RIA/Derya TM22 Feather Review: The Best Budget Tacticool .22lr Rifle in Canada?

[@worstcase519]

Dope looking TM22. Only issue with this gun is the bolt stop/pad whatever its called... the rubber will, over time, get deformed and actually sink into the buffer tube. At 2k rounds, I took off the stock and added some material to stop the rubber from getting pushed inside. If you dont the bolt handle will smash up against the slot. Common issue with these.

[@varinra]

The TM 22 Feather has a re-designed the bolt stop pad. The buffer tube has no contact with the pad at all. The pad in the Feather is a rectangular piece of rubber sitting at the end of the receiver which can be removed and replaced when needed. The design of the Feather is much updated with respect to its aluminum predecessor.

[@DK-hw6cc]

I bought the TM22 Gen 1 when it came out thing has been reliable AF like 3k rounds through it

[@Hatred999]

you should sell a TM base print for those who don’t have access to a 3d printer

[@Minihobbes117]

Question, when you printed the pmags, where did you find a baseplate that would fit? Or did you just hold down the bottom of the mag when you glued it

[@bats8888]

You just have to use lots of glue and hold it to the mag. The printed piece is the new base plate. Let it sit on there at least overnight before use.

[@zach7384]

Just picked one of these up, I love it! Would you happen to know where a guy could buy those magazine base plates, 3D printed or otherwise? The weird little mags this uses are honestly the only thing I don't like about the look.

[@bats8888]

The file is available on Thingiverse for free. If you have a friend, ask them to 3d print it. If not, look locally to see if there are any 3d printed stores. Just take the file there.

[@zach7384]

@@bats8888 I appreciate it! Either way, definitely inspired me to do something similar to get a better looking magazine. I almost wish they would have made them like that stock, it's just so small and curved it really takes away from the overall design. Thanks for the vid & reply

[@Kiingtski]

@@bats8888bro your amazing im going to do this!

[@dynomytFB]

You should show how you changed the stock in a short video. i bought this as my first rifle and im excited to copy your little cosmetic mods to make it look less odd ill prob go to a store and get the baseplate printed and find a barrel sleeve aswell, also what length sleeve did you use is it 7"?

[@bats8888]

I don't have the rifle anymore, so I can't do it. But it works just like any other AR stock. Pull down on the tabs hard and pull back, reverse for installing a new one. The faux suppressor is 5.5"

[@dynomytFB]

​@@bats8888 appreciate the help my guy🤘🏻 whyd you get rid of it your build looked so fun to plink on

[@bats8888]

I'd love to keep all the guns I review, but I can't. I sell the guns I review to buy more stuff to review.

[@TheJuan2000164]

I got a TM22 and the first 10 round magazine the gun began to malfunction. The firing pin was punching right through the shells and primer and gun powder was blowing back and out of every opening. The gun sounded like it was blowing up from the inside. Every 5 to 8 shots it would repeat sometimes every shot. A few rounds were stuck on the hook that pulls the shell out of the barrel. And the firing pin had not retracted. My 10 year old son shot the gun first and was scared that he was hit with Scrap metal or ricochet. Do not buy. And then RIA gave me the run around to fix I had to beg SportsMan where-house to let me warranty it and fix it.

[@Kotti_TV]

Did you oil before shooting?

[@mikem.2078]

Wondering where you got the magazine add-on / extension thing to make it look thicker and more "ar" like?

[@bats8888]

It's a 3d printed piece. If you just google "TM22 mag base print" you should find it.

[@mikem.2078]

@@bats8888 Appreciated. I guess I need to buy a 3D printer. So much technology, so little money and time to learn it.

[@StopBeingWeirdYacultist]

Took my rock island 22 to the range for the 1st time I was a disaster of dangerous proportions. The thing jammed bad. 2 range watchers couldn't get it. Jammed so bad the magazine wouldn't eject. One Took it to a safe place and got it cleared. Handed me the mangled bullets and said that was the problem. I set it down and just fired my 22 pistol. That also was getting jammed. Bad ammo? Winchester 22s I was using plus some high velocity cci . Think it was the cci that caused the issues in the rifle. Didn't try the rifle even though I probably should have.

[@y.l5321]

Hi did you need to remove the base plate from you polymer 10 round mag to fit the 3D printed mag cover?

[@bats8888]

Yes. The printed piece essentially becomes the new base plate (which is why it's necessary to let the super glue set for a while before use).

