SHOT 2025: 22TUC From Taurus – Tilt Barrel 22 LR Pistol

Taurus’ new-ish 22TUC is a sleek little 22 LR that looks like a modern styled Beretta Bobcat and functions very similarly as well. It holds 9 rounds of 22 LR on board and may be the right fit for some concealed carry scenarios or just for fun on the range.

With its tilt barrel design, the 22TUC offers a unique experience from a semi-auto pistol: no need to rack the slide. This is great for shooters with diminished grip strength, allowing the gun to be loaded and ready-to-rock by simply pushing a lever to release the spring-loaded barrel, dropping a round in the chamber, and clicking the barrel back in place.

If you do want or need to manipulate the slide you’ll find large, aggressive serrations ready to provide a solid grip. This is a very nice feature given the diminutive size of the 22TUC and the relatively stiff nature of the recoil spring and hammer system inherent to this style of pistol.

A bright red dot graces the front sight. I really appreciate the extended beavertail on the 22TUC, as I’ve given myself some pretty decent slide bite from similar pistols and this will definitely help prevent that.

The 22TUC is available in all-black and in two-tone. More info on the Taurus website HERE.

Oh!….and if larger is more your thing, get a load of this bad boy:

 

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