Taurus 942M 2" 22Mag Revolver velocity test, 2" vs 3" barrel.
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- Опубликовано: 2 дек 2021
- I finally picked up the Taurus 942 with a 2" barrel! Let's do a velocity test between it and the 3" barrel version of the same gun. This .22 Magnum compact revolver can be a good choice for concealed carry (if you decide to carry .22mag for personal protection) with its 8 shot capacity, smooth operation and great reliability. I used CCI .22WMR Maxi-Mag, 40 gr JHP with a claimed velocity of 1875fps (out of factory test barrel) in both the 2" and 3" versions of this pistol. Although there was a loss of velocity and energy, it could still be a viable candidate for stopping an attacker while maintaining concealability.
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“So instead of buying another holster I bought another handgun “
Makes perfect sense to me actually….🤣🤣🤣
I'm all about logic! Thanks for watching!
You cannot have too many!!!
As far as sizes go, 3-inch barrel is IDEAL choice for those of us who look for "all-rounder" within any caliber from 22 to 38 special. Almost recoil-less, not too long/not too short, accurate just enough to be used at the range, small enough to be carried for a self defense, wherever you go, whether you go by foot or in a car, or you're at home. Two inches and shorter are a bit too short, with a bit more recoil (hot 38s), a bit less efficient at range...
I have the 605 with a 2" barrel, that thing shoots great with either 38' or 357s.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview No doubt... Although a 3'' barrel would have yielded slightly better results (5 to 10% more kinetic energy, slightly tighter groups...). Good review!
@@DrAgan_tortojed I agree but I sure do like the looks of the 2" barrel. Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching!
As you are probably aware, Taurus is now offering speed loaders for the 942 series revolvers. Part#'s : T8-22LR & T8-22MAG. Now the next trick is find the items!!! Seems they sold out and are slow to get more in!
I have the 2", 22LR version, my wife has taken ownership of it and lets me shoot it once in a while. I would love to get either the 2" or 3" 22Mag version, but its not an easy critter to find, and currently we are a bit handgun heavy at my household!
I see someone was pleading for the Charter Arm's Professional in .32 H&R Mag. I have one, and absolutely love it! Replaced the wooden grips with the Charter Arms black Combat grip (rubber like material) and have not looked back since! Had it for a couple years now, I mainly run .32 S&W Long through it, over 600 rounds so far, and its a pleasure to shoot all day long! When we do range day, I frequently have to pry it from my wife's hands.
I picked up two of them as soon as they hit the Taurus website! I love speedloaders in a revolver! The magnum version of these things have been har to find for a long time, good luck in your hunt. I hope you also clean your wife's gun when you're done shooting it! Lol. Thanks for watching!
I have the 942 mag with the 3” barrel and love it . Highly recommend it . 22 mag ammo is a little pricey and hard to find sometimes .
This is one of my favorite revolvers! Thanks for watching!
I want the 3” so bad. Have not found it yet. Will buy when I find it
@@deersky123 good luck! I’ve been looking for quite sometime for either one and finally came across a used 2” one
A little pricey compared to what, .22 LR or a larger caliber? I’m just starting research for a first handgun and considering 22 mag or 38 Special.
@@danc3693 compared to larger caliber. 22lr is super cheap u can get for less than .10 cents per round. 22mag is about .30 cents a round and 38 special is about .40+ cents a round
Love the chronograph and that Taurus. Nice!
The Taurus is way more fun to shoot! Lol. Thanks for watching Santee!
I like my Taurus 942M with Hornady 22 WMR Critical Defense ammo. Winning combo, performance close to 9mm.
Sounds like a good combination to me! Thanks for watching!
Excellent channel!
We appreciate all that you do!
Thank you! I really appreciate that!
I really enjoyed watching this video. Very well done!
Thank you very much!
Love my S&W 351pd but I gotta say your Taurus seems to be a keeper. My biggest like was your print of the lovely lady! I just hit the subscribe button! Hope you continue to bring more inciteful videos.
Thanks, I greatly appreciate it! I'll try my best. Thanks for watching!
i sent my 942m in awhile back,taurus called me today and they are replacing it,said the frame was out of whack so i should get a new one in 2weeks,good customer service
That's great to hear! Sucks that they let it get out of the factory with an issue, but it does happen from time to time.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview yes ,we are all human as long as it doesn't repeat
Nobody seems to talk about American Made "Charter Arms".
