AL22M - Rock Island Armory's New 22 Magnum

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[@therlowpopejr3540]

DOES IT COME IN 3IN OR 2IN

[@paulross9287]

Loading magazines isn't one of my favorite tasks, but the "ritual" of loading the cylinders of a revolver is sorta almost kinda therapeutic.

[@korymanuel7158]

I agree

[@ben-eg7kx]

Yes very therapeutic

[@Just1American1966]

Yep. Slows down ammo consumption, too. ;-)

[@louislascelles1846]

:)

[@cigoLxeL]

"I *love* to reload during a battle! There's nothing like the feeling of slamming a long, silver bullet into a well-greased chamber." - Revolver Ocelot, _Metal Gear Solid_

[@chasesf1]

I love the 22 mag revolver. More capacity than expected and it’s a mean little round.

[@oculosprudentium8486]

They can still drill out to make it a 10 round revolver

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Maybe 9 rounds in that cylinder. Again, how big do you want your cylinder on a rimfire? S&W runs 10 rounds in their 617 K-frame in 22LR. Magnum runs much higher pressures and is a tiny big bigger diameter casing.

[@deborahchesser7375]

I got a Heritage RR, nothing fancy but damn nice for the $. And the extra cylinder that says WMR on it makes all the difference. The 22 mag must be making a resurgence, they impressed the hell out of me I know that.

[@jasonwolfe9892]

@@deborahchesser7375 a very economical revolver of good quality.

[@paulkube3901]

Very nice presentation. No screaming. No audio set at 11. No hype or exploding targets. Well done!

[@martinwall7297]

its about time, i love this round, i love revolvers,

[@anonymousbosch9265]

I love .22 WMR and I carry a NAA Pug in my back pocket every day and a Jframe .38 hammerless as well. I’m looking at a S&W 351C in my local shop but $700 is a steep price on it

[@tonyromano6220]

Yes sir!

[@marvinhagler4721]

You ALWAYS need 2 good ones...AUTOMATICS FAIL

[@fspiassociatesfspiassociat8135]

A review of the Taurus .22 revolver, both .22 or and .22 Magnus would be interesting

[@HH-em5hv]

Nice little wheel gun. I like revolvers, too. I also like the .22 WMR round. Lots of punch for a .22. I'd buy one, if the price is reasonable.

[@carmineredd1198]

$79.95

[@talisikid1618]

Cheap? Or reasonable? Not the same thing.

[@_wanted_outlaw3007]

@@talisikid1618 cheap is the ammo reasonable is the price.

[@coyote102076]

it's been tested over & over again. A 22 MAG in a 3" pistol barrel shoots at the same energy as a 22LR through a rifle w. 18" barrel. And I for DANG sure would not want to be hit by either one! That looks like a really nice plinking revolver. Great review!

[@Alrighty80085]

Isn’t the wmr heavier than a lr?

[@conman1395]

​@@Alrighty80085 read what he wrote and think about it

[@cameronnorton5898]

.22 rifle with a high velocity 40gr hollow point actually hits pretty hard if you ask me. Definitely a viable self defense choice. Try CCI Velocitor ammo.

[@marcuschauvin7039]

I agree with your assessment about revolvers. I do love 327 Fed Mag and 45 Colt. I have a huge love for lever guns as well.

[@patdawkins6785]

I love Revolvers. Reliable!!!! We need more 22mag rifles and pistols.

[@princessannedemos8778]

Very informative analysis, I love 22 magnum because of its velocity, penetration and damage capacity and you can also carry as much ammunition due to the lightness of its weight..its a juniour editon of 556...

[@dicknubbler6574]

Love your hard work sir! Your channel is refreshing compared to so many 2a youtubers. Your lack of ego and straight forward approach is a nice change of pace.

[@mexicanredneck760]

I love revolvers they are simple, effective and comfortable. I enjoy single actions as well. You are connected with the gun actually operating it. Nice video.

[@ziggarillo]

A semi automatic is less complicated.

[@carminemurphy4836]

A semi-automatic firearm is a dynamic type of firearm, it must feed from a magazine, then feed up a ramp, chamber, fire, extract and eject successfully, whilst there may be fewer parts, success in a dynamic firearm is fraught with difficulty and could be problematic vs a revolver. A revolver is a passive firearm. It utilizes a cylinder, so no feeding or ejection takes place, bad scenario: a squib load (no powder) lodges a bullet between the forcing cone cylinder gap, tying up the revolver, by that point requiring another firearm, or revolver. Worst case scenario, the bullet lodges into the barrels rifling, allowing another round to fire, exploding the firearm.

