Table Top and Intial Thoughts on Rock Island Armory TM22

[@Seanbault1983]

Just ordered this yesterday through Sportsmans, I figure this will be a plinking alternative for my teenager and wife save me money on ammo

[@HarshmanHills]

Make sure once you get it you go online and fill out the rebate for the 25 round magazine

[@Seanbault1983]

@@HarshmanHillsthanks very much

[@gianpalacio5635]

@@HarshmanHillshow do I do that?

[@HarshmanHills]

@@gianpalacio5635 If you are talking about the rebate, I don’t think they are doing it anymore

[@BAILEEtheGOLDEN]

Wifes is about 2 months old about 1000 rds thru it. LUBE it up and keep it lubed. Hers does not like any aguila ammo. And we have the most problems with the 25rd mag the 10s work fine but the 25rd pos. Likes blazer 38gr 40gr cci minis and most of the ammo that has been put thru it has been federal those 450 rd bottles which it likes the most. Just no aguila (sorry if i am mis spelling their crap ammo). Lube lube lube clean clean clean and its your best bang for your buck. Also this is the feather lite different from the stand tm22 which is about 100 bucks more.

[@HimJones1292]

I’m thinking of getting the tm22-a-18 model with a hand guard with it. I always see this gun in pics or videos with different handguards, but I haven’t been able to find one video of someone putting a new hand guard on it. I read that the tm22-a-18 isn’t compatible with aftermarket handguards BUT I KEEP SEEING THEM WITH DIFFERENT HANDGUARDS EVERYTIME

[@HimJones1292]

Like for instance in this video, that is a completely different handguard from what I see in other videos. correct me if I’m wrong but the original tm22-a-18 handguard is not the same as the one shown in this vid, could someone help a brotha out

[@HarshmanHills]

No. Mine is the feather weight model so the guard is different. I have tried to switch mine out yet but I’ve been thinking about it. If I do I’ll do a video on it

[@Punisher1981]

Always order then vinge watch

[@davevisuals]

Hello! Question - For holding bolt open, try pulling back the charging stick while simultaneously pulling trigger down, and that might lock bolt open. Let us know please. Thank you.

[@HarshmanHills]

It does not

[@Fdjt4ever]

Took mine to the range. Used cci ammo. God damn thing jammed bad. They had to take it away to get it cleared out.

[@sogone2day]

How is the handgaurd mounted with a delta ring. Is there some sort of barrel nut on this version. Since the other handgaurds are held on with a screw through the upper rail.

[@HarshmanHills]

Its mounted normally. The carry handle overlaps a little but is not actually connected to the hand guard. I will try to get a video up showing that better.

[@keithguilliot9439]

​@HarshmanHills do they have the m tac hand guards available i can't find any info on upgrading the hand guards

[@GearsAndGuns]

I just seen these! Was wondering how they are. Hope it works good for you. Looks good

[@HarshmanHills]

Lubricant is a necessity I’ve found out. I’ll have shooting videos up next week on it

[@michaelhartzell9758]

For 159 on sale, the extra cost of the hold back ability for the bolt would probably add to the inexpensive cost and make it closer to $ 225.00. I would have preferred a longer hand grip or even the rail system used on the earlier version. The stock Vietnam grip is really too short, although adding a pict rail and iron sights is completely possible ( I did ). The magazines are aluminum and very expensive and at this time, only original ones are made ( and mostly not available ). It is a beautiful gun and should be a great shooter.

[@HarshmanHills]

everything has draw backs. this will be a gun plinker i think for me. getting a 25 round magazine through rebate here in a couple days and will take it out

[@carlosferreyramusic]

How long did it take to get your rebate mag? Thanks! @@HarshmanHills

[@HarshmanHills]

@@carlosferreyramusic week or so

[@BlindOwl-Outdoors]

very nice shame you can't find a 22mag version

[@jeffreyjohn1691]

I just picked up the same exact rifle. I only paid $159 on sale. I haven’t shot it yet. But I love the look and feel of the rifle. The only cons I have is, I wish the hand guard was longer and I agree with you the charging handle seems like it could break off. I wish a traditional AR charging handle was use instead. Other than that I love my rifle! Oh and I’m gonna add a flash suppressor to the barrel. I can’t wait to go out to the range.