The "Pathfinder", 8 shot, 4in. Barrel and the "Bulldog" 5 shot, 357 magnum.
Both in single action butter smooth with very little travel. Some would call it a "hair" trigger, but I like it light for pinpoint work. The 22 has taken many squirrels with headshots, bunnies, too.
Both are more accurate than I am.
Standard Velocity ammo the most accurate. "Get off Me" Personal Self Defence, CCI Mini Mags, 40g RN.
I would if I could get my hands on one. I'm a big fan of American made products, I just wish there were more of them. Thanks for watching!
Your range decor is superb.
Lol! Thanks! I need to change out the picture in the Saloon. I plan on keeping the same artistic feel though. Thanks for watching!
I just got a 942M-2” and I’m liking it so far . I’ve only put about 16 rounds thru it but it’s great so far. It feels very good in my hand. I’m not a gun expert. I don’t know a lot about guns. I bought a couple of semi automatics and had a few ( mis fires ) , failed to eject, fail to load, ect. I can’t handle that. So, 8 shot, dependable revolver might do the trick for me.
Revolvers are usually the most reliable firearms there are. There can be bad ones out there but the 942M has got to be one of my favorites! Thanks for watching!
Where were you able to purchase it, I have been looking for one for months.
@@tonyrebel63 I picked them up at a couple local gun stores, quite a while ago I might add.
I agree
Found it at Pawn Shop. It’s new
Had some good old Taurus revolvers. They are good again. Hit a rough patch is all. Happens .nice gats.
There's a lot of people that won't forgive them for the Rough patch. I like 'em. Thanks for watching!
Huh. I got so wrapped up in the show I forgot to hit the "like" button. So I'm watching it again. The 3 inch is the one I'm trying to find. I like my Black Widow. But I want 8 rounds of "faster to reload." Also, I just flat like the looks of the 3 inch; a little extra fps doesn't hurt, either. I do have a holster, too. Left over from an old SP101 3 inch .357 I can't handle the recoil of anymore. Might be a bit big; we'll see.
There's nothing out there that says you can only watch it once! Lol. It's definitely a different animal than the Black Widow. Keep your eyes open, they show up from time to time. Thanks for watching.......twice!
I'm glad I watched this! Ive been looking into getting a 22mag revolver to carry in the woods, and really like the idea of having 8 rounds. I use a Ruger Single Six now, but it's pretty long, so keeping it concealed is a little difficult.
@@tomhinklejr.5055 they're hard to find but they're good little guns!
I got lucky last fall and the px on base had a 2” one, so I bought it for my wife for her birthday, she’s recoil sensitive, but she likes it, and I kind of want one for myself now in a 3” for tackle box gun lol.
I have it in.327 it's a handful
Clear concise straight to the point 💯 ..well done sir
Thank you! Thanks for watching too!
Excellent video . Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Nice comparison Richard. Always nice when ya buy a gun....... and can really say you like it. JimE
I have several that I like and a few that I REALLY like, this one is the latter! Thanks for watching Jim!
Just my alley. I have/carry a S&W 317 Airlite and am thinking of moving up to a 3 inch. The cost of a S&W is out of sight. I love the 8 shoot concept.
Nothing wrong with a S&W but the price. Thanks for watching!
Your killing me buddy. My wish list gets longer. I never thought about a 22mag with 2inch barrel. But now I want one😄😄😄
Glad I could help! Lol! Every time I see a gun, I think of another one I want to add. There are worse addictions to have, and some are more expensive. Thanks for watching Hillbilly!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview 100%
Taurus revolver quality is good. I'm not surprised there was no sign of tumbling. Their qc can lack at times but for build and design quality I'm a fan. I especially like the way their revolver triggers break in. They get very smooth with age.
The triggers on these seem really smooth right out of the box. I can't see them getting much better than they already are, but it's OK if they do. Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I have a model 85 38 spcl that I bought about 6 years ago. Trigger was very scratchy out of the box. but about 5-700 dry fires on snap caps and it smoothed right out. Never had to do that with a Smith of course, but then again, the price of smiths...
@@nathanlambshead4778 Yup, big difference!
I have two of the 942 models. A regular .22 with 2” in black and the ultralite .22 mag with 3” in black. Love them both! I’ve bought them both times I’ve come across them and will continue to do so until I have every version.
