Rock Island Armory 22 TCM 1911 Single Stack Pistol Review

[@cjmala3370]

My only comment is that you have, in my opinion, the best reviews on KZbin! I look for you everyday and am very happy when I see a new post. Keep up the EXCELLENT videos!

[@mrolf04]

I like shooting my full size double stack 22 TCM at least as much as my Kimber Ultra Carry II. It gets lots of attention at the range with the loud bark and muzzle flash. Similar to turning heads and raising eyebrows at the range with a 44 mag. FPS with a 5" barrel is just under 2100. Enough to set off tannerite and peirce light armor even as a JHP. I call it my "Glove box AR".

[@josephcagnis]

Is it possible to custom built a double barrel .22 magnum 1911 GI model?

[@amymcdermott8897]

Do you swallow your push up pops in one gulp it sounds like it ?

[@psychobilly4162]

I wish other ammo manufacturers would get into the 22 TCM game. I'd love to see what they could do with different bullet designs! Can you hear me Buffalo Bore and Cor-Bon?

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

If RIA would take the round and get it SAAMI certified I bet several gun manufacturers and ammo companies would get into making it. I do Not see that happening unfortunately. They have made themselves their own Apple like monopoly and it is by no accident I am betting. If you reload its simple to do yourself and you can buy a Lee breechlock press for under 39.00, and its actually a good USA made 1 stage press! 22TCM Dies are 32.89 a set! I already bought a pound of Accurate brand TCM powder and I have 6 different boxes of 22 bullets. I just need to go buy the pistol! I am gonna buy and reload 1000 rounds of ammo for 150.00 last (I checked before the SARS CoV-2 /Corona virus). Or I can cut down some of my .223 ammo.

[@BigNatorStrength]

This round in anything other than a hollow point will be way too lethal for civilians and they know that. The armor piercing capability is too great

[@christopherbarger6112]

I held a Kimber, a STI and a Rock Island Armory 1911 in a local gun store. And to be completely honest, the easiest mag release, was on the RIA. The mags dropped free in the RIA and got stuck in the Kimber. The smoothest action was the RIA. The STI was stiff and the Kimber was jerky. I could rack the RIA with a finger pushing on the front sight. The Kimber and STI I had to really try. The STI trigger was stupid light and nice, whereas the RIA wasn’t as great. For the money and quality, I’d choose RIA all day long

[@jerrymorris1527]

Looks like my next pistol! Great review. You are one of the top reviewers on the internet. A pleasure to watch. Thx

[@dennissutton3767]

Really nice, my very next firearm....actually my next 2 pistols. Thank you

[@MacSOGAdventureInternational]

Scootch, Being a Pilipino myself I need to point this out. Tuason is pronounced (two-a-son) just to help you out brother. God Bless

[@PappyfromtheKeys]

I own one. Only thing I do not like about it is that it takes way too long to get the grin off my face when I shoot it! Not the first issue with it.

[@gilbertosuna5496]

Now that The Rock Island has come out with A Combat Commander Size, I will be able to Replace the Stainless Colt LT. WT. Commander I Gave to my Grandson who was A College Grad with Honors, had his CCW and never Gave his Mother my Daughter A Problem growing up. He had ADMIRED that Colt that was made in 1995 since he was a little Boy. He was born in 1993, so it worked out well when I gave it to him as a Gift 🎁 when he Turned 21.

[@germalefederico779]

22 TCM. TCM stands for Tuason Craig Micromagnum and it is a proprietary cartridge developed by Fred Craig and Rock Island Armory.

[@danielmyers1903]

Got a Rock Ultra FS about two months ago in 9mm and absolutely love it! Maybe the smoothest trigger I have ever shot in a pistol! Great price and wonderful value!

[@paididoy]

"Be strong, be a good courage ". "God bless America"! "Long live the republic "! What a great phrase?

