I met an elderly couple at the range one day; they were trying to teach their college-bound granddaughter how to shoot. The only gun they had was a 5-shot .22 Magnum revolver. One of those NAA pocket pistols with a folding grip. I stood and watched this poor girl as she cringed in anticipation of each trigger pull and then shook her hands as if they had just been struck with a ball-peen hammer. She was clearly NOT enjoying this experience. I introduced myself to them and offered her my TX22 to shoot. I walked them through the process of loading and chambering the weapon, gave her some brief instructions on safety, grip, and sight picture, and turned her loose. She fired her first shot and gave me a HUGE smile. 150 or so rounds later she and her Grandparents thanked me and went straight to Atwoods and bought one. I see them at the range from time to time. Still running the TX22. She's actually quite proficient with it now.
I have had the Taurus since it was released. I have always avoided this brand because of reputation but this gun is American made so I tried it. I could not be more pleased, it’s an amazing pistol. I have put well into the 2000 round mark with 0 issues. It’s not ammo sensitive or quirky in any way. Magazines for the pistol are simple to load and very reliable. Sights, finish and overall construction are good, what else do you want at this price!!
I bought mine and it had no rifling in the barrel and every bullet went wild and hit paper sideways cause the bullets were tumbling through the air. Sent it to Taurus so we'll see if they make it right.
@@Mawgai I have 8 mags (2-21 rounders) 2 TX22's and I stopped counting rounds at 2500 which was about a year ago these guns and all the mags are shot 2-3 times a month. The mags have held up great. Minimal wear and no loss of functionality.
@@mikeyob4271 I'm really particular about cleaning our 22's.... And me and my kids rarely shoot it outside of 25 yards I haven't noticed any degradation in accuracy ... we just love to shoot I purchased a new recoil spring & also extractor and spring a while back and I'm pretty sure I need to get a new striker spring but it has been a great pistol some of the coating is chipping off the outside of the slide... It is a very early model Taurus got a bad batch of barrels in the beginning and I got one with a bad barrel but I contacted Taurus and they recognized the serial number and 3 days later I had a brand new barrel but that first barrel had bad chatter marks in the rifling would lead really bad and shoot almost a foot right at 10 yards no matter how you adjusted the sights but other than a Hell of alot of cosmetics wear it's great hell if it died today I'd go get another!
@@Mawgai so far so good I have 3 mags and every once in awhile I'll take the spring out and stretch it out a little bit but good with the exception that you have to keep them clean to an extent
The TX22 is a jewel. Best design Taurus ever rolled out without a doubt. Feed it whatever ammo you can find regardless of quality and it keeps on chugging.
A TX22 Competition with tandemkross sights and a spare standard slide is the best of all worlds...You just have to remember to locktite the mounting plate before mounting an optic.
I have both. P322 was perpetually out of stock. When I finally found one, I paid way over MSRP. IMO the TX22 is a much better buy. If you’re lucky enough finding a P322 for MSRP or less, by all means, buy it. Either pistol will make you happy. Owning both even more so.
I also have both, and I put the red dot mount on my TX22 and the stainless guide rod... I have ran close to a thousand rounds in my SIG and closer to 2000 on the tx. Love them both and shoot both suppressed, but with the tandemcross mag extensions on the Taurus mags, I find myself enjoying it more than the SIG. I also routinely have less failures with the Taurus as well. The SIGs failure problems are almost all mag related, but if you load the mags properly, you can fit in one more round and will have less failures.
I've been carrying the TX22 when feeding the farm for a while now. It's been perfectly reliable (*) to the point where if that is the only handgun on me, I don't feel the need to to go back and get a centerfire. That being said, the asterisk was earned by shjtty quality control. I put the thread protector (but after extensive use) and carried it for several days. Later I needed to dispatch a chicken house predator and got a click-no-bang. Took two clearings to get a shot off. After much examination, the barrel was threaded too deeply or the thread adapter was too short. It stopped the slide from reaching battery by JUST enough to cause light strikes (during troubleshooting I had about a 50% success/failure rate) I would trust this gun with my life (as configured today, with tested ammo) but here's the punchline.. It is still a fkn taurus.
I own one of each. Love them both. P322 fits my hand perfectly. But the Tx22 is nearly as comfortable. I've had mag loading issues with both, but that is more of a "my fault" thing. I have +5 extensions on the Tx22. Sig makes 25 round mags for the P322, I will be getting a couple soon. Overall, these are the two choices in 22LR pistols. Nothing else really comes close.
@@donaldist7321 this one seems to have slipped through the cracks. I was not aware of it. Did some reading and you are right. It should compete well. Thanks
@@donaldist7321 FN502 is made by Umarex and is around $500.00 U. S. Personally I'm a little skeptical of Umarex, so for me it's not even a close competitor. Just my opinion
I have two of the TX22's. I have loaded every different kind of 22 ammo I can get. Loaded multiple different rounds in a magazine and I have had maybe 2 failures. I cannot speak to the Sig, but the Taurus is very reliable for a semi auto. I have suggested the TX22 to several people and have not had anyone that wasn't very happy with the purchase. Great gun to get your ladies involved in pistol shooting.
I have the P322. I had to send it back to Sig due to constant failure to feed issues with a wide variety of ammo. Sig's customer service was first rate. I bought a TX22 Competition the same week as the Sig and it's never had a failure. I would neve have though a Taurus would prove to be the better gun but it has.
@@tommcfarland5368 I cant recommend the TX22 because i dont own one yet (I will next week) I can tell you that, aside from the weird POI shift while suppressed and the gun not wanting to lock back after I put a 507K on it (which cleared up after a few magazines, I still have no explanation for that) the P322s basically 100% reliable as far as .22LR pistols go. It seems like everyone who has a TX22 loves it, and the ability to choose between with/without external safety, and frame colour, _and_ be able to buy a standard or competition upper so you can have both versions is really just the icing on the cake for the TX22, not to mention the Competition takes full size red dots, it isnt limited to shield micro sized red dots like the P322 is.
I picked up a tx22 with the thumb safety to teach my kids the manual of arms on a semi auto pistol. It's a great teaching gun for any new shooter and I picked mine up for $300 over a year ago. Great gun. Zero issues mainly running whatever bulk pack is available.
Still one of the best gun channels on here! I do have to laugh when guys who know guns have to admit that, "Yes, Taurus made a good gun"! LOL. Me, I own them, I shoot the heck out of them! Best to ya',,,,!
Wow, majority of comments are how great the Taurus 22 is so I'd say that the price point is a factor. I don't own one yet but your review is very helpful for me to solidify my choice. Price is important but function and shootability are most important to me. Optics are a consideration but not critical. Reviews are super important and looks like with yours and the considerable amount of positive comments on the TX22, I would not hesitate to purchase it. I think I've found my next gun on my list. Thanks for your expert opinion and thank you to all the commenters as well.
The TX22 is a unicorn. Buy it without hesitation. I like Sig (I carry one sometimes in 9mm) but when it comes to deciding between the TX and P322... No doubt I'd go with the Taurus.
I just bought the TX22 competition SCR. Looking forward to getting it next week. Did a lot of research, all brands, and this overall had best reviews and people raved about it a lot. I figure it's about as good as a semiauto .22lr can get.
Thanks for the info - glad to see higher capacity 22lr semi-auto pistols on the market. Many moons ago, I picked up a 22lr Sig Mosquito, to help teach my kids and other folks new to firearms/pistols how to safely manipulate and properly shoot a semi-auto pistol. Definitely served its purpose well, but boy was it a picky eater (which was helpful at times). Thankfully, mini-mags always ran well. My Ruger 10-22 and Sig Mosquito were always a great pair for teaching new folks how to safely and effectively operate semi-auto firearms. On a separate note, I want to thank you for your efforts in defending our American freedoms. Unfortunately, many RUclips and social media firearm channels/enthusiasts lack bravery and fail to use their fame, influence and considerable fan base to help support and protect our American freedoms, yet their very livelihood is directly dependent on said freedoms. It's very disappointing that they choose not to actively participate in preserving and restoring our rights and freedoms. Within their huge fan bases, I'm certain there are a lot of dissatisfied folks in the middle and other side of the political teeter totter, that are finally opening their eyes and beginning to understand the importance of restoring and maintaining our rights as American citizens. Reaching all these folks and providing THE truth (there is only one) about all the tyranny currently in play and helping them to understand why we need to stop it, could have a huge positive impact on preserving our rights. Stay frosty out there folks!
I'll take the TX 22 for a couple of reasons. 1. Holster compatability. After shaving the nub off the front of the trigger guard the tx22 fits my walther pdp holster. I've also heard that it fits Glock 19 holsters (I can't confirm this though). Whereas the Sig 322 is not compatible with any existing holsters so you would have to buy a new one, added cost to an already pricey 22. 2. Price: For the price of the sig 322 I can get a tx22 and upgrade it with a dovetail red dot mount and a red dot and still have money left for hundreds of rounds of 22. As a training aid it's a no brainer to me. As a plinker the extra couple rounds in the sig 322 is nice, but it doesn't justify the extra price.
