Taurus Model PT22 offers a small yet powerful package taking advantage of the .22 LR cartridge - one of the most popular and affordable cartridges in production today. These petite pistols pack a wallop, and all enjoy the extra convenience and peace of mind the Taurus tip-up barrel provides. The snag-free hammer makes them the dependable favorite for back-up or lightweight body guarding, and these powerful double-action only defenders remain an attractive, elegant choice for ladies and gentlemen. The Model PT22 features a manual safety. This model features rosewood grip panels.
Specifications :
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Capacity: 8 +1
- Barrel Length: 2-3/4"
- Porting: No
- Action: Double Action Only
- Finish: Blue
- Grips: Rosewood
- Weight: 12.3 oz
- Construction: Steel/Alloy
- Frame: Small
- Front Sight: Fixed
- Rear Sight: Fixed
- Trigger Type: Smooth
- Length: 5-1/4''
- Width: 1-1/8"
- Height: 4-1/4"
- Rate of Twist: 1:15"
- Grooves: 6
- Safety: Manual Safety
.22LR, 2.75" Barrel, (Blued with Rosewood)
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 22 Long Rifle is the world's most popular cartridge, with annual production well into the billions of rounds. Developed in 1887 for blackpowder, it has been loaded with smokeless powder since the 1890s. The 22 Long Rifle is a rimfire cartridge using the .613-inch case developed for the 22 Long, but standard is a heavier 40-grain bullet at 1180 feet per second. .22 Long Rifle ammunition is widely manufactured and varies tremendously, from sub-sonic and match ammunition at lower velocities to lighter bullets at higher velocities, all the way to a 30-grain bullet at 1700 feet per second. With low report, almost no recoil, and superb accuracy the 22 Long Rifle has no equal for short-range target shooting, plinking, and training in both rifle and pistol; and with high velocity hollow-point ammunition is extremely effective for small game and pests out to perhaps 75 yards. Virtually all manufacturers offer 22 Long Rifle, with choices in both rifles and handguns in all action types. — Craig Boddington