[@HarshmanHills]

Lube the crap out of it before shooting.

[@jchavez013]

@@HarshmanHills you can claim a 25 round magazine from RIA. Have you done it yet? I have the same model and got my mag as well.

[@HarshmanHills]

@@jchavez013 I haven’t but will

[@cumafa]

@@HarshmanHills why? Mine(metal version) was soaked in oil when I got it.

[@HarshmanHills]

@@cumafa mine was dry as a bone.

[@BlindOwl-Outdoors]

i had a fantastic marlin 22mag rifle semi auto

[@jeremiahmckeighen866]

They have a deal on some websites where you get this, and the VR 70 AR12 shotgun. Which both qualify for rebate. (19 round for vr70, and the 25 for this one) the deal is for 469$ but you get the rebate for both as well

[@HarshmanHills]

That is a good deal

[@tannernorton7868]

Nice all I've seen around Cali are the s&w mp sport 22 lrs I like that look on the rock island much better thanks for talking me into buying my son and nephew another range toy I can use as an excuse to have fun myself nice lil rifle bro looks fun functional and cool how much out the door background tax and all ?

[@HarshmanHills]

It’s about $225 out the door. I live in a free state so I’m not charged for background checks or anything. They are provided by store

[@MichaelR58]

Very cool James , thanks for sharing , God bless brother !

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

That’s pretty cool! I love shooting 22s! Thanks for sharing brother!

[@EatCarbs]

Nice.. I love shooting my 22. I need to get out with it sooner or later. It's been too damn long. Thanks for the video brother

[@e4300]

Not much going on, but thank you for asking.

[@jasoncrowley4870]

Currently trying to figure out how to attach a sling, they were successful with the front but nothing on the rear to hook to haven't seen anything available

[@jasoncrowley4870]

For a Tm22lr-18

[@HarshmanHills]

If you look at the butt stock, you will see a spot in the middle that the sling goes through.

[@Salanan]

Just got mine. Thanks for the review seems great. Did you ever take the sights off and add a red dot or anything?

[@HarshmanHills]

Not yet but I’m actually going to be doing a couple videos on it soon

[@HarshmanHills]

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[@Randy-ry9ss]

They had it on sale at Rural King for 160 bones...........TM is supposed to mean total metal but it looks like polymer.

[@HarshmanHills]

This is a "feather lite" that is why it is cheaper

[@David-kj6mj]

Hi Were you able to take out the carrying handle? I want to put a red dot on it? Thanks

[@HarshmanHills]

Sorry for delay. Yes you can. I’ll have a video out in it hopefully next week

[@HarshmanHills]

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[@PadrinoRM]

How did you get the Chamber Plug out? Mine is stuck just got it today and I'm stumped...

[@HarshmanHills]

“Chamber plug?”

[@PadrinoRM]

Yes Sir the red safety plug/ hard plastic safety flag that is set into the chamber when you open the box and remove the rifle from the plastic.

[@PadrinoRM]

​@HarshmanHills I'm a Bozo. I thought I did everything apparently I NEVER TRIED WITH THE SAFETY OFF... I took the gun off safety and the slide opened much wider and plug came right out...

[@cumafa]

Good review. I bought one online thinking it had a metal receiver like the TM22 but the TM22 Feather/Lite has a polymer/plastic receiver... thats why its $100 cheaper. Even the removable carry handle is plastic. Oh well, its only a 22lr... but it looks cool and price was good...

[@HarshmanHills]

nice. did you get the 25 round magazine rebate?

[@cumafa]

@@HarshmanHills no, i live in California... we cannot have any magazine larger than 10 rounds....

