or alloy as somebody in comments stated. Good video. Bad outcome

[@GEORGEEDWARDBROWN]

You may already know by now that there are 2 generations of barrells. I was watching another review prior to this as I am interested in this gun. The first reviewer HAMMER STRIKER had issues with lead being shaved off the bullets he was using and clogging the barrel filling the groves and hard to clean. Apparently TAURUS knew or learned of this and redesigned the barrel assembly, so I for one would be interested in which barrel was in your gun. Other not mentioning the silencer adapter, I really liked your review and the manner you presented it. Thank you.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yeah I forgot about the silencer part, probably because of what happened. Yes I am aware of the faulty barrels: I made a video about it to warn others. Not sure which mine had because I didn't learn about it until after this video, and mine is full of lead because of the squib load. I'm glad you liked the video, thanks for watching.

[@chicagorandy]

Thanks for posting the incident, warts and all. The Taurus seems to be a very good and surely stout gun to contain the squib event/error with the ammo. A good safety wake-up call for us all. Bring along a #2 pencil in your range bag for quick and safe squib checks.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Not sure if a #2 fits in a .22 barrel but if it does that's a great tip.

[@chicagorandy]

@@BuckeyeBallistics cleaning rod segment or sized wood dowel piece….same idea. Had a squib once on a Nagant revolver and a dowel rod saved the day...and the gun.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

@@chicagorandy I'll have to make sure I throw something in the tool box from no on. Actually speaking of tools, a screwdriver should work as well.

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

@@BuckeyeBallistics a penlight works too,plus I find the flashlight a little more valuable than just a rod

[@tymccutchen]

Man that sucks. Def ammo related' glade you didn't get hurt.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thanks

[@thebrassbrigade5963]

tymccutchen not the Ammo that blew up the gun it was him! He shot a round on top of a squib

[@davidcox3076]

Absolutely valuable information for all of us who shoot. How many of us know about squibs but never experienced one? Glad it wasn't worse for you and thank you for the very stark reminder that it can and does happen.

[@farrellacox2430]

I’m sorry that happened on your new Tx22 video, and thank God you didn’t get injured or killed. I hope CCI or Taurus replace your barrel and magazine. It’s good you have video evidence of mishap, I learned a valuable lesson today through your experience today good luck😢

[@ckim6400]

I've had a case rupture like this. Here's my conclusion and you can make up your own mind. There was a tiny bit of debris at the front of the chamber, possible powder residue that allowed the round to chamber, was far enough in battery to fire but not fully seated so when the round went off the unsupported rear of the case blew out. A dirty chamber can cause this to happen but it is rare. This also sometimes happens to older .22's that have eroded chambers. As to the squib load, it happens with any ammo and though rare it happens more than one thinks but usually to those re-loading centerfire ammo and not paying attention on a progressive loader or getting sloppy in their re-loading. It is very rare but happens with factory ammo. There was a squib projectile in the barrel when the second round went off and this could cause a rupture case on the second round in the chamber as the gases needed to escape somewhere and the weakest area was the unsupported case as it was being ejected. I knew immediately when you ejected the case from the squib load what was going to happen because I have seen it before. Most people have no clue about squib loads and fail to notice the tell tale signs assuming a weak round cleared the barrel. AR-15 owners take note: I have seen several AR-15's blow up from a squib load. Usually a projectile that travelled down the barrel enough to chamber the next round, fire and blow up the barrel! I have seen people who have shot re-loaded ammo that was out of spec. When the round wouldn't chamber properly, eject the round without inspecting it. Sadly the bullet pulled out of the case and was still in the barrel. Next reaction was to chamber a round which sometimes doesn't go into battery fully. Their first reaction is to use the forward assist until a round fits into the chamber. That forward assist, assisted you in chambering a new round and you have sucessfully created a hand held bomb! As tactical as forward assist are and everybody needs it? I don't use mine. Issues chambering a round tells you STOP! find out what the problem is, and yes check the barrel for obstructions! Run a cleaning rod down the bore or crack it open and look down the bore.

