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There's a reason the small-frame rimfire revolver never goes out of style, and the Taurus 942 Ultra-Lite makes a strong case for it. This version pairs a 3 inch barrel with an aluminum alloy frame in a matte stainless look, bringing the weight down to around 18.8 ounces unloaded. That's the kind of gun you clip on before a hike and forget about until you need it. And since it's chambered in 22 WMR instead of 22 LR, you get noticeably more velocity and penetration out of that 3 inch tube, which matters if this ends up doing double duty on the trail.
The 942 runs a true DA/SA action with a transfer bar safety, so you can carry all eight chambers loaded with confidence. Eight rounds is a real advantage here, since most small-frame revolvers in centerfire calibers top out at five or six. The full underlug barrel adds a bit of steadying weight up front, the single action trigger breaks clean, and recoil with 22 Magnum is mild enough that new revolver owners settle in fast. Up top you get a serrated ramp front sight and a low-profile rear blade that drifts for windage, a nicer setup than the fixed notch most snubbies give you.
Smart move by Taurus building the 942 on the same small frame as the 856 and 605. The finger grooved grip that comes on it fills the hand well, but if you want something different, aftermarket grips made for those Taurus small-frame revolvers will swap right on, and holster options are everywhere since the footprint is close to the classic J-frame size.
This is the configuration a lot of revolver folks point to as the sweet spot of the 942 lineup: the 3 inch barrel gives the 22 WMR room to work, and the Ultra-Lite frame keeps it comfortable on the belt all day. Kit gun, tackle box companion, low-cost trainer, or lightweight carry piece, it covers a lot of ground for one revolver.
Quite a bit. The Ultra-Lite's aluminum alloy frame brings this 3 inch model in around 18.8 ounces unloaded, while the all-steel 3 inch versions run about 25 ounces. That difference is easy to feel after a full day on the belt or in a pack, which is why the Ultra-Lite is the popular pick for trail carry.
In most cases, yes. The 942 is built on the same small frame Taurus uses for the 856 and 605, so aftermarket grips made for those models will swap over, including laser grip options. Its overall footprint is also close to classic small-frame revolvers, so holster selection is wide open.
It's one of the better starting points out there. Recoil with 22 WMR out of this gun is very mild, the eight-round cylinder means more trigger time between reloads, and ammo costs stay reasonable compared to centerfire. The DA/SA action also lets beginners learn both trigger styles on one gun.
The extra inch does the 22 Magnum cartridge a real favor, giving it noticeably better velocity and downrange performance than a 2 inch tube. You also pick up a longer sight radius, which makes precise shots on small targets easier. Plenty of experienced revolver folks consider the 3 inch 22 WMR the sweet spot of the whole 942 lineup.
| UPC | 725327618706 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-942M039UL |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | COLORED |
| Barrel Length | 3" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 Magnum |
| Capacity | 8 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 7.6 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 6.0 |
| Package Width | 2.0 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Shipping Weight | 1.7 |
| Sights | RS: Adjustable FS: Ramp |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
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