Taurus 22TUC
Taurus · Pistol · In Production · 2026
Also known as: 22 TUC
Overview
The Taurus 22TUC is a polymer-framed .22 LR pocket pistol built around a tip-up barrel that lets the shooter chamber a round without racking the slide. Weighing roughly 10 ounces with a 2.5-inch barrel and a 9-round magazine, it is a double-action-only, hammer-fired blowback design aimed at deep-concealment carry and shooters who lack the hand strength to cycle a conventional slide. A threaded-barrel version added later in 2026 made it suppressor-ready.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 283 g (10.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 127 mm (5.00") |
| Barrel Length | 64 mm (2.52") |
| Height | 110 mm (4.33") |
| Width | 25 mm (0.98") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 9 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Black Or Matte Stainless |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 Long Rifle, 5.6mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Magazine Disconnect
- Features: Tip Up Barrel, Double Action Only Trigger, Threaded Barrel Option, Pocket Carry Size
Variants
- Taurus 22TUC Threaded — Threaded Barrel
Production
Production years: 2026-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Announced in 2026 and, unusually for Taurus, manufactured entirely in the United States. MSRP roughly $334 (black) to $349 (stainless).
Background
Tip-up barrels were a Beretta signature for decades; the 22TUC revives the idea for a market of carriers who cannot rack a stiff slide, turning an old European party trick into an accessibility feature.