I have the Sig 322 and it has been great. Shoots 100% suppressed with a Q El Camino and it is ridiculously quiet. Only ammo that doesnt cycle is CCI quiet, but...that is to be expected at under 750 FPS. Couldn't be happier.
I’ve had the TX22 for years and love it. Over 500 rounds all suppressed with zero malfunctions. I upgraded the sites because the factory ones aren’t great.
I love my Taurus TX22 and with over a thousand rounds of different brands of ammo I have had only 2 ammo related failures to fire. It has been very accurate, reliable and eats everything I feed it. I have heard a lot of people having leding issues with the SIG barrel and most of the shooting comparisons I have seen the Taurus has been the more reliable of the two. Thanks for the video and have a great evening.
I purchased the taurus tx22 as my first taurus and first 22. I installed a front fiber optic sight which increased accuracy for me. It is a reliable and very fun gun to shoot and train others how to shoot. Have probably 1500 rounds thru mine with minimal ammo related failures. For me, I would use a 45 acp, 9 mm, or 380 for self defense but for my spouses use for in home self defense and 16 round mags it is a great option.
Good review. Mixup98 had the same problem with the ammo not feeding correctly in the tx22 magazine. He took apart the margazine and the cleaned the inside with a brush and cloth and had no more magazine feeding problems.
I had to pay $540 for p322 in order to get one before law changed on mag capacity in my state. Bought from gunbroker as no body in my state had one and many didn’t even know about the gun.
I have 2 of the Taurus's regular tx and competition. Both have been very reliable and not picky with ammo even with the mag extensions. The TX is usually what I recommend to anyone who asks what .22 pistol they should get, you can findem pretty cheap and mag's are cheap when available.
Only shot about 200 rounds through my TX22, but it ate everything. Multiple brands of 36 & 40 grainers and even found some 15yr old subsonics it cycled without issue. Very happy with the purchase thus far.
I have only had my Taurus TX22 Competition for about a month, but have already put in excess of 800 rds through it, and have had only 2 failure to fires, both with Remington Golden bullets, and it was the ammo's fault(both had good firing pin strikes). The only issue I found is that the mounting plate kept coming loose, but a little blue lock-tite fixed that issue. Am actually thinking about getting another one just because i want the one without the mounting plate as well. Apparently Taurus has upped their game on their products, and it is also nice that they included 3 16 rd mags in the box.
I have the TX22 competition with a 507c mounted. I have approximately 500 rounds of various ammo through it wi no issues so far. I have not tried any light stuff like 32 grain. Mostly bulk and CCI mini mags. I have taken a fox with it that was roaming my neighborhood. I am extremely please with it , and i really think Taurus has stepped up their game in all areas. Next purchase is a suppressor for it.
Bought a TX back in 19, really like it, put in my guess about 1k rounds, had a few FTE at the beginning but it worked it self out after a 100 rounds. Just bought another TX in FDE, have shot a 50 round box with zero issues so far. Well worth the money. By the way, if your TX shoots a little high, install the thread adapter, it'll put it on bullseye.
I bought a TX22 for my wife. We went out shooting with it, as soon as I got home Iordered another one for myself. I have shot all kinds of ammo, even stuff that was 40 years old. I have had one rim lock and one failure to fire that ultimately I think was an ammo issue. One of my friends just got a Sig. It shoots good as well but I have a slight preferrence to the TX22 for the trigger. The one difference you didn't mention is breakdown and cleaning, I think the edge here goes to the Taurus. I also have 2 21 round mags for my Taurus. I am good with the TX but I am a little bias.
I've had my tx22 18 months and got over 12000 rounds through it. GREAT GUN! I've had my p322 almost 4 weeks and got maybe 1300 rounds through it. After the first week of having it I had to send it to sig for light strikes. The gun was gone and back in one week. They replaced the main spring in it and she runs great now.
Any issues with your barrel and excessive leading from ammo? I’m seeing a lot of issues from others where sig is replacing the barrels? Usually happens within a few hundred rounds and causes key holeing.
@@jamescross4104 Good to hear. Most had issues after 300 to 400 rounds. Lucky Gunner put a video up a day or so ago showing the issue. I think your good to go.
I have the standard TX22, as well as the TX22 Competition. Both are amazing .22lr semi-auto pistols. I think if you compare the Sig vs. The TX22 Competition, which are closer in price comparrison, the TX22 Competition wins every time.
Standard Tx22 owner. Take it out and put a box of bulk through it weekly. The usual occasional light primer strike or magazine related failure, but the pistol has been very reliable for a .22lr handgun. Just keep it clean and carefully load the mags.
My wife has 10k + rounds through the TX22. We picked one up when it was first introduced and she puts at least 325 rounds through it almost every week. It has handled every type of ammo, but seems to really favor the Federal Automatch. I have a TX22 Comp with about 2000 rds through it, runs fantastic. I've not handled the Sig yet but looking forward to it. Good comparison!
I was waiting to find a 322 locally but no luck. Came across the TX22 and was blown away by the price point, but was hesitant since it was a Taurus. Did some research and the TX22 had some solid reviews. Walked into an outdoor shop to browse what was on hand and they had the TX22 on sale. It was a no brained at that point and I ended up getting the last one on hand in store! No optics cut but I can deal with that. Such a fun gun to shoot! I also ended up ordering more magazines and some +5 extensions directly from Taurus USA. Pretty fast shipping from them as well.
I bought the p322 for the wife because I needed a new toy. I have over a thousand rounds and love it. Aguila 38 gr. I cleaned the gun before I/she shot it and loaded the mags slowly, barley using the mag assist tabs. Runs great. Maybe my wife got lucky?? lol. BTW your video does not have sound with wireless earbuds.
I've owned something over 100 different .22lr semi automatic handguns in the last 10 years or so. As you say reliability is very subjective compared to center fire as are ergonomics. From Voquartsen Scorpion to Keltec P-17 they all have features that make the them the "Best" for some folks. I own both the weapons compared and although they are similar, comparing a striker fire to a hammer fire is super difficult to do. I do have more time and rounds through the Taurus than the Sig. Right now the Taurus TX 22 wins out over the Sig but that could change as time goes on. I would suggest anyone looking to buy one of these weapons for plinking and putting holes in paper to get both and see which one is the most fun and most accurate. The one that works best for you may not be the one for me. Like they say in the commercials, "Your mileage may vary". Thanks for your time and effort to provide a fair and unbiased opinion.
The p322 is a fine firearm. Owning for only a month, I love the optical sights and the overall feel. Magazines deserve careful loading, to lessen feeding issues. No lead buildup issues at all, using copper plated 22lr.
I am biased, but I’ll comment anyway. I have a Taurus TX-22 and I absolutely love how it shoots. The ergonomics are great, the sights are very good and if you load the mags properly, it is very reliable. I note that you can buy the +5 mag adapters direct from Taurus, so I’ve converted most of my mags to 21 rounds. My recollection is that extra mags from Taurus are relatively inexpensive, so I ended up buying 15 of them to make my range days painless in terms of reloads. The grip is more of a full grip compared to the Sig., so I think it feels better to me than the Sig. Last, Taurus customer service has been outstanding!
Have both pistols, purchased the TX 22 first and fired over 5k rounds before I got the Sig. I'm very pleased with it. It truly does cycle all 22 lr ammo reliable and loadeding the mags is a breeze. Take the rim lock out of the equation and the Sig mags are still crap. You really have to baby them while loading so you don't get the follower to start nose diving. Past that and my Sig is finicky about what ammo it will reliably cycle and its a 50/50 crap shoot if the I will get a lock back on the last round regardless of ammo. So far I have 3 types of ammo that will give me 4-5 light primer strikes per magazine. And that ammo cycles flawlessly in all my other 22 firearms. Many of my same experiences coming to light now along with other consumers having major issues with barrels leading up. After they get the gun back and Sig states they swapped out the barrel and test fired it with a few different brands of ammo only to have the person fire the gun with less rounds of the same ammo and guess what, yup the barrel leads up again. I was a Sig guy, I edc their center fire pistols. With this shit show they are showing with this firearm and lying to customers I don't think many of us are gonna keep the loyalty with this manufacturer. I also find it odd that none of these popular RUclips creators didn't have any issues upon the release of this pistol. They all sold the Sig's narrative that this is the best most reliable 22lr pistol. 🤔 Sorry, but so far I will have to give that title to the Taurus.
