Rock Island Armory TM22 Pros and Cons

[@cumafa]

My gun had the same issue, pulled the trigger and nothing happened. 1st time I shot it, it was fine, maybe 100rds. The next time i shot it, after 20rds, nothing happened. I took it apart and found that the plunger under the secondary trigger mechinism was getting stuck in the hole. I shot a bunch of wd40 in the hole and a bunch of fine pieces of metal was coming out of the hole causing the plunger to get stuck. It works fine now and im glad I dont have to ship it to Parump! I just recently bought the TM22 Feather(Lite) version because I like the styling on that gun. Unfortunately, everything on this gun is plastic/ploymer... receiver, carry handle, front sight, barrel nut, buffer tube(which is part of the receiver) and the barrel nut! Oh, I forgot, magazines are polymer too, but they work as good as the pot metal ones. Like you said, its a fun gun regardless of these issues. Take care!

[@SeasparrowDD979]

Exactly. As long as it functions the way it's supposed to, who cares if it's plastic or not...

[@iam6345789]

Just got one from Palmeto State $260 including FFL. and a free 25 rd Mag. 20" threaded barrel. Put 100 rds of everything including Winchester bulk 36 gr hollow point which won't fire on anything else but my Rough Rider Revolver. My trigger seems Ok. Thanks for the video Sir

[@kreigadkins]

Wow, sounds like you got a good one. I wish I did, I really like the gun. thanks for watching!

[@landongara837]

Still holding up good ?

[@iam6345789]

Haven't only had it out once so far to make sure it functioned. Just got a red dot so i"ll let you know @@landongara837

[@robertfrapples2472]

Sorry about your luck. Mine has functioned flawlessly and the trigger is amazingly good for a $200 semi auto .22LR. My wife annexed it the first time she shot it. Lol.

[@kreigadkins]

I like the gun and plan to keep it, I did the video just so everyone knows that it could happen to you too. I have had guys tell me the same thing you did and I have had guys tell me they had the same problem I did. Clearly a quality control issue. This surprises me because Turkish guns are usually rock solid.

[@SVU777]

Your an honest reviewer NOT A PAID spokesman like the other channels that’s why the trigger SUCKS LMAO 🤣 Great review man!!!! Subbed

[@kreigadkins]

You are right! I hosted Weekend Outdoors on television for 20 years and was sponsored by all the big companies. I retired it in 2006 and started posting my videos on KZbin. I am very aware of how the game is played that is why I am will stay unaffiliated. If I show my viewers something it's because I found it to be very useful to us all. I will say this, I like the gun a lot but the trigger is the only down side. If my trigger was 2lbs it would be an exceptional gun. Thanks for watching.

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

Yes there are times I wish I was sponsored, but then you have to blow smoke for it. My sponsorship is my veterans pension.

[@Yo_Gurtie]

That’s wild Mine has been one of the best guns of all calibres I’ve owned or shot . Trigger is the best I’ve ever owned no mater of price point Quite accurate

[@kreigadkins]

Sounds like they have a quality control problem. I have had people tell me they have had the same problem as I did with it not firing and triggers with a mile of creep in it like mine. I wish mine had a trigger like yours.

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

@@kreigadkins Yours is possibly an early Gen 1, I've seen there were some issues with them.

[@kreigadkins]

Maybe so, I know I wasn't the only one with this problem. I still like the gun and In going to keep it. Maybe some day I'll take it apart and see if there is something I can do to fix the trigger.

[@kreigadkins]

Mine is very accurate too, but the trigger sucks. I must be a common issue because I have had others tell me they had the same issues with their guns not firing and a trigger with a ton of creep in it. Thanks for watching!

[@ronarmstrong8935]

I have about 2000 rounds through mine, and I haven’t had any issues. When I first got it, I only ran CCI Velocitor, Aguila Interceptor, and Winchester Hyper Velocity. Just last weekend I ran Thunderbolt, and Aguila Super. No problems!

[@carlwelte6094]

Thanks for taking the time to review!

[@kreigadkins]

Thanks for watching

[@anthonyromeo193]

Just got mine yesterday. Put 10rd through it today and no issues. I put a 3x9 scope on mine. For the price I think it’s a decent plinker

[@kreigadkins]

I love the fill of the gun, if it wasn't for all the creep in my trigger it would be a tack driver. after getting my gun back from being repaired the trigger has a lot of creep in it and causes me to throw some of my shots wide.

[@daltonguarino4344]

just got one from Palmetto for 117 on sale, exited to see how she shoots!

