
The Taurus 942 is a small-frame .22 LR revolver designed for convenient handling, recreational shooting, training, and personal protection. Its steel frame and stainless finish provide a durable foundation, while the three-inch barrel offers a practical balance of sight radius and portability. The eight-shot cylinder feeds reliably without detachable magazines, and the polymer grips provide a lightweight, comfortable hold for a wide range of users. Its double-action operation and conventional front and rear sights make it straightforward to use at the range or as a compact backup revolver.
Key features
- Eight-round .22 LR cylinder provides useful capacity in a compact revolver format.
- Three-inch barrel balances portability with a longer sight radius than ultra-compact models.
- Stainless finish offers a durable, corrosion-resistant exterior.
- Steel small-frame construction delivers a solid feel while remaining easy to carry.
- Polymer grips provide a lightweight and comfortable handhold.
- Double-action operation supports both deliberate single-action fire and convenient double-action shooting.
The Taurus 942 combines compact dimensions, an eight-shot cylinder, and economical .22 LR performance in a practical stainless-finished revolver.
Taurus 942 Small Frame .22 LR Stainless/Silver Revolver: quick facts
- What caliber is the Taurus 942 Small Frame .22 LR Stainless/Silver Revolver?
- It is chambered in .22 LR.
- How many rounds does it hold?
- 8 rounds.
- How big and heavy is it?
- Barrel length 3 inches, overall length 7.5 inches, weight 24.8 ounces.
- What kind of action does it use?
- Double Action.
- Is it optic ready or threaded?
- Optic ready: No; threaded barrel: No.
- What sights and finish does it have?
- Sights: Standard Sights; finish: Stainless/Silver.
- Is it new or used?
- New, in the original packaging.
- Can I buy it in Iowa?
- Yes. It ships to a licensed FFL dealer in Iowa; you pick it up there after the background check. Handguns ship to the Iowa dealer you pick at checkout, where you complete Form 4473 and the background check before pickup.
- Is it in stock?
- Yes, at $461.14. Orders leave within 1-2 business days; shipping is free over $999.
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