[@The_Crazy_Monkey75]

Great video review, so detailed and very helpful to gun buyers! I just wish everyone who reviews firearms are as clear and detailed as you, Thanks!

[@PoorGuysGuns]

Great vid just picked up the 22 tcm 9mm combo. Love it!

[@larrymarsico4059]

Nice!

[@aumarigan]

Nice. How's it going?

[@PoorGuysGuns]

@@aumarigan Great!

[@scottishpride032]

They will sell tons of glock conversions. I'd love to see kel-tech make a sub2000 in 22tcm. Light weight, small, could hunt if you needed it for survival but also totally capable as a defensive weapon

[@royphelps8084]

If I'd know what I know now , I'd never spent money to convert my glock 17

[@regsparkes6507]

So far this TCM looks like a really good 'conversion' to have for the R I A 9mm pistols. Thanks for this video.

[@floydblack469]

Rock island armory produces great reliable guns!

[@randall8551]

5.56 green tip vs. .22TCM, both shot from 25 yards at an AR400 steel gong. The 5.56 did half the damage as the .22 TCM. I know, blew me away too.

[@22tcm34]

Randall PinkFloyd I believe that is a little nasty round 👍

[@chris_williams_ky]

Great review as always! Been wanting a RI pistol for awhile; what a great idea for someone on a budget-2 pistols in one! Thanks!

[@aumarigan]

This is what's I love about your channel. Intro is so awesome. Blast away. Fan from Philippines

[@eaglewindrider7700]

Awesome vid.. very informative. On the fence with the 22tcm but your vid has eased some concerns and shoot 9mm with easy swap out.. 2 guns for the price of one.

[@troy9er]

Looks like a real winner!!! Now if I could just afford all the great guns I see here on you tube, LOL!!!

[@HowToDoAnything777]

Another awesome video Sootch! Thank you

[@karlkotter4429]

"The ejection port has been extended out to allow for the feeding of hollowpoint ammunition." Do elaborate on how a larger port helps feed hollowpoints.

[@wes326]

Longer bullet?

[@jacksin3323]

22tcm getting a second wave of popularity reminds me of how 10mm made a "comeback". When i bought my 10mm, 22tcm was an optional conversion kit. I passed, bc ammo was impossible to find, but almost wish i hadnt.

[@patmartin3919]

I LOVE my 22TCM!! Great pistol and value. Like videos as well, very informative.

[@theKAHUNA144]

I think this is one of your best vids. I liked all the ballistics, vary informative .

[@dennylach6796]

Hi - Thanks for the quality of your videos. I recently got one of these and have had a blast shooting it. One of the things I found when reassembling it is that I have to gently push back the little plunger with the tip of a small polymer screw driver to get the slide stop to click back into place. Anyone else experiencing this? Hopefully over time it loosens up a bit. Love the muzzle flash when firing this thing..!

[@bobmenard5796]

So Sootch, 3 weeks ago I bought the exact single stack you have in the video but chambered in 9mm. My question is can I buy a .22 TCM barrel and spring to convert my pistol to this caliber. I would imagine I could use the 9mm magazines providing I take out the little spacer in the mag that makes up the differance for the 9mm being shorter. Thanks for the great videos, you are a top notch gun reviewer....you really know how to keep my attention. Keep up the great work!

[@technikmotorsport]

Am I the only one who doesn't like the finish on the RIA firearms? It makes it look cheap in my opinion. I would consider one of these if there were options. Nice video as always Sootch..

[@stevehess8718]

I enjoy your videos! But the "lowered and flared ejection port" has nothing to do with hollow points............ it is to keep the pistol from denting your ejected brass!

[@Saltydogg909]

long live the republic, Amen

[@miophx8283]

....and AMEN!

[@deesconi4746]

ANOTHER nice video by SOOTCH00,thank you !

[@22tcm34]

Love's your videos my amigo I turned one of my Rocks 22tcm Into a 7.62x25 tokarev

[@einfussganger]

Exceptionally well-done video. I really appreciate the time and and effort it took to put this together. Much appreciated!

