Taurus PT-22 .22 LR Micro Pistol - Tip-Up Barrel, DAO Second-Strike, Blued Finish, Wood Grips, 2.8 in Barrel, 8+1
This Taurus PT-22 stands out as a compact, metal-frame .22 LR with a tip-up barrel and a DAO, hammer-fired blowback system that provides second-strike capability. It features a blued finish, smooth wood grips with gold Taurus medallions, fixed sights with an orange-insert front blade, and slide markings denoting Miami, USA.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows light handling wear with a few small surface scratches on the metal. The finish presents well with minimal loss.
What's Included
- Taurus PT-22 .22 LR pistol
- One 8-round steel single-stack magazine with finger-rest floorplate and witness slots
The PT-22 uses a tip-up barrel actuated by a left-side release lever, allowing direct chamber loading and easy verification without racking the slide. This design pairs with a 2.8 in barrel and a compact profile for a micro-size package.
Its DAO, hammer-fired blowback action provides second-strike capability. An external bobbed hammer and a manual thumb safety support straightforward, consistent operation.
The pistol wears a blued finish over a metal alloy frame and is fitted with smooth wood grips featuring gold Taurus medallions. Rear cocking serrations are present on the slide for positive manipulation.
Sight configuration is fixed, with an orange-insert front blade and an integral rear notch in the slide. Capacity is 8+1, and unloaded weight is approximately 12.3 oz (factory-listed). The slide is marked "TAURUS PT-22 CAL. .22 LR" and "Taurus Int. Mfg.
Inc. - Miami, USA."