The Taurus 22TUC is a micro-compact .22 LR pistol with a 2.5-inch tip-up barrel and a 9+1 round capacity. It has a black polymer frame with a PVD Blue slide featuring Great Wave engraving. Fixed sights and a polymer grip are standard. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taurus 
• Model: 22TUC 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 9+1 
• Barrel Length: 2.5 in 
• Color/Finish: Black & PVD Blue 
   

Detailed Features 

• Tip-up barrel for loading without racking the slide 
• PVD Blue finish on the slide with Great Wave engraving 
• Micro-compact polymer frame in black 
• Fixed sights 
• 9+1 round capacity with one included magazine

Owners of the 22TUC with the Blue Waves PVD finish buy it partly for the look. The Great Wave engraving on the PVD Blue slide is the headline feature and most find it sharper in person than in product photos.

The tip-up barrel remains the functional reason many choose this platform. It is a practical convenience that works well for shooters who want a small carry or range piece without fighting a stiff slide. The micro-compact size fits smaller hands and pockets comfortably.

On the reliability side, the .22 LR rimfire chambering means ammo selection matters. Owners report the 22TUC cycles consistently with higher-velocity loads and can be finicky with bulk standard-velocity ammunition. Trigger feel is DAO and deliberate, which some appreciate for a carry pistol and others find heavy for target shooting.