The Taurus 942 Ultra-Lite is a compact SA/DA revolver chambered in .22 LR with an 8-round cylinder. At 17.80 oz it's one of the lighter revolvers in this size class, and the 2-inch barrel keeps the overall length to 6.6 inches. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Taurus 942 Ultra-Lite 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action: Single/Double Action (SA/DA) 
• Capacity: 8 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 2 inches 
• Overall Length: 6.6 inches 
• Weight: 1.1 lbs (17.80 oz) 
• Sights: Ramp Front & Adjustable Rear 
• Grip Material: Finger Grooved Black Polymer 
• Finish: Matte Stainless Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The finger-grooved polymer grip gives you a consistent hand position on a small frame. The adjustable rear sight is unusual at this price point for a snubby — it lets you dial in point of impact rather than being stuck with a fixed rear. The matte stainless finish is corrosion-resistant and doesn't show fingerprints the way polished metal does. 
 
SA/DA operation means you can cock the hammer for a lighter, shorter pull on deliberate shots, or run it double-action for faster follow-ups. .22 LR keeps recoil negligible, which makes it a practical training gun and a good fit for newer shooters or anyone wanting a low-cost range day.

The 942 Ultra-Lite gets a fairly consistent read across owners: they like the weight and price, and some have reliability complaints worth knowing about.

The lightweight frame and affordable price tag come up often in positive feedback. For .22 LR plinking and new-shooter training it works well. The adjustable rear sight is appreciated.

On the critical side, reports of misfires and ejection issues appear with enough regularity to be worth flagging. These may be rimfire-ammo-sensitivity issues as much as revolver-specific problems, but the pattern is there. Most owners who note reliability concerns still describe the gun as adequate for range use, just not their first choice for defense.

For self-defense purposes, user consensus is lukewarm — the .22 LR caliber and reported consistency questions push most people toward recommending a different platform for that role. As a training and plinking revolver it gets a more positive reception.