Taurus 942M Features

Lightweight. Low recoil. Exceptionally reliable. The all-new Taurus 942M is ideal for concealed carry, recreational shooting and training. High quality components and precise manufacturing make Taurus firearms ideal for both new shooters and experienced gun owners. The durability, reliability and excellent build quality will ensure years of service you can count on.

Unlike most snubbies, the 942M is entirely constructed of solid steel alloy, which gives it a weight of 23.6 ounces. The weight, although not a burdensome amount, certainly does tame any recoil the .22 LR generates. This makes the 942 appealing for those who may be recoil-sensitive or who are just beginning defensive or sport shooting. The fully shrouded barrel is 2 inches long. All steel surfaces are finished in an unspecified matte black finish, which is certainly more durable and rust-resistant than a traditional blued finish.

The Taurus 942 is a traditional DA/SA, with a checkered hammer spur that permits single-action fire. I used a Wheeler Engineering Professional Digital Trigger Gauge to measure trigger pulls. It measured the double-action pull at 11 pounds, 7.7 ounces, and the single-action pull at a much lighter 3 pounds, 8.9 ounces. While the double-action revolver trigger pull is a bit heavier than those found on .38 Special snubs, it takes a harder hammer strike to ensure proper detonation of rimfire cartridges than it does to detonate centerfire cartridges. The single-action pull is much lighter. Your trigger finger is only releasing the trigger sear of a pre-cocked hammer instead of cocking the hammer and releasing the sear as part of the firing sequence.

Taurus 942M Specifications

• Brand: Taurus
• Category: Rimfire Revolvers
• Caliber: 22 WMR
• Model: 942
• Capacity: 8rd
• Action: DA / SA
• Frame Finish: Matte Black
• OAL: 6.60″
• Frame Material: Steel
• Sights: Ramp Front, Adjustable Rear
• Barrel Finish: Matte Black
• Frame Size: Small
• Grips: Black Finger Grooved Polymer
• Cylinder Material: Steel
• Cylinder Finish: Matte Black
• Safety: Transfer Bar
• Barrel Length: 2″
• Max Capacity: 8
• Weight: 23.60 oz
• Frame Description: Matte Black Steel
• Hammer Style: Exposed