Lol! I feel the same way! With them being so scarce, my wallet may be able to keep up too! Thanks for watching!
Great video. I’ve been eyeing one for a bit. I think you sold me.
Go for it!
I have the 942 and I love it It is a blast to shoot
I must agree with you! Thanks for watching!
I'm a big fan of .22 mag. My 942 2" had issues with cylinder lockup after about 100 rounds. Taurus fixed it under warranty, but it was still a headache to wait for repair. The Taurus revolvers are awesome when you get a good one. I like the 942 more than my S&W 351PD. The Taurus was 1/2 the price, but the S&W worked right out-of-the-box and has never had an issue. If Taurus had better quality control they would be my pick every time.
I only have one Taurus that I've had issues with, that was the Spectrum. I'm also a 22magnum fan and a 942 fan as well. Thanks for watching!
Point being, it was repaired, and works. Geeze
@@jamespilbeam209 okay
Taurus and women?
Great data, answered some questions I had. For small to medium game animals the 3inch is going to be the one to put meat in the pot. Great quality gun for the price.
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Love my 942 in .22 magnum with 3 inch barrel. It`s accurate, reliable and fun to shoot. Great tail gun for sure.
I have to agree with you! Thanks for watching!
i loved the old 94 9 shot i wore one out three pins and a barrel was 250,000 rounds or more still ran when i sold it for what we paid it was a 4 inch i think wish they still made it
That is a lot of rounds! Thanks for watching Joe!
Great video, it was your first video on the 942 that convince me to buy one, I bought the 3 inch version in black Matt . Also Speed Beez has 8 round speed loaders for it.
They're great little revolvers! I'll check out Speed Beez. Thanks for the lead and thanks for watching!
Good Afternoon Sir, I have a Taurus PT 145 Cal. .45 ACP, and it's one of my most reliable handguns I have, I just ran into your channel quite by accident, and I'm glad I did, I didn't know Taurus made this little .22Mag Revolver, and I'm definitely liking it, but I think I'll go with the 3"" barrel. Thank You so much for this video, I only have one revolver, but I really want another one and this one is the one I'll probably get. Thank You Sir. THE SARGE
I just saw an ad the other day for the blued, 3" version. I have no idea how long they'll be in stock but they usually disappear pretty quick!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Roger That. Thank You Sir.
Thank you for the video. I was on the hunt for a 3” for a buddy but got outbidded on GB on one I had found for him. Ended up finding him a 4” Tracker 992 with both cylinders. If you ever have the chance to get your hands on a Rock Island AL22 or AL22M, give them a review. I just picked up a stainless AL22M. Made in The Czech Republic. I am very impressed with the quality of the revolver.
I'd like to get my hands on a 992 for sure. I keep my eyes peeled for the RI too. I see the 942s show up every now and then but when they're on GB the price is kind of high! Thanks for watching!
Those Czech Alpha's have stellar reviews
Informative, CLEAN presentation Friend; thanks Much! :)
My pleasure!
Great test sir.!
Thank you! Thanks for watching too!
Great presentation
Thank you!
Good comparison of muzzle velocity.
Thanks Squib!
Nice little revolvers 🤩👍
Lot of fun too! Thanks for watching!
Currently I carry the S&W 351 PD, seven shot WMR and Taurus 856, both are awesome.
I don't think you can go wrong with a revolver. Thanks for watching!
'tumbling can be a good thing in defensive shoitings with a small bullet...more tissue damage and hopefully a quicker dusabling of the perp...
The bad part about tumbling is the penetration is usually less and if your round is designed for expansion, it probably won't. Thanks for watching!
I would love to find one of these.
Come on Taurus lets make a few thousand of these!!!!!
I have no idea why they don't ramp up production on them, I've heard lots of people are looking for one. Thanks for watching!
hello there Richard, ive been waiting on this video i knew it was coming,i love the 2 inch also,very nice piece.great job i had to watch it twice.i put the night sight on mine also what a difference
I'll probably pick up another nite sight for the 605. Easy swap and a huge difference. Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview yea there cheap enough and literally day and night difference
@@GiorgosC-rp5ms I would have shown swapping the sight out, but RUclips doesn't like showing "modifications" to firearms. Putting a night sight on it will make it much more deadly, and allow it to reach a rate of fire exceeding anything currently known to man.
Where did you get the night site?
@@epps1217 on there web site shoptaurus
can't wait to get one for me.