[@wildnorthadventures]

You should check with a gunsmith about shortening and re threading the barrel. I got my 308 threaded for a break and it was only 30 bucks. I was shocked at how cheap it was.

[@bats8888]

You can't cut a barrel below 18", even if it's rimfire. Dlask makes a 10" TM22 barrel though

[@wildnorthadventures]

@@bats8888 I was always under the impression that if it’s rim fire it’s the oal that’s the main thing. Kinda why they sell that short barreled gsg with the pinned stock. But don’t quote me. I’m not 100%

[@bats8888]

That's for determining NR/R status. The cutting of barrels falls under a completely different section. The likely reason is to stop sawed off NR shotguns. Why they chose 18", idk.

[@wildnorthadventures]

@@bats8888 ah I see what you mean. I mis understood your last comment. That makes sense. So you’re not allowed to have your gunsmith shorten your barrel, re-crown and thread the muzzle? In my first comment I had my gunsmith do the threading and re-crown my 308 but there was no shortening the barrel. I just assumed it would be ok as long as you stayed over the min oal.

[@bats8888]

@wildnorthadventures a gunsmith can do that, but only if the barrel stays over 18". Of you want a shorter barrel, you need a brand new barrel and swap it out.

[@Minihobbes117]

What kind of sleeve did you buy?

[@bats8888]

It's a reverse faux suppressor from True North Arms.

[@ftswarbill]

They are imported from Turkey and require an 18-inch barrel.

[@Stahlbrand]

So TM does not stand for Totally Metal in this case, eh?

[@bats8888]

Haha, definitely not

[@AmericanBarbarian132]

Is the hand guard compatible with other AR hand guards? Or at least a way to add a rail system to the one currently on it?

[@bats8888]

It's not compatible with AR handguard. But the top and bottom of the handguard has mlok slots that you could put pic rail on.

[@AmericanBarbarian132]

@@bats8888 that’ll work just as well. Thank you so much been trying to find an answer somewhere.

[@AmericanBarbarian132]

@@bats8888 also what size is it threaded at for the faux suppressor to fit?

[@bats8888]

The TM22 uses 1/2x28 threads

[@AmericanBarbarian132]

@@bats8888 sorry I did have one more question, is the stock interchangeable at all? Sorry that was answered in the video and I just missed it

[@stein5763]

Did the fake can/linear comp make it easier on the ears for the shooter?

[@bats8888]

This one was just a barrel sleeve, it had no muzzle effect at all. Linear comps will very slightly make it quite to you and anyone behind the muzzle, but it's very minimal, especially on 22lr

[@dbadgermannc.8252]

Brand / where from barrell sleeve ? I " pinked-up" my wife's TM22

[@bats8888]

It is from True North Arms. They have a whole bunch of version, this one had no muzzle device attached and was was very lightweight. You may need to email and ask them which model it is specifically

[@HEYzay623]

You'd probably help your accuracy if you don't rest the rifle on the mag.

[@MikeL5335]

Hello, what size thread is on the barrel?

[@bats8888]

1/2x28

[@dumbmikey7314]

Where you get the threaded sleeve

[@bats8888]

I got it second hand but they are made by True North Arms. I'm not sure if they still make the super lightweight ones. You have to email them.

[@dumbmikey7314]

What size do I buy for the muzzle brake

[@bats8888]

The threads are 1/2x28

[@tyler111762]

god, you actually used the footage of the abomination setup.

[@bats8888]

Of course, lmao. YT short will have it too

[@SplashingMANGO]

Wait? A registered firearm owner who also admits to having access to 3D printers? Damn son! You like to live life dangerously!

[@bats8888]

As insane as it is, gotta be careful to not download the wrong thing in Canada now.

[@Nucklhed]

Why are you calling that a build?

[@bats8888]

That's just the word that came to mind when recording

[@user-ep6wd7ip7v]

To many failure to feed brand new gun to and using good amo

[@angelr8892]

Do you mean it jams, or doesn't pick up a new round from the mag? Mine would only cycle Mini Mag and Aguila Super Extra, cheap bulk was single shot. I fixed it with a cheap generic ebay spring. I posted details on thefiringline forum semi auto rifle section. Search for "TM22 Feather failure to cycle fix".

[@MikeL5335]

Hello what size thread is on the barrel?

[@bats8888]

1/2x28