RRA .22TCM, any owners opinions?

[mach1.3]

I have been thinking about buying the RIA .22TCM. I'm intrigued by this new chambering in a 1911 platform. Would someone with experience weigh in with +/-'s. Thanks

 

[NINEX19]

Yes, I too was interested in them for some time. I think it has the potential to be a good niche caliber. I stopped my pursuit of it because it seems to be a bit too niche. RIA, is the only mfg to chamber a gun ($600) in that caliber and make any ammo, that I could find. I cannot find any brass (outside of new, loaded ammo - which is kind of pricey @ .40 cents/round cheapest) to reload nor any reloading data. Dies are available and I have seen bullets in the correct grain weight, but not any good without data and brass. When I read they were a "necked down 9mm" I was hoping to be able to convert 9mm brass into .22 TCM, but on closer examination, that is not going to happen. So, for now, I have dropped it as being a viable option for me. I would be nice if ammo was more available and and I could find any reloading data. I might take the plunge then.

 

[Stumper]

I am NOT an owner but a friend has one. He loves it. I shot it(shooting anything is fun) and am underwhelmed. There isn't anything "wrong" with it it just seems to be of very limited usefulness. The only thing it will do "better" than a 9mm is , maybe, perhaps, potentially defeat body armour. That is not something I need and there are 9mm loads which are able to defeat level 2 armour....but again I don't feel a need for them. Of course it also shoots flatter than a 9......but who amongst us shoots pistols at paper or animals beyond 100 yards? I do like long range pistol plinking......but when I do it I like bigger calibers not smaller. Little bullets don't splash water or dust as well so are harder to spot and walk in on a target.'So it is more expensive to shoot and serves no particular purpose FOR ME. If you like the chambering then go for it. the gun is a decent 1911 clone.

 

[mach1.3]

These are some of the same sentiments I have. 1. Do I really need another pistol? 2. Will ammo be available in 5-10 yrs? 3. Yes, I would like to shoot one but how much use would I get out of it? 4. What niche does it fill? 5. It probably wouldn't supplant my MP9c as my carry pistol.

On the other hand I already have a number of pistols which I don't use much and I still bought them. I will have to shoot one first before deciding to purchase.

 

[gotboostvr]

Just to help clarify, it's a shortened 5.56 rather than a necked down 9mm luger.
Which is about the second most prevlant and cheapest brass next to 9mm.

If I wanted to pistol hunt coyotes, I might be intrested.

 

[TfflHndn]

Depends on what you want it to do. I own one (with the 9mm second barrel) and like it a lot. It's very easy to rack, making it easy for those with weaker hands to operate. Very little felt recoil, so it can be a good trainer for someone new to guns, or to autos. Big bang and flash, which for me is just fun, but can put off some. Some ranges won't let you shoot them because they have too much velocity for their bullet baffles. For dirt/sand backstops there shouldn't be a problem. Factory ammo is not cheap, but the bullets are available and not expensive. They are a picky little bugger to reload, and you MUST trim the cases. Load data is available, but not extensive. If you want a wide range of projectiles and loads to tinker with, this is not the best caliber. But if you want to shoot a fun round, and have the patience to reload the empties, it's a hoot to shoot and you can always switch out to the 9mm for variety. I bought mine early, and probably paid a bit too much since they were scarce at first, but I'd buy one again in a minute.

 

[Girodin]

I own one but have only shot it with the 9mm barrel. I guess I should buy some 22 TCM and try it.

 

[Handloader109]

Well I'll toss my thoughts on this topic. I'm a glutton for the 22tcm., I own two of them, one single stack, one double stack. Yes, they are loud, very little recoil and fun to shoot. I've run a decent amount of 9mm thru each of them and I've no problem with any that I've bought or loaded. As far as ammo, you can find it online for about $20 a box (50), not really that expensive. Now I found some at cabelas and $25 is more than I want to pay for Them. I've reloaded both oem cases and cut down 223/556 cases. Much easier to use oem cases...... But I do have an alternative if the round goes belly up in the future. I have also cast for it using NOE 38grain 223 bullet. Gas check and have powder coated with success. So I can make my own bullets for this scoundrel. Overall I like the guns, I'd buy either that I could find again......