I recently purchased the Taurus TX22 in a green splatter finish. I am VERY happy with this gun. Honestly I bought it because I am a big Palmetto Fan and they had it on sale for $289 and honestly I thought the green splatter finish was cool. Also, I had purchased a Taurus G3 full size 9mm for $269 last year and it had been a very good . I like the PRICE of the TX22, but it has been 100% reliable and as accurate as ....I can shoot. My 3 grown sons also have been impressed by it. I have to say I am a life-long absolute HUGE Sig fan and I own several Sigs and my EDC is a Sig365XL. I also own a 228 (for 30+ years) and a relatively new P320 in .45 ACP. The 45 was to be my carry gun, but the director of the safety team which I am on requested that everyone carry 9mm for certain reasons so I switched to the 365XL for EDC....and I do like it very much. Having said that....I purchased the TX22 recently (mostly due to sale price) and I wanted another 22 pistol...AND I was impressed by the G3 I have owned for about a year. I have fired about 600 rounds through this gun (TX22) and I admit I like it very very much. Okay, I love this gun. I have zero complaints and it is very very accurate. I also recently purchased a Taurus G2c compact 9mm for $219 and this gun is an absolute steal at $219. I now own 3 Taurus guns, and despite their somewhat flawed reputation, I have been impressed by all three. The G3 full size is very comfortable and easy to shoot. I have average to large size hands, but short fingers (insert your own joke here) and I find the G3 very comfortable. Sorry for the long rant, but basically, I absolutely love the TX22. I have fed it every cheap basic bulk 22LR ammo I have and the gun has functioned flawlessly and very accurately. I own a GSG firefly 22 (which supposedly is a Sig knock off) and it has had some feeding issues with various ammo. Not so for the TX22. I have shot Federal bulk 40Gr, CCI, Browing, Remington Bucket, and Norma tactical through this gun without a single flaw. Okay...one flaw - light hammer strike on ONE round out of the 500+ I have fired. I am very impressed with the accuracy of this gun as well. Sorry for the long rant, but I am surprising impressed with this gun, and I AM a HUGH Sig fan. I guess now I have to go in search of the P320-22 just so I can compare. Oh the woes of this ever increasingly expensive pursuit. Too bad I'm not a big internet sensation like MrGunsnGear so I could get my shit for free. :-). Love the channel, and the expertise, and the 2A support. Keep up the good fight and thank you for your service. Carry on.
I'm getting a TX22. You know why? This is why: "Thank you for contacting SIG SAUER. I am sorry you are having trouble with your firearm. To best serve your needs and to obtain the pertinent information in an accurate and timely manner, as well as for additional troubleshooting, we do suggest that you call our Customer Service Department." I emailed them about a substantial POI shift I was having while my P322 is suppressed (approx 2" right and 3-4" up at 7 yards with an uncomfortable number of wild fliers) on a suppressor that has zero shift of 4 other guns. Sig cares so much about customer service that after laying out the issue plain as day they just said 'call us'. I'm also getting an APX to replace my P320. Sig wants to be classy and be seen as a higher end brand, _higher end brands have better customer service_
Oh, on top of that the rear sight is the cheapest crap I've ever seen, and it was having weird failure-to-lock-open malfunctions. I tried to pinpoint it to a magazine or ammo, couldn't narrow anything down. It was fine the first range session, the second session went poorly.
Outstanding video. Very informative as always! I own both of these guns and I don't favor one over the other. Both are reliable and a lot of fun. I have a Q Erector 22 and all you hear is the click of the trigger and cycling of the action. I highly recommend the Taurus TX 22 Competition model. A step up from the regular TX22.
Once again, a fantastic high Quality, Professional review. I know both are excellent firearms, and love the new GX4. However I shoot the 320 M18 and love the quality of the Sig so much, I am going to purchase that one. I do not that since a year has gone my Sig had done some other refinements. Thanks again as always. Bravo, job well done!
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Just picked up a TX22 with no thumb safety and I love it. It's been a week and I've already put 1000 rounds through it. Maybe 15-20 malfunctions. As a training/ range gun I'm okay with that ratio. If you want great reliability out of an autoloading 22lr pistol I'd recommend the MP22c. That said, I like the Taurus more. It's more ergonomic, better capacity and I can shoot it more accurately. All of this to say I love the Taurus TX22 and I'm glad I picked one up.
I've had my TX22 for several years and have 4-5k rounds through it. It doesn't like CCI Stingers (have trouble going into battery and ejecting live rounds) but it's run really well on most everything else. It was a great gun to teach my son to shoot starting at about 7 or 8 years old.
Have you noticed that the Stingers' case is about 1/10" longer than standard .22 LR cases? Overall length is the same, but the cases are WAY longer, and some chambers (e.g., target, match, Bentz) are too short to handle them.
Do you do you suffer from what's called LPS syndrome? I guess the reason I ask is in your little post here I'm wondering if maybe this whole thing you just type it is a total and absolute lie? And that's okay because it's the internet and people go to the internet to lie. I personally don't but lot of people do small men go there to lie or grossly exaggerated. I'm just curious when you say that you had your tx22 for several years did you have one of the pre-production Prototype models? Cousin reality Forest just released that within the last 2 years 2 years. Like when you're in a court of law once you indicate something to the judge that is like a gross exaggeration or perhaps a lot of people would call it a lie normally the judge doesn't need to read the rest how you shot thousands of rounds and blah blah blah stop masturbating in your basement and get out and get a life
First off very good review/comparison, keep up the good work. Purchased one of 322s recently and am enjoying it a lot. Have not had any issues with rim lock so far but its still going through break in and Im usually loading 10 rounds to cut down on “big grin mag dumps”. In case anyone is interested the bbl thread is 3/8’x24, which may be important if you had say an older AWC Archangel can, nudge nudge wink wink. Pulled the rear site and replaced it with a FastFire II as a test bed, works great and it returned pretty much to zero when the factory site was put back on. Can see this one being real good for plinking, camp/ranch carry and steel challenge (is there a “stock” category) along with being an almost perfect intro to shooting type handgun. Last but not least this IS NOT a Mosquito, nope, these work!
I have both I get less gas in the face when running them suppressed with the TX because it only has a side cut for ejection. Unlike the Sig like most pistols has top and side cut for ejections. Also it runs what’re ever I feed it be it 36 grain or 60 grain, I believe since it only has the side cut more gas is trapped and thus runs the slide better where as the Sig lets more gas out thus not allowing me to run the 36 grain ammo unsuppressed. I like the sig bc it hold mire and red dot but I almost always pick up the TX because it’s more reliable. My suppressor is a Hydra SS.
It took me a while to get the P322 here in NJ, but Magblock finally came out with the block to limit to 10rds. That being said, this is indeed a fantastic firearm. I mostly shoot CCI ammo, but will also shoot Federal bulk-pack as well. The Federal will fail-to-extract, or light-primer-strike once in a while. Typical for bulk-pack "dirty" ammo. I actually sold my G44 because of all the issues I had with it. My father picked one up as well and shoots this more often than his Ruger Mark IV now. Highly recommend this firearm.
I put a green front fiber optic on my TX22 for only $20, great sight picture now 👍.My TX22 eats even garbage .22, just load the mag with proper technique to ensure great reliability. It’s also a fantastic suppressor host to my Dead Air Mask 2. The trigger is great, no complaints and 16 rds is plenty( extensions are available though). It’s half the price of Sig 322! And $600 for a rim fire pistol is nuts to me, even at todays prices! Center fire I get but that’s too much for a .22 auto sorry. I don’t like the look of the TX22 competition model but I hear it’s great. I can always order the upper separate too. For $300 you can’t beat the TX22.
Tx 22 had been good to me. Great to take on a hike where you're allowed to hunt rabbits. I don't even take my carry gun when I go, it's a trustworthy pistol.
Thanks for your video, it really boils down to the old saying, you get what you pay for. Sig is in its own class, not saying that the TX is not a fine handgun, but Sig is superior quality to the TX.
I picked up the Sig a few months back and really like it. Great ergonomics, light in weight, and fantastic sights. I did direct mount a Holosun507K on it. So far I have over 400 rounds of various ammo brands through it without a single issue. I may see how long I can go without cleaning it before there are issues. As long as you load the magazines carefully it just eats everything. I would like to try a Taurus TX22 Competition model but they are hard to find.
Newer tx22 mags have longer magazine springs. Noticed it when replacing to tandemkross baseplate. 2 came with, 2 bought separate and probably 3/4 difference in stock spring length.
I'm in Washington state and bought five mags before the ban, now I have to find a P322 in stock. I'll probably have to wait until Sig releases a 10 round version for ban states or move across the border to Idaho, which is what I'd prefer to do.
I have bought 2 TX 22’s teaching newbies, start off with .22, students keeping then all in 10 ring developing confidence then transition to 9mm of their choice .. found excellent teaching protocol
I have 2 of the TX 22's, but have not shot the 322 as of yet. I have instructed several people on firing weapons and always start with a 22 to get them more comfortable with out the muzzle flip. I had a Glock 44 which I had problems with ( if you want to learn how to clear a malfunction get the Glock). I actually traded the Glock for my second TX, lost a little money but got a better weapon. I plan on getting a 322 when things settle down and they are more readily available at a better price. I tend to not get in a hurry when buying firearms especially the first year versions. Great vid I appreciate you putting these 2 weapons against one another.
Thanks for posting, I have the standard TX22 and just ordered the TX22 Compact so I can mount a Cylee Cat Red Dot. I also ordered the red dot plate mount for my standard TX22 and will put the same Cylee Cat Red Dot on the standard TX22. I haven’t seen the Sig 22lr but I carry a P365 XL, so it’s got a great big brother.
