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First, I know I say "Taurus" funny; it's my good ole Tennessee dialect that loves to mispronounce words. Don't hate on me for that 🙂. Also, I failed to mention the price of the pistol: MSRP is $349. Real world price on this handgun is around $310. Sorry, I forgot to mention that.
"Taurus", "stinger"...you have your own way of speaking. It's funny to hear the first time, like anyone who pronounces something just a bit different, but not distracting. Besides, I'm from Missour-ah, so I can't complain. 😊
I've had the TX22 for a week now. My 3rd shot was a failure to feed. I have put 900 rounds of CCI Tactical with that 1 failure to feed and another 500 rounds of CCI blazer with no failures. This gun is the real deal. Would recommend new sights. Highly recommend to anyone watching.
Only had 2 failure to feed on the 2nd round of both magazines. Then smooth sailing from there. Wonder whats causing it. Used CCI Standard. The Aguila had 0 malfunctions.
The Taurus TX22 was Guns & Ammo's 2019 "Handgun of the Year." it is ABSOLUTELY the most ergonomically pleasant .22 I've ever fired. The trigger pull is a dream.
Have you tried the S&W 22 Compact? That's what I have and it's pretty ergonomic, feels great in the hand. I haven't had a failure of any kind yet, about 600 rounds through it so far.
Yes sir. I just fired this one yesterday. Loved the feel in my hands. Absolutely a blast to fire. I’ll definitely be buying one for my girls and for training
I've been looking to down-grade from 9mm since I have some shoulder injuries and a surgical repair that didn't work, and 9mm and higher just tears me up after a day at the range. I've been actively shopping 22s lately, and this could be the one. Thanks. I love when people laugh at people who choose smaller bore rounds as a waste of time or as ineffective, or as "girl guns". My answer is always the same... "Cool, can I shoot you with my 22?" So far, no one has said yes, so I guess they don't suck as much as people say.
I agree with you Chris but would say also consider .380acp as an option. If you get a decent size handgun there will be minimal recoil and a lot of the 380's on the market today are a lot easier to rack the slide than 9mm. A couple of suggestions I would make would be the S&W 380EZ, new Walther CCP M2 in 380, as well as SCCY CPX 3 or 4 and look for them to make their new DVG 1 in 380 soon I'm sure. I would also recommend a revolver that is capable of shooting 327 federal magnum, as you could then shoot 32 short, 32 long, 32 h&r and 32 acp. Also a revolver has no slide to rack. Nothing against 22lr and I don't want shot by it, just ammo finicky at times and not great against heavy clothing layers or other obstacles. Good luck with your shoulder issues hope they can be fixed for you.
I just bought the Taurus 22 day before yesterday and went to the range today. Wow, what a great, fun little gun to shoot. A terrific plinker. I was just using bulk ammo of different types that was thrown into a bucket all mixed together. I didn't have a single failure of any kind. Amazing. Taurus finally got something right! Will be a good gun to practice sight acquisition and trigger control without breaking the bank on ammo.
I have not been a Taurus fan for many years because of a couple very bad guns I had years ago, but I'm happy to say that my opinion may be changing. It seems they are getting their act together. I'm glad to see it. I'd love to see all gun companies succeed.
I bought my TX22 after watching your review. I finally got to put some rounds through it this weekend. I put about 200 rounds of CCI mini mag through with 1 FTF. Love this gun. Your review is spot on. Thanks man! Keep plinking.
@Erin There will never be a firearm that doesn't have some type of failure since there are so many factors in why failures occur with firearms and isn't always the firearm. It can be from User Failure, Ammo Failure, Firearm Failure, Environment Failure, Magazine Failure, and lastly Tarus Failure (Had to do it). I'm not referring only to jams whatsoever.
@Erin ... agreed. However EVERY firearm jams, whether it's semiautomatic or not. Even a bolt-action or pump-action firearm can jam (and sometimes in some pretty bizarre ways!). There is no firearm in history that has never jammed, from the most reliable tactical tupperware to the piggiest pig iron 1911 or 12ga shotgun.
gymkhanadog That isn't bad, for a .22 rimfire round that isn't even designed for auto loaders. Every other cartridge that's designed for an auto loader, is RIMLESS. There's a reason for that... I just got back home from shooting my .223 Savage bolt rifle, and my little Phoenix Arms HP22. I had replaced the extractor on my Phoenix, and I wanted to see if it was fixed. It ran great! I had my .223 sighted dead on at 200 yards, the last time that I was out playing with it. Well, today it was so windy, that it was hitting 4" to the right. Probably 35 mph wind bursts. Not a good day to be shooting a rifle. I had to get out and shoot tho, because it had rained here for the last 4 days. Ahhhhh..... I feel better now. Does anyone else go thru withdrawals when they don't get to shoot for a few days??? I know I do!
I've had this gun for one day. I love it. I shot 300 rounds through it. Brand new, I had two failures to feed (I consider the first 100 rounds as a breakin period). No failures for the next 200 rounds (see item #4 for mag loading). I was in the market for a Kel-tec P17 but haven't been able to procure one for over a year now. I decided to pony up the extra dough for this pistol. I don't know why I was hung up over the extra $100. I can't compare it to the Kel-tec since I've never fired one but I was not disappointed in my purchase of the TX-22. I hadn't seen this video before I bought it. I only vaguely remember the G&A article on it 2 yrs ago. My first impressions. 1. This gun's accuracy is very good. 2. The grip on this gun feels just right, Tauras knocked it out of the park on that one. 3. The sights need tweeked to suit your preferences. The adjustable sight is good but not great in adjustment range. 4.There is a trick to easy loading of the mags. Pull the round "handles" only down far enough to load a few cartridges at a time (It does get hard to pull at the last 12-16 cartridges). When done slap the mag against your palm and the last few bullets get into proper alignment for feeding. BTW: Running CCI 1070 fps standard ammo through it the whole time.
