Table Top and Intial Thoughts on Rock Island Armory TM22 

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

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.

Always order then vinge watch

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

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.

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

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.

I LIKE IT !

Not much going on, but thank you for asking.

Looks neat 👍

Sick , ! Love it

Neat

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.

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

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

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

1/2 x 28 - Thanks 👍

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

Wish I could buy that over here 🤣👍

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...

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 ?

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

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

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

Not bad👍🍻

I like it.

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

Would a bump stock fit on that ?

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.

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

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

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.

pew pew pew!

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?

nice job brother

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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?

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

Interested 👍

are aftermarket parts available for it?

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?

Can an optic be mounted?

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

Not a fan of the AR style 22s