We(family) train the young’uns with the Taurus, they love the 22lr and it becomes a privilege to shoot our larger guns and gives incentives to train harder to be able to step up to 380/9mm. When we break out the 45s they have envy in their eyes and can’t wait till they are big enough! Lol it’s a beautiful thing to see the enthusiasm and want of shooting! Same for rifles! Rossi 22lr pump is a favorite.
TX22 has been great! The only ammo it doesn’t feed well is the Winchester 36 grain 1280 FPS Target Pack. Otherwise, has been reliable with CCI, Aguila, Federal, and Remington ammo. Definitely would recommend for anyone wanting a range gun without having to spend a lot on ammo
I originally got the TX-22 as a range gun to train newbies with and have fun with but after seeing how accurate and reliable it is I started using it as my daily carry, I could carry a 9mm or a .45ACP but honestly accuracy and speed is more important to me and it's less disorienting and loud if I ever did need to use it in self defense, it's easier to rack the slide if needed and holds 16 rounds, Ammo is cheap and I can shoot it more and overall it's my favorite gun I own.
I just took my P322 out today for the first time. When I used federal auto match ammo I got multiple FF and FE for each mag. I was careful how I loaded the mag making sure the rounds weren't tipped improperly. When I switch to CCI mini mag copper jacketed it worked fine, 100 straight rounds without one incident. Unfortunately, the copper jacketed rounds are almost twice the cost. If I hadn't already bought a holosun red dot for the sig I would probably exchange it for the TX 22. Maybe I'll keep trying different ammo until I find one that works well with it.
This is probably one of the best head-to-head reviews I've watched, and he did a great job explaining everything. We went with the P322 mainly because of the optic capabilities. The TX22 is a nice weapon, but I didn't like the small ejection port. They are both very similar in weight, so either one of them would be great for new shooters.
Picked up the Sig this weekend and was able to shoot 120 rounds through it with only 2 minor issues. 1 Failure to lock back and 1 Stove pipe, but I think that may have been due to shooting left handed & I may have limp wristed it. Really like the sights on the 322. Was comparing it to my S&W22 compact which I like a lot but my son couldn’t seem to manage pulling the trigger but could pull trigger on my friends sig 322
In our steel challenge squad we have 2 glock 44s , Taurus tx22s, ruger mk4s, and the occasional sw mp 22 pistol. The Taurus keeps breaking down, the roll pins keep trying to walk out, jams, the only ones that seem to run and keep running is the glock 44. Buck marks are a 50/50 proposition, they may or may not work reliably. One thing about steel challenge is, if your gun has a weakness, steel challenge will bring it out. We haven't seen the sig yet. Just my 2 cents worth.
Just got the P322 a couple weeks ago. Only one range trip, put about 200 rounds through it and only one malfunction. Pistol shoots great, just need to mount a red dot. Thanks for the info about the different loads.
Tx22 …one of the first 2000 produced HERE in Bainbridge Ga since they moved here. No issues. Glad to have Taurus in our community adding to our local economy. Great folks and they want to be involved in our local area.
One thing to note. I purchased my TX-22 without thumb safety as all my fighting pistols rightly don't have them. I contacted Sig about the thumb safety. They will not be producing a model without the thumb safety due to it's action design.
I'm thinking to buy the Sig 322, but I'm waiting a year or so, not so much for the price to come down, but for any "bugs" to be worked out. having said that I'll keep my Ruger MK IV all metal bull barrel, as it works so very well, reminding me of my old High-Standard Sports-king I had decades ago, but better. Not much of a Taurus fan, though their overall quality has improved as I'm told.
I've been trying to find a P322 for months, and I'm going to stay persistent. The TX22 seems like a viable option, but I still think I'll keep looking for a P322 to show up locally. Thanks for the info!! ~Frank
I have a Taurus TX22 competition. The perfect beginner 22lr handgun since the Red dot does not reciprocate and easier to track. Plus suppressed is so quiet.
Thanks for sharing, I just purchased my TX22 and have not shot it yet looking forward to putting some different brands through it to see how they perform.
I've had the Taurus tx22 for a long long time and I am pleased with the pistol. Taurus has a factory in Georgia and that is my home state and anything that has come out of that Georgia Factory has been good. I am a member of a shooting club and I have seen so so many people bring in brand new Taurus firearms made in Georgia and they are very very impressed also. I have a Taurus 1911 45 that I've had for like 18 years and that gun has never given me any problems. Another good thing about the Taurus tx22 is the magazines are less expensive.
Have shot the P322 and a Ruger 22/45 lite. I like the lower price P322 a little better than the 22/45 until the Voquartsen parts are added. The upgraded Ruger 22/45 with Voquartsen accurizing kit makes the 22/45 the better pistol but that ends up being twice the price of the P322.
Some owners have complained that their Sig's barrel leads up after 400rds or so, even shooting plated, or washed bullets. It's not everyone complaining, but it would be something to monitor. Refined... Is a good description of the Sig. I'd pick the Sig over the Taurus, because it is more refined. If there was a problem with the barrel, Sig would fix it no problem. I guess the TX22 would be ok... After all, I do have an early model G44. It runs as flawlessly as a 22lr can, but it is still far from perfection it was claimed to be. Many people say the Taurus is the best. I held one, played with it, and wasn't overly impressed. The Sig was different, I wanted to buy it, but the Walther WMP came home with me instead that day. That, is a well refined 22WMR pistol... I think I made the better choice.
Both are a blast bought tx 22 first it was a hundred dollars cheaper but was a pleasant surprise. Have four mags with it . Just bought p322 I switched out triggers too the curved one that was with it . Making it even more fun no issues with either gun
We got a Taurus tx22 competition & holosun 507c ACSS for my wife and our boys to learn red dot pistol on. Had a few failures early on. Maybe 1 per magazine. After 1000 rounds though and a good clean/lube it has broken in nicely. My family really enjoys it. That said I will definitely add the sig soon. Thanks for all the hard work mike!
I met an elderly couple at the range one day; they were trying to teach their college-bound granddaughter how to shoot. The only gun they had was a 5-shot .22 Magnum revolver. One of those NAA pocket pistols with a folding grip. I stood and watched this poor girl as she cringed in anticipation of each trigger pull and then shook her hands as if they had just been struck with a ball-peen hammer. She was clearly NOT enjoying this experience. I introduced myself to them and offered her my TX22 to shoot. I walked them through the process of loading and chambering the weapon, gave her some brief instructions on safety, grip, and sight picture, and turned her loose. She fired her first shot and gave me a HUGE smile. 150 or so rounds later she and her Grandparents thanked me and went straight to Atwoods and bought one.
I see them at the range from time to time. Still running the TX22. She's actually quite proficient with it now.
Kudos to you, Eric!
Bravo for helping out a new shooter.
Atta boy. Nicely done.
Awesome!
Thank you. She may have never touched a gun again if it wasn't for you.
I have had the Taurus since it was released. I have always avoided this brand because of reputation but this gun is American made so I tried it. I could not be more pleased, it’s an amazing pistol. I have put well into the 2000 round mark with 0 issues. It’s not ammo sensitive or quirky in any way. Magazines for the pistol are simple to load and very reliable. Sights, finish and overall construction are good, what else do you want at this price!!
Love my G2c. It has been very reliable for more than 6 years.
My buddy has one as a let just mag dump gun. He put a comp on it and it’s comical. Really fun gun to shoot
I bought mine and it had no rifling in the barrel and every bullet went wild and hit paper sideways cause the bullets were tumbling through the air. Sent it to Taurus so we'll see if they make it right.
@@AudioGardenSlave123 what the hell how does that happen! 😂
@@MMOchAForPrez Dunno. No quality assurance I guess.
We probably have 5 thousand rounds through our TX 22 over the last few years and it's still going great!
How do the mags hold up?
Barrel leading ? Loss of accuracy ?
@@Mawgai I have 8 mags (2-21 rounders) 2 TX22's and I stopped counting rounds at 2500 which was about a year ago these guns and all the mags are shot 2-3 times a month. The mags have held up great. Minimal wear and no loss of functionality.
@@mikeyob4271 I'm really particular about cleaning our 22's.... And me and my kids rarely shoot it outside of 25 yards I haven't noticed any degradation in accuracy ... we just love to shoot I purchased a new recoil spring & also extractor and spring a while back and I'm pretty sure I need to get a new striker spring but it has been a great pistol some of the coating is chipping off the outside of the slide... It is a very early model Taurus got a bad batch of barrels in the beginning and I got one with a bad barrel but I contacted Taurus and they recognized the serial number and 3 days later I had a brand new barrel but that first barrel had bad chatter marks in the rifling would lead really bad and shoot almost a foot right at 10 yards no matter how you adjusted the sights but other than a Hell of alot of cosmetics wear it's great hell if it died today I'd go get another!
@@Mawgai so far so good I have 3 mags and every once in awhile I'll take the spring out and stretch it out a little bit but good with the exception that you have to keep them clean to an extent
The TX22 is a jewel. Best design Taurus ever rolled out without a doubt. Feed it whatever ammo you can find regardless of quality and it keeps on chugging.
Not the best design. Ejection port is a fatal flaw if you are left handed. That support hand always covers the port
@@calvinking1663 Do you think the compact version, with the open top, is lefty OK ?