Great review; no unnecessary blaring background music, straight and short to the points with unbiased logical commentary. Good job. I have one on the way from Palmatto.
I bought one of these pistols and was so excited. Took it to the range and it ate everything I fed it. At 250 rounds it started to key hole. The barrel was so caked with lead that when I tried to clean it my cleaning rod got stuck inside and then when I pulled it out the tip remained stuck in the barrel. Sent it back. After a quick search I see that this issue with barrels is common. It ran like a champ and turns out I am the chump.
I bought one after watching several videos on CZcams. I also have the SR22 which has not been shot all that much. Took them both out one day to compare them and the Taurus was an absolute hoot to shoot. Thinking of selling the Ruger!
Looking forward to getting 4 of these for my daughter's to learn with. What a great training option. The price point is excellent to. Thanks for the review.
I’ve only owned a few Taurus’s. They have all been PT111 G2’s. They have been super reliable, and I daily carry mine most days I carry. My wife conceals hers in her purse daily. I have one of these on order through my FFL, and I cannot wait to range it out. Yeah, I know, it’s a Taurus, but for me, my experience has been nothing but fantastic. I’ve even got some friends to get themselves the G2 or G2C. Thanks for an honest review.
WOW, Awesome 22 LR Pistol. Just bought one of these yesterday. Cleaned and lubed it last night, took it to the range today. I put over 250 rounds of 9 different LR cartridges. I had only 3 rounds that didn’t fully get ejected. This is my first 22 Pistol, now Glock will make one since I bought this one. I almost bought the Advantage Arms conversion kit with the threaded barrel. It would have cost more than this whole pistol and much less warranty. All the excellent reviews on this pistol made me try it. Glad I did, paid $300 for it, I couldn’t be happier. Mounted my suppressor to it and it was way to much fun. Thanks Taurus….
THIS COMPANY HAVE NEW INVESTERS , MANY NEW ENGINEERS AND NEW CNC MACHINES. THEY HAVE BEEN PUTTING OUT GREAT GUNS LATELY. HOPE FOR THE BEST IN THE FUTURE FOR TAURUS !
Thank you for a very informative and honest review! Glad to see that Taurus has produced a gun in the U.S. that performs well. Based on your evaluation, I intend to look for one and may add it to my small .22 arsenal.
Thank you for all your information. I bought this gun last week at a gun show and I knew absolutely nothing about it. I liked how it looked and felt I was looking for a 22. Thank you once again
I had a bunch of misfeeds when I first got this gun but I took apart the magazines and gave them a good cleaning and now its so smooth! I still like my Ruger SR22 a little more but this is a great gun.
I impulse bought this gun today. It is a blast to shoot. Pretty darn accurate in my hands and I am not even close to being a handgun master. Had a few mis feeds but all the misfeeds came with cheap ammo that’s been sitting in a box for literally 30 years. With the better ammo I bought, no misfeeds. I also put put close to 400 rounds through it between my son and I.
I wonder how few people know how incredible of a shot 22plinkster is. He's pulled off some legendary stuff. In case you're new, he's not simply a .22 fan(like me).
Thanks for the review. I ordered one today from shieldgroup for $213.99 plus shipping. Jim at shield is a great guy to deal with.I also ordered two extra mags for this pistol. I already have a can for my Walther P22.
I've been wanting a 22LR gun for a long time, and since I work armed security, and have to renew my license annually, I bought this to practice with cheap ammo. Just bought mine for $270.00 and I love it. It's light, but feels great in the hand. I was a little worried about the magazine, the rounds at the bottom are very eschew when the magazine is fully loaded, but it seems to work just fine. I highly recommend this gun if you can find one.
I'm a huge fan of Taurus handguns, both revolver and semi auto. When the new. 22 came out I wanted it... Lol all I've heard is nothing but good things about it. Thank you for reviewing it!! I WILL be buying one so I can use it and also use it to train my wife and son
I enjoyed your video and honest review. I am retired and have been looking for a 22 semiautomatic pistol for target shooting and plinking. By the way I appreciate your honesty in all of your reviews.
I appreciate your videos and your honesty !!! Nice looking range you’ve got there !! With the round capacity of that pistol, you almost played a Song !?
Glad to see this is a hit for Taurus. I had a G2c for a while and it was less refined than other guns I have...a little rough around the edges...but functioned flawlessly everytime...even with 9mm shotshell! I looked at the new G3 and the trigger is far nicer than the G2...hopefully they make a G3c and G3s.
Cool gun and Taurus has Been killing it lately with semi autos!!! I was hesitant also but I got a couple and my G3 is one of my favorites now hasn’t let me down yet in a lot of rounds!!!
Shot one of these at my local range. Rented it along with a Ruger SR22. Taurus fed flawlessly, felt great in my hands, very low recoil, trigger pull was a dream. Had to trade out the SR22 for another gun because I got 2 malfunctions in 4 rounds.
Thanks for this review and informative breakdown video! I was originally looking at the G2C by Taurus but my coworker mentioned to look into a 22. Love that this isn’t too much higher in cost than the G2C and also the ease to clean. Looking to get my first firearm that is budget friendly soon, so between this and the G2C sounds like are solid choices.
Dang, yet another great review of this gun. I never thought i would consider a .22 hand gun but i want to actually shoot and i can always afford .22 ammo. The g2c is the real deal too. Taurus earned the crap rep yrs back, but i think they righted the ship the last coiple years.
@@traxxasrcfun mine kicked, cough and fought until I got about 300 rounds through it. After that, I put another 6-700 through it, and it ran flawlessly
As usual a great review. I purchased one of the first TX22 pistols in my area. Mine also shoots 2 to 2 1/2 inches high at 50 feet from sandbags. I found that loading the magazines with the follower pulled down caused the angle of the bullets to be down and hollow points wouldn’t feed. If I loaded just as you show all hollow points feed perfect. The Federal AutoMatch ammo will not eject or feed properly with more than 10 rounds in a magazine. I also can shoot this pistol accurately. I have fired over 500 rounds in the TX22.
