The Taurus 22TUC pistol in .22 LR with a black frame and gold PVD slide (brand part no. 1-22TUC13G) is an extremely lightweight microcompact pistol built around a tip-up barrel that eliminates the need to rack the slide to load. Taurus fits the pistol with a double-action trigger similar to a defensive revolver, delivering a heavy enough hammer strike to guarantee ignition with rimfire ammunition while remaining smooth throughout its travel. The 9-round capacity, a fixed orange dot front sight, and a 2.5-inch matte black stainless steel barrel round out a pistol built for shooters who want an easy-to-load, easy-to-carry option. Among micro-compact semi-auto handguns, this 22TUC configuration favors shooters who prioritize a low-effort loading system.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .22 LR.
• Capacity of 9+1 rounds.
• The barrel is a tip-up design, eliminating the need to rack the slide to load.
• The trigger action is double action only, similar to a defensive revolver.
• The finish combines a black frame with a polished gold PVD slide.
• The unloaded weight is 10 ounces, keeping the pistol easy to carry.
• The front sight is a fixed orange dot for fast target acquisition.
• The barrel measures 2.5 inches.
• The slide is Serrated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the tip-up barrel do? It lets a shooter load the chamber directly without racking the slide.

What trigger action does this pistol use? Double action only, similar to a defensive revolver.

Buy the Taurus 22TUC Pistol, .22 LR

An easy-to-load, easy-to-carry rimfire option is exactly what this 22TUC delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.