Taurus Releases The Compact 22TUC

By Darwin N.

The 22TUC from Taurus USA is a lightweight compact handgun that takes advantage of developments in .22LR terminal ballistics to deliver a user-friendly CCW option that is easy to shoot and effortless to carry. I can already hear you guys, “But Darwin, .22LR isn’t an effective defensive round.” I know, I know, but some people still carry pocket pistols, and the best gun in an emergency is the one you have on you.TopsideThe Taurus 22TUC features a 2.5” tip-up barrel, eliminating the need to rack the slide and making the micro-compact easy to load. The stainless steel slide and 6-groove 1:10 twist barrel are finished in either silver or black matte finish with the rear of the slide having aggressive serrations for a positive grip. While racking the slide is unnecessary to chamber the handgun, this is a great feature for clearing malfunctions that I hope you’ll never experience…

Keeping things simple but visible, the Taurus has

Source: The Firearm Blog