The Taurus TX22 Compact is a striker-fired semi-automatic pistol chambered in .22 LR with a 3.5-inch threaded barrel (1/2x28) and 13+1 capacity. Overall length is 6.7 inches and weight is 17.3 oz. Finish is OD Green/Black. Includes two magazines, a suppressor adapter, and Viridian laser. The slide is optic-cut for micro red dots and the rear sights are white dot adjustable. Ambidextrous manual safety. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: TX22 Compact 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Barrel Length: 3.5 inches 
• Overall Length: 6.7 inches 
• Capacity: 13 + 1 rounds (2 magazines included) 
• Weight: 17.3 oz. 
• Action Type: Striker Fired Semi-Auto 
• Finish Color: OD Green/Black 
• Sights: White Dot Adjustable Rear 
• Barrel Features: Threaded (1/2x28) 
• Safety Features: Ambidextrous Manual Safety 
• Additional Features: Micro Red Dot Optic Cut, Suppressor Adapter Included, Viridian Laser 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The threaded 3.5-inch barrel accepts suppressors directly with the included adapter. The micro red dot cut is machined into the slide, so adding a dot requires no milling. The Viridian laser is included out of the box. At 17.3 oz and 6.7 inches overall, the pistol is compact and lightweight. The adjustable rear sight gives iron sight shooters a zero reference without needing an optic. 
 

Usage 

 
.22 LR is inexpensive per round and low-recoil, making this a practical training pistol or range gun. The 13+1 capacity and threaded barrel add real utility beyond simple plinking. The optic cut and laser make it more capable than a basic .22 compact. Some feeding sensitivity with certain .22 LR brands is common in the platform -- higher-velocity or bulk ammo can occasionally cause issues.

The Taurus TX22 Compact in OD Green draws mostly positive feedback, with the package contents and OD Green finish being the two standout talking points.

The included Viridian laser, suppressor adapter, and optic cut represent good value at the price point -- most owners mention the package as a reason they chose this model over competitors. The OD Green finish gets noticed positively; it is a distinctive color for a .22 compact.

Shooting performance draws generally favorable comments. The .22 LR caliber is low-recoil and easy to shoot accurately, and the TX22's trigger is smoother than budget .22 pistols at a similar price.

Reliability with .22 LR comes up as a qualified positive. Most owners find it feeds well with standard velocity and higher-velocity ammunition, but occasional feeding issues with certain bulk ammo brands are mentioned. This is fairly common across .22 semi-auto pistols and most shooters find a preferred ammo brand without much trouble.

Customization gets discussed positively -- the optic cut accepts several popular micro red dots and the aftermarket for the TX22 has grown since launch.