[@HarshmanHills]

@@cumafa well that sucks. Commifornia

[@cumafa]

@@HarshmanHills yup, sucks big time! haha! oh well..

[@guttagutta420]

I’ve been looking into purchasing this but am on the fence. I like the look of gen 1…wish they’d have kept it the same. What are the pros and cons between the gen 1 & this one? Is field stripping still a pita with this one? This one is about $80 cheaper. Someone talk me into it lol.

[@HarshmanHills]

Not sure about differences but I know this one is their feather weight model so it has a polymer receiver. And pretty much any 22lr version of an AR that I’ve shot are a pita(I like this acronym) to disassemble. But that being said, super fun to shoot and rebate for 25 round magazine helps

[@earldelsanto]

Hey for 150 even 229 it's a fantastic deal.

[@BlindOwl-Outdoors]

looks cool

[@Willis-de5hx]

My savage 64f is for coyotes and jack rabbits and my feather is just for fun

[@AMNaturalHerbsLLC]

Can you do a video on how to take apart and clean and oil?

[@HarshmanHills]

I will try. Been meaning to for a while

[@AMNaturalHerbsLLC]

@@HarshmanHills please I really need help on this or any way you can help me? Just bought the tm22 feather and out the box I had double feeds I sent it back they replaced a lot of stuff but when I got it back it was worse! I would fire one round than click nothing won’t fire the 2 round rock island said it needs cleaning so I am going to try that really trying to enjoy my tm22 like everyone else

[@HarshmanHills]

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[@mikem.2078]

In your absolute best opinion, would you consider this rifle to be "reliable"? For certain reasons (small children, several pets) I have no choice but to get 22LR (already have one, HK MP5) for my personal needs (have two 9 mm, but they're way too loud). Does this gun jam up plenty or would you not consider it reliable?

[@HarshmanHills]

Properly lubed, you will have no issue. That being said, it likes cci more than anything

[@mikem.2078]

@@HarshmanHills It's good to hear. Was thinking of getting the SW 15-22, but this might actually look more my type.

[@joem1565]

Can you take the handguard off and put an m Lok guard on it?

[@HarshmanHills]

in theory I would say yes but I haven't personally messed with changing it...yet

[@earldelsanto]

I like the carry handle. Is that an add on. I want one.

[@HarshmanHills]

Comes with it

[@rPlatt73]

1/2 x 28 - Thanks 👍

[@PREPFORIT]

I LIKE IT !

[@darklyfpv4733]

Is that carry handle and iron sight stock? I love the retro look

[@HarshmanHills]

For this one, yes. This is the father lite version

[@MarkKratzMC]

That CETME safety works the same way. I think the bullet drop with a 50 yards zero is around 8 feet at 300 yards. It would be a cool rifle to paint. Hint…hint

[@HarshmanHills]

something i have never done is paint a rifle

[@MarkKratzMC]

@@HarshmanHills easy Peazy. It will make it shoot better and more accurately kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJrco5KrmrOIrrs

[@doinsngoins]

Sick , ! Love it

[@Diebulfrog79]

Neat

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Wish I could buy that over here 🤣👍

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Looks neat 👍

[@rafaelcardenas60]

When I shot mine today it wouldn’t shot the first bullet and on the mag and shoot a couple of rounds and then not feed again you know what could be the issue?

[@HarshmanHills]

Most likely a lubrication issue. I would saturate the magazine and receiver then wipe down. If that doesn’t correct it, you may have a bad spring in Magazine

[@SolidBold00]

Is that front sight easily removable to add optics? I assume it’s not a “gas block” and has no functionality besides being a sight correct?

[@HarshmanHills]

Correct. I have not removed it yet but it’s on my list

[@HarshmanHills]

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[@FrankBent-k4i]

what ammo do you use ? i’m shooting standard velocity ammo and my tm22 keeps jamming and the guns brand new it sucks someone told me to use high velocity ammo for the 22lrs

[@HarshmanHills]

I’ve ran standard and mini mags plus Winchester high velocity

[@FrankBent-k4i]

@@HarshmanHills all you did to fix the jamming was lubing it ? because i got mine brand new and started shooting it without lubing/ oiling the gun so should i oil it and ill be good ?