I am so happy for Taurus. The undeserved (for the most part) red headed step child of the gun world. This pistol has been a resounding success with stellar reviews and I hope Taurus continues to move forward with other highly functioning, quality based firearms. Good on you Taurus and CONGRATULATIONS!!!! America!!!!
Taurus deserves all the hate they get. Worst customer service ever!!!! I love my public defender, but the other 3 Taurus guns I bought, were junk. My 454 raging bull broke after 3 shots. Taurus had it 4 months. Total bullshit when a $900 gun is basically junk out of the box. Poor quality control.
Taurus has earned that criticism. There are actual support groups in South America for spouses of police officers who lost their lives due to a Taurus failure. Research the lawsuits against them for the problems their gen 1 sub compacts. They are improving but they deserve the hate.
This looks very interesting, I may have to pick one up. I like that it is suppressor ready. I currently own a Taurus PT111 G2 that has run perfectly for almost the last 4 years. Never 1 FTF or FTE. It has run like a Swiss Clock. Even though their warranty has changed, mine is still covered under their life time warranty, not that I have ever needed it. However I have an old (30 years) PT 92 that has trouble with the trigger returning to a fire position. It is also covered under the lifetime warranty so I guess I’ll see how well they take care of that issue.
Thanks for the info. I have been searching for someone to have this in stock for weeks and found one today. Checked it out against a few others and this one just fit in my hand so perfect so I had to buy it. Can't wait to head for the woods and try it out. I bought a spare mag and come to find out it comes with 2 in the box. Right at $300 with the background check.
I am looking forward to trying this. I have a 709 slim in 9mm from Taurus. I absolutely love it. It is very accurate and I dont recall ever having a feed failure. A few years ago it was one of only 3 compact 9mm in a bit "shootout" by a major handgun magazine. If I recall correctly, they shot 600 rounds through each pistol with no lube ....just as it came from the factory. If no failures occurred they went to 1000 rounds. Only 4 made it....Glock 43, Shield, Taurus 709 slim and Walther CCP. Another note, of all the guns, the Taurus logged the single tightest group of 5. Its a great and economical pistol.
Appreciate the excellent review of this Taurus semi- . I had the same feeling about Taurus handguns of all models. I had , in fact, traded ALL of my Taurus handguns away due to various issues. I guess I will have to reconsider buying this particular model for Christmas ! Thanks again for your review . Please send me an update if your opinion has changed since posting this original review .
I just got the tx22 a day after Christmas. I was surprised to find a speed loader in the case. I havent shot it yet but I am very much looking forward to it.
Absolutely love my TX22! I don’t even grab my Ruger Sr22 when I go to the range. It’s been replaced! Much better ergos, Trigger, takedown, and mag capacity. 👍🏻🇺🇸
I have one that I’ve never used but I’m gonna try it out in a couple of days. I’ve always said I’ll only use it for protection only. I keep it near me at all times other than unauthorized areas/buildings/locations. Cop even stopped me ,put my clip in for me and sent me on my merry way lol. I’m gonna take it to the range for a little brushing up.
Ty for your quick response to my curiosity bout this lil pistol. Well done video. I hope some of the other big CZcams Gun guys do a review on the new CZ p10F & CZ p10 S. Thx again
I live in minnesota where most .22 pistols are not legal for an ffl to transfer under the melting point laws (AKA Saturday Night Specials) but the taurus tx22 is one of the few budget friendly options that can be transferred in minnesota. This video was all I needed to make up my mind and go get one soon.
I have Taurus G3 9 mm Taurus several more never had any trouble now years ago I have som trouble Taurus not in the newer Tauruses I’ve been wonderful G3 9mm run thousands of rounds I got the TX 22 on order can’t wait to get it
I had a ton of .22 ammo so I knew it was time to buy a handgun. I own a .22 revolver that I love, and I was not disappointed with the TX22. It's by no means a perfect gun, but it's great at the range and I've yet to experience any major issues. I've put well over 1000 rounds through it.
To the Taurus critics I don't understand why anyone would still be condemning Taurus when they are currently manufacturing quality guns at generally speaking very reasonable prices. It's to every shooters benefit that there are more high quality firearms available at this price point. As it is I have never owned a Taurus pistol and still haven't purchased one but the G2C has really gotten my attention. You've got to spend a whole helluva lot more money to get an arguably better 9mm automatic. The G2C has impressed me so much I plan to buy one soon even though I don't need another 9mm. Now, with the release of the TH9 and this new TX22 it is obvious that Taurus is on a roll and deserves support. The only people who I might forgive are those who have, in the past, purchased a Taurus gun and had problems with it. I had the same issue with a S&W Shield 9mm. I learned to really hate that gun and traded it for a Walther. Despite that I don't go around condemning Smith & Wesson as a manufacturer. What I have always liked about Taurus pistols is that they are always doing very innovative things with their weapons and, now, with their quality on the rise I welcome them and congratulate them for the success they are having. I hope they keep going in this direction. My only complaint is that their customer service is still rumored to be awful. I hope that they address that soon.
Bkellyusa Customer service is very slow. I sent a TCP .380 to them one time, and didn't get it back for 4 months. They replaced the barrel, and the slide, and it ran great when I got it back, but 4 months is rediculous. I recently gave that gun to my mom, because all she had was a .38 ultra lite that hurt her hand when she shot it. I'm gonna take her out and train her with it, one day this week. I want her to feel confident carrying a weapon, and knowing she could use it, if she had to. Besides, I've got plenty of carry options, so I didn't really need it.
@@grumpysquid - I bought the Walther CCP M2. I love mine as well. The S&W Shield is really hard to rack for my wife and you cannot release the slide without using both hands. Add to that the Walther is significantly more accurate. Your PPS is generally considered a better weapon. The original CCP had some jamming issues and I think that has dampened the enthusiasm for the new M2 version which works flawlessly. I chose it over the PPS because the PPS does not have a thumb safety. I know there are many people who don't care for a thumb safety but I like to keep all my options open and, in the real world, if you don't like the safety you can easily just turn it off. The CCP M2 is my first Walther pistol and my experience so far has really awakened me to the brand. Now I'd like to get the PPQ Sc 9mm. We'll keep the CCP M2 and add that one sometime in the future. How come you chose the PPS.