[@NeckarPirate]

Hey, thanks for posting this. I've had mediocre success with CCI 22's, mostly good, but not 100%. I've had nothing but good luck with the few Taurus handguns I have (no 22's though) so my gut tells me this is an ammo issue (and a safety issue at that). If you contact CCI, please post a follow-up with the outcome. Anytime I have contacted an ammo company to question their quality they have never responded. That includes Hornady, who I happen to like overall. Ammo companies should be held to a high standard in my book. Thanks again!!

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yeah I have spoke to them and sent the ammo back for investigation. I will absolutely be posting a follow up video when everything is settled. Thanks for watching.

[@NeckarPirate]

@@BuckeyeBallistics Very cool, thanks again.

[@sakridsky]

That’s why you should always check your barrel after a failure to eject just in case.

[@bantamdude]

Thank you Captain Obvious!

[@sakridsky]

Bantamdude Rodriguez Thank you so much for your criticism of my comment. My comment wasn’t directed at you who are obviously the go to guy for anything about guns. My comment was for those people who are new to using guns and are looking for sage advise concerning malfunctions. I’ve experienced a squib load before and was fortunate to have had good advice concerning gun malfunctions. If not I might have been seriously injured. Next time you might save your comments for when you have something constructive to say.

[@brandonkeithley7464]

So far the only ammo failures I’ve had out of my tx22 is Winchester copper plated hollow points. The 22 thunderbolt ammo was perfect for the 500 rounds. And the 3 50 rd boxes of cci I shout through it were also flawless. And I can tell you examining the ammo for the Winchester hollow points they are terribly made.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yeah those winchesters jam in almost everything I have.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Federal is the best bulk/brick I have found, for future reference.

[@alanderson9711]

CCI Christmas ammo I bought in bulk was so bad I thought it had to be my pistols. I mean CCI? Ruled everything else out and send them a sample. Week later a VP called saying (it was tested and malfunctioned and sent me a mailing label) and without a letter or apology replaced everything. Not one extra round for my trouble. Thanks for your vid.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yeah see, that's shitty customer service right there. There should have *at minimum* been an explanation and apology. And some extra ammo should be in order too. I mean when you send a gun in for warranty work they usually send a free mag back as a "sorry." I didn't have a much better experience with them either. Check out the final update video if you want the whole story.

[@lawrenlelko]

I went shopping without a barrel light in my pocket and bought one of these, brand new. I have three things to say. Bring a light, take a look down the barrel, and compare it to ANY other similar manufacturer/model. If you still want it, that's up to you (mine had rifling on the top and almost none on the bottom, and it had about 20 jagged rings - I believe it's called "chatter" - that were easier to see than the rifling). Second, based on the complaints on YT and the forums, there are a lot of people on the barrel replacement list -- not the slide, not the firing pin, not the trigger assembly, not the clips, the BARREL. There's a reason for that. Third, the features and ergonomics were exceptional.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yeah I made a video shortly after this about those barrel issues to warn people since Taurus has refused to recall these guns.

[@timbopie4504]

Glad I ran across this. Glad it wasn't catastrophic to yourself. I love my 22's also. Just purchased a Walther IWI Uzi rifle to go with my Uzi pistol lol. Subbed and hope CCI does you right.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Cool thanks for watching and thanks for the sub! Always wanted to shoot one of those uzi .22's...

[@WisenheimerYZTV]

You curse a lot less than I would have. Glad you weren't hurt.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thanks

[@isellcatlitter]

so i am retired Navy... i can type without swearing.... talking...not so much.... YOU, EFFIN, EFFIN...EFFIN...STUPID A$$.... WELL YOU GET THE IDEA....

[@tokin420nchokin]

I thought the same thing, maybe I need to take a long hard look at myself

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

@@tokin420nchokin Or maybe we shouldn't let others shame us. I mean there are times when we should watch what we say, like maybe around kids or in front of elders or in church. But when a gun just blew up in my hand, I think I'm entitled to be pissed off about that situation and curse. Others commenting on here don't seem to think so. But as I told everyone in my comment that I posted to the top for all to see, everyone is free to change the channel if they don't like it. I won't be scolded by another adult- they can go piss off.

[@Chaos4Eva1]

@@isellcatlitter 100% agree

[@ScottKenny1978]

Damn, dude! Glad you're ok! And yeah, my language would have gone really salty. Well, I am a sailor, so "swear like a sailor" is quite accurate. I am impressed by that little Taurus, though. Blew out in a safe direction, kept you safe!

