How much is the Rock Island 22TCM?
$530
Listing at $530 (and some selling for less), Rock Island Armory (RIA) GI 1911s are about the most affordable of any quality shooter on the market.
What does TCM stand for in ammo?
A few years back, Fred Craig of Pahrump, Nevada, developed a cartridge called the . 22 Micromag. When it was adopted later by Armscor, the name was changed to . 22 TCM – an acronym for Tuason (for Martin Tuason, Armscor president), Craig, Micromag. It is the latest of several factory-loaded .
Can I shoot a 22 TCM in a 9mm?
Luckily, you don’t have to choose between one or the other, as the TCM line features pistols that can shoot both 22TCM and 9mm. Just swap out the 22TCM barrel with the 9mm accessory barrel that comes with the gun.
What gun uses 22 TCM ammo?
22 TCM is chambered in Armscor’s M22 TCM BA bolt-action rifle (top) and TCM TAC Ultra FS HC Combo pistol. Average velocity from the 22″-barreled rifle was 2752 f.p.s., while the pistol averaged 2066 f.p.s.
Is TMC ammo good?
For serious competitors or for the recreational shooter, Ammo Inc. is an excellent choice. TMC – Similar to FMJ rounds, except the entire projectile is covered in a layer of copper. The advantage of a projectile being entirely coated in copper is that there is no lead exposed to the air, at all.
Who makes a 22TCM rifle?
Rock Island Armory
Rock Island Armory introduces multiple advantages in semi-automatic and bolt action rifles, including the introduction of the powerful instant classic M22 22 TCM bolt action rifle.
Does Rock Island Armory make a 22 TCM?
Rock Island Armory has been offering combo packages for quite some time — a 1911 supplied with two barrels and recoil springs. One of the barrels is chambered for 9mm, the other for RIA’s proprietary bottleneck cartridge the .22 TCM, which flings a +/- 40-grain .22 bullet out of the muzzle at roughly 2000 fps.
What is the JHP load on the Rock Island Armory 22?
Armscor/Rock Island Armory has two different .22 TCM loads, a 39-grain JHP advertised at 1875 fps on the left, and a 40-grain JHP on the right that pushes 2000 fps. The 40-grain JHP should be described by Armscor as a jacketed soft point with a truncated cone.
Where can I buy a 22tcm barrel?
For those wishing to try the .22TCM cartridge without buying a complete new pistol there are Glock 17 and 19 conversion units and assorted barrels compatible with 1911 pistols (some fitting may be required) for sale on EBay for + or- $150. RIA also offers a bolt action rifle chambered for the 22TCM.
Is the Rock Island TCM CCO worth it?
If one is looking for a reasonably priced defensive pistol that offers the added utility of a .22 caliber centerfire the Rock Island TCM CCO or any of the other RIA switch barre pistols are definitely worth a hard look.