[@scotgarland7526]

@@ziggarillo less complicated than pulling the trigger??????

[@obiwan5667]

Hey Justin.... glad you are doing well....thanks for the great review of this revolver.....

[@kevinhopkins2970]

The KISS principal. Revolvers are a great starter gun for 1st time shooters. Also great for home defense. Especially in .38 or 357 mag. I always believe most gun owners need at least 2 revolvers. 1 in .22 lr or mag. and the other in at least 357/38 cal..

[@dilloncox1238]

Yes sir I agree! If one was to ever have issues or need work , you have a spare to protect your family and home with. In today’s world , you do not even want to let the chance of being caught unprotected even begin to have a chance of happening to you. Always have a plan b even if you are damn sure of plan a

[@Vtfilamguy]

Had looked for an Alfa Revolver in the past, hard to find hopefully this partnership will increase availability so I can finally get my hands on one. Thank you for the great presentation.

[@jalan8171]

Some of the FFL retailers in SE Virginia carry Rock island autoloading pistols and the inexpensive 200 series revolvers. The newest R.i. revolvers have not been in any of them. Now during the scamdemic and civil unrest period of shortages, none of the dealers I've shopped at will order any standard cataloged firearm from any manufacturer. That's a big issue - Just who is applying the pressure unto either the dealers or manufacturers in preventing special ordering firearms? Is that occurring in your area of the nation?

[@Vtfilamguy]

@@jalan8171 so far in Vermont no dealer has refused a special order firearm they simply state that lead times are impossible to nail down due to high volume of purchases in other parts of the country

[@daviddonnelly2700]

First time viewer. Great review. Some of the finest close up photography of a wheel gun - indeed any hand gun - I have ever seen. Brilliant. Thank you. I thoroughly enjoy .22 Magnum cartridges. Fun. Fun. Fun.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Thank you very much for the kind words!

[@gordonadams4793]

Beautiful handgun. Thanks for showing that revolvers are still pertinent and relevant

[@raywite6665]

Since my hands are about shot I love the .22/.22 mag. The mags are so expensive though. This is one weapon I'd love to own.

[@xray86delta]

I still love my revolvers! Revolvers almost never fail, my automatics can jam.

[@maxprivate3805]

"Six for sure."

[@ericpagnano8394]

Watch any revolver torture test, they fail. Horribly

[@jaypickett3552]

Years ago I read that the LA police department never had a malfunction in an officer involved shooting in all the years of carrying the.38 special. BUT I have seen quite a few failure to feed/fire in cop shootings on the internet. I like both of them but trust the wheel gun more than the semi automatic.

[@TightwadTodd]

@@ericpagnano8394 And anyone who would treat their revolver in such a manner,would deserve it..

[@rottiesrule5285]

@@jaypickett3552 agreed

[@antoniocomputersbarreto7429]

I definitely agree with you on the 22 magnum for self defense. I carry a 9mm and my wife carry a Colt 1911 Gold Cup 45acp. But I will feel comfortable with a 22 magnum if I ever decide to carry it. God bless America long live the Republic

[@JacksonWalter735]

Your wife carries a 38 ounce stainless steel 1911?!?! I am in awe and she is a hero in my book. I used to carry an old metal IMI Jericho and I thought that was heavy. Does she carry it on her hip or in her purse?

[@alanderson9711]

So say We All...

[@carmineredd1198]

@@JacksonWalter735 on her mule, more than likely

[@laptopdragon]

.22mag is excellent for older people or those with arthritis where recoil would prevent the owner from ever practicing or even having fun vs being in pain for practicing. Plus, it's all about placement and with me, I'm far more accurate with a .22mag than any 9mm. So ramp up stress in a difficult situation and in that moment I'd want the easiest firearm that works. Now if I'm in Russias woods and a remote cabin and a bear is coming at me then I'd want a .357 but if I'm 90yo and living in an urban apartment, I'd rather have a .22mag for precision shots, and the least amount of over penetration.

[@timrobinson6573]

Because rim fire cartridges require a more forceful hammer blow to reliably detonate the primer, the revolvers that shoot rimfire cartridges have heavier hammer springs and therefor heavier trigger pulls. This can be an issue for people with arthritis or weak grip strength.

[@OverlandOne]

@@timrobinson6573 Manufacturer says it has a 4 lb trigger pull. I have owned glock .40's and 9mm's with much more than that.

[@bisleyblackhawk1288]

Revolvers will never be obsolete...double or single action...I own and enjoy quite a few from .22 rimfire to .45 Colt 😍😍😍 I would like to add one of those to my rotation so I’m looking for one (I know “good luck to me here in the current 2021 gun and ammo shortage”). Good video and channel 👍👍👍

[@richardhyman6981]

Excellent review and I really like the format! Keep it up!