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thanks. And yeah I love the gun, can't wait until my barrel gets here, one day...

[@PierreKerbage]

I think that when you walk in, the sailors leave the room. Roflmao. But seriously. Who cares. Enough with the hypocrisy of some people. Like you never heard this before.

[@joepangit6938]

I had some Fiocchi WMR 22 that about one out of 15 was a squib. I gave a few boxes of it to an NRA trainer to use it for training new shooters about squib loads. He was really excited about it! :) I told him "Remember to bring a rod with you to poke the dud bullets out of the barrel with." I'm old and always alert for a squib load.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

I guess this outing made me old then lol, because now I'm always checking.

[@donr7327]

Mine initially jammed like crazy. Tried different kinds of ammo, not loading the mag fully, lubricating the mag and gun and so forth. After about 500 rounds over several visits to the range I sent it to Taurus for warranty work. They polished the feed ramp and had it back to me within a week. Fired many hundreds of rounds since without a problem. Interestingly they said not to use hollow points with the tx-22.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

That's weird. They probably just said don't use hp's so it would feed reliably, since you were having feeding issues. There is no reason it shouldn't be able to feed hp's all day long, as mine does. I hate to say it but they were probably just bs'ing you so they didn't have to replace the whole gun.

[@kentuckyblugrass]

I've never had or seen a "Squib" round in person. I can't imagine what a larger caliber would've done to both you, cameraman and the pistol. I'm going to watch the follow up video next. New Sub👊

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thanks for subscribing and watching the follow up video.

[@patrickgriffitt6551]

I have not had this problem with CCI Stingers ever. But I'm sure it's possible as I have had this happen with Winchester(no damage). I would guess one of the loading machines got out of time. Will see what final outcome is.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

I've had a lot of people comming forward on the 2 videos about having issues with CCI ammo lately. They've gone down the crapper because they were bought out by another company.

[@fukcg00gle95]

Holy crap dude! Glad you're ok to shoot another day. Always wear eye protection boys!

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thanks

[@dinacaldwell7522]

I a so glad that barrel didn’t blow or blow the slide back in your face. Glad you are ok.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thanks

[@bobvincent4841]

Who else is wondering, right about now, how much C C I they have laying around?

[@primusoptimus7486]

I still have about 3,000 rounds. But of the Standard velocity and some Subsonics. But they're Australian I think?

[@brandonkeithley7464]

I know my girlfriends dad has a lot.. and this scares me..

[@colt45peacemaker]

Probably the new varmint produced lots. Older stored will be fine.

[@gamer_gex]

damn ... most of my ammo is cci stingers ... havent had them fail YET ... hopefully I dont have a bad batch ...

[@ScottKenny1978]

@@primusoptimus7486 any CCI in the US is made here in the US. In Lewiston, ID.

[@thepossum8569]

Squib load, clear the gun and check the barrel before you take a second shot

[@ricklipp4029]

the shooter was fortunate he wasn’t hurt. Squib load, bullet was stuck in the barrel. Shooter didn’t clear the barrel! It is the shooters fault the barrel bulged. Squib load is the ammo Mfgrs fault. But it is the shooters responsibility to stop and clear the gun before shooting any more rounds. I doubt that Taurus will help you with that failure.

[@jeremyorr7469]

Wow I would be having a long talk with CCI! keep your brass for proof and get this video put on a flash drive or something and send it to them with a letter.IF CCI has any respect and loyalty for there costumers they will make this right.Also CCI is now part of federal/American Eagle they also bought out CCI's pistol ammo plant aka blazer brass/Speer I wonder if there is something in the management level has gone a miss? I work with gun alot your not the first in the last few months to talk about having strange problems like this but your video is proof glad you're ok and it was just 22lr. Good luck bud

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Ammo was sent back, waiting for resonse from cci. I heard about the merger, not good.

[@idahoweez7242]

You are wrong about CCI. Vistaoutdoor owns federal and CCI/Speer/Blazer. Federal is made in anoka Minnesota and CCI/Speer is made in lewiston Idaho. I work for CCI/Speer.