Keep your eyes peeled and check your smaller Mom and Pop shops. Thanks for watching!
Great. Now I want it.
They're pretty scarce, keep your eyes peeled! Thanks for watching!
Awesome! I want one!
They're tough to find, keep checking around, they'll show up again.
Great video btw
Thank you!
Nice review.
Thank you!
Need a holster to buy a gun? Makes perfect sense to me. Any excuse is a good excuse to buy a new gun.
Don't question my logic, I wouldn't be able to explain it anyway! Lol. Thanks for watching!
This video is a year old so you may or may not be still looking for one, but a company by the name of Speed Beez makes a speed loader for that gun. Good review, thanks.
I purchased a couple speed loaders not too long after I did the video. Thanks for the info though, there may be others looking. Thanks for watching too!
Recently picked up a Taurus 941. The biggest difference is the rear sight....and the 2" barrel sort of negates the adjustment for windage and elevation. I mean, it would take a lot of practice to become reasonably accurate and this small unit is a belly gun, meant specifically for closer encounters.
I hear the author speaking of tumbling. I would presume that the rifling inside the barrel of 2" doesn't provide a whole lot of twist, so it might tend to tumble? But if your target is inside a fifteen foot radius, about the only thing the tumble would do is lose penetration if it hits sideways. With 8 rounds, I don't think you need to worry about tumbling too much.
No, I guess tumbling at very close range wouldn't have a tremendous effect, but no tumbling is better! Thanks for watching!
I totally get the reasoning behind buying a gun just because you have a holster made for it. Anyone who doesn't can't be my friend. 😉 Great review on the Taurus. I'm a sucker for anything in .22mag but I really have been watching for a .357/.38 like the 605 used on the cheap.
Lol! I haven't looked for another 605 lately but I believe they can still be found on the shelves. I don't know about used ones though. Thanks for watching!
I bought a tx22 mag a while back. Guess what's coming next lol
@@bruceleroy8063 We can be friends. 😁
Thank you for those very useful chronograph results! That extra inch really counts. If ONLY those Taurus revolvers were NINE shots! You can signal S-O-S in the woods with a nine shooter, and with .22 Magnum somebody might hear it. A big request: Please check out the nearly unheard-of Charter Arms "Professional" model in .32 H&R Magnum? No objective reviewer on RUclips or in firearm periodicals has touched it in the TWO YEARS that it has been out, and it has been barely advertised. It was designed for concealed carry, a compact THREE-INCH revolver in blue steel, with SEVEN shots. It has sculpted wood grips that look really clunky from some camera angles, and quite sleek from other angles. Some people say it also comes with a set of rubberish grips too. There are some ammo makers selling a HOT .32 Magnum hollowpoint load that might as well be called +P, making it a formidable round after all. I often carry these in my three-inch six shot S&W Centennial, and they are very manageable. Seven shots sound even better. Thank you!..........................elsullo
The Carter Arms "Professional" is a very nice looking revolver and I've been wanting to pick up something in .32, the hard part will be finding one! Thanks for watching!
I used to have a ruger lcrx in .327 federal, and with .32 H&R it had little recoil, now Buffalo bore makes a .32 H&R +p that is very potent and still passes fbi protocol. Gun Sam did a review on that load, I think it was 100 gr.
I have a 942 22lr. Nice revolver.
It's been a long time since I saw one in 22lr. Thanks for watching!
So glad to see this test! I really wanted the 3 inch version,but had to settle for the 2 inch,at an exorbitant price,I might add! I carry mine a lot while walking, and have found it to be a little heavier Than I would like. I can see that the 3 inch has a little more velocity, and I suppose it's more accurate overall. I would trade my 2 for a 3 if I could. Only put about 40 rounds through it so far.
I think I like the 2" version better myself. It is offered in an ultralight version, I do believe, but good luck finding one of those! Thanks for watching!
I found one for 355 at a pawn shop which is a bit pricey to me but it’s the only one I have found in Lubbock Texas
@@samuelmorado70 that's up to you but if you've been looking for one, you know how hard they are to find.
Ours is carried regularly, it is a good little gun...
I have 3 different versions of the 22 LR, but hadn't ran across the 22 M version until yesterday. Walked in to my local FFL. And they had a used steel 3 inch in the case... was just about new price, but I got them to come down a little. Figured I might not find another one, so I grabbed it.
