Kel-Tec P17 .22 LR vs Taurus TX22 Competition .22 LR
Kel-Tec P17 .22 LR
Kel-Tec
Taurus TX22 Competition .22 LR
Taurus
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | P17 | TX22 |
|---|---|---|
| Caliber | .22 LR | .22 LR |
| Capacity | 16 | 16 |
| Barrel Length | 3.8" | 5.25" |
| Overall Length | 6.7" | 8.15" |
| Height | 5.3" | 5.44" |
| Width | 1.2" | 1.25" |
| Weight | 11.2 oz | 23.0 oz |
| Trigger Pull | 3 lb | 5.0 lbs |
| Sight Radius | — | — |
| Action | Semi-Auto | SAO |
| MSRP | $239.99 | $616.99 |
Kel-Tec P17 .22 LR vs Taurus TX22 Competition .22 LR: Which to Buy
Both are .22 LR pistols with 16-round magazines, three magazines in the box and threaded barrels. Almost everything else separates them. The Kel-Tec P17 .22 LR weighs 11.2 oz against the Taurus TX22 Competition .22 LR's 23.0 oz, an 11.8 oz difference, and is 1.45" shorter overall (6.7" vs 8.15") on a barrel 1.45" shorter (3.8" vs 5.25"). The P17 lists a 3.0 lb single-action pull to the TX22's 5.0 lb. The TX22 is optic-ready; the P17 is not. MSRP runs $239.99 against $616.99, a $377 gap.
Pick the Kel-Tec P17 if:
- Price is the deciding factor: $239.99 against $616.99
- You want the smallest, lightest package — 11.2 oz and 6.7" overall
- You want the 3.0 lb listed pull, a fiber-optic front sight and an adjustable rear
Pick the Taurus TX22 Competition if:
- You want to mount a red dot; the TX22 is optic-ready and the P17 is not
- You want the 5.25" barrel and 8.15" overall length for a longer sight picture, with a fully adjustable rear sight
- The extra 11.8 oz (23.0 oz vs 11.2 oz) suits range and competition use more than a pocketable trainer
One is an 11.2 oz, $239.99 threaded-barrel trainer; the other is a full-size 23.0 oz range pistol with a factory optic cut at $616.99. The decision is size, optic mounting and how much of the $377 difference you want to spend.
