Rock Island .22 tcm

[Flight567]

I found one at a lgs for ~$500. Put it on lawaya because it looked awesome. Does anyone have any experience with this gun/round

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[russc2542]

Friend of mine has a RIA double stack 9mm/22tcm 1911. Makes a big boom. he says it has less felt recoil than 9mm.

 

[Flight567]

Friend of mine has a RIA double stack 9mm/22tcm 1911. Makes a big boom. he says it has less felt recoil than 9mm.

Yep. The double stack is what I've got on layaway. Has it been reliable for him?

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[RustyHornet]

I had a single stack tactical model a few years back. Loved it. Lots of fun to shoot, I don’t remember why I got rid of it... Miss it. Big fireball, no recoil.

 

[armalitesheepdog]

And the cool thing...I just looked online and you can find .22TCM Ammo at fairly normal prices. And its available.

 

[RustyHornet]

And the cool thing...I just looked online and you can find .22TCM Ammo at fairly normal prices. And its available.

There was some in the classifieds last month that was a decent deal. Not sure if it’s still available.

 

[churchmouse]

We had 2 of these. If you are in close quarters to the discharge end it will set you ablaze.........

 

[russc2542]

Yep. The double stack is what I've got on layaway. Has it been reliable for him?

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Sorry, I lied, he has a single stack. different friend got the double stack. Far as I know it's been great to him but he hasn't run any endurance tests or 1000 round classes I know of.

 

[NHT3]

Friend of mine has a RIA double stack 9mm/22tcm 1911. Makes a big boom. he says it has less felt recoil than 9mm.

I would estimate half the felt recoil of a 9mm.. Lots of fun and Muzzle energy very close to a 45 ACP

 

[russc2542]

I would estimate half the felt recoil of a 9mm.. Lots of fun and Muzzle energy very close to a 45 ACP

out of a rifle-length barrel, maybe. out of a 5" pistol barrel ME is 9mm-ish. severely bottlenecked rounds always benefit from longer barrels more than straight wall cases.

 

[NHT3]

out of a rifle-length barrel, maybe. out of a 5" pistol barrel ME is 9mm-ish. severely bottlenecked rounds always benefit from longer barrels more than straight wall cases.

5" barrel, 1900-2000 fps, 2500 out of a 22" rifle barrel.
Rem 230 Gr 835 FPS 356# ME 40 Gr. TCM 1950 FPS 340# Me

 

[obijohn]

Mine runs great. Around 1000 rounds of 22 TCM and 22 TCM 9r. Tons of fun to shoot.

 

[russc2542]

I was just reading wikipedia, not doing math.
9: low 300s to low 400s ftlb
45: mid 300s to high 500s ftlb
22tcm: 381 from a 5" barrel 696 from a 22"

5" barrel, 1900-2000 fps, 2500 out of a 22" rifle barrel.
Rem 230 Gr 835 FPS 356# ME 40 Gr. TCM 1950 FPS 340# Me

I think we both agree it'd be a lot less fun on the wrong end than a .22lr lol

 

[Flight567]

Sounds like a made a great decision investing! The same shop has 25 packs of 50 rds that they've been holding on to for 2 or more years , so u should have some ammo available

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[obijohn]

Sounds like a made a great decision investing! The same shop has 25 packs of 50 rds that they've been holding on to for 2 or more years , so u should have some ammo available

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i'd be interested in some of that ammo. Where is the shop located?

 

[Flight567]

i'd be interested in some of that ammo. Where is the shop located?

Vandalia range and armory in ohio. Pretty nice place. I'd be happy to grab some for you if that's a drive for you.

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[obijohn]

Vandalia range and armory in ohio. Pretty nice place. I'd be happy to grab some for you if that's a drive for you.

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appreciate the offer, maybe next time

 

[wtburnette]

I haven't owned one, but a buddy of mine had the double stack and single stack version and both were a ton of fun. Shot a melon with one at a group shoot and it was absolutely destroyed! The last I'd heard he didn't have any issues with them at all. Fun guns to shoot for sure...

 

[Flight567]

I forgot to update when I picked her up, but I picked her up last month.
First observation:
It's nice. My first 19/2011 style pistol so I don't have a lot of experience, but I rather enjoy it. I'm definitely willing to learn, so if anyone has any tips, let me know!
This particular 2011 style pistol doesn't seem to like critical duty; they feed for my wife, but my grip reduces slide velocity enough that the rounds get caught on the ramp. Gold dot, and hst seem to work fine. I will probably be using novx rounds though. I like them.

I've found that I actually like grip panels. It give the heel of my support hand palm something to rotate into as it rolls up.

Pistol points naturally. It's wonderful

A couple cons:
The front sight is basic metal. I would like to replace it.

I need to have an ambidextrous safety installed as I am correct handed.

Overall a solid buy!

Pics incoming once I get a chance.

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[Flight567]

Pics as promised. The grips themselves make me less than happy, but it is what it is lol.

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