Taurus 22TUC Range Review - Everyday Carry Revolutionized

[@MichaelKMorris]

I had a Taurus version of the Bobcat that had an odd prpblem - lead would build up on the barrel crown and progressively throw the point of impact off. So every 20 rounds you had to grab your pocket knife and clean the 1/16" of lead off the end and it would be accurate again for the next dozen rounds. By the end of 25, your point of impact was 10-15 inches from point of aim. Todays Taurus products are waaayy better than they were 10 years ago. I ditched about 5 different guns from that era that had terrible problems.

[@sandstone72]

My go to online gun shop. I've been looking at this little guy. Thanks for the review!

[@kennethseibert5711]

Nice quick to the point review. I recently bought one and shot around sixty rounds no problems. I wS actually very pleased with its reliability and I didn't mind the double action trigger at all. Prior to shooting j cleaned it and used remington dry lube on the gun and magazine. I did notice the grips screw loosed up. So. I'll keep an eye out the grips maybe some blue locktite.

[@Mister-sm1hs]

Stop apologizing for 22lr carry... in 2024 w fed punch ammo, it is very viable

[@catyear75]

Truth ! Fed Punch is no joke !

[@michaelsherfield3749]

I'd never carry a 22 lr

[@Finder245]

@@michaelsherfield3749 what would you carry if your right arm (or left if you are left handed) was broken?

[@michaelsherfield3749]

@@Finder245 try a smith and wesson E Z slide! Has an ambidextrous safety and the slide moves back with no effort. You could chamber a round by putting the rear sights on a table or even your belt and pushing the slide down. Personally I'd recommend nothing smaller than 9mm. People that can't operate a slide usually lean towards the tip up barrel 32/22 barettas. But that's not enough to stop a man sized drugged up threat (regardless of shot placement)Even a 38 special would work one handed. the rock island m206 is $350. Abit heavier than an ultra light but holds 6 with a better trigger than most revolvers I've shot.

[@michaelsherfield3749]

@@Mister-sm1hs If you shot an attacker with a 22 lr he would continue to Rob you or attack you until he died. Could be seconds could be minutes could be hours could be never. If he survived he will probably sue you. if you live in a blue state (as I do). my best bet is too give them 2 shots of the nastiest stuff buffalo bore sells on their website. All of those camp fire stories of a 22lr being deadly are overplayed. I don't trust fed win speer to load them hot enough for my man sized carry let alone trust them to make a man stopper out of a 22 lr. I've seen a jack rabbit take 5 of those and keep hopping.

[@michaelcarey3105]

I've carried a PT-25 for many years because the .25 ACP was a favorite of gangsters in NYC as well as NYPD for off duty backup. I owned the PT-22 and it was a fine gun as was the Berretta 21a in .22 and both were excellent! A little practice with that TUC and your group size will improve greatly!

[@Abchve1356]

Lol What a dipshit

[@darkwriter77]

My biggest gripe of the PT-22 Poly was the narrow trigger that would dig into your finger with that really heavy trigger weight. If they finally widened it, I'd be interested, otherwise this is just a purely cosmetic update.

[@larryg.overton2951]

The look kinda reminds me of the Bond Arms Bullpup. In a few weeks I'll turn 71, and I do have some issues with my wrists (mostly carpal tunnel issues). But I still am able to shoot my 9mm (my EDC is a Taurus GX4, BTW). However, my wife has issues with recoil and report. Her issues are the result of being raised to fear guns. It's taken me a long time to get her own gun (a Ruger Wrangler), and she has outright said that she doesn't see herself shooting anything but .22lr. She is not comfortable with carrying (she does carry pepper spray). If she ever gets past her mental block about carrying, this might be the pistol for her.

[@JohnPublic-dk7zd]

@larryg.overton...I am going to suggest a gun that will have everyone else screaming and shaking their head no...!! if you ever come across a Beretta Minx, chambered in .22 short, it might be the ticket...the caliber is anemic, the capacity 6+1, for major downsides...the gun is small, about 12 ounces loaded, recoil almost non-existent, which should be plusses...we own the .25acp twin brother, and while it is somewhat superior to .22 short (btw, the CCI target short at 1080 fps the ideal ammo), your missus is the consideration...the Wrangler is more accurate, which is something, but not practical to carry...the Rohm RG 10 is small and light, but maybe more dangerous to the shooter than the target, please avoid...if I can think of any other alternative I'll throw it out here...