[@joehelvey5794]

I’m glad I waited, I knew I wanted a ria 1911, going 9mm or 10mm originally. This 2 caliber from the factory pistol is freakin fun, and I promise grandma can shoot it, and shoot it well! The tcm round just may be the recipe to get someone who doesn’t love firearms mostly because of recoil, and general fear. Barrel and spring swap and it runs 9mm, and I decided to do something not easy to do. I haven’t cleaned it yet, just oil, I’ll let ya know when it fails lol- round count=a lot!

[@jroberthadden]

I looked at one of these in my local gun shop this afternoon. I'm really tempted...

[@Dawnseeker2000]

Another high quality reviews, as usual.

[@TimHPop776]

soothe00 you are just too cool for your own good! Great review as always!

[@joewest1972]

Do any of these iterations have da/sa trigger decockers?

[@9unslin9er]

Did you know???!!! .357 Sig is basically the same concept. Is more available, more powerful, and less expensive?

[@MrFlyme123]

I never was a 1911 fan boy, but I could go for this 22 TCM!

[@n300zx931]

The round is kinda neat, but..... If you want a light grain bullet going at high velocity the .357sig is here already and established. Take RBCD ammo for one. 60gr projectile at 2410FPS and close to 800fpe. Makes every round on that table look toyish. You can also easily swap the barrel out in most 357sig for .40 or get a 9mm conversion barrel. Would be easy for TCM makers to do a 22tcm for a 357sig as well and then you'd have many more calibers to play with. I've also noticed that with Glock magazines with the 357sig round stacks batter and you end up with one more round than .40 and one less than 9mm. Just seems like velocity lovers and capacity lovers alike should just get a 357sig.

[@minutemanqvs]

Ok, they pretty much re-invented 7.65 Para/7.63 Mauser ;)

[@LatestHour]

You get a big blast, loud report and low recoil...in a 1911. Everything you want for the range in one gun.

[@ATOCHUCK86]

Great vid. Very informative. Thanks

[@alejandroflores-samaniego9320]

Got 45 RIA love it!! Great videos señor I am looking into a compact model 45 and a full size 10 mm u can't beat all the features on RIA for the price other manufactures want a bit more for the same features 😬👌🏽

[@jamesingram465]

Love mine. Just purchased a baby rock 380

[@Tdwoodcrafts]

dude .22 tcm out of 5 inch barrel has 375ft lbs of energy, thats like 20-30% more than most 9mm defensive loads!

[@KILLKING110]

Theres many reasons 1911's and older are still popular

[@kojekiheibi6797]

I have a Rock Island 38 Super with the following conversions: 9x19, 40 S&W, 22LR and 7.63 Mauser (shortened bullet seating). If I get the 22TCM I will have a real six-shooter.

[@jbro427]

I just bought one my self. Coming with the 9mm and the 22 tcm I thought was nice. Getting the ammo for 22 tcm is a problem to find. I figered there would be more out there. I do like the gun.

[@milkyway6724]

the muzzle flash

[@jalan8171]

For the .22TCM to really capture a sizable market share, other pistol styles will need to come onto the market. Whether that comes from other manufacturers anteing up royalties to Armscor or that firm adapting other types may determine if this little beast develops a wider following or becomes history as did the .221 Remington Fireball of the 1960's. Would enjoy seeing it adapted to the Rock Island 3.0 revolver or a sub-compact 1911 in the size of a Sig P938. What say you?

[@CaveWyatt]

Can't wait until they come out with .22TCM barrel and spring so I can make my RIA 1911 9mm single stack .22TCM compatible! It's a great 9mm, the TCM really will be a bonus!

[@TRHOG]

Your recoil spring is backwards. The tight coiled end goes towards you, not away from you. Video was nicely done though. Good job!

[@jeffsartain2395]

The standard 9mm round at 115 grain is around 320 lb feet......the number you quote is for a +p+ round please get your stats correct...........