When you are referring to NAA firearms in .22 mag., as it is in .22LR, there is a great variance in barrel length. I have a .22 mag. Sidewinder with a 2.5 " barrel, right between your 2" and 3". My wife has a .22 mag. Mini-master that has like a 4" barrel. All NAAs are not the same. They very somewhat in cal. and quite a bit in barrel length. My Sidewinder might look small but I have a half inch on your 2" and it shoots the same rounds. The difference is my NAA is infinitely more concealable. Good show though and thanks for what you do.
I'll agree that it's much more concealable but the 942, in my opinion, shoots much better, holds more rounds and being larger and double action, it's much easier to shoot. I'm not knocking the NAA revolvers, they are what they are. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
Love taurus good quality reliable cool guns and are properly priced...
I've had good luck with all of them except my Taurus, but that might be ammo related. I'm a huge fan of their revolvers. Thanks for watching!
Can't wait for this revolver to be back on the shelves.
There are so many firearms missing from the shelves these days. I can hardly wait for them to all return to the stores. Thanks for watching!
I have the 3 inch lr. version and love it. Would've loved the WMR version, but it wasn't available at the time. Wish there was a way to get a mag. cylinder and swap like the Heritage revolvers lol. Anyhooz, great video as usual, thanks.
That's what Taurus should have done. Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching!
Diamondback has one now for a reasonable price. Now if I could only find one.
@@paulross9287 you talking about the Sidekick? I've been searching high and low, even on a couple wish lists. Nothing yet!
I have a 3" naa black widow. I found some FLAT panel grips. It allows much easier pocket concealment. The 3" barrel prevents tumbling and the tiny gun allows me to always be armed, even in biz clothing or when doing heavy labor/mechanical tasks, where other guns would be too bulky. Thanks for the great review. I wouldn't mind the ultralight version...maybe I'd put a spurless hammer on it.
Longer barrel = less tumbling. (usually) Yeah, the NAAs are super concealable! Thanks for watching!
The fps on 22 mags are insane
That's one of the reasons I like them!
I have the Taurus 942 just likethis 8 rd 22 magnum and I carry it a good bit . I trust my life to it. I think it will stop anything that gets in front of it
It will definitely make them think twice! Thanks for watching!
Nice little pistol 🍻
I agree. Thanks for watching!
Nice Richard i would like to get one of those.
They're like he's teeth! Thanks for watching!
Can't have them , but enjoy watching them .... 👍
I appreciate you watching Shane. I need to do another long gun soon!
Now you need the 22lr version to compare velocity. I had looked for the 22 mag but could only find the 22lr w/2" barrel. Love that little gun. Great review as usual.
I knew someone would suggest that and I'm somewhat interested myself but it sure does get expensive! I'll keep my eyes open, lol. Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I have been attempting to purchase this weapon for a year with no success. Of course being in New York state doesn't help, but if anyone out there knows where I can order the 942 2" I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
@@ligsvideos One of my local stores had them in stock for a couple days and then they were gone. They sell out fast. I see inventories on a lot of different firearms change throughout the day, almost every day.
Why? the difference here already is only 72 fps. 22lr having lower pressure there is an even smaller difference to be expected.
@@Gieszkanne It's all about content. If I can provide the numbers, I will. Who knows when I'll be able to find one of these in .22lr though.
Some people might think it’s unfashionable to carry such small calibers but big things often come in small packages and when you’ve got two of em its damn hard to miss at close range 😉
I have no problem with carrying this for a CCW. Thanks for watching!
I have the ultralight I love it.
I have not seen one in a store but I did look at the 605 polymer recently, amazing difference in weight. Thanks for watching!
I have the 2" in 22 LR and absolutely love it.
They are great little guns! Thanks for watching!
Where can I find one here in Houston. I have the Defender which I got after selling my 856, as well as the 605 Magnum. I just love revolvers, each person have their own preference. I have yet to hear a thief say he would prefer to be shot with a revolver. LOL
@@tonyrebel63 lol. I'm a revolver fan myself. I wish I could tell you where to find one but they are pretty hard to find and when they do show up, they sell out pretty quickly. Good luck in the search.
@@tonyrebel63 I can't find them any where.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I shall keep trying. I love that little gun. Would love to own one for my birthday.
I purchased a Taurus 941....difference is the rear sight which offers windage plus elevation. I don't know if that's necessary with a two inch barrel.