[@larryg.overton2951]

@@JohnPublic-dk7zd I appreciate the suggestions on both pistols & ammo. I'll look up that Minx later. As for those CCI .22 Shorts, I keep a couple of hundred rounds on hand, so I know what you're saying about those. As for my wife, again, she is not open at this point to carrying anything beyond her pepper spray. She likes her Wrangler and enjoys the feeling of getting hits on target. As a target sport, she kinda gets into it, both with her Wrangler and even shooting my Henry lever action, though she says the rifle is too heavy for her. But still says "No" to EDC. If she ever changes her mind, it'll probably be carried in a purse. I want to be prepared with suggestions if she ever gets to that point. I've thought of the Ruger LCPII, one of those NAA mini-revolvers, etc. Anyway, thanks again.

[@rogerholmes7295]

Great review

[@JustFun-ib6ku]

Thanks for the review

[@TACNERD1]

That Federal Punch 22 is something else though.

[@scottmaness4449]

Sooo it's for people with reduced dexterity, but it's got a 12 lb trigger???

[@thekentuckygunco]

One of our concerns as well.

[@southmountain111]

⁠grandma doesn’t have enough strength

[@JohnPublic-dk7zd]

Rimfire requires a sturdy strike, and in double action the spring is a hinderance...no way around it...not ideal, but gotta think under duress the heavy trigger feels like a hair trigger...the other flip side is the heavy trigger also affects accuracy, easy to pull the aim yanking on the trigger...

[@Macedonia-is-Greek]

@@JohnPublic-dk7zda heavier trigger also makes for a more carry safe gun

[@JohnPublic-dk7zd]

@@Macedonia-is-Greek yeah...

[@charlesjames5477]

i just bought the sw bodygurad 2.0 from you guys its awesome

[@Ohiomain216]

@@charlesjames5477 how do you like it? I was thinking about grabbing one as well.

[@charlesjames5477]

@@Ohiomain216 so far so good I have a 100 rounds through it I will have to do couple of hundred more before I fully trust it

[@Bar1putt]

@@Ohiomain216The S&W Bodyguard 2.0 is my new pocket carry. It replaced my Ruger LCP Max. Better trigger, better ergonomics, less recoil and more accurate

[@StevenSmith-gunknife]

I carry a pt22 poly as a backup/varmint gun, I think I may trade it in for this one. (I'll probably just own both)

[@edrosa3485]

That would be the perfect gun to carry around the home to use to get to your bigger gun.

[@SardonicHog]

I prefer my LCP. :)

[@landonlashley9930]

@@SardonicHog “Little crappy pistols” as others call them are my favorite small reliable aftermarket part support

[@adamadams6740]

I like this style gun,but I wish Taurus would have done something more like the LCP 2 lite rack 22. Maybe shrink the crap out of the TX22 somehow??

[@AgainstAllOdds357]

Do you mean make a 22lr that many times doesn't work reliably?

[@adamadams6740]

@@AgainstAllOdds357 if you’re talking about the TX22 not being reliable,sorry you got a bad one,but the 2 I have run everything perfect,suppressed or not.

[@AgainstAllOdds357]

@adamadams6740 Nope. The LCP ii is the one that is either finicky due to ammo selection or magazines. So much so GP has made a kit to help in the commonly experienced ftf/fte. You stated you wished, "Taurus would have done something more like the LCP ii lite rack 22". My response was that the LCP is not a reliable tool.

[@adamadams6740]

@@AgainstAllOdds357 got ya,I have the LCP 2 22.haven’t used it much since I got the TX22.I obviously don’t want Taurus to copy a bad gun,just something that size would be cool from Taurus,that isn’t the bobcat copy.

[@tomrowley1717]

Tky for the demonstration. The factory Taurus video didn't mention the capacity or the helpful info you mentioned.

[@a.lumberjack4456]

It's almost like he is saying not to buy it. The first time, the guy shot the hostage. The second time, he almost missed all of his shots. 😂

[@sammyday3341]

😂😂😂

[@carlwelte6094]

Thanks!

[@ronwinn879]

Glad they are innovating

[@AxLWake]

Innovating? You're joking, right? The whole thing is a copy of the Beretta concept which is already a copy of the French "Le Français" pistol from 1914... The copy of an imitation, hardly an innovation.

[@josephbrian4518]

The pop up barrel looks convenient for loading the first round but man it "pops up" really easy. Any chance of snagging the lever on a inside pocket or is it recessed more than it looks?

