Posted July 27, 2017 in Ammunition, Daily News, Guns & Gear, Other Gear & Gadgets, Pistols by Nathaniel F with 35 CommentsTags: 1911, 22 TCM, 22 TCM 9R, 22 WMR, 45 ACP, 5.7x28, 9mm, 9x19, Ammunition, Armscor, ballistics, bullet, cartridge, case, Education, energy, glock, High Velocity, Kel-Tec, pdw, personal defense weapon, pistol, round, schv, shell, small caliber high velocity, smg, submachine gun, velocity, weapon. Though gun groupies at your local firearms emporium might not initially adore the concept, most of them have probably never seen anything like it. Rock Island 22 TCM (2) Rock Island All Gen (2) Rock Island Carina (1) Rock ... Rock Island Rock Warrior 45 ACP, Metal Blued, 10rd. 40 grains at 2000 fps isn't fast enough yet. Recoil plays a part in this ability by causing your muzzle to climb with every successive shot fired. The .22 TCM is not the world's first bottlenecked cartridge fired out of a pistol, not by a long shot. Meaning if you start rapidly firing your weapon you will find difficulty realigning your sights on your target. cases have a thicker web, so overall they’re a little stronger. My Ruger LCR in 22 Magnum is light-weight revolver that definitely promises a no-recoil solution to a defensive handgun. (l.) The rifle comes with a hunting- appropriate five-round magazine, but can also accept the pistol’s 17-rounders. Quite often, newer cartridges are shunned because niche-minded experts couldn’t divine their usefulness or application. Designed with an extra deep hook and competition style relief, this extractor smoothly engages the rim edge for positive extraction. 45 ACP vs 9mm Recoil. Armscor 22 TCM 9R 39gr JHP Ammo (Nickel Plated) - 50 Rounds. Does any of this make the .22 TCM the best option for any of those endeavors? Loaded with a Small Pistol primer and a 40-grain jacketed hollowpoint bullet, the velocity rating from a five-inch barrel is 1,875 fps. And shipping fees are nominal compared to the competition. This shared interest led them to change the cartridge’s name: It is now called the .22 TCM (Tuason-Craig-MicroMagnum). I started testing by pushing 100 rounds of .22 TCM and 9 mm through the pistol to see if it would even run. The news was not as respectable for the bolt-action rifle chambered in .22 TCM that Armscor provided for review. It is a six-shot revolver, offering one more round than the 38 Special version. If SAAMI approves the cartridge, and if American ammunition and firearms manufacturers adopt it at any level, it has the potential to be at least moderately popular because of the fun it brings to the range. The M22 TCM BA functioned very well and feeding was butter-smooth with the cute little .22 TCM cartridges with two exceptions. I have a 1911 from RAI in this caliber. You can expect nastiness to ensue. Despite its weight of 40 grains, the .22 TCM’s bullet has a low ballistic coefficient of about 0.116 G1 (equivalent to about 0.050-0.060 G7), meaning it sheds its velocity rapidly. Thanks to the thick web of its parent case, the .22 TCM is capable of handling high pressures of 40,000 PSI. Fireballs of .44 Mag. The .22 TCM is, simply put, wicked fun. (r.) Channeling ambient light, the front sight’s fiber-optic insert is easy to see. More importantly, I was hitting what I aimed at. While Mr. Browning designed a great many firearms for his own company, he was not ungracious toward Colt whom he worked for as well. The result is a high-pressure (40,000 psi) handgun cartridge that will work in a 1911 platform and push a 40-grain bullet to more than 2,000 fps from a 5-inch barrel. Armscor is a firearm manufacturing company located in Marikina, Philippines, that has been making firearms since 1952. Craig was also thinking with his wallet. Staggered, double-column magazines are capacious and familiar to the current generation of shooters. Derived from a rimfire rifle, the M22 TCM BA makes an affordable companion to the TCM pistol. 45 ACP Ammo; 45 Auto Rim Ammo; 45 Colt Ammo; 45 GAP Ammo; 45 Schofield Ammo; 45 Special Ammo; 45 Win Mag Ammo; 454 Casull Ammo; 455 Webley Ammo; 460 S&W Mag Ammo; 475 Linebaugh Ammo; ... Armscor 22 TCM Ammunition 50326 40 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Value Pack of 100 Rounds. Ventura is the Best Place to get 22 TCM Posted by Mark on 21st Dec 2015 I ordered from Ventura about a year ago and then recently was in market for more 22 TCM ammo. It hasn’t caused an ambiguous situation until now, and by the time I caught it on this one, the graphs were already done. If you compare the bases of the cartridges, you will find that the .22 TCM … (r.) While there was an occasional failure to fire as the result of light primer strikes, the action proved very smooth. Craig was also thinking with his wallet. In an intriguing and extensive match-up, we pitted two handguns chambered for hot 22-caliber bottlenecks against each other. Switching between the .22 TCM and 9 mm was simple. This model comes with a 9 mm barrel and an extra 9 mm recoil spring. Not only did the pistol run flawlessly, the only way I could induce a stoppage