The gun is quite nice and offers very little recoil. I had trouble with extraction of empties to be tight. Had to tap the device to push the empties out....with CERTAIN ammo. I didn't like Winchester. CCI was a higher polish out of the box and there was no trouble.
Very happy with it.
Adjustable sights are always a plus, but yeah, not a lot of use with a 2" barrel. Thanks for watching!
Still wannna-needa-one but none around my area! Also w/7 g/kids no $$ now if I found one LOL ! Due to ur fine review my quest goes one in 2022! Had a Sccy CPX1 as CCW but gave it 2 my Daughter 4 self defense. So Tell the Wife gotta excuse 4 new CCW!
Whatever works! I hope you find one, they're really nice little revolvers. Thanks for watching!
I had a 3” on order for several months before it came in. I have a Taurus 941UL that is a 22 mag 2” barrel.
I hate those long waits! Thanks for watching!
I have the 941 in SS, 4".
Love it...would never sell this beauty.
I had to subscribe. Your content is too good to not be subscribed. Thanks.
Thank you! I greatly appreciate it!
Some people say the tumbling is good because the bullet won't expand anyway.. but I think I've seen mine expand however I don't have ballistic gel just books and wood
I'm not so sure it would have enough velocity to expand out of this little short barrel anyway. Tumbling will definitely decrease the penetration though. Thanks for watching!
Still on quest 4 one !! as a DAV w/low $$ tried 2 find aused one LoL Not gonna happen folk's but this gun & keep it ! Got local g/show jus b4 Christmas so high hopes thathave nuff $$ this timev4 one. Selling off My LM PST1&2 & sideclip 2 add $$ 2 gun fund! Got several lookers but not sold them yet ! $$ so tight now. TY 4 ur fine work look back alot 4 refresher's TY
The 942 has been a very hard gun to find. Many viewers have said they have been looking everywhere with no luck. I've seen them on one of the gun brokerage, auction sites but the prices are crazy high! Good luck in your search, thank you for your service and thanks for watching!
I like the 3 inch barrel. Even a 3 1/2 or 4 inch.
No longer than 4 though.
I really need to get another 22LR/Mag pistol again. Love them. I've still got about 3 thousand rounds of ammo. I also want to get another Marlin modle 60 semi-auto rifle too.
I have a Ruger 10-22.
The longer barrel will give you better accuracy and a little more velocity, but I sure do like the looks of a snub nose revolver. I like .22mag myself. I've always liked the model 60 over the 10/22.
Thanks for watching!
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Greetings! Glad to have you!
Easier to purchase another gun. Love how you caught that in your video
I'm always using logic! Lol. Thanks for watching!
I caught that also. Thought it made perfect sense.😆
"Instead of making another holster, I just bought another gun." I'm going to have to try out that idea on my wife!
You have to use logic on them, they understand logic. If you start talking nonsense, they see right through it! Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview
My logic i would use, you got your hair done and it was 45 dollars,or bought clothes etc, and it was $ 55.00 ,I could get 1 cheaper holster and still have $$$$ left for a better one later 🤣 or save up her 5or 6 tripps shopping etc, and use that
, but guns in the 80s was a lot less than they are now
You need to try the federal punch, awesome stuff
I have used it in .22lr, I should probably pick up some .22mag. This is a nice little revolver for personal protection. Thanks for watching!
pp's 4got 2 Say Merry Christmas & A Bountiful 2022 Hopefully
Merry Christmas to you as well!
I've found rimfire revolvers tend a little heavier double action triggers than center-fire, to help insure ignition. YMMV...
I believe you are correct. Rimfire needs to get a good hit. Thanks for watching!
I had a Rock Island 1911 chambered in 22 wmr a couple of years ago and it would not cycle 40 grain rounds.It did fair with 36 grain ammo but I decided right then and there to sell it because 22 wmr is much better in a revolver.I have the 942 snubbie in 22LR but still looking for the snubbie in 22wmr.
I didn't know anyone made a 22mag 1911. I think Keltec is about the only maker that has a successful semi auto pistol in 22wmr. It actually uses a delayed blowback action but requires a specific bullet weight. Revolvers will eat anything. Keep your eyes peeled for the 942M, they'll show up again......someday. Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I think the model was called XTM22 and it was a pain.Boomstick 779 had one and I believe he ended up sending his back to RIA 2 or 3 times.If I remember correctly,this model was a blowback action as well.