@@calvinking1663 I'm a lefty and have never had an issue.
It's a great budget gun but does feels cheap all around
A TX22 Competition with tandemkross sights and a spare standard slide is the best of all worlds...You just have to remember to locktite the mounting plate before mounting an optic.
Vibra Tight Vc3, I’ve heard Is better..
I mounted a Sig Romeo zero red dot on my TX 22 base model (by way of adapter plate). Runs like a champ
@Operational AF Yeah I’ve heard of both of those options. However VT vc3 is what a lot of professional gun smiths use and that say’s a lot.
@Operational AF I may try that clear nail polish down the road if I run out of VC3 or it dries out on me.
I have both. P322 was perpetually out of stock. When I finally found one, I paid way over MSRP.
IMO the TX22 is a much better buy. If you’re lucky enough finding a P322 for MSRP or less, by all means, buy it. Either pistol will make you happy. Owning both even more so.
I also have both, and I put the red dot mount on my TX22 and the stainless guide rod... I have ran close to a thousand rounds in my SIG and closer to 2000 on the tx. Love them both and shoot both suppressed, but with the tandemcross mag extensions on the Taurus mags, I find myself enjoying it more than the SIG. I also routinely have less failures with the Taurus as well. The SIGs failure problems are almost all mag related, but if you load the mags properly, you can fit in one more round and will have less failures.
I've been carrying the TX22 when feeding the farm for a while now. It's been perfectly reliable (*) to the point where if that is the only handgun on me, I don't feel the need to to go back and get a centerfire.
That being said, the asterisk was earned by shjtty quality control. I put the thread protector (but after extensive use) and carried it for several days. Later I needed to dispatch a chicken house predator and got a click-no-bang. Took two clearings to get a shot off.
After much examination, the barrel was threaded too deeply or the thread adapter was too short. It stopped the slide from reaching battery by JUST enough to cause light strikes (during troubleshooting I had about a 50% success/failure rate)
I would trust this gun with my life (as configured today, with tested ammo) but here's the punchline..
It is still a fkn taurus.
Oh damn that’s unfortunate. Good thing it’s life time warranty
@@bhief473 Nah cut a spacer from a high quality spring. Been chooching ever since. I like the gun but I was not surprised.
I own one of each. Love them both. P322 fits my hand perfectly. But the Tx22 is nearly as comfortable. I've had mag loading issues with both, but that is more of a "my fault" thing. I have +5 extensions on the Tx22. Sig makes 25 round mags for the P322, I will be getting a couple soon. Overall, these are the two choices in 22LR pistols. Nothing else really comes close.
I would think the FN502 is competition, and maybe even superior. That's why I would have liked to see a three-way comparison.
@@donaldist7321 this one seems to have slipped through the cracks. I was not aware of it. Did some reading and you are right. It should compete well. Thanks
There is also Walter 22
@@donaldist7321 The FN 502 is Umarex garbage.
@@donaldist7321 FN502 is made by Umarex and is around $500.00 U. S. Personally I'm a little skeptical of Umarex, so for me it's not even a close competitor. Just my opinion
I have two of the TX22's. I have loaded every different kind of 22 ammo I can get. Loaded multiple different rounds in a magazine and I have had maybe 2 failures. I cannot speak to the Sig, but the Taurus is very reliable for a semi auto. I have suggested the TX22 to several people and have not had anyone that wasn't very happy with the purchase. Great gun to get your ladies involved in pistol shooting.
I have the tx 22 also an ya great gun an great price.
I got a TX22 with about 1,300 rounds fired. Haven't cleaned it since I got it. Zero malfunctions.
I’ve got the tx22, love it, but it’s def had some malfunctions. Runs well with cci tho
I have the P322. I had to send it back to Sig due to constant failure to feed issues with a wide variety of ammo. Sig's customer service was first rate. I bought a TX22 Competition the same week as the Sig and it's never had a failure. I would neve have though a Taurus would prove to be the better gun but it has.
Honestly SiG Sauer USA has great customer service, but alot of trash lemon firearms come outta their factory
I emailed them about a bad POI shift with my suppressor attached, their response after 4 days is "call us".
@@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz well, can you recommend the p322? Or should i save myself 150 and get the tx22?
@@tommcfarland5368 I cant recommend the TX22 because i dont own one yet (I will next week)
I can tell you that, aside from the weird POI shift while suppressed and the gun not wanting to lock back after I put a 507K on it (which cleared up after a few magazines, I still have no explanation for that) the P322s basically 100% reliable as far as .22LR pistols go.
It seems like everyone who has a TX22 loves it, and the ability to choose between with/without external safety, and frame colour, _and_ be able to buy a standard or competition upper so you can have both versions is really just the icing on the cake for the TX22, not to mention the Competition takes full size red dots, it isnt limited to shield micro sized red dots like the P322 is.
@@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz well damn. I suppose i gotta fondle both of them in person and make a choice. Thanks for your time!
You are spot on with the comparison. It is refreshing to see someone that is both knowledgeable and impartial on RUclips. I have them both.
Maybe next year I will get the Sig but could not be happier with my Taurus.
Reliable and quite comfortable to shoot.
We have 3 tx22’s and all run great! I don’t believe we will be buying a sig just simply for the price point.
Same here
Right now the Sig is selling between $550.00 and $600.00 locally and online which is crazy. Maybe when they are back to $399.99 like they should be.
Agreed. My TX-22 does all I want or need it to do with accuracy and reliability so no need to spend more.
I picked up a tx22 with the thumb safety to teach my kids the manual of arms on a semi auto pistol. It's a great teaching gun for any new shooter and I picked mine up for $300 over a year ago. Great gun. Zero issues mainly running whatever bulk pack is available.
Still one of the best gun channels on here! I do have to laugh when guys who know guns have to admit that, "Yes, Taurus made a good gun"! LOL.
Me, I own them, I shoot the heck out of them!
Best to ya',,,,!
Wow, majority of comments are how great the Taurus 22 is so I'd say that the price point is a factor. I don't own one yet but your review is very helpful for me to solidify my choice. Price is important but function and shootability are most important to me. Optics are a consideration but not critical. Reviews are super important and looks like with yours and the considerable amount of positive comments on the TX22, I would not hesitate to purchase it. I think I've found my next gun on my list. Thanks for your expert opinion and thank you to all the commenters as well.
The TX22 is a unicorn. Buy it without hesitation. I like Sig (I carry one sometimes in 9mm) but when it comes to deciding between the TX and P322... No doubt I'd go with the Taurus.
I just bought the TX22 competition SCR. Looking forward to getting it next week. Did a lot of research, all brands, and this overall had best reviews and people raved about it a lot. I figure it's about as good as a semiauto .22lr can get.
@@SaintBrianTheGodless
They’re Great 22’s !
I’m sure you love yours, just as the rest of us SCR owners do.
Thanks for the info - glad to see higher capacity 22lr semi-auto pistols on the market.
Many moons ago, I picked up a 22lr Sig Mosquito, to help teach my kids and other folks new to firearms/pistols how to safely manipulate and properly shoot a semi-auto pistol. Definitely served its purpose well, but boy was it a picky eater (which was helpful at times). Thankfully, mini-mags always ran well. My Ruger 10-22 and Sig Mosquito were always a great pair for teaching new folks how to safely and effectively operate semi-auto firearms.
On a separate note, I want to thank you for your efforts in defending our American freedoms. Unfortunately, many RUclips and social media firearm channels/enthusiasts lack bravery and fail to use their fame, influence and considerable fan base to help support and protect our American freedoms, yet their very livelihood is directly dependent on said freedoms. It's very disappointing that they choose not to actively participate in preserving and restoring our rights and freedoms. Within their huge fan bases, I'm certain there are a lot of dissatisfied folks in the middle and other side of the political teeter totter, that are finally opening their eyes and beginning to understand the importance of restoring and maintaining our rights as American citizens. Reaching all these folks and providing THE truth (there is only one) about all the tyranny currently in play and helping them to understand why we need to stop it, could have a huge positive impact on preserving our rights.
Stay frosty out there folks!
I'll take the TX 22 for a couple of reasons.
1. Holster compatability. After shaving the nub off the front of the trigger guard the tx22 fits my walther pdp holster. I've also heard that it fits Glock 19 holsters (I can't confirm this though). Whereas the Sig 322 is not compatible with any existing holsters so you would have to buy a new one, added cost to an already pricey 22.
2. Price: For the price of the sig 322 I can get a tx22 and upgrade it with a dovetail red dot mount and a red dot and still have money left for hundreds of rounds of 22.
As a training aid it's a no brainer to me. As a plinker the extra couple rounds in the sig 322 is nice, but it doesn't justify the extra price.
0:38 came for the comparison, but had to watch that smooth transition over and over.
I have the Sig 322 and it has been great. Shoots 100% suppressed with a Q El Camino and it is ridiculously quiet. Only ammo that doesnt cycle is CCI quiet, but...that is to be expected at under 750 FPS. Couldn't be happier.
