Taurus 1TX22131 TX22C Compact 3.6" 14-Round Pistol

The Taurus 1TX22131 TX22C Compact 3.6" 14-Round Pistol represents a purpose-built rimfire platform designed for shooters seeking reliable, low-recoil training and recreational shooting in a compact, highly maneuverable package. This 22 LR single-action semi-automatic pistol addresses a critical tactical need: cost-effective, high-volume practice without the report, recoil, and ammunition expense of centerfire platforms. Law enforcement and military personnel leverage 22 LR trainers like this for dry-fire skill maintenance, transition drills, and introducing new shooters to consistent trigger control mechanics in controlled environments.

Built on proven Taurus engineering principles, the TX22C delivers semi-automatic reliability with a compact 3.6-inch barrel optimized for 22 Long Rifle ballistics, generating minimal muzzle rise and sight-picture disruption during rapid-fire sequences. The 14-round magazine capacity exceeds most competitive rimfire compacts, maximizing round count between reloads during extended training cycles. At 1.77 pounds, the pistol maintains sufficient mass for controllable recoil absorption while remaining lightweight enough for extended shooting sessions without fatigue—a critical factor for high-volume practice regimens. The compact overall dimensions (6.1 x 1.9 x 10 inches) enable easy holstering, administrative handling, and storage in standard tactical gear configurations without compromising ergonomic access or manipulator leverage.

This pistol benefits law enforcement training cadres, competitive shooters honing trigger discipline, and civilian tacticians building foundational marksmanship without centerfire ammunition costs. The TX22C integrates seamlessly into existing training platforms where rimfire-specific ammunition logistics are already established. Single-action operation ensures predictable, consistent trigger breaks ideal for skill verification, while the 22 LR cartridge's inherent ballistic gentleness reduces liability exposure during high-volume range operations. Operators familiar with single-action rimfire platforms will find immediate manual-of-arms compatibility; the straightforward controls and open-top design facilitate rapid diagnostics and field-level maintenance during extended training deployments.