Taurus PT-22 22LR

Taurus PT-22 22LR Rimfire Pistol with Rosewood Grips and Gold Accents

Ultra light and extremely compact, Taurus small frame semi-automatic pistols offer security and reliability you can count on. In .22 LR, these pistols feature a blowback action and tip-up barrel for safety and convenience during loading and chambering the first round Each model utilizes low profile fixed sights and is made in the USA.

The original alloy-framed PT22 measures approximately 5.0 inches in overall length with a 2.75-2.8-inch barrel, while the lighter PT22 Poly features a polymer frame with a 2.33-2.5-inch barrel weighing approximately 11.3 ounces unloaded.

The PT22’s tip-up barrel hinges upward to allow loading or unloading directly into the chamber without racking the slide, making this pistol particularly attractive to shooters with weaker hand strength or arthritis. The blowback DAO design with strong recoil spring would otherwise make manual cycling difficult for some users.

The original PT22 features an aluminum/alloy frame with steel slide—traditional construction providing durability with moderate weight. The PT22 Poly utilizes a polymer frame over steel inserts, achieving lighter weight and different balance characteristics while maintaining the same mechanical operation.

The signature tip-up barrel represents the PT22’s defining feature. The barrel hinges upward, allowing direct chamber access for loading the first round or clearing the chamber. This design eliminates the need to rack the stiff blowback slide—a significant accessibility advantage that made the PT22 popular among shooters who might struggle with conventional semi-automatics.