Nive review Richard.
Thanks James!
Nice!
Thanks!
Taurus has a tritium front sight that should fit that. It was designed for the 856 Defender but I bet they take the same sight. It has orange coloring too.
I also picked up a tritium front sight with a pair of speed loaders! Thanks for watching!
Nice informative video. I reached out to Taurus because I can not find a 942 in 2" barell in LR or Mag in my area at LGS or at big box stores. I asked about them reaching out to their distributors to see who the LGS are getting these weapons from and they sent me to lipseys search engine, hell I tried already. So it's been a year and same answer from Taurus customer service, I guess it's not meant for me to have one. If it happens it happens. Thanks for sharing the video.
I have done the same with several different firearms. Seems like getting one is more luck than anything. Keep searching and thanks for watching!
In my mind, a 22 rifle and/or 22 revolver are kind of the everyman type of firearms that most people want. Yet finding a 22 revolver, especially one that holds 8+ rounds, even at any price, is extremely difficult. I think the manufacturers are missing a huge segment of the market. They're just so much fun to shoot!
@@paulross9287 I couldn't agree more!
I’ve been looking for this revolver ever since it came out and still can’t find one. I guess I’ll leave it in gods hand now.
@@efm2169 I wish I could tell you when and where they'd be on the shelves. I think Taurus should read through these comments, they're are a lot of people wanting to buy them but they just can't find any. Keep checking, they'll turn up someday. Thanks for watching!
I expected the difference to be bigger...enough for expansion threshold to be different?..I have unboxing and range reviews w the .22LR, and also the first reviews of the .22mag in the new Diamondback Sidekick. I figured the 3" w Gold Dots would be very legit
I'm sure with different rounds, like the 30gr Hornady polymer tipped bullets, there would be quite a difference. Thanks for watching!
My first rifle was a Kodiac .22 mag. Ammo is 'spensive!
It can be but it's usually not used just for plinking like .22lr. I believe it's still cheaper than 9mm. Thanks for watching!
it would make a good defensive gun within 30ft. A couple of well place shots will stop the problem
I agree! Thanks for watching!
Speed Bees might make speed loader for that. I have never for my LCR 22lr. Maybe they make one for the 942M.
Taurus makes speed loaders for it now, I recently picked up a pair. Thanks for watching!
I just recently purchased a new Taurus 942. Revolver. It was defective out of the box, would not ignite any primers. Sent it back to Taurus, after waiting 3 weeks for an update they finally answered their customer service line. They said the frame was so defective they would need to destroy the firearm and issue me a new one, replacing the serial number. Wait 8 weeks for delivery and I have to do an FFL transfer AND pay for it. Just a heads up. I also had to send the Taurus GX4 back to them TWICE for repair.
Well that sucks! I hate to hear stories like this. A new gun should work 100% from day one.
yes for sure. Still have not received my "replacement" revolver. Customer service is NOT GOOD.
@krashdude1 I've heard for years that their customer service was not very good, but when they moved to Georgia they promised it would get better. Makes me wonder.
I prefer 3" barrels but the 2" makes a lot of sense for pocket carry. Both the .22s and the 856 are very tempting to me. Being set up for .38 reloading I lean toward the .38 but rimfire has some advantages including capacity and recoil.
P.S. What is that painting on the wall? A little bit high brow for a shooting range. :D
The .22s are fun and a viable choice for a CCW if you choose to go that route, especially the .22mag version. I load .38 and .357 myself and as far as revolvers go, a .357 is the bomb!
I got the painting on ebay, from "Spring Art Gallery". I have 5 different ones that I'll swap out over time. Some are a little more risque' than the one in the video but, they are art. The "Shootin' Saloon" is a high class establishment by the way! Lol.
Thanks for watching!
Like the 3 " barrel, have a Taurus ported 3 stainless 327 magnum and a pocket carry holster, and works great and 4 speed loaders and two speed loader cases for carry on belt and 4 speed strips, and also my gen 3 Glock 33
And 2 spare magazines with a Plus 2 magazine plate, excellent combination
In cold weather and jacket, sometimes carry my 357 magnum in a shoulder holster or a crossdraw holster or a 1911a1 in 45 stainless, don't have any 22 magnums, but plan on getting one of those Taurus, 3" and either a later gen keltec PMR 30, or S&W M&P series 22 magnums
Anything magnum is not a bad choice 🤔 especially in firearms 🤣✨💥💥
Nice
Thank you!
