Taurus USA introduced the TXM on Monday, a striker-fired, polymer-frame pistol platform that ships with interchangeable upper assemblies for both 5.7x28mm and .22 WMR, giving shooters two capable cartridge options in a single frame. The Outdoor Wire published the company's press release on November 10, describing the TXM as carrying forward the DNA of the TX22 family with what Taurus calls more power through its choice of two capable cartridges.
The TXM ships in four configurations: a 4.5-inch barrel model in 5.7x28mm, a 5-inch threaded barrel version in 5.7x28mm, a 5-inch threaded barrel model in .22 WMR, and a combination package that bundles both upper assemblies — slide, barrel, and caliber-specific magazine — with a single frame. Swapping between cartridges requires only changing the upper assembly and magazine; the frame stays the same. The 5.7x28mm variant ships with a flush-fit 23-round magazine, while the .22 WMR version holds 15 rounds due to the cartridge's larger rim diameter. Both threaded-barrel variants are suppressor-ready.
American Rifleman reports that the TXM is optics-ready out of the box, with an RMSc-footprint cut on the slide that accommodates popular micro-red-dot sights without an adapter plate. The safety architecture stacks a trigger safety with striker and firing pin blocks, a configuration that has become standard on duty-grade polymer pistols. MSRP for the 5.7x28mm single-caliber models is $508; the .22 WMR model starts at $425; the combination package with threaded barrels on both uppers is priced at $757.99.
The 5.7x28mm pairing with .22 WMR makes particular sense in the current market. The 5.7x28mm has expanded well beyond its FN PDW origins — Ruger, Springfield Armory, and others now chamber the round in pistol-caliber carbines and pistols — and the elimination of the NFA transfer tax at the start of 2026 has made suppressor-ready threaded barrels more attractive than at any point in recent memory. The .22 Magnum has built a loyal following for both small-game work and personal protection, and pairing it with 5.7x28mm on a shared frame gives the TXM an argument as a versatile host platform that earns its keep at both the range and in the field.
The TXM inherits its basic architecture from the TX22 family, which became one of the more popular .22 LR pistols of recent years on the strength of its trigger, ergonomics, and competitive price point. Moving that platform into centerfire territory while adding the dual-caliber swap capability is a logical evolution, and Taurus's pricing positions the TXM as a strong value against comparable offerings in the 5.7 category. The Firearms Policy Coalition has noted the broader trend of manufacturers offering multi-caliber architectures as a way to deliver flexibility to buyers who want to consolidate their platform investments.
Dealers can expect the TXM to reach distribution channels in the near term. Full specs and confirmed pricing are posted on the Taurus USA website, and the combination package represents the clearest value case for shooters who want both uppers from day one.
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