The First Rule of Gunfighting: Have a gun. The 22TUC from Taurus USA is the ultimate expression of “have a gun.” An extremely light-weight 22 LR, the 22TUC takes advantage of developments in 22 LR terminal ballistics to deliver a CCW option that is user friendly, easy to shoot, and most importantly, a gun you can carry effortlessly. Features like the tip-up barrel make the 22TUC easy to load, entirely eliminating the need to rack a slide. The double action trigger, similar to a defensive revolver provides a heavy enough hammer strike to guarantee ignition with rimfire ammo while still remaining smooth throughout its entire travel. Lastly, the 9-round capacity means that the 22TUC provides enough firepower for if one shot isn’t enough. Taurus USA is committed to delivering reliable, affordable firearms for personal protection. The new 22TUC is exactly that. And remember: the 22 you carry beats the 45 you left at home.