The pictures to the right, from top to bottom, are from the Taurus PT-22, the Phoenix HP 22, and the Walther P22 respectively. Each target shown was the best of five groups of five shots each, shot at 15 feet using a modified Weaver stance.

First up was the Taurus PT-22. I took as much time as needed to align the barely visible sights. I did my best to smoothly squeeze the double-action-only trigger. Out of the five groups fired, the target shown here was the only one that I was actually able to keep all five rounds on the target, let alone in the black. Reminiscent of a derringer or snub-nose revolver, this pistol has virtually no reasonable accuracy or control. And with a .22 caliber pistol you're going to want every shot to count.

Next up, and with much better results was the Phoenix Arms HP22. With the contrasting sights and single-action trigger, target acquisition was much quicker and all five groups were consistent with what's shown here.

Finally, the Walther P22 was a breeze to shoot. Target acquisition time was half that of the Phoenix Arms, and the 3-dot sights made for extremely accurate groups.

The Walther was by far the best performing pistol, with the Phoenix Arms running a respectable second place and the Taurus running a distant third.