Taurus Revolvers

Taurus 942

Specs, variants & prices

Taurus currently makes 10 versions of the 942 revolver, chambered in 22 LR and 22 WMR. Barrels run from 2" to 3". None of these versions comes cut for a red dot. Taurus's suggested retail prices run from $496.99 to $513.99, and stores set their own prices from there. The table below lines up every version so you can compare them at a glance.

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What versions of the Taurus 942 are there?

10 current versions. Specs and measurements are Taurus's own.

Version	Prices	Optics	Model / part #	Caliber	Capacity	Barrel	Overall length	Weight	Finish	Details	MSRP	CA
Taurus 942, 22 LR, 2.00 In., 8 Rounds, Hard Anodized Black; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black	See prices	No	2-942021UL	22 LR	8 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.60 In.	17.80 Oz. (Unloaded)	Hard Anodized Black; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum Alloy; Barrel: Alloy Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1	$500.99	Yes
Taurus 942, 22 LR, 2.00 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Black	See prices	No	2-942021	22 LR	8 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.60 In.	23.60 Oz. (Unloaded)	Matte Black	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Steel Alloy; Barrel: Steel Alloy; Cylinder: Steel Alloy; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1	$496.99	Yes
Taurus 942, 22 LR, 2.00 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Stainless	See prices	No	2-942029	22 LR	8 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.60 In.	23.60 Oz. (Unloaded)	Matte Stainless	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Stainless Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1	$513.99	Yes
Taurus 942, 22 LR, 3.00 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Black	See prices	No	2-942031	22 LR	8 Rounds	3.00 In.	7.60 In.	25.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Matte Black	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Steel Alloy; Barrel: Steel Alloy; Cylinder: Steel Alloy; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1	$496.99	—
Taurus 942, 22 LR, 3.00 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Stainless	See prices	No	2-942039	22 LR	8 Rounds	3.00 In.	7.60 In.	25.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Matte Stainless	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Stainless Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1	$513.99	—
Taurus 942, 22 WMR, 2.00 In., 8 Rounds, Hard Anodized Black; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black	See prices	No	2-942M021UL	22 WMR	8 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.60 In.	17.80 Oz. (Unloaded)	Hard Anodized Black; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum Alloy; Barrel: Alloy Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1	$496.99	—
Taurus 942, 22 WMR, 2.00 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Black	See prices	No	2-942M021	22 WMR	8 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.60 In.	23.60 Oz. (Unloaded)	Matte Black	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Steel Alloy; Barrel: Steel Alloy; Cylinder: Steel Alloy; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1	$496.99	—
Taurus 942, 22 WMR, 3.00 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Stainless (2-942M029)	See prices	No	2-942M029	22 WMR	8 Rounds	3.00 In.	7.60 In.	25.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Matte Stainless	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Stainless Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1	$513.99	—
Taurus 942, 22 WMR, 3.00 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Stainless (2-942M039)	See prices	No	2-942M039	22 WMR	8 Rounds	3.00 In.	7.60 In.	25.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Matte Stainless	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Stainless Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1	$513.99	—
Taurus 942, 22 WMR, 3.00 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Stainless; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black	See prices	No	2-942M031	22 WMR	8 Rounds	3.00 In.	7.60 In.	25.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Matte Stainless; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Steel Alloy; Barrel: Steel Alloy; Cylinder: Steel Alloy; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1	$496.99	—

Taurus 942, 22 LR, 2.00 In., 8 Rounds, Hard Anodized Black; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
2-942021UL
Caliber
22 LR
Capacity
8 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.60 In.
Weight
17.80 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Hard Anodized Black; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum Alloy; Barrel: Alloy Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$500.99
CA
Yes
Taurus 942, 22 LR, 2.00 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Black
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
2-942021
Caliber
22 LR
Capacity
8 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.60 In.
Weight
23.60 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Matte Black
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Steel Alloy; Barrel: Steel Alloy; Cylinder: Steel Alloy; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$496.99
CA
Yes
Taurus 942, 22 LR, 2.00 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Stainless
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
2-942029
Caliber
22 LR
Capacity
8 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.60 In.
Weight
23.60 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Matte Stainless
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Stainless Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$513.99
CA
Yes
Taurus 942, 22 LR, 3.00 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Black
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
2-942031
Caliber
22 LR
Capacity
8 Rounds
Barrel
3.00 In.
Overall length
7.60 In.
Weight
25.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Matte Black
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Steel Alloy; Barrel: Steel Alloy; Cylinder: Steel Alloy; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$496.99
CA
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Taurus 942, 22 LR, 3.00 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Stainless
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
2-942039
Caliber
22 LR
Capacity
8 Rounds
Barrel
3.00 In.
Overall length
7.60 In.
Weight
25.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Matte Stainless
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Stainless Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$513.99
CA
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Taurus 942, 22 WMR, 2.00 In., 8 Rounds, Hard Anodized Black; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
2-942M021UL
Caliber
22 WMR
Capacity
8 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.60 In.
Weight
17.80 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Hard Anodized Black; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum Alloy; Barrel: Alloy Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$496.99
CA
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Taurus 942, 22 WMR, 2.00 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Black
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
2-942M021
Caliber
22 WMR
Capacity
8 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.60 In.
Weight
23.60 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Matte Black
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Steel Alloy; Barrel: Steel Alloy; Cylinder: Steel Alloy; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$496.99
CA
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Taurus 942, 22 WMR, 3.00 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Stainless (2-942M029)
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Optics
No
Model / part #
2-942M029
Caliber
22 WMR
Capacity
8 Rounds
Barrel
3.00 In.
Overall length
7.60 In.
Weight
25.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Matte Stainless
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Stainless Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$513.99
CA
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Taurus 942, 22 WMR, 3.00 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Stainless (2-942M039)
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
2-942M039
Caliber
22 WMR
Capacity
8 Rounds
Barrel
3.00 In.
Overall length
7.60 In.
Weight
25.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Matte Stainless
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Stainless Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$513.99
CA
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Taurus 942, 22 WMR, 3.00 In., 8 Rounds, Matte Stainless; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
2-942M031
Caliber
22 WMR
Capacity
8 Rounds
Barrel
3.00 In.
Overall length
7.60 In.
Weight
25.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Matte Stainless; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Steel Alloy; Barrel: Steel Alloy; Cylinder: Steel Alloy; Height: 4.64 In.; Width: 1.34 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Drift Adjustable; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 RH twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$496.99
CA
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What calibers does the 942 come in?

It's chambered in 22 LR and 22 WMR, depending on the version.

Is the 942 optics-ready?

None of these versions comes cut for a red dot.

How much does a Taurus 942 cost?

Taurus's suggested retail prices run from $496.99 to $513.99, depending on the version. Tap “See prices” next to any version to see what retailers are asking.

Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?

According to Taurus, 3 versions are available in California. Look for “Yes” in the CA column. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.

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