[@jeremyorr7469]

@@idahoweez7242 sounds like you don't know the company you work for simple research and you can see lakecity munitions and federal are part of CCI of idaho

[@idahoweez7242]

@@jeremyorr7469 yep the internet it knows exactly how it all works. And Knows more then a guy that worked there for 6 years. Your information is out dated 🙂

[@edwardlmills]

My grandson was with me firing at a local indoor range about 10 years ago. The firearm was a .22/.22 magnum revolver rifle. His first time shooting. He was pretty good. The ammo was Remington bulk pack standard velocity. He let one go downrange and it just didn't sound right so I stopped him. It was a squib round and left the bullet in the barrel. I found it by using my flashlight and a piece of white paper which showed no light through the barrel. The range had a rod available we drove out the slug then I cleaned up the barrel right there and knowing that the cylinder was out, I got a good look at it, no damage. Remington replaced that 330 round box, and tossed another in with it. For more firing since we were already at the range I bought a couple 50 round boxes of CCI ammo to improve Quil's day. Everything worked just like it should. Grandson Quil's now a US Army Infantryman young warrior. The time spent shooting at the range stuck with him. The Drill SGT was impressed with him first visit to the range. As already said, if it doesn't fire right, feel right, or sound right, STOP FIRING AND CHECK IT OUT! Especially with .22 rimfire ammo!

[@historybuff9276]

I contacted CCI a few weeks back because I had 2 squibs in 1 100 rd box only about 43 rds in. They got the remaining ammo and tested it but didn't happen again so they sent me some more mini mags. But the chance of it happening 2 times from 1 box is crazy

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

That's what happened to me though. I believe the first blown out case was due to a squib also, but it must have been at the tip of the barrel so it wasn't as bad.

[@dude...are-you-sure]

Thanks for sharing the video. Good thing you have it all captured, hopefully CCI will own up to their failed ammo and at least compensate you a new barrel and magazine. At least it wasn't a bigger caliber around causing bigger kB…

[@archangel20031]

If I worked at CCI and I saw this video, I'd tell you it was your fault because TWICE you had a bullet stuck in the barrel and you loaded another round AND FIRED THROUGH IT! This guy apparently has never heard of, or is incapable of understanding a barrel obstruction! I always keep a piece of coat hanger a few inches longer than my barrel for checking for a clear barrel after a questionable round, unless I can see through it easily like on an AR or revolver.

[@garyK.45ACP]

I think this shows that the Taurus TX22 is a safe and sound design as it contained and redirected the pressure in a safe manner, protecting the shooter from injury. I would send the gun back to Taurus with a full explanation and let them determine what it needs before firing it again. DO NOT fire the gun again as you do not know the extent of the damage and you cannot continue to rely on it to protect you. Clearly it was a CCI ammo problem and that is very unusual. Your video is a good testimonial for Taurus.

[@scotty362100]

I'm 57, and I started shooting my first 22lr at 9 years old. I have NEVER had a case on any CCI blow out, a squib load, or that many malfunctions in one outing! Good thing is Taurus lifetime warranty. I guarantee between CCI, and Taurus it will get fixed for free!

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Taurus warranty states they will not cover damage done to the firearm due to faulty ammo, which is inderstandable, because ot's not their fault. Also, you have to fill out the registration within 30 days or void the warranty...

[@mikecarr1484]

That will make me not choose Taurus. I will chose the Ruger over this one.

[@mikecarr1484]

Taurus should of just given you a barrel.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

@Mike Carr - They did

[@AirborneAndy1]

Just watched the rest of your videos on the TX22. Thanks for all the updates. After seeing your video about the barrel issues I think it may have just been extreme fouling rather than a squib that caused the blowout and barrel bulge. From watching this video It didn't seem like a typical squib where a round doesn't exit the barrel since I could hear it strike the steel target. Never seen anything like that before. Thanks again for all the updates.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

See, the same reason you are confused right now is the same reason I didn't detect the squib load myself as it happened. It happened when the gun went "click." The one that didn't go off and I ejected it? Well, that was the squib... a dead silent one. Basically only the primer went off either due to no gunpowder in the cartridge, or all of the powder being contaminated and not igniting. Because the bullet didn't exit the barrel and the action of the pistol didn't open, the sound of the little rimfire primer going off was completely contained and bottled up within the gun due to the circumstances. When I chambered the next round and fired, it struck the bullet in the barrel from this silent squib.