[@CloverTac]

good coverage of the AL22M bro, will probably share this to my community tomorrow, i got the AL22 in this last weekend, looking forward to finishing up my review work on it soon, so far am liking it

[@johndilday1846]

I love revolvers. They have such nice lines. This one looks great as well. I love my pistols as well, but revolvers are just special. I probably couldn’t afford to shoot this one much, but maybe one in .22lr instead if they make it that way. Where I live .22 magnum costs more than 9mm Parabellum.

[@combatmedic91-b76]

NO REVOLVERS ARE NOT OBSOLETE they are beautiful thank you for posting. I've always wondered about Rock Island Armory weapons!

[@davidgreve1081]

Quite a nice pistol you have there. .22 mag is no slouch. It is good enough for me. It doesnt sound like a cannon going off like a .357 mag does, but itll do the job at hand. I like the fact its a 4 inch barrel. The trigger pull can be worked so its not so heavy. It looks quite promising as an import.

[@johnreacher3756]

This is the first video of yours that I have seen. It impresses me. Your photography is first rate. I especially like your still shots. They reveal a lot of details about the gun. I like that you use a support to show how precise the gun will shoot. Then I like how you shoot it offhand to show the ergonomics of the gun. You have a nice speaking style. You're not even too ugly. JK! Revolvers have never gone out of style. Some of us shoot revolvers in IDPA competition and give those with flat guns a run for their money. Keep up the good work.

[@mikelastpass689]

Thanks for the review. I've been looking for a 22 Magnum... In my searches been few & far between. My permit will be hopefully arrive just in time to order one of these. Thanks Much for the review.

[@chapiit08]

The cylinder rotation ratchet @6:50 is of such a simple ingenious design.

[@hernandovillamarinbuenaven7476]

Looks pretty interesting & solid.... Maybe RIA would consider a 'twin cylinder / .22lr + .22 Win Mag set'. I'd suggest looking into cylinder / chamber consistency, thus better accuracy though... Many thanks for your awsome work & great video!!🤗🙏

[@keithstewart934]

Revolvers are especially useful for sometimes unreliable rim fire cartridges. Also fundamentally reliable and since most civilian defense shootings are resolved in 3 or less rounds I prefer them to semiautomatics.

[@talisikid1618]

Average means nothing. You have no way of knowing how many rounds you’ll need & it’s easier to be accurate with semiautomatics.

[@BB-1990]

@@talisikid1618 Oh, how so? How is it easier to be accurate? LMAO, makes no sense.

[@TartanJack]

Great looking revolver. Will keep an eye out for one.

[@larrywilson9524]

Glad and happy I found your channel ;-) keep up the good work.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Awesome, thank you!

[@3360274]

Good safety recommendation. 22 mag is a great round with great penetration, if you need that. .38 can be a great carry gun if you don't want penetration. When would you want that? Depends on ammo, your target and use. I like a slow moving .38, it is more accurate at 50 to 100 yards. Anything inside of that is MINE at less distance, with the right ammo.

[@thystaff742]

Always a fan of revolvers. No need for magazines, just bullets.

[@gilengel3505]

Thank you for a well made and thoughtful review.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mkw2555]

Those are very good revolves. I have stainless 4 inch 357 mag since 4 years. It is exceptionally good.

[@jimsiress9687]

I might like that .22WMR revolver. Anxious to see one. Thanks for bringing it to shoot & review. Carry On.

[@blainclatworthy5423]

Revolvers are fun to shoot. I had a Smith and Wesson Model 66 in 357, 30 yrs ago.

[@mccky4469]

I love revolvers, my favorite things to shoot, based on my personnel experiences they are the most reliable firearms next to single shot.

[@BV-fr8bf]

Number the chambers with a sharpie and see if that flyer is due to a single chamber or if it is random.

[@gcock4815]

great idea

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Good suggestion.

[@jamesparker6017]

Melbourne Beach Florida 🌴. I've had my NAA stainless 5 shot 22M for 25 years& love it.

[@timcassaday3367]

I have a heritage 22 mag. and I love it.Its an old western style look.

[@DTNM308]

Does it function well I had 2 bad experiences

[@johnnybeanz1296]

Nice vid. I love 22mag. Most recent purchase-Ruger single 9. Impractical but a lot of fun.

[@cjcar63]

I have fired a lot of 22WMR. Great round. This is well made little revolver. Nice for target shooting or a camping companion. Definitely looks like a sidearm you could have for a lifetime and then pass it down to the next generation. Great video!