Bkellyusa you seem like a very reasonable and level headed guy 😬 PPS M2 compared to G43 and Shield because: out-of-the-box performance, best trigger, aftermarket not needed, best ergonomics for my hand, 6 to 8-rd mags available, and its uniqueness in looks, etc. Had it over a couple years and here are my nitpicks (based on MY needs, etc): mags are $40 a pop (but again this is not a big deal), some tiny rust spots forming on the metal mags, no +P ammo (per the manufacturer, not a big deal). Otherwise it has been a stellar gun, fun to shoot and the one which makes it to my hip most often.
I really like the looks of it. Kind of impressed with the feedback of newer Taurus semi auto pistols. 16 rounds is impressive. Can you run more rounds through it and let us know how reliable it is? Either way thanks for the vid!
Hey Plinkster Joe here again, went to my local gun shop yesterday for some other things and low and behold, there was a TX22 in the case. You're right it's a sweet gun. Haven't tried it out at the range, Yet, tomorrow for sure.
Well, this will be my next 22. Thanks for a great review. I really hope that Taurus is on a path to consistent and improved quality. This will be my 3rd Taurus, all semi auto and I've had good luck. As to how you pronounce Taurus... sounded normal to this southerner.
I have two Taurus pistols....a PT145 and a PT111G2 and I love them both. The only problem I had with them was with the mags on the PT145 that would drop out of the weapon about the 2nd or 3rd round. As it turned out, it was entirely due to faulty foreign made mags. I do have a Ruger SR22 which I really love so I do not NEED the TX22 but I would not hesitate to take a chance on it, Taurus has really upped their quality control on their products.
First, I know I say "Taurus" funny; it's my good ole Tennessee dialect that loves to mispronounce words. Don't hate on me for that 🙂. Also, I failed to mention the price of the pistol: MSRP is $349. Real world price on this handgun is around $310. Sorry, I forgot to mention that.
22plinkster i'm thinking about getting an SR 22 could you do a video about that if so that would be awesome
I don't think you say Taurus funny, you sound just like me
"Taurus", "stinger"...you have your own way of speaking. It's funny to hear the first time, like anyone who pronounces something just a bit different, but not distracting. Besides, I'm from Missour-ah, so I can't complain. 😊
Well that answered my question 👌🏿
@@hboutdoors8178 he's got an SR22 review "Ruger SR22 Review" from six years ago.
My first handgun was a Taurus 9mm. Glad to see Taurus get some love.
I've had the TX22 for a week now. My 3rd shot was a failure to feed. I have put 900 rounds of CCI Tactical with that 1 failure to feed and another 500 rounds of CCI blazer with no failures. This gun is the real deal. Would recommend new sights. Highly recommend to anyone watching.
How much does it cost? I can't find it anywhere on sale.
I paid $330. I've seen it as low as $310 on different sites. Comes with two mags. Extra mags cost $20.
Brown B good luck I’ve been searching everywhere everyone is sold out
Awesome my friend!
Only had 2 failure to feed on the 2nd round of both magazines. Then smooth sailing from there. Wonder whats causing it. Used CCI Standard. The Aguila had 0 malfunctions.
The Taurus TX22 was Guns & Ammo's 2019 "Handgun of the Year." it is ABSOLUTELY the most ergonomically pleasant .22 I've ever fired. The trigger pull is a dream.
Have you tried the S&W 22 Compact? That's what I have and it's pretty ergonomic, feels great in the hand. I haven't had a failure of any kind yet, about 600 rounds through it so far.
Yes sir. I just fired this one yesterday. Loved the feel in my hands. Absolutely a blast to fire. I’ll definitely be buying one for my girls and for training
@@johnvogel4617 ...I'm buying one next month, so as a female you would buy it for your daughters? I just dont want a problem with firing.
@@michelleapple1214 my daughters are 11 and 10 years old. So I would buy one to teach them on, but it would be staying with me, obviously
Perfect for your daughter. The grips very comfortable and it's accurate and no recoil. Perfect handgun for a lady just learning to shoot.
I've been looking to down-grade from 9mm since I have some shoulder injuries and a surgical repair that didn't work, and 9mm and higher just tears me up after a day at the range. I've been actively shopping 22s lately, and this could be the one. Thanks. I love when people laugh at people who choose smaller bore rounds as a waste of time or as ineffective, or as "girl guns". My answer is always the same... "Cool, can I shoot you with my 22?" So far, no one has said yes, so I guess they don't suck as much as people say.
I agree with you Chris but would say also consider .380acp as an option. If you get a decent size handgun there will be minimal recoil and a lot of the 380's on the market today are a lot easier to rack the slide than 9mm. A couple of suggestions I would make would be the S&W 380EZ, new Walther CCP M2 in 380, as well as SCCY CPX 3 or 4 and look for them to make their new DVG 1 in 380 soon I'm sure.
I would also recommend a revolver that is capable of shooting 327 federal magnum, as you could then shoot 32 short, 32 long, 32 h&r and 32 acp. Also a revolver has no slide to rack. Nothing against 22lr and I don't want shot by it, just ammo finicky at times and not great against heavy clothing layers or other obstacles. Good luck with your shoulder issues hope they can be fixed for you.
Goodluck guy
lol better sink one into their head 🤣
@Tan Man A shitload of people have been killed with a .22.
@@sorenpx Outside of Military Actions the .22 has killed more humans than any other Caliber....
Having watch the Glock 44 review just before this.....oh how times have changed. Good for Taurus
@@Bada_Boom78 I love Glocks too and the TX-22 design seems to have drawn a lot of inspiration from them. Going with one over the G44
@@Bada_Boom78 thanks, didn't know these were made!
