The Taurus TX22 Competition is a striker-fired .22 LR pistol with a 5.25-inch barrel, 16+1 capacity, and three magazines included. The black anodized aluminum slide, adjustable white dot sights, and Picatinny rail come standard at 17.3 oz. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taurus 
• Model Name: TX22 Competition 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Class: Full-size 
• Action: Striker Fired 
• Capacity: 16+1 rounds 
• Magazines Included: 3 
• Barrel Length: 5.25" 
• Overall Length: 8.15" 
• Weight: 17.3 oz. 
• Sights: White Dot Adjustable 
• Grip Type: Standard 
• Trigger Type: Standard 
• Safety Features: Ambidextrous Manual Safety 
• Finish Color: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The 5.25-inch barrel is longer than standard .22 pistols, which improves velocity and sight radius. The adjustable white dot sights let you dial in point of impact for different loads or suppressor weights. Three magazines come in the box, which is practical for range sessions where frequent reloading is inconvenient. 
 
The ambidextrous manual safety is positioned for thumb access on either side. The Picatinny rail accepts optics for shooters who want to run a red dot. The 16+1 capacity is on the higher end for the .22 competition pistol class. At 17.3 oz unloaded, the TX22 Competition is light and carries without fatigue during extended range sessions.

The TX22 Competition gets consistently good feedback for its out-of-the-box accuracy, the 16+1 capacity, and its optics-ready configuration. The price point is well regarded — it delivers competition-adjacent features at a cost well below comparable .22 target pistols from European makers.

The trigger is the most common critique; it functions reliably but falls short of the crisp break some competitive shooters prefer, and a few note it as heavy compared to dedicated competition triggers. Feeding and ejection reliability with certain ammunition types comes up occasionally, particularly with bulk or lower-quality loads. Finish durability with heavy use has drawn some concern in longer-term owner reports. Aftermarket customization options are narrower than for more established .22 pistol platforms.