The Taurus 1-TX22131 is the TaurusTX 22 Compact (TX22C) in .22 LR, with a 3.6-inch threaded barrel, 13-round standard magazine capacity, and matte/hard-anodized black finish. It is the non-optic-package version of the Compact you asked about previously—the 1-TX22131-RD is the optic-equipped package. Taurus’s factory manual confirms the core specifications.

Taurus TX22 Compact — 1-TX22131

These specifications come from Taurus’s current TX22 Compact owner’s manual.

Size and weight

The Compact’s major selling point is its relatively small size while retaining a useful magazine capacity:

• 6.6″ overall length
• 3.6″ barrel
• 4.9″ height
• 1.25″ maximum width
• 16.5 oz unloaded

At only 16.5 ounces, it is substantially lighter and shorter than the full-size TX22.

13-round capacity

The standard magazine is 13 rounds, so the commonly advertised loaded capacity is 13+1 when a round is chambered.

Taurus’s manual lists both 13-round and 10-round magazines for the Compact, with the 10-round version intended for applicable jurisdictions.

The exact magazines supplied with a particular retail package can vary, so the box contents are worth checking if you’re buying a new one.

Barrel

The 3.6-inch alloy-steel barrel is threaded from the factory.

That’s an important difference between this and some older/non-threaded TX22 configurations. The Compact’s relatively short barrel contributes to its reduced overall length while maintaining the threaded configuration.

I can’t provide instructions for attaching or configuring weapon accessories, but Taurus’s owner’s manual is the appropriate reference for safe handling, maintenance, and manufacturer-approved components.

Optic readiness

This particular 1-TX22131 is not the same package as the 1-TX22131-RD you asked about previously.

The distinction is essentially:

• 1-TX22131: TX22 Compact, standard package
• 1-TX22131-RD: TX22 Compact with red-dot optic package

The Compact platform itself is designed around a factory optic-ready slide, so the standard 1-TX22131 can be configured with an appropriate compact optic, subject to the manufacturer’s specifications. Taurus specifically designed the Compact around micro red-dot compatibility.

The RD suffix is what you want to see when you’re specifically looking for the packaged optic version.

Sights

The standard iron sights are:

Front: fixed white-dot sight
Rear: drift-adjustable serrated sight

So even without an optic, the pistol has a conventional sighting system.

Frame and slide

The construction is deliberately lightweight:

Polymer grip/frame + high-grade aluminum slide + alloy-steel barrel.

This is a major reason the unloaded weight is only 16.5 oz.

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

Trigger and safety

The TX22 Compact uses a single-action striker-fired system.

Taurus lists:

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

The last point matters: Taurus has produced TX22 variants with different safety configurations, so don’t assume a manual thumb safety is present simply because it’s a TX22 Compact. Check the actual pistol’s controls and documentation.

TX22 Compact vs full-size TX22

Taurus’s current TX22 manual gives the full-size 4.6″ TX22 at 7.6″ and 19.8 oz, compared with the Compact’s 6.6″ and 16.5 oz.

TX22 Compact vs your 1-TX22131-RD

These two are particularly easy to confuse:

So if you already have the 1-TX22131-RD listing in mind, the plain 1-TX22131 is essentially the same Compact pistol configuration without the RD package.

Practical strengths

The 1-TX22131’s strongest characteristics are:

Compact dimensions: 6.6″ long and 16.5 oz make it substantially smaller than the full-size TX22.

13-round capacity: That’s a relatively high capacity for such a small .22 LR pistol.

Threaded barrel: It comes from the factory with a threaded barrel.

Optic-friendly design: The Compact was designed with micro-optic use in mind.

Accessory rail: The Picatinny rail gives the frame a standardized accessory interface.

Adjustable rear sight: Unlike some small rimfire pistols with completely fixed sights, the TX22 Compact has a drift-adjustable rear sight.

Things to consider

The primary tradeoff versus the full-size TX22 is size versus capacity.

The Compact gives you a significantly smaller and lighter package, but you give up the full-size TX22’s larger grip/barrel and 16/22-round magazine options.

Also, .22 LR is rimfire ammunition, and rimfire ammunition can exhibit more variation in ignition and cycling than quality centerfire ammunition. Taurus recommends following the ammunition specifications and safety procedures in the owner’s manual.

For range use, Taurus recommends appropriate eye and hearing protection and following the range’s procedures.

Identification summary

If you’re trying to verify that a listing is actually the model you specified, look for:

TAURUS TX22 COMPACT / TX22C
SKU: 1-TX22131
.22 LR
3.6″ threaded barrel
13-round magazine
Black / hard-anodized black
16.5 oz
6.6″ overall length

Those core specifications match Taurus’s factory documentation.

Bottom line

The 1-TX22131 is the standard Taurus TX22 Compact: a lightweight 16.5-ounce, 6.6-inch-long .22 LR pistol with a 3.6-inch threaded barrel, 13+1 capacity, aluminum slide, polymer frame, adjustable rear sight, striker/trigger safeties, and Picatinny accessory rail.

Of the Taurus models you’ve asked about so far, this is the smallest TX22 configuration, while the 1-2TX22P141 is the larger 4.6″ full-size TX22 T.O.R.O., and the 942M Ultra-Lite is the 8-shot .22 WMR revolver.