Taurus USA built on the success of its earlier TX22 rimfire handguns in 2023, introducing the TX22 Compact, which still boasts an impressive capacity and optics-ready capability.

Following the current growing trend of optic-ready handguns, Taurus has adapted several of its handguns to accept micro red-dot sights, including the new rimfire TX22 Competition chambered in .22 LR.

Taurus filled this void in the market by recently releasing the Taurus TX-22 pistol. This is a full-size pistol that holds 16 rounds in the magazine plus an additional round in the chamber.

A Taurus TX22, a semiautomatic weapon, is considered an assault weapon and illegal in the state of Illinois.