[@AirborneAndy1]

@@BuckeyeBallistics Ah I see. I've had squibs with a centerfire pistol before but you could hear the primer go bang. Never had a squib with a rimfire before, good to know. Thanks again.

[@Yurkevich22]

2000 rounds through mine and no real issues like you've had here.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

The issue was the ammo, not the gun, so I believe it. My buddy has several thousand rounds through his as well without even cleaning it and it still runs...

[@502Chevy]

Damn! And I was ready to see that thing run on bulk ammo…..None the less great video, great channel.

[@travispowell2471]

You were way more calm than I would have been. And said far far less dirty words that the situation needed!!!

[@joerico9461]

Kick ass pistol

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Agreed

[@mikelastpass689]

I just watched a video within the last 24 hours of the exact same thing occurring to someone else firing the stinger and in that case the round was stuck in the barrel unbeknowns to the shooter and the next round didn't go so well. It bulged the barrel and in the final analysis CCI was going to work with Taurus to replace the barrel but when the customer called Taurus they simply replaced it. I'm new to pistols and I think I will investigate and see what other premium ammo is available

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

I'm switching to Aguila

[@RJBond121]

I've shot thousands of 22 rounds and I've never had a squib round as far as I know. I appreciate this video because it shows me what to look for. Thanks for posting it

[@whackamolle]

I have both the G2C and TX22. I love the G2C and I initially loved the TX22 but I noticed a large amount of lead buildup in the barrel after shooting only 100 rds of CCI standard ammo. Did some research and found that a lot of the TX22s are having this problem. Sent it back to Taurus and 15 weeks later still don't have my pistol back. Called Taurus support and found that my TX22 has a bad barrel and that replacement barrels are on back order with no ETA. I'm not happy. I have purchased a Walther PPQ 22 as a replacement. It works and shoots great with no abnormal lead build up. I'll test and then probably sell the TX22 if I ever get it back. I'm keeping the G2C.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yeah I made a video about the bad barrels, and now I'm waiting with no eta as well to get mine replaced. Have G2 also, awesome gun.

[@domingosantos1292]

Wonderful handguns pistol 🔫 Excellent video well done 👏✔

[@michaelfabian2401]

How about an update from CCI and whats happening brother?

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Sent the ammo back a few days ago, waiting for response from CCI. I will post a video and tell you guys what happened when it's all said and done.

[@michaelfabian2401]

Guns&Cars hell yeah, good deal. I too like many shooters out there have been shooting CCI for many years. I’ve never once questioned their quality or honesty, I just hope they see your video and all evidence, and do the right thing. Replace the barrel and mag with a brand new one. I’m eager to see how they step up to the plate on this for you.

[@jerrystephens9143]

Great video to learn from good job. I am glad you were not hurt. My Glock 30 in 45 ACP blew up one day and destroyed the gun all except the slide had to be replaced. Glock fixed it for me for just $180 new barrel and lower and rectified it too. It took skin off of my friends hand but no lasting damage to him fortunately. It was a dramatic blast from a friends reload. Glad I did not fire it myself but I was standing right next to him at the time. Your 22 experience was a good lesson but as you move up in calibers more can happen. Squibs are as dangerous as a bomb.

[@paulruth83]

WOW!!! I'm kinda shocked at CCI letting that slip through QC. Thanks for posting this and I will be watching for an update on CCI's response.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

The update video was posted months ago. If you go to "playlists" on my channel, I have a ".22" playlist that contains all my .22 videos so you can find it quickly.

[@paulruth83]

@@BuckeyeBallistics I found it and thanks.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Anytime, thanks for watching.

[@tootall5559]

seems to me CCI owes you a new gun. Real unusual for CCI. Something serious wrong at the factory.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yeah I've been shooting their stuff for 20 years without ever an issue. I just recently learned they merged/got bought by federal, something to do with federal. Maybe that's the problem...