was to let my thumb ride heavy on the slide with the .22 TCM barrel and recoil spring installed. This for sure contributed to the lack of recoil when the trigger was pulled on either a .22 TCM or 9 mm cartridge. As the TCM is designed to fit and feed from standard 1911 magazines, the overall length will never be more than that of the .45 ACP: 1.275 inches. Besides 5.7 my other caliber is 9mm. Trigger pull was quite good right from the factory. This means street prices would likely come in at around $400, making the acquisition of an M22 TCM BA a reasonable companion purchase to a 1911 in the same chambering. On the plus side, when the rifle fired—and that was about 95 percent of the time—it was reasonably accurate, averaging right at 2 inches for five, five-shot groups at 100 yards. Price is for 1 extractor OEM 22 TCM extractor for 1911 style pistols. case, tweaked the base and rim dimensions and then necked it back down to .224 caliber, creating the dreaded bottleneck pistol cartridge reloaders fear. Tags: 1911, 22 TCM, 22 TCM 9R, 22 WMR, 45 ACP, 5.7x28, 9mm, ... meaning it sheds its velocity rapidly. The round is limited, however, by its very modest ballistic shape. In either rifle or pistol format it should work well for small-game/varmint hunting. have very similar-size case heads: .394 (9 mm) and .378 (.223), but .223 Rem. 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With some calibers, there is a marked difference in velocity with different length barrels, so I wanted to see how much difference the 5" barrel on the Springfield TRP Operator and the 3.3" Shield 45 barrel had. There were several failures to fire due to light-primer strikes, and if the bolt was worked forcibly, the case of the last round fired tended to bounce around inside the action, failing to eject. Although a pistol round, the .22 TCM is based off the .223 Remington case, shortened by about three quarters of an inch. As you can see, the case is about the length of the 9mm before it is necked down to .22. It must be noted that the .22 TCM is not a SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Institute) approved cartridge. Both handguns have a military heritage, but the Rock Island 1911 is pretty far removed from its 1911A1 45 ACP ancestor. That's no brag as some lots of ammunition have exceeded 1,900 fps. The company adapted a magazine-fed, bolt-action, rimfire rifle to work with the .22 TCM cartridge. The pistol utilizes a wide-body 1911 frame that holds a 17-round magazine. Though some gun “experts” would have you believe otherwise, all new cartridges are created for a reason. But that doesn’t make it a good choice for a defensive caliber. Recoil was next to negligible, but the muzzle blast was more than magnificent. This round was reportedly developed by Fred Craig as a high velocity caliber for the 1911 platform, and picked up by Philippine company Armscor. With regard to personal defense, it is decidedly less than a .357 SIG, but at the same time substantially more than a .380 ACP. (r.) Working the bolt forcefully revealed some first-generation problems that the company will need to address. I’m not sure the .22 TCM falls into the better-than-anything category, but it is unconventional and exciting. This does not mean it is unsafe. sensation—without the wrist-torquing, wallet-busting, mind-blowing, three-rounds-is-enough outcome. Then, he crammed in a proprietary 40-grain JHP bullet to limit overall cartridge length. When you pull the trigger on a 1911 chambered for the .22 TCM, you get that awe-inspiring .44 Mag. Or, just as often, they use numbers to illustrate why the new is no better than the old. This is a the Rock Island Armory 22 TCM. What it means is that as of right now, SAAMI has not established manufacturing specifications or tolerances for the .22 TCM. That makes the total length about as long as a .45 ACP. Take a look at the video and see how it handled in Ballistic Glass. During these mad minutes of ammo dumping, I realized how much fun the .22 TCM was to shoot. Get the Shooting Illustrated Reloaded newsletter for at-a-glance access to industry news, gear, gun reviews, videos and more—delivered directly to your Inbox. Again, Ventura is the best value for this ammo - period. Handgun Ammo 22 LR Ammo 22 Magnum Ammo 22 Short Ammo 22 TCM Ammo 25 ACP Ammo 32 Auto Ammo 32 S&W Long Ammo 357 Magnum Ammo 357 Sig Ammo 38 S&W Ammo 38 Special Ammo 38 Super Ammo 380 ACP Ammo 40 S&W Ammo 44 Magnum Ammo 44 Special Ammo 45 ACP Ammo 45 GAP Ammo 45 Long Colt Ammo 45 Special Ammo 454 Casull Ammo 5.7x28 Ammo 7.62x25 Tokarev … $49.49. So, don’t expect to see ammunition or handloading data available from American-based companies anytime soon, though reloading dies are available from Hornady. The .22 TCM is a bottlenecked cartridge, and the shoulder starts about where the case of a 9mm ends. For me, I’d opt for the 9 mm barrel for self-defense and save the .22 TCM ammo for when I want to smile really wide. Yes, it can kill, and no, I wouldn’t want to be shot with one. This is not a bad thing, as long as the muzzle