[@kreigadkins]

@@daltonguarino4344 Great price!

[@PlayingWithFireOutdoors]

I got a Gen 2 and they made some refinements to it. Adjustable butt, longer and heavier hand guard, standard pitch threading for the muzzle. I found that it helps to try a few brands of ammo through it depending on your useage. I've found the Aguila brand works the best in mine, the Auto-Match would have fail to feed occasionallyFYI.

[@kreigadkins]

I found that CCI Standard and my gun is a match made in heaven. I have shot over 1000 rounds thru mine and have had a single jam or issue with the magazine. To me that's incredible, I have 2 Ruger 10/22s and they will jam if I use any ammo under 1200 fps. I love the gun, maybe some day I'll take it apart and see if I can do something with the trigger. Thanks for watching!

[@jamieh2930]

I have a Gen2 and so far so good... Remington thunderbolt bulk stuff jams and misfeeds but no issue whatsoever with CCi...especially mini mags... Great .22 so far and feels good...not much plastic hence the name TM@@kreigadkins

[@TomMJH]

Thank you for this video and honesty!

[@kreigadkins]

I am going to keep it and hunt with it this fall because I really do like the feel of the gun and it is accurate with the CCI Stingers. Thanks for watching!

[@ronaldrvvanhook1437]

I got one for my son. Put about 100 rounds through it and it was flawless. You must have got a lemon.

[@kreigadkins]

yes I did, but it must be a common problem because others have told me they had the issue as I did. I still like the gun a lot. Thanks for watching!

[@kenstone5479]

I've had good luck with mine and the trigger is good. One additional Con is you can't get 10 round magazine anywhere for this rifle.

[@kreigadkins]

Dang it, I forgot that one! you're right I struggle to get 9 in it, I have about a 1/4 inch of creep in my trigger do you? That's why my shots go wide from time to time because I don't get enough creep pulled out before I shoot.

[@kenstone5479]

@@kreigadkins Yeah good point it is a struggle to get the tenth round into the ones I have but my issue is I can’t find any places to buy additional 10 round magazines. My trigger has very little creep, I wonder if the repair they did caused it in your rifle.

[@kreigadkins]

@@kenstone5479 me neither. I did find some 15 round mags back in January but they wanted $40 each for them. So I past thinking maybe the price would drop after a while.

[@ronarmstrong8935]

I bought 25round mags that load just fine

[@PorkyHontas]

Just bought one from Palmetto State for $169. Hoping for good things.

[@kreigadkins]

wow, what a great deal. I'm sure you'll have fun with it. Thanks for watching

[@PorkyHontas]

@@kreigadkins I'm sure it'll be a fun little plinker.

[@gumecindogarcia1070]

I have a old marlin glenfield bolt .22. Bouggt it from an Indian girl for 80 bucks. I sighted it in at 100 yards. Im still looking for a semi auto to match it. I kill more stuff, edibles and not, with that .22, not into fun shooting, certainly don't want a worthless rifle. Any strong opinions?

[@johnw391]

The name rock island is the problem I got one had issues sent it for repair it came back had the same issues contacted them and they informed me they fixed the problem and I said not I have to pay transfer fees for to and from the factory. They told to send it back I for repair again but I just got rid of the junk

[@kreigadkins]

I know the feeling.

[@earldelsanto]

I want one

[@kreigadkins]

I have a 1000 round review video that I hope to release next week. You'll want to see that for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

$179 on PSA. Thinking of getting one but, maybe not.

[@kreigadkins]

Watch this video before you make your decision, It might help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqLQXqOweperjpo

[@joyceparra2]

Hi, I had the exact same thing happen this weekend, how did you contact them. I only find an email. I sent an email and am wondering if there is a customer service number. Thanks

[@kreigadkins]

Phone: [phone] Good Luck, let us know how it turns out.

[@1dlrice]

Why did you buy a $200 gun wanting a high price results

[@kreigadkins]

Because it felt and looked like a real AR, more so than any other AR-22 on the market. But in reality your right, it's a $200 gun.

[@SeasparrowDD979]

You're a gun owner and you really care about customer service?? Sounds like a snowflake problem. Who cares about customer service?? As long as the gun gets fixed, WHO CARES?? That's not a con, that's a YOU problem..

[@ronarmstrong8935]

I have about 2000 rounds through mine, and I haven’t had any issues. When I first got it, I only ran CCI Velocitor, Aguila Interceptor, and Winchester Hyper Velocity. Just last weekend I ran Thunderbolt, and Aguila Super. No problems!