[@kgrimm86]

CCI doesn't owe him shit. He shot the damn gun with an obstructed barrel. It's partially his fault for not, at the very least, running a rod down the barrel to see if he had a squib load. Rookie mistake

[@SurgeWorld]

kgrimm86 wouldn’t this still be ammos default? A squib load, also known as a squib round, pop and no kick, or just a squib, is a firearm malfunction in which a fired projectile does not have enough force behind it to exit the barrel, and thus becomes stuck.

[@CompShooter54]

I have not read all of the comments, so forgive me if I am repeating another reply. The case on the Stinger is longer than a regular .22 LR round. Certain manufacturers, in their literature, specifically say NOT to use Stinger ammunition in their firearms because of this extra length. This is because the chambers are not bored deep enough to accept the longer case. This may be the case with the Taurus. I have 2 match 10/22 barrels where this applies. A shorter chamber results in better accuracy to limit bullet jump. I suspect what happened when the case head blew out is that the round never went fully into battery, leaving the head unsupported. When the round went off, the brass blew out. This could have been partially due to some powder residue or other material in the chamber. About 50 years ago I owned a Remington semi-auto rifle, and for what ever reason, a round would not fully chamber every once in a while, but when the trigger was pulled, the round went off. Very scary, with brass and fire coming out of the ejection port. Did I mention loud? In those days there really was no ear protection used outdoors with a .22. Ears rang for a while! Oh, and we didn't have Stingers back then either. For what it's worth, I would stay away from the Stingers. Good luck with the diagnosis.

[@CompShooter54]

I didn't fully explain the problem a longer case causes in my original post. The case will jam into the rifling because of a chamber not long enough, which in turn can cause the case to collapse and grip the bullet tighter. The result is that there is no room for the bullet to ramp up to speed; there is essentially a plugged barrel. You may have gotten away with it if the barrel was clean, but a bit of powder residue combined with the long case could certainly cause the round to not go fully into battery.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yes I have covered this a few times in the comments, but you are forgiven friend because I don't expect you to read over 1000 comments lol. To start, the manual for the TX22 does not state to not use Stingers, nor does it say anything about any other ammunition for that matter. I have seen in other manuals however for other guns, as you metioned, "no stingers," but no such thing in this one. I have known about the longer case on them and the problems it *could* cause for many years. With that being said, most, if not all modern produced .22's are built to accomodate this, except for match barrels as you mentioned. In regards to the chamber being dirty enough to cause the round not to seat properly, even with the longer stinger cases, I doubt it. Every shot you saw in the video was the very first rounds through the gun, so not nearly enough to start gumming it up yet. Also my friend has 3 TX22's, and his first one he put 6000 rounds through it just to see how long it would run without cleaning it, and it kept running the whole time with zero issues. So considering both of these facts, it's extremely unlikely that the case didn't seat fully, even with the stinger. But in conclusion, I will point out that the round that caused the explosion in the end and ruined the barrel, was a dead silent squib. Someone tried to say the longer case thing could cause a squib if the bullet was already jammed into the rifling, and thus "stuck." That theory may hold some merit, IF there was still a bang or pop from the round. But my squib was dead silent, meaning it failed to ignite the propellant and was lodged in the barrel by the primer- then the following round slammed into it and caused the explosion. Either way I appreciate the time you took to explain what you did about the longer case, so I hope you find this reply engaging and worthwhile for your efforts.

[@CompShooter54]

@@BuckeyeBallistics Thanks for your time going into the detail that you did. This is truly a mystery as to the cause, and I hope either CCI or Taurus steps up to the plate and makes it right! I have been reloading pistol, rifle, and shotgun for about 50 years now, and had a squib in my 9mm carbine. It was during a rapid fire stage in a match, with the time between shots of about 0.15 seconds. I was surprised that I was actually able to hear it, and more surprised that I was able to stop firing in time. The bullet went just far enough down the barrel to engage the rifling, so I don't think another round would have chambered. I'm getting off topic here, so forgive me. Squibs are dangerous, and I'm glad you weren't hurt. Take care and keep shooting!!

[@drewmadenew3000]

The fact that you don’t consider this a “real pistol” is slightly scary. Glad you are safe man. Good video.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Lol I meant "centerfire"

[@jameswamsley4407]

This was an awesome review that taught me a lot. Thank you. Did CCI replace the barrel and mag?

