I decided many many years ago that I will not buy any magazine fed firearm that does not have extra magazines readily available. The last handgun I purchased was after I purchased and received spare magazines first.

 

Still no magazines. One seller has a statement with their backorder link that they estimate shipment by February, 2026...

 

I got one a month ago from Classic Firearms. Now if I could only find spare mags! Come on Taurus!

 

Three month update on my FULL TIME concealed carry gun, the Taurus 22TUC in double action only. From getting up in the morning until bedtime at night, inside or outside the house (when it's legal here in NY), it's ALWAYS in my strong side, soft leather pocket holster. I also carry a 9 round, easily concealable, spare mag in my weak side front pocket. This means that I've got 19 rounds of proven ammo on me at all times, along with an effective "delivery system".

The 22TUC is tiny, comfortable, invisible, reliable and accurate. You hardly know it's in your pocket, but when you need it, it feels really great in your hands. With lots of practice at a close-in self-protection distance of 5 feet to 7 yards, using proven Federal 22LR Punch self-defense ammo, I have developed great confidence in the gun.

Had a few cycling issues early on, which seem to be disappearing after the first 500 rounds. My little "TUC" is fun to disassemble and easy to clean and lubricate after a trip to the range. This makes it a breeze to keep the "TUC" in tip-top shape.

For me, the best carry gun is the one you can carry concealed on you AT ALL TIMES, and use effectively when necessary. I'd rather have 19 rounds of 22LR Punch in the gun and the spare mag, that I can control with confidence on me, than 19 rounds of a larger caliber sitting at home in my pistol safe because it prints through everything I wear. But that's just me.

 

I absolutely agree with your points on the "best" carry gun, and I'm a big fan of pocket carry as well. Sounds like your TUC is a keeper! I've been mildly interested in one myself, but I can't find one to look at.

 

Update: Received 4 brand new Taurus 9-round mags for my TUC 22 from Shooting Surplus in less than a week! Reliable and easy to load. Fit nicely into my weak side pocket without printing. Total cost less than $85.
Thanks, TaurusArmed.net

 

Looks like you ordered just in time because those two sellers have sold all they had and are now out of stock. I wonder if this thread had anything to do with that.

 

Now That's What I Call service. Thank you very much.

 

You're quite welcome.

 

Here you go:

Magazine Tuc22 22LR Black, 9-rds

According to their listing on gunbroker.com they have 58 of them in stock. There's one other seller on GB that has 50 in stock, but their price and shipping charge is higher.

taurus tuc22 For Sale – Buy taurus tuc22 at GunBroker.com