Taurus quality has greatly improved
I had a 85ch and no issues ever. Now my mother has it.
I love my Taurus th9c I had a s&w shield 40 and I like the Taurus way better.
I like the 16 round capacity. The take down is a plus for sure!
Glock take down
@Benscratchin There is a kit for the gsg firefly that will take it up to 16rnds, but 25 $ each kit
@@Digitallifeconcepts I penis man
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I fired around 350 rounds through mine, only one jam, and it was super easy to unjam. Love this gun.
I just bought the Taurus 22 day before yesterday and went to the range today. Wow, what a great, fun little gun to shoot. A terrific plinker. I was just using bulk ammo of different types that was thrown into a bucket all mixed together. I didn't have a single failure of any kind. Amazing. Taurus finally got something right! Will be a good gun to practice sight acquisition and trigger control without breaking the bank on ammo.
If 22plinkster likes it, it's got to be good. Taurus has come a long way and I love' em!
I have not been a Taurus fan for many years because of a couple very bad guns I had years ago, but I'm happy to say that my opinion may be changing. It seems they are getting their act together. I'm glad to see it. I'd love to see all gun companies succeed.
I bought my TX22 after watching your review. I finally got to put some rounds through it this weekend. I put about 200 rounds of CCI mini mag through with 1 FTF. Love this gun. Your review is spot on. Thanks man! Keep plinking.
1 failure out of 250 is dang impressive for .22!
@Erin There will never be a firearm that doesn't have some type of failure since there are so many factors in why failures occur with firearms and isn't always the firearm. It can be from User Failure, Ammo Failure, Firearm Failure, Environment Failure, Magazine Failure, and lastly Tarus Failure (Had to do it).
I'm not referring only to jams whatsoever.
@Erin ... agreed. However EVERY firearm jams, whether it's semiautomatic or not. Even a bolt-action or pump-action firearm can jam (and sometimes in some pretty bizarre ways!). There is no firearm in history that has never jammed, from the most reliable tactical tupperware to the piggiest pig iron 1911 or 12ga shotgun.
@Erin Obviously you dont shoot much rimfire ammo.
@Erin All firearms whether it's a semi-automatic or fully automatic firearm will have some type of failure or malfunction
gymkhanadog That isn't bad, for a .22 rimfire round that isn't even designed for auto loaders. Every other cartridge that's designed for an auto loader, is RIMLESS. There's a reason for that... I just got back home from shooting my .223 Savage bolt rifle, and my little Phoenix Arms HP22. I had replaced the extractor on my Phoenix, and I wanted to see if it was fixed. It ran great! I had my .223 sighted dead on at 200 yards, the last time that I was out playing with it. Well, today it was so windy, that it was hitting 4" to the right. Probably 35 mph wind bursts. Not a good day to be shooting a rifle. I had to get out and shoot tho, because it had rained here for the last 4 days. Ahhhhh..... I feel better now. Does anyone else go thru withdrawals when they don't get to shoot for a few days??? I know I do!
I've had this gun for one day. I love it. I shot 300 rounds through it. Brand new, I had two failures to feed (I consider the first 100 rounds as a breakin period). No failures for the next 200 rounds (see item #4 for mag loading). I was in the market for a Kel-tec P17 but haven't been able to procure one for over a year now. I decided to pony up the extra dough for this pistol. I don't know why I was hung up over the extra $100. I can't compare it to the Kel-tec since I've never fired one but I was not disappointed in my purchase of the TX-22. I hadn't seen this video before I bought it. I only vaguely remember the G&A article on it 2 yrs ago. My first impressions. 1. This gun's accuracy is very good. 2. The grip on this gun feels just right, Tauras knocked it out of the park on that one. 3. The sights need tweeked to suit your preferences. The adjustable sight is good but not great in adjustment range. 4.There is a trick to easy loading of the mags. Pull the round "handles" only down far enough to load a few cartridges at a time (It does get hard to pull at the last 12-16 cartridges). When done slap the mag against your palm and the last few bullets get into proper alignment for feeding.
BTW: Running CCI 1070 fps standard ammo through it the whole time.
Had to watch a Mike Bloomberg commercial before this. Lol talk about irony..
It's nice now that they're finally gone, all that money wasted tho just to drop out
@@junkanddisorderly6164 mini Mike 😈🔥
I hate that one that starts out "dear San Francisco" theres nothing dear about it now.
@TheRealVirus IsReligion that GREAT car chase in the movie Bullet with Steve McQueen had me disoriented for a few...sorry... you're correct.
Great review; no unnecessary blaring background music, straight and short to the points with unbiased logical commentary. Good job. I have one on the way from Palmatto.
I bought one of these pistols and was so excited. Took it to the range and it ate everything I fed it. At 250 rounds it started to key hole. The barrel was so caked with lead that when I tried to clean it my cleaning rod got stuck inside and then when I pulled it out the tip remained stuck in the barrel. Sent it back. After a quick search I see that this issue with barrels is common. It ran like a champ and turns out I am the chump.
I have had mine for about 2 months , 500 rounds cycled , I love it. Great plinker.
I bought one after watching several videos on CZcams. I also have the SR22 which has not been shot all that much. Took them both out one day to compare them and the Taurus was an absolute hoot to shoot. Thinking of selling the Ruger!
Ben waiting for your review on this Taurus. Now, I'll buy one. Haven't found one here yet. So to come. Looking forward to one
Looking forward to getting 4 of these for my daughter's to learn with. What a great training option. The price point is excellent to. Thanks for the review.
I’ve only owned a few Taurus’s. They have all been PT111 G2’s. They have been super reliable, and I daily carry mine most days I carry. My wife conceals hers in her purse daily. I have one of these on order through my FFL, and I cannot wait to range it out. Yeah, I know, it’s a Taurus, but for me, my experience has been nothing but fantastic. I’ve even got some friends to get themselves the G2 or G2C. Thanks for an honest review.
