Description

TAURUS 1-2TX22141 TX22 GEN 2 FULL SIZE 22 LR 16+1/22+1

TAURUS 1-2TX22141 TX22 GEN 2 FULL SIZE 22 LR 16+1/22+1

The Taurus 1-2TX22141 is the TaurusTX 22 Gen 2 full-size semi-automatic pistol, chambered in .22 LR. The configuration you provided is the 4.6-inch threaded-barrel version, with the commonly advertised 16+1 / 22+1 capacity options.

One important point: Taurus’s current Gen 2 manual lists the TX22 in 4.6-inch and 4.1-inch barrel configurations, with 22-, 16-, or 10-round magazines, so specifications can vary by the exact package.

Factory specifications

Taurus’s Gen 2 owner’s manual confirms the core specifications above, including the .22 LR chambering, single-action operation, 22/16/10-round magazine options, 4.6/4.1-inch barrel options, 7.6/7.1-inch overall length, 19.8/19.2-ounce weights, and safety systems.

What does “16+1 / 22+1” mean?

This refers to magazine capacity:

• 16+1: 16 rounds in the magazine + 1 in the chamber
• 22+1: 22 rounds in the magazine + 1 in the chamber

The Gen 2 platform supports 22-, 16-, and 10-round magazines, although the magazines included with a particular package depend on the specific SKU and market.

The “+1” isn’t an additional magazine position—it means one round can be chambered in addition to the magazine’s capacity.

Action type

If you’re classifying this firearm by action, it is:

 Semi-automatic / single-action

It is not:

• Bolt action
• Lever action
• Pump action
• Revolver

The slide automatically cycles after firing, extracting/ejecting the spent case and chambering the next round.

4.6-inch threaded barrel

The 4.6-inch barrel is one of the distinguishing features of this configuration.

The threaded muzzle is designed to accept compatible muzzle accessories. The exact thread specification should be confirmed from the markings/manual for the particular barrel rather than inferred from a generic TX22 listing.

It’s worth noting that Taurus documentation has both 4.6-inch and 4.1-inch TX22 configurations, which is why online listings sometimes show conflicting barrel lengths. Taurus’s current manual explicitly documents both.

Size and weight

The full-size TX22 is relatively light:

• Length: 7.6″
• Height: 5.44″
• Width: 1.25″
• Weight: 19.8 oz. with the 4.6″ configuration

That’s only about 1.24 lb unloaded.

For a full-size .22 LR pistol, that makes the TX22 notably lightweight and easy to handle.

Construction

Taurus uses:

Polymer frame + aluminum slide + alloy-steel barrel

The Gen 2 manual identifies the slide as high-grade aluminum, barrel as alloy steel, and grip/frame material as polymer.

This combination keeps the weight down while providing a full-size grip and relatively long sight radius.

Sights

The standard TX22 configuration has:

• White-dot front sight
• Drift-adjustable rear sight

The rear sight can be adjusted for point-of-impact correction. Taurus lists the TX22’s sight arrangement as drift-adjustable rear and white-dot front.

Accessory rail

The frame has a Picatinny/MIL-STD-1913 accessory rail.

That allows compatible accessories to be attached to the underside of the frame.

Safety systems

The Gen 2 incorporates several safety mechanisms, including:

• Trigger safety
• Striker block
• Manual safety on certain versions

Taurus explicitly notes that the manual safety isn’t present on every TX22 configuration.

So if you’re looking at a particular 1-2TX22141, check the actual pistol rather than assuming every Gen 2 has the same manual-safety configuration.

Gen 2 vs. original TX22

The Gen 2 is an updated version of the original TX22 platform. One of the major changes associated with the Gen 2 is the updated upper/slide configuration and availability of an optic-ready configuration on certain variants.

This is also why you’ll encounter somewhat confusing online descriptions. Some retailers use “TX22 Gen 2,” “2TX22,” or related model-number terminology inconsistently. Community reports also show that retailers have mixed up 4.1- and 4.6-inch specifications, so the complete MPN and physical barrel are better identifiers than the headline alone.

1-2TX22141 vs. older 1-TX22141

This is particularly important for your listing.

Taurus’s older catalog identifies 1-TX22141 as the original full-size TX22 with a 4.1-inch barrel, 16+1 or 10+1 capacity, and Picatinny rail.

Your listing gives:

1-2TX22141

The additional “2” is associated with the newer/Gen 2 model numbering. Retail listings and owner discussions commonly identify the 1-2TX22 series as Gen 2, although retailer naming is not always consistent.

What you should expect in the package

Depending on the specific factory package, a TX22 Gen 2 can be supplied with different magazine combinations. The platform itself supports 22-, 16-, and 10-round magazines.

Therefore, if you’re checking inventory or a dealer listing, don’t assume that every 1-2TX22141 box contains exactly the same accessories. The box label and factory contents are the best way to establish the original package.

Bottom line

The Taurus 1-2TX22141 TX22 Gen 2 is a:

Full-size .22 LR semi-automatic pistol

• Single-action
• 4.6″ threaded barrel for the configuration you specified
• 16+1 or 22+1 capacity
• Polymer frame
• Aluminum slide
• 19.8 oz.
• 7.6″ overall length
• 1.25″ wide
• 5.44″ high
• White-dot front / adjustable rear sight
• Picatinny accessory rail
• Striker-block and trigger safety
• Manual safety depending on configuration

Classification: semi-automatic pistol, single-action — definitely not bolt, lever, pump, or revolver.