[@fabiosantos8591]

Wonderful, I'm already loving this gun.

[@jerrynicolas7998]

I'm getting mine tomorrow. Thanks for the great info!

[@seanlukew7499]

LOVE the idea of a high velocity pistol cartridge i want one

[@kadillacus1]

Excellent video Sootch

[@TheSigbreaker]

Drinking game, Take a sip every time Sootch says very nice.

[@sootch00]

Nice

[@DT7967]

I really like your reviews, however I'm skeptical about buying firearms that you review because I don't think I've ever seen one you reviews that you didn't really like!-:)

[@bmj571]

Your videos rock man!

[@green15838]

Supported chamber on the Ria with a up to date feed ramp rather than a regular 1911.

[@troy9er]

They have the CZ style version at my LGS however it only came as a TCM 22, no additional 9mm barrel. It was just under $400.00 I’m gonna have to get me one of these someday. However the wife thinks I have enough guns now, LOL!!!

[@thomasallen3818]

I have the Officer’s size RIA 1911 22TCM/9R and love it. I added a Wilson Combat mag well and the pistol looks great.

[@garry3671]

Nice video. Great gun. The only problem I have had with the commander double stack model is that the slide locks open before the last round can chamber.

[@kevinmckinney7841]

Great video as always!

[@royphelps8084]

I carry my government model double stack in a shoulder holsters, under my shirt , I just get a extra size bigger shirt , no one mentions seeing it or the magazine pouch under my right arm either . I'd like to go to a shop where they make the leather ones like you and hickock 45 wear . Think my 10mm would work in the leather rigs

[@jansultan9295]

brings to mind the Tokarev 7.62x25. very fast and cheap to shoot and own. Not as ergonomic as the 1911 frame, but at $200 ?

[@fiery.mercaba]

"12:11" -- 9 pound spring for .22 TCM & 12 pound spring for 9mm, so be sure to not mix the springs up but keep each with its own barrel, per sootch00.

[@bradganz6787]

What I did was painted a little nail polish on end of .22 tcm spring easy way not to mix up springs

[@ZeroFourTwentyFive]

I've got to check these out at the NRA show. I hope to see you there. Your videos are a thumbs way up!

[@sootch00]

Thanks Brother! Looking forward to the NRA Annual Meeting. Please stop by and say hello.

[@TimHPop776]

Great review!

[@medelflores5068]

Outstanding 1911 firearm for the price.

[@krazy45cat]

I can't wait til they come out with the Glock slide .

[@chancecarlton8403]

Was thinking the same thing.

[@krazy45cat]

Chance Carlton We are on the same page :)))

[@MrStevedore1]

Slide conversion kit was introduced in the 2015 Shot Show for G17 and G19. Check the YT video of Hank Strange.

[@krazy45cat]

krazy45cat Cool Beans :)))

[@aivorbeirnerumbaua4373]

Always wanted a single stack tcm

[@tucsonjack3991]

Hey Sootch Enjoy your channel and varying topics Keep up the good work Peace.... Out.... Tucson

[@callawayken650]

Interesting at the 8:40 that the ejection port is extended to help with the feeding of hollow point ammunition.

[@Greenmachine305]

TCM: don't need it, don't want it.

[@aeronwilliams94]

Awesome bit of kit I must say.

[@MrJeff832000]

the good thing about the new placing of the logo is you can now tell the old models from the new models, nobody wants a old model lol

[@Scorpiuszeroone]

Rocking the Ebomey shirt, nice!

[@sootch00]

Yes, I am. Cool t-shirt too. Thanks

[@adoniscmj3212]

May be my next pistol. I just purchased the RI MS 1911 in 10mm, so if that gun turns out to be good then I will get one of the .22 TCM's.

[@smtbigelow]

By the way I LOVE your vids sootch00!

[@bmortlock1956]

Please review the RIA 22 MAG 1911 pistol.

