Owners of RIA 1911 and TCM22, reliable?

[tge45]

Greetings,
I've checked the 1911 forums, some report extraction problems with the TCM22. Anybody have first hand experience with this caliber and RIA pistols in general?

 

[bonzaiberger]

The only problem that I have had is that my slide locks back with one round left in the mag every time. Other than that I love mine.

 

[ghitch75]

The only problem that I have had is that my slide locks back with one round left in the mag every time. Other than that I love mine.

that is a mag problem......try another brand of mag...

 

[red_zr24x4]

I've got 2, both tactical models, one in 9mm one in 45. Never had an issue with either.
The dealer I bought from has the 22tcm and said its a blast to shoot.

 

[tge45]

Thanks for the info

 

[FERLACH]

I own a RIA standard model. It functions 100%. Very Reliable

 

[Bang-bang]

I have the tactical model in 45acp, and never had a problem. It eats my reloads with no problems.

 

[Loc n load]

Bought a RIA commander length model 18 mos ago and have run 5,000 rds of 230 gr RN lead thru it w/o any issues......Have several shooting partners that have RIA's and have shot them for years w/o issues.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

It wasn't mine, but at a get together we all shot one of the participant's TCM. After about 3-4 magazines the recoil spring broke. It was brand new prior to that day. I have no idea if its common or not.

 

[ghitch75]

It wasn't mine, but at a get together we all shot one of the participant's TCM. After about 3-4 magazines the recoil spring broke. It was brand new prior to that day. I have no idea if its common or not.

sounds as if it had a to light of spring from the factory and it stacked and broke.....i would say with the velocity of the round the slide would move back pretty quick so a 18 or 20# would be factory but i don't know as i have never messed with one....

 

[NHT3]

TCM has an 8# recoil spring. I have a full size and commander and never a problem with either. I've probably got a couple hundred rounds through the commander (haven't shot the full size much since getting the commander) and it's one of the most enjoyable pistols I have to shoot. Very low recoil, very low effort required to retract the slide. Recoil is probably 30% of the 9MM, actually not a lot more than the SR-22 Ruger. It does have quite a "pop" when you fire it but I've yet to have someone shoot it that didn't say they enjoyed it.

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[ghitch75]

TCM has an 8# recoil spring. I have a full size and commander and never a problem with either. I've probably got a couple hundred rounds through the commander (haven't shot the full size much since getting the commander) and it's one of the most enjoyable pistols I have to shoot. Very low recoil, very low effort required to retract the slide. Recoil is probably 30% of the 9MM, actually not a lot more than the SR-22 Ruger. It does have quite a "pop" when you fire it but I've yet to have someone shootthat didn't say they enjoyed it.

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i would have thought it would have been snapper.......thanks for the info....

 

[churchmouse]

Glad you all have good ones.
Seen so many that are not.

 

[Hawkwind2112]

I haven't shot my RIA 1911 very much yet but it has been 100% reliable from day one. (knock wood!)

 

[EGParatrooper]

I have an RIA GI model .45 5", I put an average of 300+ rounds a month down range, never had a misfire or misfeed! I keep it cIeaned and lightly lubed, and reload for target practice.

 

[swmp9jrm]

I have a .22TCM RIA 1911. There are a number of folks that have had issues with stuck cartridges (failure to extract). I have had this issue, but I believe it is more of an ammo issue than a gun issue. Armscor is the only supplier of the TCM ammo, and I think there is a bit of variability in COAL, crimp, or powder load. I'm in the process of doing a comparison of Philippine produced ammo vs. US produced ammo to see if there are any differences.

Overall, the gun is great fun. A decent 1911 trigger, 18 round capacity on a 40gr bullet that exits the muzzle with a velocity of about 2,000 fps. It is very accurate, has virtually no recoil, and functions just like any other 1911 you have. I got the combo that has a 9mm barrel and recoil spring (plush a different extractor) - gun works very well on the 9mm setup and no issues with stuck cases.

 

[nb1980]

I have a compact RIA .45 the only issue I've had is it is picky about magazines. Kimber mags and the factory armscor mags work great with no issues. My Wilson combat mags jam almost every other round. I do have to clean and lube it more often but my previous handgun was a glock so I am still new to the 1911.

 

[tge45]

Thanks to all for the info.

I did pick up a tcm22. Public thanks to ggglobert9.
What a hoot to shoot. Only one mag through the pistol, but no problems with extraction. Fit, finish, trigger, safety function- all great. Standard grip panels a little cheep looking. Time to pick up more ammo.

 

[jimbor509]

Just ran 100 rounds thru my new gun. No extraction issues, but the slid locks back with one round left in mag. I have a second mag on order and will try same next week.....jim

 

[00Buck]

I was looking to add another 1911 in 9mm when I came across this TCM in Jan 2015. At the price of $554 new, after the $75 rebate, I couldn't pass it up. It came with the 9mm barrel, adjustable sights, 17 round capacity and a surprisingly decent trigger. I figured if the 22 TCM goes away, ie: 22 jet, I still could not find another 1911 in 9mm with the options this one had at a better price.

I have put 400 rnds of 124 gr 9mm through it with a few failure to feeds in the first two mags and none thereafter. As for the 22 TCM it was very interesting not like anything I have shot in a handgun before. It has proven to be extremely fun to shoot with a large fireball, loud report and minimal recoil. I have only put 45 rounds of 22 TCM through it but have 455 more waiting. One of the primers on the factory Armscor 40 g jhp ammo blew out. After this incident the gun has failed to eject 22 TCM and doubled fed on every 22 TCM round thereafter. Customer service with RIA/Armscor up to this point has been exceptional. They have the pistol at this time and are working to make the 22 TCM barrel right.

I also picked up 3 new Para P-18 mags for $12 each and they fit and function great with 9mm, I have not tried the 22 TCM in them yet.

9mm 20 yards

I tried to test the accuracy of the 22 TCM but they were all over the paper at 20 yards, I suspect it is the ammo. The 45 rounds of 22 TCM I fired have flattened and cratered primers with one blown out. I suspect over pressure but I have no experience with this cartridge and have seen no pressures advertised.