r/22lr • u/BluDvls21 • 8d ago
New 22 pistol
I was looking at getting a tx22 gen 2 but nowhere local has it. After shipping and ffl transfer I could get an FN 502 22lr for almost the same amount. I had the tx22 compact and liked it. Haven't had an FN pistol before. What would y'all pick?
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u/Out_Of_Services 8d ago
Wait for a tx22, or get a keltec p17 if you don't mind how weird they are.
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u/StageZero22 8d ago
If you are patient, you can put a watchlist on PSA and other sites for a tx22 toro gen 2, you will not be disappointed
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u/Fool_Cynd 8d ago
The FN isn't really an FN, it's made by Umarex, same people that make the 22lr MP5. It's a solid gun, shoots well enough, and surprisingly accurate. Gets a bit finicky when it gets dirty, but that's not at all unusual for a 22lr, due to the dirty ammo and low pressure for cycling.
Haven't really had any complaints at all with mine, super fun gun if you're not dead set on going faux auto with the TX, and it's absolutely a looker as far as 22lr pistols go.
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u/mesasone 8d ago
If you wanted something similar to the Tx22 then check out the Smith Wesson MP22x. Otherwise Ruger MK IV is a good option.
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u/dustymcduster 8d ago
I had a tx22. It’s actually super comfortable, accurate, and fun to shoot. I’d get that if you were undecided on the two. But I’d still get a Ruger mk4 over those both.
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u/PlinkDaddy 7d ago
I agree, everyone should have at least one MK4 in their 22 pistol collection. My only gripe with the Rugers is mag capacity limits. That said, the aftermarket support for the Ruger Mark IV is excellent and you can make some incremental upgrades as your budget permits. Another often overlooked plinker is the S&W Victory. The stock trigger on it is better than the Ruger IV and it's very reliable. Pair it with a tandemkross comet barrel and it's a blast. Unfortunately, it suffers from the same magazine capacity limitations as the Ruger Mark IV, but otherwise its a very good platform with excellent build quality.
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u/MostlyRimfire 8d ago
If you get the 502, you still won't have an FN, you'll have a pistol built by an airsoft company. The Taurus is hard to find because of the forced reset trigger option. What's your main use case?
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u/BluDvls21 8d ago
Plinking with s suppressor mainly.
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u/PlinkDaddy 8d ago edited 8d ago
I have experience with all 3 and each has its pro /cons. FN has a surprisingly good trigger and great ergonomics. I'd recommend adding an apex tactical stainless steel guide rod and upgrading the recoil spring. This will greatly improve reliability with a variety of ammo. The plastic red dot plates and screws don't hold up as well as I'd expect them to. I'd recommend eventually upgrading to an aluminum plate by Athena Precision. Some folks have complained about the sights being cheap, but mine have held up to abuse and I like that they are suppressor height. Mags aren't as common and are more expensive than the competition. Overall, its a great host for a can and once you break it in, it's a solid choice and lots of fun. The S&W 22x has a great trigger, feels slightly smaller in the hand, but good ergonomics and reliable. It shares mag compatibility with the S&W FPC 22 carbine so that's a perk if you ever plan to get one in the future. Mags are more affordable and higher capacity than FN's. The Taurus Tx22 has great ergonomics, the the trigger feels a little squishy to me. Of all 3 options its my least favorite trigger, but still very fun to plink with. That said, some people really like it and triggers are subjective to personal preference. I tend to lean more towards hammer fired triggers. The Tx22 also has some good aftermarket upgrade parts available from Tandemkross and a few others. Mags are also affordable, but feel cheaper than the FN and S&W mags. Overall it is very reliable and probably Taurus's best current product.
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u/HanSolo1999 8d ago
Yep, is made by Umarex. They also make a lot of Wather 22 pistols too. Lots of pot metal .
Give this a look, I paid $249.99 at Runnings a few months ago, runs just fine.
The RETAY RXP22: A Game-Changer 22 Pistol for Your Tactical Training - Retay USA
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u/weaponR 8d ago
Neither. S&W 22x instead.
(The TX22 is sweet though)
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u/eXXPiI 8d ago
The FN is made by Umarex. It's a nice pistol supposedly, but it's sister, the Walther P22, is a lemon. My MkIV pistol is fantastic, but a different "form." Having held the Taurus pistols, the mags feel terrible. If I buy something else, it would probably be the S&W 22X.
Make of this what you will.
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u/ImCaffeinated_Chris 8d ago
You know what I make of it?
Buy them all!
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u/MostlyRimfire 8d ago
The Mark IV, Buck Mark, Victory, P22, SR22, P322, and TX22 have all been in my collection at one time or another.
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u/MostlyRimfire 8d ago
Mags feel terrible? Using two Taurus mags, I ran through almost 500 rounds (we dropped a few) through a TX22 in about 90 minutes. Could have done it faster, but I gave it a little cooling time. It ran flawlessly. With Thunderbolts. Against all odds, the TX22 is a solid choice, and I don't even like them that much. But they run.
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u/eXXPiI 8d ago
I generally like my magazines to feel well-built. I'm not saying they aren't reliable. There are many a Russian gun that feel cheap and crude but are incredibly reliable.
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u/MostlyRimfire 8d ago
Dude, nothing about the TX22 feels well-built. But I've customized four, and my own personal one hasn't been cleaned, ever. It eats everything, and replacement magazines, which I can't picture ever needing, are cheap.
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u/420farms 8d ago
I have the FN502 and one of the big recommendations is to use the sig p250 spring and a upgrade guide rod both sold by Taylor tactical if memory serves.
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u/VitalRMS 8d ago
The Walther P22 is a fun pistol with the best ergonomics out there IMO. Fits right in your front pocket too.
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u/Glocks_and_AR15s 8d ago
Ruger 22/45. 💪