WOW, Awesome 22 LR Pistol. Just bought one of these yesterday. Cleaned and lubed it last night, took it to the range today. I put over 250 rounds of 9 different LR cartridges. I had only 3 rounds that didn’t fully get ejected. This is my first 22 Pistol, now Glock will make one since I bought this one. I almost bought the Advantage Arms conversion kit with the threaded barrel. It would have cost more than this whole pistol and much less warranty. All the excellent reviews on this pistol made me try it. Glad I did, paid $300 for it, I couldn’t be happier. Mounted my suppressor to it and it was way to much fun. Thanks Taurus….
Just got mine. LOVE IT!!!! Accurate, low recoil, shoots ammo, priced right comes with 2 magazines.
THIS COMPANY HAVE NEW INVESTERS , MANY NEW ENGINEERS AND NEW CNC MACHINES. THEY HAVE BEEN PUTTING OUT GREAT GUNS LATELY. HOPE FOR THE BEST IN THE FUTURE FOR TAURUS !
Thank you for your input on this gun, you have got me sold on this and will be adding this to my collection
Thank you for a very informative and honest review! Glad to see that Taurus has produced a gun in the U.S. that performs well. Based on your evaluation, I intend to look for one and may add it to my small .22 arsenal.
Love my tx22. I was hitting metal at 100yds uphill. Very accurate pistol. And I think Lakeline has some good upgrades.
Love your review have to agree with other commenters love that you don’t have silly intro music definitely a plus in my book
Love your channel. Your whole demeanor is just really easy to listen to. And your knowledge of firearms is vast.
Thank you for all your information. I bought this gun last week at a gun show and I knew absolutely nothing about it. I liked how it looked and felt I was looking for a 22. Thank you once again
I own 3 Taurus firearms, all are awesome. Never had a single issue. Love my Taurus firearms.
I'm about to own 3 when I buy this one
Tim at MAC unboxed one, it comes with the plastic over the mag thing that helps you load. Just FYI.
Great review. You keep us smiling with your humor and honest reviews !
Excellent video. Finally got my TX-22. Not only did it come with the 2 mags, it also came with a speed loader to make loading very easy.
Very nicely done video. Just ordered mine from Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore for $169 with the Taurus $50 rebate. 🙂
How did you get that rebate
Really? How did you get the rebate?
Yeah I just missed the rebate 🤨
I thoroughly enjoyed watching every minute , thank you Sir .
I had a bunch of misfeeds when I first got this gun but I took apart the magazines and gave them a good cleaning and now its so smooth! I still like my Ruger SR22 a little more but this is a great gun.
I bought mine last year and let me tell you man I love my gun and thanks for the info. It really helped with my decision to purchase this firearm.
Thanks for sharing. Regarding people criticizing, keep doing you. You can't please everyone. Have a blessed day brother.
Love the musical targets when you shot with the suppressor lol
Brandon K Johnson I do too! Trademark tone 😎👍😬🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼
Great review, been wanting a 22lr pistol for the arsenal and this guy seems to check all the boxes, all at a great price
I've never been a Taurus fan either but this little pistol had my eye! I do like all the features and side eject!
I was impressed with my Taurus G2c, I'm getting one of these tomorrow. Great review 22!
Did you get one ? Update?
@@TheAirSofterblaster200 nope, i bought 2! You should buy at least one, you'll really like it.
I impulse bought this gun today. It is a blast to shoot. Pretty darn accurate in my hands and I am not even close to being a handgun master. Had a few mis feeds but all the misfeeds came with cheap ammo that’s been sitting in a box for literally 30 years. With the better ammo I bought, no misfeeds. I also put put close to 400 rounds through it between my son and I.
I wonder how few people know how incredible of a shot 22plinkster is. He's pulled off some legendary stuff. In case you're new, he's not simply a .22 fan(like me).
Thanks for the review. I ordered one today from shieldgroup for $213.99 plus shipping. Jim at shield is a great guy to deal with.I also ordered two extra mags for this pistol. I already have a can for my Walther P22.
I've been wanting a 22LR gun for a long time, and since I work armed security, and have to renew my license annually, I bought this to practice with cheap ammo. Just bought mine for $270.00 and I love it. It's light, but feels great in the hand. I was a little worried about the magazine, the rounds at the bottom are very eschew when the magazine is fully loaded, but it seems to work just fine. I highly recommend this gun if you can find one.
I've been waiting for a ".22" guy to do a review on this so I can make up my mind whether or not to purchase one... Now I'm good to go.. Thanks!
I'm a huge fan of Taurus handguns, both revolver and semi auto. When the new. 22 came out I wanted it... Lol all I've heard is nothing but good things about it. Thank you for reviewing it!! I WILL be buying one so I can use it and also use it to train my wife and son
I just took a class, and this is the firearm I used. I enjoyed it so much, now I want one.
This gun is amazing I love it
Hands down single best 22lr ever released
really clean looking gun honestly. Looks well put together as well. 16 rounds is great as well.
This is one of the few things that got my attention at Shot Show this year. I really want to check one of these out....
I enjoyed your video and honest review. I am retired and have been looking for a 22 semiautomatic pistol for target shooting and plinking. By the way I appreciate your honesty in all of your reviews.
I appreciate your videos and your honesty !!!
Nice looking range you’ve got there !!
With the round capacity of that pistol, you almost played a Song !?
Glad to see this is a hit for Taurus. I had a G2c for a while and it was less refined than other guns I have...a little rough around the edges...but functioned flawlessly everytime...even with 9mm shotshell!
I looked at the new G3 and the trigger is far nicer than the G2...hopefully they make a G3c and G3s.
Cool gun and Taurus has Been killing it lately with semi autos!!! I was hesitant also but I got a couple and my G3 is one of my favorites now hasn’t let me down yet in a lot of rounds!!!