blast does not blind you to the point you cannot see the sights or the bad guy. For me to suggest the .22 TCM the ideal defensive-handgun cartridge seems ill advised, since there are more powerful options available that can be fired from the same platform. (btm.) With speculation that .45 ACP ammo would soon become very expensive, he felt the .22 TCM would offer a lower cost-per-shot alternative. Lack of recoil is a firm contributor to accurate shooting regardless of the platform, and once I became accustomed to the flash, head shots on popper targets at 50 yards were commonplace. It has a 1 7/8 inch barrel, typical snubby revolver length. Overall fit and finish was very nice. Though the .22 TCM is designed to fit inside and feed from 9 mm 1911 magazines, it shares no parentage with the Parabellum—the .22 TCM’s parent case is the .223 Rem. Probably not, but it is for sure not the worst choice. Nathaniel is a history enthusiast and firearms hobbyist whose primary interest lies in military small arms technological developments beginning with the smokeless powder era. A while back I decided all the labels on these graphs would use a standardized metric format, for some reason. OEM 22 TCM extractor for 1911 style pistols. 45 ACP. With speculation that .45 ACP ammo would soon become very expensive, he felt the .22 TCM would offer a lower cost-per-shot alternative. Handgun Ammo 22 LR Ammo 22 Magnum Ammo 22 Short Ammo 22 TCM Ammo 25 ACP Ammo 32 Auto Ammo 32 S&W Long Ammo 357 Magnum Ammo 357 Sig Ammo 38 S&W Ammo 38 Special Ammo 38 Super Ammo 380 ACP Ammo 40 S&W Ammo 44 Magnum Ammo 44 Special Ammo 45 ACP Ammo 45 GAP Ammo 45 Long Colt Ammo 45 Special Ammo 454 Casull Ammo 5.7x28 Ammo 7.62x25 Tokarev … (l.) A pair of white dots in the adjustable LPA rear sights bracket a contrasting fiber-optic pipe in the front post. I don’t think so. A combination of serrations and checkering on the grips, frontstrap and backstrap offers good purchase. CCI. Due to its lack of recoil, the .22 TCM will allow you to put lots of rounds on target—accurately—in a very short time frame. You’ll have to be the one to decide if this is good enough. I can appreciate the big .45 and I love punching giant holes in stuff with .45 Colt from my Judge, but from a defense standpoint I think 9mm > .45 ACP. All that’s required is fieldstripping and swapping the barrels and recoil springs. The gunsmith created the round for a new .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol that he was also designing for Colt. It was loud, accurate and powerful, yet easy to shoot. Does that mean it will not work, should not be attempted or is a bad idea? A high-cut trigger guard better positions the hand for comfort and control. While similar in size and appearance to a 9 mm, the .22 TCM is actually made from a .223 Rem. Home Defense Journal (HDJ) was recently given a rare opportunity by Armscor COO George Chua to test fire the .22 TCM Rifle ahead of its formal launch.. A Taurus Curve served as the test platform for the 380 ACP. The following ammunition cartridge ballistics information and chart can be used to approximately compare .44 Remington Magnum vs .45 Auto ACP ammo rounds. ... 4 hours 22 min ago By Twiztids4. I consider myself a card-carrying member of that fraternity, but I can still find ample justification for the acquisition of a .22 TCM. The future. A version with a shortened projectile, the .22 TCM 9R, is compatible with shorter 9mm magazines for weapons like the Glock 17. In terms of weight, the .22 TCM is a bit heavier than its primary rival, the 5.7x28mm FN, at 8 grams. Of course, a semi-automatic .22 LR gun will allow you to do the same thing. Here’s the .22 TCM cartridge next to a normal 9mm pistol cartridge. $34.69. If you enjoy the attention something unique brings and if you like to have fun on the range, the .22 TCM might be the ticket. He can be reached via email at [email protected], A version with a shortened projectile, the .22 TCM 9R. Since the .22 TCM and 9 mm cartridges have very similar rim diameters and lengths, both were supposed to feed from the same magazines. have very similar rim diameters and lengths, both were supposed to feed from the same magazines. I had more enjoyment shooting the .22 TCM 1911 than I’ve had shooting any handgun in a long time. Federal Premium Law Enforcement 45 ACP 230gr HST FEDP45HST2 - 50 Rounds. The TCM pistol is a full-featured 1911 with a host of contemporary enhancements. Armscor currently offers nine models of 1911 in .22 TCM/9 mm from which to choose. In the interest of full disclosure, it must be noted that at 45 ounces, the Rock Island 1911 test pistol was on the heavy side. Gun store groupies are quick to bash anything new—unless that new thing appeals to one of their desires. The name of the cartridge was later changed to “.22 TCM” with “TCM” being short for “Tuason-­Craig-­Magnum.” After development, Armscor began offering a combination pistol in the RIA 9mm 1911 lineup that included a spare barrel and recoil spring necessary to convert the pistol from 9mm to .22 TCM and back.