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Well thank you. Please watch the update video I posted last week for details about CCI/repairs.

[@Fausto_4841]

Before i watch that video, i'm gunna guess CCI isnt gunna do shit for you. Hopefully i'll be proved wrong in a few minutes.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

@@Fausto_4841 Lol, you might be right. If you already watched it, just wait for my final update video in a week or so. Gonna spill all the beans...

[@dantex380]

Guns&Cars thanks for sharing the video. Ignore all the haters, they weren’t there and have hindsight which is has 20/20 vision.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yeah, this video helped me learn I just need to ignore people who want to talk shit. Thanks for the support.

[@JoeyStephens23]

FYI, Taurus pistols do not come lubed from the factory. They have a storage grease on them that you should thoroughly clean out then properly lube before first use.

[@5jjt]

Thanks for posting this. I am taking my P80 with a 22lr conversion kit to the range today and might have not had the idea of a squib on my mind had I not seen this.

[@captfjparks]

I’m glad you didn’t get hurt. Looks to me poor quality control on the ammo. I’ve been shooting for over 40 years and I’ve never seen this before.

[@joelopezjl28]

CCI doesn't owe you anything that was your fault for Continuing shooting the ammunition even though you noticed issues. That was all on you, bro.

[@m.l.miller219]

Really appreciate you posting this video. I haven't bothered to read previous comments, especially any negative ones. Question is: How many people have ever experienced a squib round? I'll hazard that 99.9% shooters have never experienced one. Would the average shooter know what to do, even an experienced one? You knew immediately what the problem was -- even the nomenclature. I noticed that with the fourth (squib) shot that a very small puff of smoke was visible. Probably much easier for a viewer of a video to see that puff than a shooter who is focusing on the target, especially if one is dumping a mag. "Good" that it was .22 LR, too (Heh, heh, heh :) Hate to see what would happen with a centerfire cartridge.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Yeah people like pretending they are superior and important when they're not, telling me I should have done this or that, telling me it's my fault, etc. Some even being hypocrites, because the only reason they knew what happened is because it happened to them in the past, and then they somehow justify condeming me now that they kniw better even though they were in the same boat as me years back. Our society is trash anymore. Unbelieveable just how many people are trash these days. Hypocrites, know it alls, attention seekers, egotistics, self loathers, narcissists- I could go on forever. Thank you for not being one of them.

[@gvet47]

I did have a .38 with a wadcutter stuck in the barrel. Fortunately a single action revolver so I knew right away I had a problem. Later in life did cowboy action shooting and you fire faster than a semiauto so glad it never happened then. Not sure my reaction time would catch that. My son had a lot of split cases in his 22 rifle and the manufacture ended up recalling a whole lot number.

[@iainansell5930]

i think i'd swear if a gun caused a dangerous malfunction in my hands....

[@danielcisco]

Love my Tx22! Had it for 2 years now without any issues.

[@anthonyburke5656]

At the risk of being thought an old foggy, it’s only ever happened to me with a machine pistol where 9mm pistol ammo had been mixed with 9mm machine pistols ammo, same outcome, barrel bulged.

[@stephenfield4593]

had the same thing happen with a 1911. The case didn't eject which does happen, but being much younger and less experienced I just fed the next round and fired. This resulted in a bulged and cracked barrel. lesson learned I wouldn't have expected this from a .22 though.

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Thanks for sharing. I might cry if that happened to my 1911 lol.

[@kittymeowmeow1330]

This is a blow back timing issue with hotter ammo. I do not think this is a CCI problem

[@waynedyer3475]

Never cared for chi rounds. After several failures never would buy even if given away. Aluminium case I believe and would not eject. Glad still have your hand and fingers. Every one commenting brought up some good safety points. Ty

[@ro-jayno-yay3185]

DAMN! So now CCI is just like the rest.. Thanks for not losing any appendages or life.

[@joelopezjl28]

This specific ammo is doing weird things. Hmm let me keep shooting. Perfect move buddy

[@tires2burn]

Sad to see a new gun go through this. I didn't read all the comments but have this to add. When you rapid fire its hard to tell if you have a light load and if you do feel it, its to late to shut down. Good luck and stay calm.

[@kenmcclain1499]

Really glad that you didn't get hurt.