Shot one of these at my local range. Rented it along with a Ruger SR22. Taurus fed flawlessly, felt great in my hands, very low recoil, trigger pull was a dream. Had to trade out the SR22 for another gun because I got 2 malfunctions in 4 rounds.
9:25 that was the most gangsta shii I ever seen, bro really just made music with bullets 😂
😂😂😂
Great video.
How's the slide finish on the tx22?
The g2c is a great firearm, ,but the slide finsh is just OK.
Thanks for this review and informative breakdown video!
I was originally looking at the G2C by Taurus but my coworker mentioned to look into a 22. Love that this isn’t too much higher in cost than the G2C and also the ease to clean. Looking to get my first firearm that is budget friendly soon, so between this and the G2C sounds like are solid choices.
Thanks Dave,your knowledge and opinions in all your video's is soooo helpful.
Dang, yet another great review of this gun. I never thought i would consider a .22 hand gun but i want to actually shoot and i can always afford .22 ammo. The g2c is the real deal too. Taurus earned the crap rep yrs back, but i think they righted the ship the last coiple years.
The most reliable 22 pistol I’ve shot to date. This is by far a quality pistol
I just picked one up from a friend, never been shot. I’ll take it out this weekend and see how she does
Mine has been one of the most unreliable pistols I’ve ever owned
@@traxxasrcfun mine kicked, cough and fought until I got about 300 rounds through it.
After that, I put another 6-700 through it, and it ran flawlessly
@@williamsporing1500 update
As usual a great review. I purchased one of the first TX22 pistols in my area. Mine also shoots 2 to 2 1/2 inches high at 50 feet from sandbags. I found that loading the magazines with the follower pulled down caused the angle of the bullets to be down and hollow points wouldn’t feed. If I loaded just as you show all hollow points feed perfect. The Federal AutoMatch ammo will not eject or feed properly with more than 10 rounds in a magazine.
I also can shoot this pistol accurately. I have fired over 500 rounds in the TX22.
The fun goes up when the suppressor and standard velocity CCI are added
I would like to see Ruger come out with a .22 mark 4 style pistol with a 20 round mag.
I am so happy for Taurus. The undeserved (for the most part) red headed step child of the gun world. This pistol has been a resounding success with stellar reviews and I hope Taurus continues to move forward with other highly functioning, quality based firearms. Good on you Taurus and CONGRATULATIONS!!!! America!!!!
Bought there new G2C and like shooting it better than my dads shield...also only paid 187 tax and all for it!
Taurus deserves all the hate they get. Worst customer service ever!!!! I love my public defender, but the other 3 Taurus guns I bought, were junk. My 454 raging bull broke after 3 shots. Taurus had it 4 months. Total bullshit when a $900 gun is basically junk out of the box. Poor quality control.
Lol
The red-headed stepchild of the gun industry definitely belongs to high point
Taurus has earned that criticism. There are actual support groups in South America for spouses of police officers who lost their lives due to a Taurus failure. Research the lawsuits against them for the problems their gen 1 sub compacts. They are improving but they deserve the hate.
This looks very interesting, I may have to pick one up. I like that it is suppressor ready. I currently own a Taurus PT111 G2 that has run perfectly for almost the last 4 years. Never 1 FTF or FTE. It has run like a Swiss Clock. Even though their warranty has changed, mine is still covered under their life time warranty, not that I have ever needed it. However I have an old (30 years) PT 92 that has trouble with the trigger returning to a fire position. It is also covered under the lifetime warranty so I guess I’ll see how well they take care of that issue.
Thanks for the info. I have been searching for someone to have this in stock for weeks and found one today. Checked it out against a few others and this one just fit in my hand so perfect so I had to buy it. Can't wait to head for the woods and try it out. I bought a spare mag and come to find out it comes with 2 in the box. Right at $300 with the background check.
Great video! I was waiting for your say so on it. Thank You.
Looks like a great pistol maybe I’ll add one alongside my sr22 and converted glock 22lr.
I am looking forward to trying this. I have a 709 slim in 9mm from Taurus. I absolutely love it. It is very accurate and I dont recall ever having a feed failure. A few years ago it was one of only 3 compact 9mm in a bit "shootout" by a major handgun magazine. If I recall correctly, they shot 600 rounds through each pistol with no lube ....just as it came from the factory. If no failures occurred they went to 1000 rounds. Only 4 made it....Glock 43, Shield, Taurus 709 slim and Walther CCP. Another note, of all the guns, the Taurus logged the single tightest group of 5. Its a great and economical pistol.
Appreciate the excellent review of this Taurus semi- . I had the same feeling about Taurus handguns of all models. I had , in fact, traded ALL of my Taurus handguns away due to various issues. I guess I will have to reconsider buying this particular model for Christmas ! Thanks again for your review . Please send me an update if your opinion has changed since posting this original review .
11:30- do re mi la ti do. That got my attention more than the pistol. Adds detail to your target setup. Nice work.
Would love to see you do a review on the Taurus PT 1911.
There's not much to dislike about this gun it seems. It's gonna be a home run for taurus. You sold me on it !
I just got the tx22 a day after Christmas. I was surprised to find a speed loader in the case. I havent shot it yet but I am very much looking forward to it.
Absolutely love my TX22! I don’t even grab my Ruger Sr22 when I go to the range. It’s been replaced! Much better ergos, Trigger, takedown, and mag capacity. 👍🏻🇺🇸
And price
My buddy has one 👌 got to shoot it last weekend and it was a pretty damn fun gun.
I have one that I’ve never used but I’m gonna try it out in a couple of days. I’ve always said I’ll only use it for protection only. I keep it near me at all times other than unauthorized areas/buildings/locations. Cop even stopped me ,put my clip in for me and sent me on my merry way lol. I’m gonna take it to the range for a little brushing up.
Mine is on the way!! Thank you for the video😎👍🏻🇺🇸
I believe the sights are upgradable with the same sights as a Taurus G2/G2C/G2S. Lakeline LLC has some nice options.