[@laf43777]

Would feel safe carrying this gun. Right now most of the time I carry the Beretta 950bs

[@lpelonrivas305]

We need the Taurus th10 in a compact version,and the th45

[@ETHRON1]

I like and have several Taurus pistols..but a 10-12 lbs trigger pull...not happening. Some little old lady who has one will never get a shot off before she becomes a victim...Taurus needs to re-think this one.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Trigger is probably less heavy than a lot of .22lr rimfire revolvers. Heavy strike required, is the usual deal with rimfire. Want low recoil and center-fire reliability? .32 S&W Long 6-shot snubby. Otherwise, Beretta Bobcat and Tomcat are offering .22LR and .32ACP in this tip-up barrel semi-auto function, but double/single action. Nice to see Taurus is as well.

[@tommythetrain1945]

Why they make another pt22?... And they made a heavier trigger pull?!

[@brianalexander426]

???????????????

[@blutorlz3]

Didn’t the originals have some crack at the front pin? Looks like they might have beefed it up in that area.

[@cp300blackout4]

The answer is LCP 380 max :D

[@brianalexander426]

Exactly 😅

[@cp300blackout4]

@@brianalexander426 👍👍😃

[@BuntaBall40]

Awesome, unfortunately Australia doesn't allow short barrels

[@knife_knut]

Can you fire it with magazine removed?

[@tedcollins4684]

Accuracy? More reliable than the pt22?

[@frankbrumbeloe4827]

They need a slim version. The grip sould lose some girth.

[@jerryorange5140]

Interesting

[@Br3akthrough33]

Great little back up tucked on the ankle or something.

[@rickyjones1784]

Have any slam fires been reported ?

[@ericm.249]

Ok Taurus I like this one

[@jman26388]

That's an awesome pocket pistol 🔫 💪😎... I would buy one 🕺🕺🕺.

[@hammerhead222]

It's junk.

[@brianalexander426]

I suggest you buy the one he's reviewing...

[@joekelly4]

Take my money please

[@joedouche3818]

Exactly what that gun is, look at his distance and the grouping he just did, that gun is trash.

[@chaburchak]

I like tip up barrels but why in the world did they slant up the trigger guard to limit finger space? Seriously doubt you could use it with gloves. And major fail that they didn't include a threaded barrel, in this day and age...

[@666toysoldier]

It's a POCKET CARRY self-defense pistol, not an assassination weapon.

[@PeteJensen84]

Give it time, I bet they roll out with a threaded barrel inside of 18 months.

[@chaburchak]

@@666toysoldier Is that all you think suppressors are for?

[@mikecollinsjr7387]

If the trigger is greater than 8lbs then how can someone with arthritis use this as a viable option?

[@whitetailsurvival2430]

Haha just blasts the good guy that’s getting robbed the. Blasts the bad guy after 😂

[@mikes8915]

Looks like they are keyholing

[@marcelomariano3586]

Pretty bad shots for 5 yards, my friend !

[@MRGTOLS1]

Still better than throwing a rock

[@markg5077]

Seems interesting but a bit pricey

[@rbm6184]

@markg5077 Yeah, they want too much for what it is.

[@josephesquivel4066]

You can't afford $300?😆

[@john091077]

@@josephesquivel4066 You are making a logical error. No one said he couldn't afford it, simply that it is overpriced for what it is.

[@thoriscollie693]

Bodyguard 2.0 🥱🥱

[@EDAg100]

nice mouse gun

[@ShirleeCassady-v3b]

Vickie Crossroad

[@EmmaHaley-n7o]

Hans Ferry

[@stephen8433]

Looks good. 78yrs old and disabled. How good is Taurus now?

[@owllymannstein7113]

Unsoliced internet advice, but take a look at the kel-tec p17. It isn't much bigger than the Tuc, it holds 16+1 instead of 9+1, it comes with 3 magazine, adjustable sights and the slide is easy enough to pull back that nearly anyone could do it.

[@WoozyMoose5150]

​@@owllymannstein7113Yes. I fully agree. I have no problems with my p17. Still fits in my pocket but snuggly.

[@iamkarlmeyer]

I have two Taurus firearms...a TX22 Compact and a 38 special revolver. Both have been good, reliable handguns.

[@cp300blackout4]

Take a look at the Taurus TX22c Compact. It's compact and very reliable.👍👍

[@user-fw1bm8yj1m]

Rogahn Trafficway

[@fubuh8r]

The real questuin is, to TUC in, or out?😂

[@BasilMeditz-n6w]

Waelchi Village

[@louisbabycos106]

Would it be feasible to make this in 30 supercarry?

