The Taurus TX22 is a
semi-automatic pistol
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chambered for
.22 Long Rifle (5.59 mm
Caliber
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)
rimfire ammunition
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. It is manufactured in
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*Bainbridge (name)
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* Bainbridge Island, Alaska
* Bainbridge, Georgia
* Bainbridge, Indiana
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, Georgia by
Taurus Armas' American division, Taurus USA.
Features
The TX22 features an
anodized
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aluminum slide and polymer frame with an external manual safety, in addition to a trigger safety and striker block safety. An adapter collar is included to allow the use of a
suppressor
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with an external thread of 1/2-28 inches. The barrel is 4.10 inches, has a
twist rate
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of 1:16, and is six grooved. The trigger is
single action
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only, and the frame features a
Picatinny rail
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.
Numerous variants are available with compact frames, varying slide and barrel configurations among other differences.
Reception
In 2019, the TX22 was awarded the title of "Handgun of the Year" by
Guns and Ammo magazine.
Operators
*:
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology - 2,541 units
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See also
*
Ruger SR22
References
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.22 LR pistols
Semi-automatic pistols of the United States