Taurus' Brace-Ready TX22 Pairs With a $299.99 Titanium Suppressor
Taurus just gave its TX22 rimfire pistol a stabilizing brace option, and the company is pushing a suppressor to match. The Brace-Ready TX22 is a .22 LR pistol built on the platform Taurus launched in 2019. Buyers can choose a model with the Strike Industries FSA Lite brace already installed, or a version that arrives ready to accept one later. The brace-ready configuration lists at an MSRP of $416.99. Taurus also announced its TTX Suppressor Series on September 18, its first move into suppressors. The threaded barrel on this pistol fits that can, which tells you Taurus designed these products to sell together.
Key Details
The pistol keeps the core TX22 layout and adds one feature that changes its profile. Here is what Taurus is offering:
- Brace: Strike Industries FSA Lite, a lightweight folding design sized to the slim TX22 frame.
- Configurations: One model ships with the FSA Lite fitted. The other ships brace-ready.
- Optics: The TORO (Taurus Optic Ready Option) slide accepts RMSc-pattern red dots.
- Barrel: Threaded, for use with muzzle devices or suppressors.
- Magazines: One 22-round and one 16-round magazine per pistol. The photographed sample ran 10-round magazines.
- State-compliant versions: Taurus offers models built to meet restrictive state requirements.
- MSRP: $416.99 for the brace-ready version.
The companion TTX22 suppressor uses sintered titanium built through additive manufacturing, with a monocore design and a high-temperature Cerakote C-Series finish. It measures 5.5 inches (140 mm) long and weighs 3.71 ounces (105 g). It mounts through a 1/2x28 direct thread. Taurus rates it for .22 LR, .22 WMR, .17 HMR and 5.7x28mm, and lists it at $299.99. Taurus describes the can as full-auto rated.
Background
The TX22 entered the market in 2019 and built a loyal following among rimfire shooters who wanted a affordable, reliable .22 LR pistol with a modern footprint. Pistol braces entered the picture in 2012, when manufacturers started selling brace attachments that let shooters strap a pistol to the forearm for better control, particularly with heavier or longer-barreled setups. Shooters adopted braces quickly. ATF then issued a 2023 final rule that would have treated many braced pistols as short-barreled rifles, which fall under the National Firearms Act. Multiple lawsuits followed, and a federal court blocked the rule before it took full effect. The legal status of braces has shifted several times since, and that history explains why manufacturers now sell brace-ready pistols instead of pistols that come pre-equipped.
Suppressors also sit under the NFA. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed in 2025, reduced the $200 federal transfer tax on suppressors and short-barreled rifles to $0, effective January 1, 2026. The tax change does not remove the federal approval process. Buyers still complete ATF paperwork before taking possession. Taurus is entering a market that just got cheaper to buy into, and its timing reflects that.
Why It Matters for Gun Owners
If you own a TX22 or plan to buy one, the brace-ready model gives you a choice, not a mandate. The brace-ready version costs more than a standard TX22, so check whether you need the brace at all before you pay the premium. Owners in restrictive states should look closely at the state-compliant models. Those versions may limit features such as magazine capacity or accessory attachment, so confirm the exact configuration with your dealer before you buy. California, New Jersey and New York all impose strict rules on pistols, magazines and NFA-regulated items, and a stock configuration can fall outside state law. Anyone who attaches a brace should also confirm current ATF guidance and state law before shouldering the pistol, because the legal line between a pistol and a short-barreled rifle has moved repeatedly. If you pick up the TTX22, budget for the NFA process and keep your Form 4 approval paperwork in a safe place.
DownRange Analysis
A brace on a lightweight rimfire pistol mostly serves the fun factor. A .22 LR produces little recoil, so the stabilizing benefit matters less than it does on a 9mm or .45 ACP pistol. The brace may help a shooter with arthritis or limited grip strength, and that use case deserves respect. For most shooters, though, the brace adds weight and cost to a gun that already handles well. The TTX22 pairing makes more sense on paper. A threaded .22 LR with a quiet can is a practical plinking and small-game setup, and $299.99 for a titanium can sits in a competitive price band. The real test is whether the TTX22 holds up after thousands of rounds, and that data will come from owners, not marketing. Right now, buy the configuration you need, skip the brace unless you have a specific reason, and keep your NFA paperwork current if you add a can. Read the current ATF rules before you bolt anything onto a pistol.