[@bridgeman11]

That's nice. I have a Colt Diamondback that I converted from .22LR to .22WMR. It's a fun shooter.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

I run a Ruger Single Six with 6.5" barrel in 22wmr. The round shines with longer barrels. That's the key to achieving solid energy.

[@michaelhorton5055]

I love .22 WMR. I would argue that it's a better cartridge than 17 HMR or 5.7x28 all day long. Plus you can't beat a revolver. Love the channel BTW.

[@gonerydin4225]

5:23 Bottom right target. You shot the fly! Was that a fly-er? LOL

[@mdk2066]

He meant to do that.

[@timetraveler1973]

@@mdk2066 paul harrell or hikok45 musta taught him how to shoot XD

[@davidbreen4727]

that is a beautiful pistol, i have wanted a revolver for a long time, but they're so expensive compared to semi auto. i will be looking for that one. stainless steel, just a beautiful piece, great review.

[@billythekidperez7343]

The grips on your Model 15 are awesome!

[@borisperez3129]

Started with a Smith 686 back in the day, carried a Glock 19 for 30 yrs till 3 yrs ago. Now I pack a CZ p-10 and have come back to appreciate a good revolver. This maybe in a snubby and I’ll partake. Awesome taste in music 👍

[@MSgtofMarines]

I have always been hung up on revolvers. Just love them. That one looks amazing. I must have one.

[@pastordoogie8438]

Great detail shots!!!

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Thanks a lot!

[@wardroland270]

Thanks JO. Great job. Good info.

[@3wheelmannc860]

Solid review as usual. I would really like this offering...be nice if it was widely available. My RIA 10mm single stack is fantastic, as is my RIA VR80 12 ga. Will be adding more when ammo and firearms is available.

[@mortshirazi9393]

Love the 22mag. How much is this revolver?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@mortshirazi9393 About 520 to 600 $ if you can find one.

[@scottkeppler7442]

This is nice. I have a M&P 22 but would love to add this to my collection.

[@jeffreylocke8808]

It seems to have a additional lock-up design in the design of the front yoke. It appears to meld two fitted mating areas in the front yoke location.

[@andywilson8698]

Could you do some velocity test, please! And you are correct the 22 mag does have a step on 22lr for sd.

[@blairbuskirk5460]

If you don't like a heavy double action trigger pull you don't want a rimfire revolver. Rim crimping requires more force than a centerfire primer. Requiring a stronger hammer spring, thus a heavier double action pull.

[@crockett11000]

You are correct sir, all rim fire guns use a heavier spring to get constant/ reliable ignition with out misfires!.

[@davidinghram2494]

I enjoyed your video of this new product from RIA. Thanks

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@dennishein2812]

I count rounds and I still squeeze the trigger one last time on revolvers most of the time. My wife will squeeze the trigger several times on revolvers. Except for my SA, it’s a bit heavy for her. Nice info on that revolver. I’ve been considering a .22 WMR.

[@SaintBrianTheGodless]

When does it come on the market? I don't see it anywhere right now. Except here, lol.

[@billshira7767]

Thank you for a great review. I am not a cylinder gun guy but, well you’re making me think about it. Nice work.

[@glockerbob]

The fit and finish seems nice. Accuracy also.

[@williamzeller294]

A quick look today in mid-February 2021 on the Armscor site does not show any .22 revolvers at all. The DA pull is necessarily heavy on rimfire revolvers due to the spotty ignition power in DA mode and the dirtiness of rimfire ammunition- the cases don't always seat well after a few rounds due to the dirt left behind, which moderates the firing pin strike.

[@goransablic7339]

Excellent czech arms know/ how. Respect.

[@Riley_1955]

I always love shooting my 22 mag revolvers(Ruger single six / Uberti stallion)......Nothing like a 22 mag going off in your hand when shooting a revolver.....It feels kind of on par with shooting my 9mm 1911's.

[@robertlibby9716]

Revolvers rock. No brass to chase and great fun with 100% reliability. My personal favorite is the S&W 627 5 inch 8 shot 357.

[@Quality_Guru]

$649 price point for this revolver, which is more expensive than a S&W or Ruger 3 inch revolver, and it has mediocre groupings. Sometimes you don’t always get more by paying more.

[@charlesmckinley29]

Is that MSRP or what it is on the shelf for? Thanks

[@Quality_Guru]

@@charlesmckinley29 That's what I saw listed on a few sites. I also saw prices at 469 dollars. They are all out of stock at the places that I looked at.

[@paulross9287]

More rounds?

[@charlesmckinley29]

@@Quality_Guru thank you

[@Predalien195]

What's funny is when they were still being imported by Czech Point these were like $360.