[@HarshmanHills]

@@FrankBent-k4i yes. Lube the hell out of it

[@RayCorcoles]

Would a bump stock fit on that ?

[@HarshmanHills]

I do not know.

[@DareToBeDeviant]

I want to thank you for talking me out of getting one. They're constantly highlighted by my surrounding stores and try to sell for $180 as if they're not moving. Some claim to have problems with theirs but my main issue is what you said plus the biggest turnoff is so. much. polymer. Metal handguards only, please! Those don't crack when mounting things on. Getting mags for these isn't nice either. They're overpriced and, well, good luck _finding_ a 25-rounder. It's almost 2024 and gun makers are still hammering in that 10-round mag thing. Pass.

[@nameyourchannel7844]

A 22LR has no problem shooting to 300 yards. It's lethal at that distance.

[@HarshmanHills]

Distance wise, yes. But you have to compensate for drop a lot more. That being said, if you have the skill to do it, send it

[@nameyourchannel7844]

@@HarshmanHills - Agreed!

[@BobNchannel]

are aftermarket parts available for it?

[@HarshmanHills]

You can basically use any standard ar parts on it from what I’ve seen

[@CoffeyOutdoors]

nice job brother

[@OutWestHomestead]

I like it.

[@treyezell36]

Interested 👍

[@mikem.2078]

Oh forgot to ask, wanted to to know, do you think the butt stock could be detached (and left off) and the gun still usable, making it almost more like a long pistol than a rifle? Or is the gun's function (the bolt action or whatever) still dependent on the stock being attached?

[@HarshmanHills]

In theory it should. A 22lr does not use the same style of buffer system as a “regular” ar. I wouldn’t recommend it though as it would be ridiculously awkward for the weight.

[@mikem.2078]

@@HarshmanHills Ah, gothcha. Well at least I'll be able to try, once I get one. I'm in cali, these things take a lot longer.

[@johngustafson2965]

My TM22 is on Safe in down position, Fire is in the Up position

[@Deception999]

They are selling this were I live locally for $200 not bad at all ❤️

[@HarshmanHills]

once you run them, well worth it

[@Deception999]

@@HarshmanHills I am buying one ASAP at the end of this month thank you for sharing your review 🙏🏻

[@HarshmanHills]

@@Deception999 I’ve got more lined up if the weather could ever get and stay warm

[@Deception999]

@@HarshmanHillsRight! I will stay tuned I subbed

[@HarshmanHills]

@@Deception999 thanks

[@BOHEMIANHUNTINGCLUB]

Not bad👍🍻

[@DannyRiskit]

pew pew pew!

[@johnwallace4408]

My Grandson has this rifle. He took the carry handle on front sight off, they are held on by screws. Then he added a red dot and forgrip. It completely changed the way the gun handle for the better!

[@Pirategod23]

What foregrip I’m looking for one

[@johnwallace4408]

@Pirategod23 , I do not know the brand. It was not the vertical grip but the grip angled rearward at approximately a 30 ° angle. I hope this helps!

[@Aviation_Professional]

Can an optic be mounted?

[@HarshmanHills]

Yes, either on carry handle or picatinny rail

[@Aviation_Professional]

@@HarshmanHills thanks much

[@HarshmanHills]

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[@BrendaPlumb]

Ria gots a promotion going for a free 25rd with proof of purchase of tm22

[@HarshmanHills]

Thanks I did get it

[@bowfin9553]

Is it valid for the feather too?

[@HarshmanHills]

@@bowfin9553 yes

[@BrendaPlumb]

@@bowfin9553 yes

[@michaelbrunner6654]

Not a fan of the AR style 22s

[@HarshmanHills]

I like them because of no recoil and heck of a lot cheaper ammo lol