I would love to have that trigger in my glock 43 that's a sweet little trigger on it Taurus TX
Ty for your quick response to my curiosity bout this lil pistol. Well done video.
I hope some of the other big CZcams Gun guys do a review on the new CZ p10F & CZ p10 S.
Thx again
I live in minnesota where most .22 pistols are not legal for an ffl to transfer under the melting point laws (AKA Saturday Night Specials) but the taurus tx22 is one of the few budget friendly options that can be transferred in minnesota. This video was all I needed to make up my mind and go get one soon.
Finally a gun I can mount pineapples too. I must have it.
And apples😂
As usual- great HONEST reviews and awesome video. Generally this is my "go to" channel regarding anything .22 cal. related. Thank you sir.
I have Taurus G3 9 mm Taurus several more never had any trouble now years ago I have som trouble Taurus not in the newer Tauruses I’ve been wonderful G3 9mm run thousands of rounds
I got the TX 22 on order can’t wait to get it
I had a ton of .22 ammo so I knew it was time to buy a handgun. I own a .22 revolver that I love, and I was not disappointed with the TX22. It's by no means a perfect gun, but it's great at the range and I've yet to experience any major issues. I've put well over 1000 rounds through it.
To the Taurus critics I don't understand why anyone would still be condemning Taurus when they are currently manufacturing quality guns at generally speaking very reasonable prices. It's to every shooters benefit that there are more high quality firearms available at this price point.
As it is I have never owned a Taurus pistol and still haven't purchased one but the G2C has really gotten my attention. You've got to spend a whole helluva lot more money to get an arguably better 9mm automatic. The G2C has impressed me so much I plan to buy one soon even though I don't need another 9mm. Now, with the release of the TH9 and this new TX22 it is obvious that Taurus is on a roll and deserves support. The only people who I might forgive are those who have, in the past, purchased a Taurus gun and had problems with it. I had the same issue with a S&W Shield 9mm. I learned to really hate that gun and traded it for a Walther. Despite that I don't go around condemning Smith & Wesson as a manufacturer.
What I have always liked about Taurus pistols is that they are always doing very innovative things with their weapons and, now, with their quality on the rise I welcome them and congratulate them for the success they are having. I hope they keep going in this direction.
My only complaint is that their customer service is still rumored to be awful. I hope that they address that soon.
Bkellyusa Customer service is very slow. I sent a TCP .380 to them one time, and didn't get it back for 4 months. They replaced the barrel, and the slide, and it ran great when I got it back, but 4 months is rediculous. I recently gave that gun to my mom, because all she had was a .38 ultra lite that hurt her hand when she shot it. I'm gonna take her out and train her with it, one day this week. I want her to feel confident carrying a weapon, and knowing she could use it, if she had to. Besides, I've got plenty of carry options, so I didn't really need it.
Jamie Sloan how long Ago was that tho?
Bkellyusa which Walther did you get? I did research on the shield and ended up with the PPS M2. No regrets!!!
@@grumpysquid - I bought the Walther CCP M2. I love mine as well. The S&W Shield is really hard to rack for my wife and you cannot release the slide without using both hands. Add to that the Walther is significantly more accurate.
Your PPS is generally considered a better weapon. The original CCP had some jamming issues and I think that has dampened the enthusiasm for the new M2 version which works flawlessly.
I chose it over the PPS because the PPS does not have a thumb safety. I know there are many people who don't care for a thumb safety but I like to keep all my options open and, in the real world, if you don't like the safety you can easily just turn it off.
The CCP M2 is my first Walther pistol and my experience so far has really awakened me to the brand. Now I'd like to get the PPQ Sc 9mm. We'll keep the CCP M2 and add that one sometime in the future.
How come you chose the PPS.
Bkellyusa you seem like a very reasonable and level headed guy 😬
PPS M2 compared to G43 and Shield because: out-of-the-box performance, best trigger, aftermarket not needed, best ergonomics for my hand, 6 to 8-rd mags available, and its uniqueness in looks, etc.
Had it over a couple years and here are my nitpicks (based on MY needs, etc): mags are $40 a pop (but again this is not a big deal), some tiny rust spots forming on the metal mags, no +P ammo (per the manufacturer, not a big deal). Otherwise it has been a stellar gun, fun to shoot and the one which makes it to my hip most often.
I really like the looks of it. Kind of impressed with the feedback of newer Taurus semi auto pistols. 16 rounds is impressive. Can you run more rounds through it and let us know how reliable it is? Either way thanks for the vid!
TAURUS ALSO HAS LIFETIME WARRANTY.
Nice video! I can't wait to see you do the review on the new Kel-tec 22lr pistol!
Hey Plinkster Joe here again, went to my local gun shop yesterday for some other things and low and behold, there was a TX22 in the case. You're right it's a sweet gun. Haven't tried it out at the range, Yet, tomorrow for sure.
Are you leasing range property from Hickok 45?
hahaha and he's gonna smoke some POT!
Haaa
@@jinxenyou8618 yea man i heard hicock smoked pot when he hit the gong
And no its not hickoks range
@@curanderoverde They're both from Tennessee. They're both "native" Southerners too. They got that same Scots/Irish blood.
Well, this will be my next 22. Thanks for a great review. I really hope that Taurus is on a path to consistent and improved quality. This will be my 3rd Taurus, all semi auto and I've had good luck. As to how you pronounce Taurus... sounded normal to this southerner.
Love my G2C 9mm!
I have two Taurus pistols....a PT145 and a PT111G2 and I love them both. The only problem I had with them was with the mags on the PT145 that would drop out of the weapon about the 2nd or 3rd round. As it turned out, it was entirely due to faulty foreign made mags. I do have a Ruger SR22 which I really love so I do not NEED the TX22 but I would not hesitate to take a chance on it, Taurus has really upped their quality control on their products.
Nice job! I think that will be my next 22 I buy. I just got the PMR 30 and love it!! 👍🏻 enjoy the videos!!! Thank you