Night Shooting the Rock Island Armory 22 TCM 1911 Pistol.

Published on June 11, 2015
Duration: 20:37

This guide details the field stripping and caliber conversion process for the Rock Island Armory 22 TCM 1911 pistol, allowing a switch between 22 TCM and 9mm. It emphasizes safety and provides clear steps for disassembly, barrel and recoil spring replacement, and reassembly. The video highlights the ease of this conversion, a key feature of the firearm.

Quick Summary

The Rock Island Armory 22 TCM 1911 offers exceptional value and versatility, featuring a quick caliber conversion between 22 TCM and 9mm by swapping the barrel and recoil spring. It boasts premium features like VZ G10 grips, adjustable sights, and an accessory rail, delivering tight accuracy and minimal recoil.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Night Shooting
  2. 01:05Rock Island Armory Overview
  3. 02:0022 TCM Caliber and Conversion
  4. 05:28Magazine Compatibility
  5. 06:18Pistol Features and Ergonomics
  6. 07:14Sights and Accuracy
  7. 08:21Technical Specifications
  8. 10:03Conversion Process
  9. 12:48Tactical Light Options
  10. 14:24Final Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Rock Island Armory 22 TCM 1911 versatile?

The Rock Island Armory 22 TCM 1911 is highly versatile due to its easy caliber conversion system. By swapping the barrel and recoil spring, it can switch between the high-velocity 22 TCM round and the common 9mm Luger, utilizing standard 38 Super magazines.

How accurate is the Rock Island Armory 22 TCM 1911?

During testing, the Rock Island Armory 22 TCM 1911 demonstrated good accuracy, achieving tight groupings at 7 yards with 40gr soft point ammunition. The pistol features a fiber optic front sight and adjustable rear sights for precise aiming.

What are the key features of the Rock Island Armory 22 TCM 1911?

Key features include a matte Parkerized finish, VZ G10 grips, ambidextrous safety, high-ride beavertail safety, skeletonized trigger, fiber optic front sight, adjustable rear sights, and an accessory rail for tactical lights. It also offers a quick caliber conversion to 9mm.

What is the difference between the Rock Island Armory 22 TCM 1911 Government and Commander models?

The primary difference lies in barrel length and overall size. The Government model features a 5-inch barrel and weighs 42.5 oz, while the Commander version has a shorter 4-inch barrel and weighs 39.6 oz.

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