[@josephesquivel4066]

Not even

[@TheJHMAN1]

The SC has crazy chamber pressure.

[@SeniorMamie-x5t]

Kenya Fields

[@mlbizzy10]

😍👍

[@3Pillers]

👍

[@SafeC-u1u]

He was supposed to shoot the Orange bad guy, those shoots missed and killed the green hostage. That means 22TUC is unreliable.

[@frankdillon6127]

@frankdillon6127 38 minutes ago glad to see any review on the 22 Taurus. i have for good or bad always liked the under dogs of pistols i carry a old PT -22, glad i have never needed to use in defense situation. against Taurus recommendations i load the first 3 rounds CCI stinger and the rest CCI minimag. i feel that this will work when the SHTF. stingers are noticeably more powerful and cycle perfect in the pistol. only questionable thing about my choice is whether the ammo is always reliable i feel CCI is very good. next is how to clear a malfunction if needed, no extractor is a possible issue but the spring loaded tip up barrel will almost always eject the cartridge's.. the slide as you mention is very hard to pull on the PT-22 so i put grip tape/like sandpaper on the sides. bottom line for me is if im going to carry this pistol the first shot must be spot on.

[@BigDaddy-zh2rc]

Called my poly pt22, the noisy cricket! No ears. that little joker!, is loud!!!!!

[@pistolgrip44mag]

If I could find it for 50 doll hairs less than Patrick mentioned, I'd give it a go.

[@CarolynKaplan-j2d]

Jackson Joseph Gonzalez Donald Hernandez William

[@BronteJuliet-t8b]

Mann Manor

[@lexmaximaguy8788]

Fugly but cool looking little noisy cricket.

[@AxLWake]

The original pistol that inspired all these tip-barrel pistols (no, not the Beretta) was a beautiful little thing. The "Le Français" pistol from 1914.

[@weirdshibainu]

Probably dissuade most people

[@weirdshibainu]

@@Ohiomain216 I don't own one. But honestly after owning several EDC's and at my age, something super light is becoming more appealing.

[@kevinkeener3216]

Yeah i hate that.

[@Not_So_Weird_in_Austin]

We have an embarrassment of riches....

[@danielbohland5271]

You obviously don't speak for everybody more people are killed by a 22 round than any other rounds you should do some homework

[@danielruprecht8932]

Based on that group, I wouldn't be inclined to recommend as a replacement for bear spay.

[@MattO8929]

LOL you missed from close range!

[@anthonyshaw9796]

The trigger guard design makes it looks ugly

[@thekentuckygunco]

We are professional gun sellers, not pro shooters. Just like car dealers aren't Nascar drivers. This is our honest experience from an average shooter, with a 10-12lb trigger shooting it for the first time.

[@hidesinlonggrass3229]

Oh great. No safety. 🤔

[@rbm6184]

Its a DAO or double action only on every shot with a heavy trigger pull. That is to make it less likely for you to shoot yourself. I would be leery/wary about carrying this pistol though with the hammer down on a live round since it has no internal firing pin block safety to prevent impacts on the hammer. It is not drop safe without one should the pistol fall on its hammer.

[@bower31]

It's 2024, we don't do safeties anymore. Instead we just learn how to not handle guns like a moron

[@john091077]

@@bower31 Needlessly hostile reply based solely on someone else's preference.

[@AxLWake]

The need for a safety on this gun is the same as the need for a safety on a revolver...

[@rbm6184]

@@AxLWake True. Its a DAO or double action only.

[@joedouche3818]

Tip up barrel? hard pass too much work to load. And I don't like paying the price of a full size gun for a half of a gun. pocket pistols are a rip off, heck he was all over the paper with that thing, obviously he was paid to give a good review. Hard pass.

[@thekentuckygunco]

We do not get paid for reviews. If we were shilling for this gun you could expect a glowing review with impressive targets. Obviously none of that happened, we simply showed our experience with that pistol.

[@kenr3471]

seriously, show the trigger guage but dont use it, unreal

[@thekentuckygunco]

Seriously as mentioned, the trigger scale was useless due to the fact that it only went to 8lbs. Being that the trigger was heavier than the 8lbs the scale would not provide any meaningful measurements. Real

[@kenr3471]

@@thekentuckygunco Then get one that reads higher than 8 lbs...

[@rogerholmes7295]

Great review