I’ve had the TX22 for years and love it. Over 500 rounds all suppressed with zero malfunctions. I upgraded the sites because the factory ones aren’t great.
I love my Taurus TX22 and with over a thousand rounds of different brands of ammo I have had only 2 ammo related failures to fire. It has been very accurate, reliable and eats everything I feed it. I have heard a lot of people having leding issues with the SIG barrel and most of the shooting comparisons I have seen the Taurus has been the more reliable of the two. Thanks for the video and have a great evening.
I purchased the taurus tx22 as my first taurus and first 22. I installed a front fiber optic sight which increased accuracy for me. It is a reliable and very fun gun to shoot and train others how to shoot. Have probably 1500 rounds thru mine with minimal ammo related failures. For me, I would use a 45 acp, 9 mm, or 380 for self defense but for my spouses use for in home self defense and 16 round mags it is a great option.
A Taurus Judge with .410 shot is about the best home defense you can get
Good review. Mixup98 had the same problem with the ammo not feeding correctly in the tx22 magazine. He took apart the margazine and the cleaned the inside with a brush and cloth and had no more magazine feeding problems.
I had to pay $540 for p322 in order to get one before law changed on mag capacity in my state. Bought from gunbroker as no body in my state had one and many didn’t even know about the gun.
I have 2 of the Taurus's regular tx and competition. Both have been very reliable and not picky with ammo even with the mag extensions. The TX is usually what I recommend to anyone who asks what .22 pistol they should get, you can findem pretty cheap and mag's are cheap when available.
I just bought the TX22 competition SCR... with the eagle claw extractor and compensator. Dying to try it.
The grip doesn't fit my hand, but after dealing with a P322 I'm going to get a TX and just do some grip work to it.
Only shot about 200 rounds through my TX22, but it ate everything. Multiple brands of 36 & 40 grainers and even found some 15yr old subsonics it cycled without issue. Very happy with the purchase thus far.
I have only had my Taurus TX22 Competition for about a month, but have already put in excess of 800 rds through it, and have had only 2 failure to fires, both with Remington Golden bullets, and it was the ammo's fault(both had good firing pin strikes). The only issue I found is that the mounting plate kept coming loose, but a little blue lock-tite fixed that issue. Am actually thinking about getting another one just because i want the one without the mounting plate as well. Apparently Taurus has upped their game on their products, and it is also nice that they included 3 16 rd mags in the box.
I have the TX22 competition with a 507c mounted. I have approximately 500 rounds of various ammo through it wi no issues so far. I have not tried any light stuff like 32 grain. Mostly bulk and CCI mini mags. I have taken a fox with it that was roaming my neighborhood. I am extremely please with it , and i really think Taurus has stepped up their game in all areas. Next purchase is a suppressor for it.
I forget their name but there is a company that makes a compensator for the TX22 as well.. It helps & makes it look like a MONSTER!!.. lol 😆
@@jackhahney7236tandemkross. Their pro2 is contoured to fit the tx22
Bought a TX back in 19, really like it, put in my guess about 1k rounds, had a few FTE at the beginning but it worked it self out after a 100 rounds. Just bought another TX in FDE, have shot a 50 round box with zero issues so far. Well worth the money. By the way, if your TX shoots a little high, install the thread adapter, it'll put it on bullseye.
This is the best, most comprehensive review I've found on RUclips. Thanks for the honest take on these.
I bought a TX22 for my wife. We went out shooting with it, as soon as I got home Iordered another one for myself. I have shot all kinds of ammo, even stuff that was 40 years old. I have had one rim lock and one failure to fire that ultimately I think was an ammo issue. One of my friends just got a Sig. It shoots good as well but I have a slight preferrence to the TX22 for the trigger. The one difference you didn't mention is breakdown and cleaning, I think the edge here goes to the Taurus. I also have 2 21 round mags for my Taurus. I am good with the TX but I am a little bias.
I've had my tx22 18 months and got over 12000 rounds through it. GREAT GUN!
I've had my p322 almost 4 weeks and got maybe 1300 rounds through it. After the first week of having it I had to send it to sig for light strikes. The gun was gone and back in one week. They replaced the main spring in it and she runs great now.
Why can’t Sig get it right out of the gate ever?
@@melissasmess2773 don't know but they fixed it alot faster than I figured they would
Any issues with your barrel and excessive leading from ammo? I’m seeing a lot of issues from others where sig is replacing the barrels? Usually happens within a few hundred rounds and causes key holeing.
@@thegreenman2030 I haven't noticed any of that. I cleaned it today for the first time and the barrel looked clean even after 1300 rounds.
@@jamescross4104 Good to hear. Most had issues after 300 to 400 rounds. Lucky Gunner put a video up a day or so ago showing the issue. I think your good to go.
I have the standard TX22, as well as the TX22 Competition. Both are amazing .22lr semi-auto pistols. I think if you compare the Sig vs. The TX22 Competition, which are closer in price comparrison, the TX22 Competition wins every time.
Standard Tx22 owner. Take it out and put a box of bulk through it weekly. The usual occasional light primer strike or magazine related failure, but the pistol has been very reliable for a .22lr handgun. Just keep it clean and carefully load the mags.
My wife has 10k + rounds through the TX22. We picked one up when it was first introduced and she puts at least 325 rounds through it almost every week. It has handled every type of ammo, but seems to really favor the Federal Automatch. I have a TX22 Comp with about 2000 rds through it, runs fantastic. I've not handled the Sig yet but looking forward to it. Good comparison!
I have to give it to Taurus, on this one!
I was waiting to find a 322 locally but no luck. Came across the TX22 and was blown away by the price point, but was hesitant since it was a Taurus. Did some research and the TX22 had some solid reviews. Walked into an outdoor shop to browse what was on hand and they had the TX22 on sale. It was a no brained at that point and I ended up getting the last one on hand in store! No optics cut but I can deal with that. Such a fun gun to shoot!
I also ended up ordering more magazines and some +5 extensions directly from Taurus USA. Pretty fast shipping from them as well.
I bought the p322 for the wife because I needed a new toy. I have over a thousand rounds and love it. Aguila 38 gr. I cleaned the gun before I/she shot it and loaded the mags slowly, barley using the mag assist tabs. Runs great. Maybe my wife got lucky?? lol. BTW your video does not have sound with wireless earbuds.
I've owned something over 100 different .22lr semi automatic handguns in the last 10 years or so. As you say reliability is very subjective compared to center fire as are ergonomics. From Voquartsen Scorpion to Keltec P-17 they all have features that make the them the "Best" for some folks. I own both the weapons compared and although they are similar, comparing a striker fire to a hammer fire is super difficult to do. I do have more time and rounds through the Taurus than the Sig. Right now the Taurus TX 22 wins out over the Sig but that could change as time goes on. I would suggest anyone looking to buy one of these weapons for plinking and putting holes in paper to get both and see which one is the most fun and most accurate. The one that works best for you may not be the one for me. Like they say in the commercials, "Your mileage may vary". Thanks for your time and effort to provide a fair and unbiased opinion.
The p322 is a fine firearm. Owning for only a month, I love the optical sights and the overall feel. Magazines deserve careful loading, to lessen feeding issues. No lead buildup issues at all, using copper plated 22lr.
I am biased, but I’ll comment anyway. I have a Taurus TX-22 and I absolutely love how it shoots. The ergonomics are great, the sights are very good and if you load the mags properly, it is very reliable. I note that you can buy the +5 mag adapters direct from Taurus, so I’ve converted most of my mags to 21 rounds. My recollection is that extra mags from Taurus are relatively inexpensive, so I ended up buying 15 of them to make my range days painless in terms of reloads. The grip is more of a full grip compared to the Sig., so I think it feels better to me than the Sig. Last, Taurus customer service has been outstanding!
Have both pistols, purchased the TX 22 first and fired over 5k rounds before I got the Sig. I'm very pleased with it. It truly does cycle all 22 lr ammo reliable and loadeding the mags is a breeze. Take the rim lock out of the equation and the Sig mags are still crap. You really have to baby them while loading so you don't get the follower to start nose diving. Past that and my Sig is finicky about what ammo it will reliably cycle and its a 50/50 crap shoot if the I will get a lock back on the last round regardless of ammo. So far I have 3 types of ammo that will give me 4-5 light primer strikes per magazine. And that ammo cycles flawlessly in all my other 22 firearms. Many of my same experiences coming to light now along with other consumers having major issues with barrels leading up. After they get the gun back and Sig states they swapped out the barrel and test fired it with a few different brands of ammo only to have the person fire the gun with less rounds of the same ammo and guess what, yup the barrel leads up again. I was a Sig guy, I edc their center fire pistols. With this shit show they are showing with this firearm and lying to customers I don't think many of us are gonna keep the loyalty with this manufacturer. I also find it odd that none of these popular RUclips creators didn't have any issues upon the release of this pistol. They all sold the Sig's narrative that this is the best most reliable 22lr pistol. 🤔 Sorry, but so far I will have to give that title to the Taurus.
