We recently received a new pistol for testing that I know you are going to be excited about! The Rock Island Armory TCM TAC Ultra FS Combo is chambered in .22 TCM and comes with a 9mm conversion barrel. This tactical 1911 features a 2-dot adjustable rear LPA sight, TRUGLO high visibility front sight, an ambidextrous safety, combat hammer and extended beavertail for maximum comfort and safety.
Rock Island Armory TCM TAC Ultra FS Combo Specs:
- Model: 51961
- Caliber: 22 TCM / 9mm
- Rounds: 10
- Sights:
- Front: Orange Fiber-Optic
- Rear: Elevation & Windage White Dot
- Length: 8.75 inch / 222.25 mm
- Height: 5.5 inch / 139.70 mm
- Grips: G10
- Frame: Parkerized
- Slide: Parkerized
- Barrel Length: 5 inch / 127 mm
- Grooves: 6
- Trigger Pull: 4 – 6 lbs / 1.81 – 2.72 kg
- Length of Twist: 1 in 16″
So, let’s talk about the elephant in the room… the .22 TCM. Based on the 5.56×45 NATO case, the 22 TCM (Tuason Craig Micromagnum) was developed by Fred Craig and Rock Island Armory. It is manufactured by Armscor, the parent company of Rock Island Armory.
Armscor 22 TCM Specs:
- Caliber: 22TCM
- Grain Weight: 40
- Bullet Type: JHP
- Muzzle Velocity: 1875 fps
- Velocity at 50 yards: 1686 fps
- Velocity at 100 yards: 1511 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 312 ft/lbs
- Energy at 50 yards: 252 ft/lbs
- Energy at 100 yards: 203 ft/lbs
I’m not going to sugar-coat it… I have no experience with the .22 TCM. This is definitely going to be a new experience for Yours Truly. I have a batch of .22 TCM being shipped my way. When it arrives I’ll get this pistol to the range and report back. Of course, I’ll be running plenty of 9mm through it as well. Stay tuned for more!