[@inyaainusbrokinov7005]

I think all guns matter. I love revolvers too. I have several including a 22WMR, and Rock Island is a favorite brand.

[@easyfiveOsink]

I bought the AL9.0 after your review and it was spot on. This one also looks interesting.

[@dsullivan6842]

Production value has continued increasing

[@clintford6716]

I would honestly buy an American made Ruger before I bought this one. Ruger makes a hell of a revolver.

[@clintford6716]

@Gormm I own several and none of them have anything at all like that stamped on them. My most recent is a Ruger SR 1911 it had made in USA on it and every single high quality part in and on it is 100% American made. Not sure what you are talking about and I don’t think you do either.

[@johnnybeanz1296]

As indicated in another reply, I have two single action ruger s. Expensive, but superior in every way.

[@Rampant_Colt]

I bought three complete duds in a row from Ruger. SR1911, stainless Vaquero (and blued), American bolt-action. I won't get into specifics, but I will not be buying or trading for any Ruger firearms - especially ones made after 2017

[@clintford6716]

@@Rampant_Colt I bet they made it right too. So why you complaining?

[@Rampant_Colt]

@@clintford6716 No, I sold the American, traded the 1911, and was reimbursed only for the Vaquero. They sent it back repaired worse than it was to begin with

[@shirlandbranch2352]

Hey man, I love 💕 the AL22mag. I plan to buy one in the near future, if i can find one. Justin Opinion, I love 💕 your videos!

[@chrislloyd4984]

Excellent review, as always.

[@stevengrammont44]

Another good video , I enjoy revolvers as well , just good ole fun. Looks to be a well built revolver.

[@samueltucker8473]

Good review, Looks like a great option for small game harvesting and targets. Performance is what counts in my opinion.. . Good tools.

[@LE-6920]

This frame fits holsters for K/L/M S&W frames like a glove... I own such revolver (stainless too with the same barell length) in 9PA and I use a BlackHawk leather holster...

[@jcastle614]

Looking at the video comparisons of the S&W k frame and the ria gun the latter almost seems to be closer to an L frame, at least by looking at the video!! Nice revolver, great review!! Stay safe and God bless 🇺🇸☠️🇺🇸!!!

[@chevyvet69]

I feel you I'm a revolver fan to they have one huge drawback limited ammo

[@Peace-ju9us]

how can an optic be mounted? A 6" with a top strap like the old Colt Diamondback would be great.

[@tonyd6884]

I have a Taurus tracker 8” 9 shot 22wm. Very fun gun to shoot. 22 revolver has some kind of magic to it.

[@terryholloway9930]

Thanks Justin very good video I enjoyed it as I’m trying to catch up

[@jeffreyelliott622]

That's good looking rimfire revolver in 22 WMR and I wouldn't mind having one !!!!

[@BenDover-mj7tn]

Rock island has always had my curiositie but now they have my attention

[@joshuadell3279]

This make a good do it all gun for some people It's be good for pest control, small game hunting, plinking, teaching people to shoot, good gun to take camping, and if you use certain ammo it'd even bee good for self and home defense as well

[@talisikid1618]

Nice plinking/range toy. Maybe useful in bo bag for hunting/backup.

[@johnpogany2444]

Looks well made

[@TONYSESLCAFE]

Appropriate for any occasion. Color is straight. Very fashionable. Masculine. Friendly fire. A mans best friend. Nice gun. I smell the quality. It is what Smith and Wesson could have been... Eastern European.

[@kwamesha3477]

Nice thorough review. On a different note (pun intended), what was the name of the song you used in the video?

[@stileshumphrey4195]

Nice video! Very meticulous! Even the music was enjoyable! 👍👍👍

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Thank you very much!

[@michaelnesmith7069]

Good review! Keep up the good work.

[@stevenkennedy4130]

I would love to see this revolver with a two-ish inch barrel. Thanks for the share!

[@nickaschenbecker9882]

Alfa Proj has been around for a while now and has a solid rep but the main importer is Czechpoint. And Czechpoint is almost always outta stock! Like, even before this seeming apocalypse started they just seem to lack the ability to meet demand. Hopefully Armscor will be able to get a gun into the holster of everyone that wants one. Hell, hopefully Armscor will move on to include other Alfa Proj offerings as well! Having one of their wheelguns in .32 long would be fun.

[@jaypickett3552]

Good review, sir. Thank you kindly.

[@melvinmayfield470]

No lie Friend, Yours is the best review of handguns, (most true detail!) that I've seen anywhere! Much appreciated! (Great music also Brother!)

[@357bullfrog9]

I think revolvers are like internal combustion engine. They'll never be replaced