The Taurus 22TUC pistol in black with a 2.5-inch barrel and 9-round capacity (brand part no. 1-22TUC131) is a compact .22 LR pocket pistol built around a tip-up barrel that lets shooters load the chamber without racking the slide. Taurus builds the pistol on a black polymer frame and slide with a bluel-finished steel barrel, and a fixed orange front sight paired with a fixed rear sight supports fast target acquisition. The pistol weighs just 10 ounces unloaded, making it easy to carry as a backup or pocket gun. Among tip-up-barrel semi-auto handguns, this 22TUC configuration favors shooters who want an easy-to-load, lightweight rimfire pocket pistol.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .22 LR, with a 9-round capacity.
• The barrel measures 2.5 inches and features a tip-up design for easy chamber loading.
• The frame and slide are black polymer construction.
• The front sight is a fixed orange front sight.
• The unloaded weight is 10 ounces.
• The slide is serrated.
• The action is semi-auto.
• The trigger is Double Action Only.
• One magazine ships with the pistol.
• The barrel finish is Black.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How much does this pistol weigh? 10 ounces unloaded, making it easy to carry as a pocket pistol.

Buy the Taurus 22TUC Pistol, .22 LR

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