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Taurus Offers Popular 800 Series Handgun in a New .22 LR Version
Taurus also offers an 800 Series Conversion Kit that quickly and easily changes any 800 Series to fire the .22 LR round.

Taurus 822 Handgun in Black

Taurus Firearms

MIAMI, FL – -(AmmoLand.com)- Shooters looking for the ultimate .22 LR semi-auto pistol should look no further than the new Taurus 822.

This cool new update of the Taurus 800 Series offers record setting speed, industry leading reliability and handles these favorite calibers with ease.

A casual day of plinking or more serious target practice is close at hand with this feature-laden super gun.

The Taurus 822 offers 10+1 rounds of .22 LR and is available in blue or stainless slides. Advanced “Strike Two” trigger capability offers incredible reliability and contoured ambidextrous thumb rests and finger indexing Taurus Memory Pads™ provide added purchase and safe firearms handling. Additional features include ambidextrous magazine release, external hammer, aggressive checkered grip, adjustable sights and Picatinny rail.

Taurus 822 Long Slide Handgun

The 822 with standard barrel measures 4.5 inches, with an overall length of 7.75 inches and weighs 21.3 ounces. The 822 with long slide barrel measures 6 inches, with an overall length of 9.25 inches and weighs 22.7 ounces. Standard safety features for the Taurus 822 include a visual loaded chamber indicator and the unique Taurus Security System® that allows users to securely lock the gun using an inconspicuous key-lock.

Taurus also offers an 800 Series Conversion Kit that quickly and easily changes any 800 Series to fire the .22 LR round. Simply change out the slide, insert the new 10+1 round magazine and the user will be able to fire this popular and affordable round. Perfect for target practice and plinking without busting the budget on ammo. Available in standard or long slide version.

Taurus 822 22lr Conversion Kit for 800 Series Handguns

About:
Beginning as a small tool manufacturer in Porto Alegre, Brazil more than sixty years ago, Taurus has become a diversified, international company celebrating resounding success as one of the world’s leading small arms manufacturers. In 1941 the company produced its first revolver, and in 1984 changed the industry forever by offering customers an unqualified LIFETIME REPAIR POLICY™, posting record growth every year since. For additional information about Taurus and its complete line of products, visit www.taurususa.com.

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Beretta Adds Carbine Kit for U22 Neos Pistol
Expands Versatility of Product.

Beretta U22 Neos Carbine

Beretta USA

ACCOKEEK, MD --(AmmoLand.com)- Beretta U.S.A. recently introduced its new U22 Neos Carbine Kit, adding another level of performance and modularity to its U22 Neos pistol product line.

The new carbine kit, which is now shipping to dealers and distributors, is ideal for target shooting and for hunting small game.

According to Gabriele de Plano, Vice President of Tactical Marketing at Beretta USA, the addition of this carbine kit further enhances the versatility of the U22 Neos by allowing the user to transform the pistol into a handy plinker carbine or lightweight camp gun. The kit may be disassembled for easy and compact transportation.

The U22 Neos Carbine Kit includes a barrel/fore-end/top rail assembly and a stock unit that easily replaces the pistol’s barrel and grip using the supplied multi-purpose tool. A TRUGLO™ orange fiber optic front sight is standard, as well as a fully adjustable aperture rear sight, to provide fast target acquisition. Both sights are removable and replaceable. The barrel features a built-in machined aluminum Weaver™-style rail that allows mounting of optics using standard mounts. The stock features a rubber butt plate, as well as attachment slots for future accessories. Every U22 Neos pistol and carbine may be accessorized with a complete line of products.

The Kit is also approved for sale in California.

Beretta, established in 1526, is the oldest industrial dynasty in the world tracing its roots through 16 generations of continuous family ownership. Firearms bearing the Beretta name have been sold for almost 500 years. Beretta USA Corp. was founded in 1977 and supplies the standard sidearm to the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta manufactures, distributes and markets a complete line of firearms, accessories and apparel. Beretta also owns and operates six retail Beretta Gallery stores worldwide. For additional information, visit www.berettausa.com.

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