Taurus TX22 Upgrades Worth Doing (and in What Order)

The Taurus TX22 upgrades worth doing depend on how you shoot it, but most owners should go in this order: a stronger striker housing if you run a reset trigger, then the trigger or reset itself, then optics, magazines and muzzle devices. Most of these parts cost $15–80, and nearly all of them install at home with basic tools. Before you order firearm parts and accessories for your TX22, check which generation and model you own, because fitment changes between them. Upgrade the parts that fail or slow you down first; the cosmetic ones can wait.

Prices are from each maker’s site on November 10, 2026, and can change.

Which TX22 Do You Have?

Fitment depends on generation and model. Gen 2 pistols changed several parts, including a captive two-spring recoil assembly, the PTS trigger, a Glock-pattern sight dovetail, and a barrel threaded directly for 1/2×28 accessories. The T.O.R.O. and Compact take RMSc-footprint optics, the Competition uses a mounting plate, and Gen 1 pistols need an optics-ready slide. Barrels and recoil assemblies don’t swap between Gen 1 and Gen 2, so confirm your model before you order.

The easiest way to check is the model number on the box or the frame, and whether the barrel accepts 1/2×28 accessories without an adapter. When a part’s listing says “all TX22 models,” still read the reviews; owners often report light sanding on one generation but not the other.

Striker Housing: Which Part Is It?

Sellers use several names for the same part: striker housing, striker plates, or a two-piece striker insert. It’s the two-piece assembly in the slide that guides the striker. A striker guide rod is a different part that sits inside the striker assembly. If you’re shopping, compare photos, not just names.

Why Does the Factory Striker Housing Wear Out?

The factory housing is polymer, and reset triggers put more friction and heat on it than normal shooting. Sellers report very different lifespans: one says an FRT can damage the factory housing in a few hundred rounds, another says cracks can appear in under 2,000 rounds. There’s no independent test data, so treat those numbers as estimates. What’s consistent is the warning signs: intermittent reset, visible deformation, or a striker that binds. If you see any of them, replace the housing before you keep shooting.

Composite vs Stainless vs Aluminum Housings

• Composite (Lakeline ONYX, $19.95): heat-rated to 525°F, light, and doesn’t shed metal debris into the fire control parts. The cheapest fix.
• Stainless ($40–105): the most durable. Options include Super Safety Shop ($40 on sale), BSSquirts 17-4 stainless ($80, made to order), and 3DP Tac Sol CNC stainless ($105, adds about 1.25 oz). Heavier parts can slow the slide slightly, which some suppressed shooters prefer.
• Machined aftermarket housings such as the DeezNutz Tactical CNC housing ($45) are sold as drop-in; check the listing for material and fit.

Some metal housings need minor fitting, especially on Gen 2 pistols. Our guide to maintaining your TX22 ART shows how to inspect the striker housing at each cleaning.

Trigger and Reset Upgrades

There are two different upgrades here, and they solve different problems. A replacement trigger like the TandemKross Victory changes how the trigger feels: shoe shape, pre-travel and break. It fits the standard TX22, Competition, Compact and T.O.R.O. Be aware that the Victory trigger removes the factory trigger safety and striker-block safety, so handle the pistol accordingly. TandemKross’s lightened trigger spring claims to drop pull weight from about 5 lb to about 3 lb.

A reset upgrade like the Redacted Arms TX22 ART changes how fast the trigger resets after each shot, rather than how it breaks. Our explainer on what the TX22 ART does covers how the reset works and which models it fits. If you plan to do both, install and test them one at a time so you know which change caused any problem.

Extractor and Reliability Upgrades

If your TX22 leaves empty cases in the chamber or ejects them weakly, the extractor is a common culprit. The Eagle’s Talon extractor ($14.99) is listed for the TX22, Competition, Compact and Gen 2, though reviewers report light deburring. Before buying parts for reliability, try two or three high-velocity loads; many TX22 feeding problems come from weak or dirty ammo rather than a worn part.

Optics

The T.O.R.O. and Compact accept RMSc-footprint red dots directly. The Competition needs a mounting plate, and Gen 1 pistols need an optics-ready slide. Owners often report that factory plate screws are too short and strip or work loose, so check screw length and use thread locker before your first range trip with a new optic. A small red dot also adds slide mass, which can change how a reset trigger behaves, so retest after mounting one.

Suppressors and Compensators

Gen 2 barrels are threaded 1/2×28, so compensators and suppressors mount directly. Pistols without direct 1/2×28 threads need an adapter collar such as Lakeline’s ($27.95); confirm fit for your generation before you buy. The Game Changer compensator ($34.99) is listed for the TX22 and comes with a washer and O-ring to fit first on adapter-equipped pistols. Suppressed Gen 2 pistols tend to blow gas back onto an optic lens; a gas cover helps. If you run a reset upgrade, expect to retune ammo and slide weight when you add a suppressor.

Magazines and Controls

The Wingman +5 extension turns 16-round full-size and Competition magazines into 21-rounders and Compact magazines into 18-rounders; note that it isn’t compatible with the factory loading tool. An extended magazine release like the TandemKross Titan ($24.99) makes reloads faster on every TX22 model. Factory 22-round magazines cost about $29 from ShopTaurus, and capacity limits apply in some states.

How Much Does a Full TX22 Upgrade Cost?

Using the prices in the table above, here’s roughly what three common builds cost, not counting optics or suppressors:

• Reset build: composite striker housing ($19.95) plus the TX22 ART ($59.99) comes to about $80.
• Competition build: Victory trigger ($59.99), lightened spring ($12.99), Wingman +5 two-pack ($24.99) and Titan magazine release ($24.99) come to about $123.
• Everything in the table: one of each item, using the composite housing and one spare magazine, comes to about $310.

Add a red dot or a suppressor and the total climbs quickly, which is why it pays to start with the parts that solve a real problem. Most of these parts are also easy to move to a second TX22 later, so an upgrade you buy now isn’t wasted if you change pistols.

Upgrades to Approach Carefully

Not every popular part is a good fit for every TX22. Triggers that remove factory safeties change how the pistol should be carried and stored, so think about how you use it before installing one. Heavier stainless striker housings can slow the slide enough to affect reset timing on unsuppressed pistols. Stacking several reliability parts at once makes it hard to tell which one fixed, or caused, a problem. And parts sold as fitting “all models” sometimes need sanding on one generation. Buy from sellers who list fitment by generation and offer support if the part doesn’t drop in.

What Should You Upgrade First?

1. Running a reset trigger: striker housing, then the TX22 ART, then a recoil spring check.
2. Shooting competition: trigger, optic, magazine extensions, magazine release.
3. Shooting suppressed: thread adapter if needed, gas cover for the optic, and a durable striker housing.
4. Fixing reliability: better ammo first, then the extractor, then a fresh recoil spring.

Keep every factory part you remove. You’ll need them if you sell the pistol, troubleshoot a problem, or send it to Taurus for warranty service.

Build the TX22 You Actually Want

These Taurus TX22 upgrades are cheap, reversible and easy to install, which is a big part of why the TX22 has such a large aftermarket. If faster resets are on your list, start with the Redacted Arms TX22 ART. Order it today, or contact Redacted Arms LLC with questions about fitment for your model.