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Small-frame revolvers usually make you pick between capacity and weight. The Taurus 942 Ultra-Lite skips that trade-off by fitting eight rounds of .22 WMR into a cylinder the same diameter as a five-shot .38, then hanging it all on an aluminum alloy frame that brings the whole package in at 17.8 ounces. That is light enough to forget it is on your belt or in your pack, and the matte stainless finish over the frame, barrel, and cylinder shrugs off sweat and weather without much fuss.
The .22 Magnum chambering is the smart pick here. You get noticeably more velocity and punch than .22 LR from the 2 inch barrel, and magnum rimfire ammo tends to run more consistently too. Recoil is still barely a whisper, which makes this an easy gun to shoot well for new shooters, folks with hand strength issues, or anyone who just wants to burn through a range session without a sore wrist. The DA/SA action gives you a heavier deliberate double-action pull for carry work and a crisp, light single-action break when you want to take your time on tin cans or small game.
Taurus built the 942 on the same small frame as its 856 series, so it shares dimensions with the most popular snubbies out there. That means holster and grip options are plentiful, and the rubber finger-groove grip that comes on it fills the hand nicely with a bit of palm swell. The serrated ramp front sight pairs with a drift-adjustable rear so you can dial in your point of impact for your favorite load, and the transfer bar safety lets you carry all eight chambers loaded with confidence.
This is the kind of revolver that ends up doing a little of everything. It rides well in a pocket holster or tackle box, makes a great low-cost trainer for building trigger discipline, and handles pest control duty around the property. Simple, light, and fun to shoot, the 942 Ultra-Lite is one of those guns that gets grabbed way more often than it gets left in the safe.
It is a strong candidate. At 17.8 ounces with a 2 inch barrel and a slim 1.34 inch cylinder, it disappears in a pocket holster or IWB rig. Since it shares its frame size with common small-frame snubbies, finding a quality holster is easy, and eight rounds of .22 Magnum gives you more capacity than most five-shot revolvers of the same size.
The Ultra-Lite uses an aluminum alloy frame, which drops the weight to around 17.8 ounces compared to roughly 23.6 ounces for the all-steel 2 inch version. Everything else stays the same, including the 8-round capacity, DA/SA action, and sight setup. If you plan to carry it all day, the weight savings is well worth it.
No, this model is chambered specifically for .22 WMR and should only be fed .22 Magnum ammunition. The .22 LR case is a different diameter and will not headspace correctly in a WMR cylinder. If you want to shoot .22 LR, Taurus offers the 942 in a dedicated .22 LR version.
The single-action pull is crisp and breaks in the 4 to 5 pound range, which makes slow-fire plinking a treat. The double-action pull is heavier, as it is on nearly all rimfire revolvers, since the hammer needs extra spring tension to reliably ignite rimfire primers. It stages smoothly and shooters generally find it improves as the gun breaks in.
| UPC | 725327618614 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-942M029UL |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Matte Stainless |
| Barrel Length | 2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 WMR |
| Capacity | 8 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 6.6 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 6.0 |
| Package Width | 2.0 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | Transfer Bar |
| Shipping Weight | 1.65 |
| Sights | Ramp Front, Adjustable Rear |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
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