I recently purchased the Taurus TX22 in a green splatter finish. I am VERY happy with this gun. Honestly I bought it because I am a big Palmetto Fan and they had it on sale for $289 and honestly I thought the green splatter finish was cool. Also, I had purchased a Taurus G3 full size 9mm for $269 last year and it had been a very good . I like the PRICE of the TX22, but it has been 100% reliable and as accurate as ....I can shoot. My 3 grown sons also have been impressed by it. I have to say I am a life-long absolute HUGE Sig fan and I own several Sigs and my EDC is a Sig365XL. I also own a 228 (for 30+ years) and a relatively new P320 in .45 ACP. The 45 was to be my carry gun, but the director of the safety team which I am on requested that everyone carry 9mm for certain reasons so I switched to the 365XL for EDC....and I do like it very much. Having said that....I purchased the TX22 recently (mostly due to sale price) and I wanted another 22 pistol...AND I was impressed by the G3 I have owned for about a year. I have fired about 600 rounds through this gun (TX22) and I admit I like it very very much. Okay, I love this gun. I have zero complaints and it is very very accurate. I also recently purchased a Taurus G2c compact 9mm for $219 and this gun is an absolute steal at $219. I now own 3 Taurus guns, and despite their somewhat flawed reputation, I have been impressed by all three. The G3 full size is very comfortable and easy to shoot. I have average to large size hands, but short fingers (insert your own joke here) and I find the G3 very comfortable.
Sorry for the long rant, but basically, I absolutely love the TX22. I have fed it every cheap basic bulk 22LR ammo I have and the gun has functioned flawlessly and very accurately. I own a GSG firefly 22 (which supposedly is a Sig knock off) and it has had some feeding issues with various ammo. Not so for the TX22. I have shot Federal bulk 40Gr, CCI, Browing, Remington Bucket, and Norma tactical through this gun without a single flaw. Okay...one flaw - light hammer strike on ONE round out of the 500+ I have fired. I am very impressed with the accuracy of this gun as well.
Sorry for the long rant, but I am surprising impressed with this gun, and I AM a HUGH Sig fan. I guess now I have to go in search of the P320-22 just so I can compare. Oh the woes of this ever increasingly expensive pursuit. Too bad I'm not a big internet sensation like MrGunsnGear so I could get my shit for free. :-).
Love the channel, and the expertise, and the 2A support. Keep up the good fight and thank you for your service. Carry on.
I have had the TX for a few years now and love it, no problems. I just bought the P322 today. $549 with an optic. So far it has performed pretty good.
I'm getting a TX22. You know why? This is why:
"Thank you for contacting SIG SAUER.
I am sorry you are having trouble with your firearm. To best serve your needs and to obtain the pertinent information in an accurate and timely manner, as well as for additional troubleshooting, we do suggest that you call our Customer Service Department."
I emailed them about a substantial POI shift I was having while my P322 is suppressed (approx 2" right and 3-4" up at 7 yards with an uncomfortable number of wild fliers) on a suppressor that has zero shift of 4 other guns. Sig cares so much about customer service that after laying out the issue plain as day they just said 'call us'. I'm also getting an APX to replace my P320. Sig wants to be classy and be seen as a higher end brand, _higher end brands have better customer service_
Oh, on top of that the rear sight is the cheapest crap I've ever seen, and it was having weird failure-to-lock-open malfunctions. I tried to pinpoint it to a magazine or ammo, couldn't narrow anything down. It was fine the first range session, the second session went poorly.
Outstanding video. Very informative as always! I own both of these guns and I don't favor one over the other. Both are reliable and a lot of fun. I have a Q Erector 22 and all you hear is the click of the trigger and cycling of the action. I highly recommend the Taurus TX 22 Competition model. A step up from the regular TX22.
Once again, a fantastic high Quality, Professional review. I know both are excellent firearms, and love the new GX4. However I shoot the 320 M18 and love the quality of the Sig so much, I am going to purchase that one. I do not that since a year has gone my Sig had done some other refinements. Thanks again as always. Bravo, job well done!
Thoroughly enjoyed this video.
Just picked up a TX22 with no thumb safety and I love it. It's been a week and I've already put 1000 rounds through it. Maybe 15-20 malfunctions. As a training/ range gun I'm okay with that ratio. If you want great reliability out of an autoloading 22lr pistol I'd recommend the MP22c. That said, I like the Taurus more. It's more ergonomic, better capacity and I can shoot it more accurately. All of this to say I love the Taurus TX22 and I'm glad I picked one up.
I have a Walter p22 and have been disappointed by compact 22lr pistols. I got a ruger 22/45 lite and it’s been flawless.
Umarex pistols are just terrible.
Got a Ruger Mk IV 22/45 Lite on order (Gold barrel/trigger) Gonna suppress the puppy AND probably get a TX22 for fun too.
Same here..ruger 22/45
I have the walther ppq .22 and its garbage. I still regret that purchase.
The Taurus and Sig have been solid for me though.
@@Enough_Tumbleweed PPQ 22 has been great for me
I've had my TX22 for several years and have 4-5k rounds through it. It doesn't like CCI Stingers (have trouble going into battery and ejecting live rounds) but it's run really well on most everything else. It was a great gun to teach my son to shoot starting at about 7 or 8 years old.
Have you noticed that the Stingers' case is about 1/10" longer than standard .22 LR cases? Overall length is the same, but the cases are WAY longer, and some chambers (e.g., target, match, Bentz) are too short to handle them.
Do you do you suffer from what's called LPS syndrome? I guess the reason I ask is in your little post here I'm wondering if maybe this whole thing you just type it is a total and absolute lie? And that's okay because it's the internet and people go to the internet to lie. I personally don't but lot of people do small men go there to lie or grossly exaggerated. I'm just curious when you say that you had your tx22 for several years did you have one of the pre-production Prototype models? Cousin reality Forest just released that within the last 2 years 2 years. Like when you're in a court of law once you indicate something to the judge that is like a gross exaggeration or perhaps a lot of people would call it a lie normally the judge doesn't need to read the rest how you shot thousands of rounds and blah blah blah stop masturbating in your basement and get out and get a life
I’m not a Taurus guy but my TX22 has yet to have a single malfunction with all kinds of ammo and fix fiber optic sights are $12 a set shipped.
First off very good review/comparison, keep up the good work. Purchased one of 322s recently and am enjoying it a lot. Have not had any issues with rim lock so far but its still going through break in and Im usually loading 10 rounds to cut down on “big grin mag dumps”. In case anyone is interested the bbl thread is 3/8’x24, which may be important if you had say an older AWC Archangel can, nudge nudge wink wink. Pulled the rear site and replaced it with a FastFire II as a test bed, works great and it returned pretty much to zero when the factory site was put back on. Can see this one being real good for plinking, camp/ranch carry and steel challenge (is there a “stock” category) along with being an almost perfect intro to shooting type handgun. Last but not least this IS NOT a Mosquito, nope, these work!
I have both I get less gas in the face when running them suppressed with the TX because it only has a side cut for ejection. Unlike the Sig like most pistols has top and side cut for ejections. Also it runs what’re ever I feed it be it 36 grain or 60 grain, I believe since it only has the side cut more gas is trapped and thus runs the slide better where as the Sig lets more gas out thus not allowing me to run the 36 grain ammo unsuppressed. I like the sig bc it hold mire and red dot but I almost always pick up the TX because it’s more reliable. My suppressor is a Hydra SS.
It took me a while to get the P322 here in NJ, but Magblock finally came out with the block to limit to 10rds.
That being said, this is indeed a fantastic firearm. I mostly shoot CCI ammo, but will also shoot Federal bulk-pack as well. The Federal will fail-to-extract, or light-primer-strike once in a while. Typical for bulk-pack "dirty" ammo. I actually sold my G44 because of all the issues I had with it.
My father picked one up as well and shoots this more often than his Ruger Mark IV now. Highly recommend this firearm.
I put a green front fiber optic on my TX22 for only $20, great sight picture now 👍.My TX22 eats even garbage .22, just load the mag with proper technique to ensure great reliability. It’s also a fantastic suppressor host to my Dead Air Mask 2. The trigger is great, no complaints and 16 rds is plenty( extensions are available though). It’s half the price of Sig 322! And $600 for a rim fire pistol is nuts to me, even at todays prices! Center fire I get but that’s too much for a .22 auto sorry. I don’t like the look of the TX22 competition model but I hear it’s great. I can always order the upper separate too. For $300 you can’t beat the TX22.
Just ordered a P322 after this. Appreciate the thorough review as always.
One note, Sig designed the P322 to safely dry fire. That is an advantage for practicing with.
The Taurus is as well
Tx 22 had been good to me. Great to take on a hike where you're allowed to hunt rabbits. I don't even take my carry gun when I go, it's a trustworthy pistol.
Thanks for your video, it really boils down to the old saying, you get what you pay for.
Sig is in its own class, not saying that the TX is not a fine handgun, but Sig is superior quality to the TX.
I picked up the Sig a few months back and really like it. Great ergonomics, light in weight, and fantastic sights. I did direct mount a Holosun507K on it. So far I have over 400 rounds of various ammo brands through it without a single issue. I may see how long I can go without cleaning it before there are issues. As long as you load the magazines carefully it just eats everything.
