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The Taurus 22 TUC is built around one clever idea: a tip-up barrel that flips open at the press of a lever so you can drop a round right into the chamber. That means no fighting with a stiff slide spring, which is a big deal for anyone with hand strength or dexterity issues. TUC stands for Tip-Up Compact, and this little rimfire revives a design Taurus fans remember from the old PT-22, now with more capacity, less weight, and real sights you can actually use.
At about 10 ounces unloaded with a 5-inch overall length and a slim 1-inch width, this is a gun you can tuck in a pocket or small bag and forget you're carrying. What sets it apart from most micro pistols is the grip. Instead of chopping the frame short to shrink the footprint, Taurus gave the 22 TUC a hand-filling grip that helps you keep control. Pair that with the gentle recoil of .22 LR and you've got one of the most comfortable pocket guns around to shoot, which makes practice a lot easier.
The barrel release sits on the frame, and once the chamber pops up you load that first round by hand, slide a fresh 9-round magazine home, and you're at 9+1. It's a genuinely simple system, though it's worth drilling reloads at the range so the motion feels natural before you ever lean on it. These tip-up designs run without a traditional extractor, so spent cases get blown clear by gas pressure as the gun cycles.
The fixed sights are a real highlight here, with a bright orange front dot that's quick to pick up and large enough to use under pressure. The double-action-only trigger runs heavy and consistent, around the weight you'd feel on a defensive revolver, and that strong hammer strike gives you a second-strike option if a rimfire round doesn't go off the first time.
Like most small rimfires, this gun has opinions about ammo. Reviewers have had the best luck running 40-grain high-velocity loads such as CCI, Blazer, Winchester Super-X, and Federal AutoMatch, while some have leaned on Federal Punch for defensive duty. Expect a short break-in period, stick to quality .22 LR, and run a couple hundred rounds before you trust it for carry.
A lever on the frame releases the barrel so the chamber tips up, letting you place the first round directly into the chamber by hand. From there you insert the 9-round magazine and the gun runs like a normal semi-auto. It's a great option if racking a slide is tough on your hands.
Small rimfires tend to be picky, and this one favors quality 40-grain high-velocity loads. Owners and reviewers have had good results with CCI, Blazer, Winchester Super-X, and Federal AutoMatch, while Federal Punch is a popular defensive choice. Plan on a short break-in period and stick with proven loads before trusting it for carry.
It tips the scales at roughly 10 ounces unloaded with a 5-inch overall length and a slim 1-inch width. That keeps it light enough to slip into a pocket or small bag without dragging your waistband down. Several reviewers compared the carry feel to toting a cell phone.
Yes, that's one of its main draws. The tip-up barrel removes the need to manipulate the slide to chamber a round, which helps folks with limited hand strength or grip issues. The hand-filling grip and soft .22 LR recoil also make it easier to control than most pocket pistols.
It does. The double-action-only trigger delivers a strong, consistent hammer strike, and if a rimfire round fails to fire you can simply pull the trigger again for a second hit on the primer. That's a handy feature since .22 LR can occasionally have ignition hiccups.
This is the US Flag edition, featuring patriotic flag engraving on a serrated stainless steel slide. Mechanically it's the same proven 22 TUC platform with the tip-up barrel, 9+1 capacity, and orange-dot front sight. The engraving just adds some personality to an easy-running carry gun.
| UPC | 725327944812 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1-22TUC139-USFLAG |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 2.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 LR |
| Capacity | 9 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 9 rd. |
| Safety | Thumb Safety |
| Shipping Weight | 1.1 |
| Sights | Fixed Sights |
| Slide Description | Serrated |
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