[@clamum]

Thumbs way up for every product

[@sootch00]

Yes, every product that I review. I don't review crap I wouldn't keep. Have you already forgotten Robbie??

[@ChristofferEricsater]

The TCM 22 is that totally different caliber then .22 Long Rifle? Or do they share anything in common?

[@eugenehart7545]

The .22TCM is the same diameter boolett as a .22 long rifle, nothingelse is the same.

[@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire]

I've been wanting to get one of the full size models for awhile. That 9mm barrel is just *begging* to be converted to 9x23. Probably need to increase the spring weight a bit though. Plus, I'm wondering what cast bullets from the Lee Bator 55 gr mold would be like reloaded for .22 TCM. I don't see a purpose for the .22 TCM in an rifle though. It doesn't really do anything that the .223 / 5.56x45 already can't do. You can get .22 TCM ballistics out of a .223 / 5.56x45 if you just load it with a bit less powder. You're not going to be getting .223 / 5.56x45 ballistics out of a .22 TCM by loading more powder though. You just don't have the room in the case for adding enough powder to increase the velocity without exceeding the pressure rating.

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

If RIA would take the round and get it SAAMI certified I bet several gun manufacturers and ammo companies would get into making it. I do NOT see that happening unfortunately. They have made themselves their own Apple like monopoly and it is by no accident I am betting. If you reload its simple to do yourself and you can buy a Lee breechlock press for under 39.00, and its actually a good USA made 1 stage press! 22TCM Dies are 32.89 a set! I already bought a pound of Accurate brand TCM powder and I have 6 different boxes of 22 bullets. I just need to go buy the pistol! I am gonna buy and reload 1000 rounds of Armscor ammo for 150.00 last (I checked before the SARS CoV-2 /Corona virus). Or I can cut down some of my .223 ammo.

[@adisadewa1337]

My favorite 1911

[@scotthaddad563]

Well, it is seven years later now. How is the gun running now and what about conversions.

[@trynsurviven2440]

Well Sootch you have re-thinking Rock Island Armory......I'll let you explain it to my wife:-)

[@AFpaleoCon]

I'm not sure why we use ft/lbs at the muzzle as a benchmark. It doesn't really mean anything. I could have a 1 grain bb going extremely fast that has more ft/lbs of energy than a 9mm. But the 9mm will do orders or magnitude more damage. Ft/lbs of force is a linear scale. It needs to be exponential in both directions. So the smaller your projectile is, regardless of speed, your ft/lbs of energy is going down exponentially.

[@sootch00]

It just give viewers a general idea. More to come on the ballistics.

[@luisfercaz]

That would make a good comparison between the TCM and the FN 5.7. Any thoughts?

[@sootch00]

I was thinking the same thing. Here's a comment I left earlier about the advantages of the 22 TCM over the FN 5.7: FN 5.7 is $1000 plus, the RIA is $650 which includes a 9mm conversion barrel. It uses the 1911 design so parts and accessories are available and plentiful. In the new 9R cartridge it is ready made for 9mm conversion kits like the new Glock unit but can be used in the standard 22 tcm barrel. Ballistics are about the same.

[@miked2543]

Paul Harrel did a comparison and the .22 tcm outperformed the 5.7

[@mafiahalo93]

so if i were to buy this pistol would i get the 9mm barrel and spring or is that something u gotta buy separately.

[@82luft49]

No, it's a package deal. Good savings.

[@Agent-sb5jy]

My gen. 4 G32 is a cannon . Try 357 sig ,you won't be disappointed .

[@sthengr]

Nice, I'll have to take a look at one.

[@gottago9063]

Next purchase no doubt

[@bootlip11]

so the(youre words) "ejection ports have been moved out so it can chamber hollow points"..... Ummmm what?

[@wpherigo1]

Reminds me a little of the Russian 5.45 x 18 PSM pistol round I saw on a KZbin video recently.