I would like to try a Taurus TX22 Competition model but they are hard to find.
I've had the TX22 for a few years now and I'm very happy
Same
Newer tx22 mags have longer magazine springs. Noticed it when replacing to tandemkross baseplate. 2 came with, 2 bought separate and probably 3/4 difference in stock spring length.
Wish I could have bought a P322 before WA state changed their mag laws.
I'm fairly happy with my TX-22, but I prefer my CZ Kadet for training.
Yep that's the whole reason I'm not buying one I live in Washington and I'm not going to 10 round magazines for my 22 pistol
I'm in Washington state and bought five mags before the ban, now I have to find a P322 in stock. I'll probably have to wait until Sig releases a 10 round version for ban states or move across the border to Idaho, which is what I'd prefer to do.
I have bought 2 TX 22’s
teaching newbies, start
off with .22, students keeping then all in 10 ring developing confidence then transition to 9mm of their choice .. found excellent teaching protocol
I dig the 90s gold chain.
Had to send my t22 back due to the round tumbling. They replaced the barrel and so far no more issues. Customer service was great .
I have 2 of the TX 22's, but have not shot the 322 as of yet. I have instructed several people on firing weapons and always start with a 22 to get them more comfortable with out the muzzle flip. I had a Glock 44 which I had problems with ( if you want to learn how to clear a malfunction get the Glock). I actually traded the Glock for my second TX, lost a little money but got a better weapon. I plan on getting a 322 when things settle down and they are more readily available at a better price. I tend to not get in a hurry when buying firearms especially the first year versions. Great vid I appreciate you putting these 2 weapons against one another.
Thanks for posting, I have the standard TX22 and just ordered the TX22 Compact so I can mount a Cylee Cat Red Dot. I also ordered the red dot plate mount for my standard TX22 and will put the same Cylee Cat Red Dot on the standard TX22. I haven’t seen the Sig 22lr but I carry a P365 XL, so it’s got a great big brother.
Nice clear review. Nice pace. Thanks
We(family) train the young’uns with the Taurus, they love the 22lr and it becomes a privilege to shoot our larger guns and gives incentives to train harder to be able to step up to 380/9mm. When we break out the 45s they have envy in their eyes and can’t wait till they are big enough! Lol it’s a beautiful thing to see the enthusiasm and want of shooting! Same for rifles! Rossi 22lr pump is a favorite.
I'm buying the S&W MP22. Light, compact, reliable...perfect surpressor host, and more applicable for larping a hush puppy.
TX22 has been great! The only ammo it doesn’t feed well is the Winchester 36 grain 1280 FPS Target Pack. Otherwise, has been reliable with CCI, Aguila, Federal, and Remington ammo. Definitely would recommend for anyone wanting a range gun without having to spend a lot on ammo
thanks for the report
Used to have the Sig Mosquito, it mostly sucked. (felt great, just wouldn't function) The P322 seems better.
I originally got the TX-22 as a range gun to train newbies with and have fun with but after seeing how accurate and reliable it is I started using it as my daily carry, I could carry a 9mm or a .45ACP but honestly accuracy and speed is more important to me and it's less disorienting and loud if I ever did need to use it in self defense, it's easier to rack the slide if needed and holds 16 rounds, Ammo is cheap and I can shoot it more and overall it's my favorite gun I own.
You're right. Speed, shot placement all you need
I just took my P322 out today for the first time. When I used federal auto match ammo I got multiple FF and FE for each mag. I was careful how I loaded the mag making sure the rounds weren't tipped improperly. When I switch to CCI mini mag copper jacketed it worked fine, 100 straight rounds without one incident. Unfortunately, the copper jacketed rounds are almost twice the cost. If I hadn't already bought a holosun red dot for the sig I would probably exchange it for the TX 22. Maybe I'll keep trying different ammo until I find one that works well with it.
This is probably one of the best head-to-head reviews I've watched, and he did a great job explaining everything. We went with the P322 mainly because of the optic capabilities. The TX22 is a nice weapon, but I didn't like the small ejection port. They are both very similar in weight, so either one of them would be great for new shooters.
Picked up the Sig this weekend and was able to shoot 120 rounds through it with only 2 minor issues. 1 Failure to lock back and 1 Stove pipe, but I think that may have been due to shooting left handed & I may have limp wristed it. Really like the sights on the 322. Was comparing it to my S&W22 compact which I like a lot but my son couldn’t seem to manage pulling the trigger but could pull trigger on my friends sig 322
In our steel challenge squad we have 2 glock 44s , Taurus tx22s, ruger mk4s, and the occasional sw mp 22 pistol. The Taurus keeps breaking down, the roll pins keep trying to walk out, jams, the only ones that seem to run and keep running is the glock 44. Buck marks are a 50/50 proposition, they may or may not work reliably. One thing about steel challenge is, if your gun has a weakness, steel challenge will bring it out. We haven't seen the sig yet. Just my 2 cents worth.
Just got the P322 a couple weeks ago. Only one range trip, put about 200 rounds through it and only one malfunction. Pistol shoots great, just need to mount a red dot. Thanks for the info about the different loads.
Put over 1500rds through my tx22 this year. It’s fantastic. Competition kit is coming in the mail next week!
Taurus has stepped up the game. I have several now. The TX22 is my trainer. Thousands of rounds, no issues
Tx22 …one of the first 2000 produced HERE in Bainbridge Ga since they moved here. No issues. Glad to have Taurus in our community adding to our local economy. Great folks and they want to be involved in our local area.
Shot both of these yesterday and they were very enjoyable to shoot and so accurate
Thank you again for your truthful and thoughtful reviews I know I can trust and make a purchase
One thing to note. I purchased my TX-22 without thumb safety as all my fighting pistols rightly don't have them. I contacted Sig about the thumb safety. They will not be producing a model without the thumb safety due to it's action design.
Just leave the safety off. No problem.
Have a P322 and LOVE it. After watching the video I'll look for a TX22 as well.
I'm thinking to buy the Sig 322, but I'm waiting a year or so, not so much for the price to come down, but for any "bugs" to be worked out. having said that I'll keep my Ruger MK IV all metal bull barrel, as it works so very well, reminding me of my old High-Standard Sports-king I had decades ago, but better. Not much of a Taurus fan, though their overall quality has improved as I'm told.
Nothing can beat Ruger Mark series pistols! They are awesome!
I agree with you, and I own a Ruger sr22 that’s also a very reliable 22 pistol.
Quality on the Taurus’s built in America 🇺🇸, not so much on the others built abroad
I've been trying to find a P322 for months, and I'm going to stay persistent. The TX22 seems like a viable option, but I still think I'll keep looking for a P322 to show up locally. Thanks for the info!! ~Frank
I have a Taurus TX22 competition. The perfect beginner 22lr handgun since the Red dot does not reciprocate and easier to track. Plus suppressed is so quiet.
Thanks for sharing, I just purchased my TX22 and have not shot it yet looking forward to putting some different brands through it to see how they perform.
I purchased my TX22 before the Sig came out, it's been a fun little gun! I might try the Sig but I'm in no hurry...
I've had the Taurus tx22 for a long long time and I am pleased with the pistol. Taurus has a factory in Georgia and that is my home state and anything that has come out of that Georgia Factory has been good. I am a member of a shooting club and I have seen so so many people bring in brand new Taurus firearms made in Georgia and they are very very impressed also. I have a Taurus 1911 45 that I've had for like 18 years and that gun has never given me any problems. Another good thing about the Taurus tx22 is the magazines are less expensive.
Have shot the P322 and a Ruger 22/45 lite. I like the lower price P322 a little better than the 22/45 until the Voquartsen parts are added. The upgraded Ruger 22/45 with Voquartsen accurizing kit makes the 22/45 the better pistol but that ends up being twice the price of the P322.
Some owners have complained that their Sig's barrel leads up after 400rds or so, even shooting plated, or washed bullets. It's not everyone complaining, but it would be something to monitor. Refined... Is a good description of the Sig. I'd pick the Sig over the Taurus, because it is more refined. If there was a problem with the barrel, Sig would fix it no problem. I guess the TX22 would be ok... After all, I do have an early model G44. It runs as flawlessly as a 22lr can, but it is still far from perfection it was claimed to be. Many people say the Taurus is the best. I held one, played with it, and wasn't overly impressed. The Sig was different, I wanted to buy it, but the Walther WMP came home with me instead that day. That, is a well refined 22WMR pistol... I think I made the better choice.
Great honest review! Thanks!
Both are a blast bought tx 22 first it was a hundred dollars cheaper but was a pleasant surprise. Have four mags with it . Just bought p322 I switched out triggers too the curved one that was with it . Making it even more fun no issues with either gun
We got a Taurus tx22 competition & holosun 507c ACSS for my wife and our boys to learn red dot pistol on. Had a few failures early on. Maybe 1 per magazine. After 1000 rounds though and a good clean/lube it has broken in nicely. My family really enjoys it. That said I will definitely add the sig soon. Thanks for all the hard work mike!
Have the tx 22. Over 500 rounds, no failures - Both suppressed/un suppressed