Taurus 22TUC .22 LR Micro Tip-Up Barrel, DAO, 2.5 in Barrel, 9+1 Capacity, Black
The Taurus 22TUC is a U.S.-made micro .22 LR with a stainless steel tip-up barrel that allows loading and unloading without racking the slide. It combines a compact 5.0 in overall length with a 9+1 capacity, double-action-only operation with second-strike capability, and fixed sights for a simple, carry-friendly package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It has various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- 1x 9-round single-stack steel magazine with finger-rest basepad
- Factory Taurus 22TUC instruction manual
The 22TUC’s tip-up, 2.5 in stainless steel barrel is the core feature, enabling the user to load, unload, or verify the chamber without retracting the slide. The barrel uses a 1:10 RH twist, and the pistol operates on an unlocked blowback system tailored to the .22 LR cartridge.
This model uses a double-action-only, internal hammer-fired system with second-strike capability. The slide is finished in black with rear serrations and an integral rear sight. Sighting is straightforward, with a fixed rear sight and an orange dot front blade.
Built on a black polymer frame with textured grip panels, the 22TUC maintains a slim 1.0 in width and micro dimensions: approximately 5.0 in overall length and 4.35 in height. Weight is about 10 oz, making it easy to carry and handle.
Capacity is 9+1 with a single-stack steel magazine featuring a red follower and finger-rest basepad. Markings include “MADE IN USA” and “TAURUS BAINBRIDGE, GA,” and “TUC” denotes Tip-Up Compact. MSRP is listed at $333.99.