The biggest issue with this Taurus 942 is that You Cannot Buy One these days. I have been trying to purchase one for nine months and I might as well be trying to take a piss into the face of a hurricane.
They have been very hard to find! I have seen them from time to time on that site that Brokers Guns but they are usually way over priced and rare. Good luck in your search and thanks for watching!
Love the video, where is this bar, that has a range in it. I want to go there😀
Fortunately for me, it's in my back yard! Thanks for watching!
For target practice, WRF works too. Less wear but probably only 8-900 fps. Might tumble less though 🤔. Might be an interesting video...Subsonic is 750- 800 fps Not 1050.
I haven't seen any of that in a while. I don't recall having any tumbling from the Taurus. Thanks for watching!
Looking for one in SC. All I could find was an old 94 9shot 2in. Picked it up anyway. Good condition, might trade it off if I can find one of the 942, hopefully in magnum.
According to all the comments on the two 942 videos I did, the 942M has been very hard to find. I don't know why Taurus hasn't picked up production, they could move a lot of them! Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview They ramped up production of the Gx4 and g3 to sell more to us during covid I would suppose. The LR and mag 22 are more specialty guns that sell really well as soon as they come out then drop off. They released the 942s in 2020 so covid probably slowed them down. I am going to email them til they get them in. I am not paying $5-600 for a magnum model right now, but will pick up a LR if I can find one for $400 tops.
@@UN-intelligent I did see an ad for the .22lr model a few weeks ago but it didn't stick around long. Stores have been loaded with their semi auto 9mm pistols for a while, I've seen ads for them for just under $200 recently.
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview They pushed out for the covid panic buy/compact surge. The revolvers I assume will be available here and there. I will just have to keep on my local shop to bug their supplier to get me one.
I wish I could find Taurus Judge (any Judge), and this 22 (2" or 3") here in Canada.
Thank you for this video!
Are they not allowed in Canada?
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview it's legal to buy these arms, but nobody is selling them.
Got ya. There's a shortage of a lot of cool guns out there right now, especially wheel guns it seems. I hope you're able to find one soon. Thanks for watching!
very nice gun.. bro where can i get one where did you order that thanks for the video
I didn't order it, I just happened to look at a local store's online ads one day and there it was. I put it in my cart and picked it up later. Check with your local gun store and see if they can order one for you, it could be a while though. Good luck and thanks for watching!
I wish you had shown the silhouette target after the rapid fire. I wonder if that’s because of misses, sideways, all over the place or complete miss.
I did show the rapid fire accuracy of the 2" 942 in the original video, you can watch it here: ruclips.net/video/VmaIsR9ngzY/видео.html
Somewhere around the 8 min mark.
Had one with the two inch barrel, Would keyhole the bullets from 20 feet,Had to get rid of it
My 2" barrel doesn't keyhole that I can tell. I've shot a few pistols with the 1-5/8" barrel that would keyhole at any distance. Thanks for watching!
I finally was able to get one on a bid at Gun broker brand new. Yes it got expensive, but this is one I will remember in more than one ways. This was my first ever bid and I won it. That was satisfying enough knowing that I had been wanting one of these for a while. I already have the 856 defender and 605 Mag so it just seem logical to add it to the growing family.
Congratulations! They're very fun little revolvers. If you like your other two, I'm sure you'll enjoy the 942. Thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview 4 months later am loving the little guy. Some people laugh that I would use it as a daily carry. But I like the weight and the round number. No criminal in my facility has ever told me they liked getting shot by a 22 lr round. In fact one got shot by his partner in crime and they ended up duking it out when they met up at the prison. As I do often hear, there is no honor among thieves. Its still true today. I have moved up to a semi and quite frankly not having used one before the Rossi 22 is a joy to shoot. I got me another Taurus Tx 22 which I am working on figuring out lol. But thats the beauty of trying something new learning. Stay safe and keep bring the videos. Great Job.
@@tonyrebel63 There aren't too many people that actually want extra holes in themselves, regardless of the caliber! The TX22 is a great little pistol. I'm glad you're enjoying them. Be safe, have fun and thanks for watching!
@@SmallCaliberArmsReview Do you make and sell holsters
@@tonyrebel63 I do not, currently. Maybe in the future but probably not real soon.