My local gun store had a 22TCM/ 9mm Rock Island combo for a good price so I picked it up. While I am not a 1911 fanboi I do appreciate their merits even though I talk down on them quite a bit.
RIA has really upped their game in the affordable 1911 market so I figured for the price it was worth a shot to get a 1911 back in the safe after a long hiatus.
The 22TCM has been around for years and doesn't seem to be going anywhere for the foreseeable future. Some of this can be attributed to the very low recoil of the round and the fact that these pistols usually come with parts to shoot 9mm also. Essentially two guns for the price of one. They share a magazine as well so a barrel and recoil spring swap and you are ready to go.
The 22TCM boasts 2,000 fps with 39-40 grain bullets which puts it right inline with the 22 Magnum and the FN 5.7 round. I will discuss reloading the TCM which is where it really walks away from these two.
I think the introduction of the Ruger 5.7 will help renew interest in this round as another option in the centerfire 22 catagory. Who knows though, it may hurt it as the 22TCM doesn't see much advertisement.
A picture comparison of the 22lr, 22TCM, 5.7, 9mm, and the 5.56x45.
You can see why the TCM and 9mm are compatible in a combination platform. The 22TCM is actually a cut down 223 case though, not a necked down 9mm.
RIA has really upped their game in the affordable 1911 market so I figured for the price it was worth a shot to get a 1911 back in the safe after a long hiatus.
The 22TCM has been around for years and doesn't seem to be going anywhere for the foreseeable future. Some of this can be attributed to the very low recoil of the round and the fact that these pistols usually come with parts to shoot 9mm also. Essentially two guns for the price of one. They share a magazine as well so a barrel and recoil spring swap and you are ready to go.
The 22TCM boasts 2,000 fps with 39-40 grain bullets which puts it right inline with the 22 Magnum and the FN 5.7 round. I will discuss reloading the TCM which is where it really walks away from these two.
I think the introduction of the Ruger 5.7 will help renew interest in this round as another option in the centerfire 22 catagory. Who knows though, it may hurt it as the 22TCM doesn't see much advertisement.
A picture comparison of the 22lr, 22TCM, 5.7, 9mm, and the 5.56x45.
You can see why the TCM and 9mm are compatible in a combination platform. The 22TCM is actually a cut down 223 case though, not a necked down 9mm.