Angela tried this pistol and shot about the same as with our Walther P22. I had a good 2 inch grouping at 7 yards although I found myself aiming a little high and right in order to hit center. Shooting the Iver Johnson TP22 is easy and pretty accurate, considering the caliber and overall size of the gun. Parts are almost impossible to find, although you can still find these guns new on auction sites for around $200. The magazine release is on the bottom by the magazine. It is a SA/DA (Single action/Dual Action) with a thumb hammer-block safety. Fully loaded, this little “mouse gun” is 15.3 oz and feels nice in the hand, although the grip is too short for comfort. It’s a sleek, Walther PPK looking pistol with a heavy metal feel to it. It is said that many LEO’s (Law Enforcement Officers) used the TP22 as a BUG (Back-Up Gun). Iver Johnson gained a reputation over the years for producing low cost, sturdy, reliable firearms.

In 1993 when operations ceased, Iver Johnson was owned by American Military Arms Corp. The TP22 pistol was added to the company’s line after their move to Jacksonville, Arkansas in 1982 and last manufactured in 1990. Iver Johnson produced firearms under various names and owners form 1871 until 1993. and in 1891 the name was changed again to Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works. Iver Johnson started out in 1871 as Johnson Bye & Co., in 1883 the name of the company was changed to Iver Johnson & Co. There is not a lot of information available about individual models of firearms that Iver Johnson manufactured.

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