Description
The Retay RXP22 was built to feel like a modern compact 9mm, just chambered in .22 LR so you can shoot all day without emptying your wallet. It runs a hammer-fired double/single-action system and sits on a textured polymer frame wrapped around an internal 7075 aluminum chassis, giving it the balance and heft of a serious carry-size pistol. At roughly 7.5 inches overall and right around a pound and a half, it handles like the full-size guns a lot of folks train with, which makes it a smart pick for new shooters and anyone wanting cheap repetitions on the fundamentals.
What Makes the RXP22 Shoot Like the Real Thing
Retay put real thought into the details here. The magazines are weighted metal, so reloads feel like dropping and seating a loaded centerfire mag instead of a hollow plastic stick. The 4-inch barrel is precision-drilled, chrome-finished AISI 4140 steel, which is a step up from the softer barrels you'll find in a lot of plinkers and it pays off in consistent accuracy shot after shot. The reversible magazine release and frame-mounted manual safety round out controls that mirror what you'd expect on a defensive pistol.
Sights and Optic Setup on the RXP22
Up front you get a Glock-compatible TruGlo fiber optic sight that grabs light fast, paired with a target-style adjustable rear so you can dial in your point of impact. The slide is drilled and tapped for RMR and RMSc footprint micro red dots, and a universal mounting plate is included to open up compatibility with other optics. Deep front and rear serrations make racking the slide easy, and the dustcover carries a Picatinny rail for lights or lasers.
This particular model is the all-black configuration with a standard 4-inch barrel and ships with two 10-round magazines. Most .22 semi-autos run best on quality copper-plated ammo, and the RXP22 is no exception, with CCI Mini-Mags being a reliable go-to. Backed by Retay USA's limited lifetime warranty, it's a lot of pistol for range days, training, and plain old plinking fun.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Retay USA
- Manufacturer Part Number: RXP22-BLK-10
- UPC: 193212014665
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Action: Double Action / Single Action, Hammer-Fired
- Capacity: 10 + 1
- Barrel Length: 4 inches
- Barrel Type: Standard (non-threaded)
- Barrel Material: Chrome-finished AISI 4140 steel
- Overall Length: 7.5 inches
- Weight: Approx. 1 lb 8 oz
- Front Sight: TruGlo fiber optic, Glock-compatible
- Rear Sight: Target-style adjustable
- Optic Compatibility: Drilled and tapped for RMR and RMSc footprints
- Safety: Frame-mounted manual safety
- Finish: Black
What’s Included
- Retay RXP22 .22 LR pistol
- Two 10-round weighted magazines
- Universal optic mounting plate
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Retay RXP22 come with a threaded barrel?
No, this particular model (RXP22-BLK-10) ships with a standard 4-inch barrel, not a threaded one. Retay does offer separate threaded-barrel versions of the RXP22 with a 1/2×28 muzzle if you want to run a suppressor, but those are different SKUs. If suppressor use is your goal, look for the threaded variant instead.
Is the RXP22 optic ready?
Yes. The slide is drilled and tapped to accept micro red dots that share the Trijicon RMR and Shield RMSc footprints. A universal mounting plate is included to help with optics that fall outside those two patterns, so you've got some flexibility in how you set it up.
What ammo works best in the Retay RXP22?
Like most .22 LR semi-autos, the RXP22 runs most reliably with standard or high-velocity copper-plated ammunition. CCI Mini-Mags are a popular go-to that tends to cycle cleanly and consistently. Cheaper bulk-pack ammo can work, but you may see the occasional hiccup, which is typical of the rimfire platform in general.
Why does the RXP22 feel like a centerfire pistol?
That's by design. Retay built it on a compact 9mm-sized frame with a 7075 aluminum chassis and added weighted metal magazines so reloads mimic the heft of a loaded centerfire mag. The controls, grip, and balance are meant to translate your training to a defensive handgun while shooting far cheaper .22 LR.





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