The RIA TM22-A-18 is a .22lr semi-auto rifle that looks like an AR. It is made by Derya in Turkey and imported by RIA. The TM in the model name stands for Total Metal, the rifle is all metal with the exception of the AR style grip. It does not operate like an AR. The magazine relase is small, there is no bolt hold open lever, and the safety is backwards. The stock and grip can be replaced with standard AR parts.
The safety is on the left and can't be swapped, up is fire and down is safe.
The TM22 has last round bolt hold open, but the magazine is what holds the bolt open and when you remove the mag the bolt closes, there is no bolt hold open/release lever.
The stock is fixed, but the receiver is threaded to accept AR extension tubes. You can change the stock for your favorite 6 position AR stock.
The bolt handle is on left and can not be moved to the right. It is a sleeve with a bolt attaching it to the rifle bolt. The sleeve piece has two flats that you need to line up with the mounting point on the bolt. The flats prevent the charging handle from turning.
The rifle was coated inside and out with some kind of oil/preservative. I disassembled it, cleaned it and lubed it. I added a Sightmark red dot and an A2 flash hider I had on hand. I took it to the range and put 210 rounds through it with zero malfunctions. I used five types of ammo:
High Velocity
70 rounds CCI Mini-Mags 40 grain
70 rounds CCI Clean 40 grain
30 rounds Aguila Super Extra 40 grain
Standard Velocity (< 1,100 FPS)
20 rounds Tac22 40 grain solid lead
20 rounds RWS Rifle Match 40 grain solid lead
The TM22 has dual extractors and the ejector is spring loaded to keep it in the proper position to send the rounds out of the receiver. Spent rounds were ejected forcefully at about 3-4 o'clock.
The mags are all aluminum, except for the follower and base. The rifle comes with two 10 round mags, 15 and 25 round mags are available.
The barrel is attached with a barrel nut and can be removed from the receiver easily. A tool is included with the rifle for removing the barrel and the extension tube.
The TM22 is heavy. Here is the weight compared to a couple of my other rifles.
TM22 - 6 pounds, 8.8 ounces
Ruger 10/22 - 5 pounds, 3.4 ounces
S&W M&P 15-22 - 4 pounds, 14.6 ounces
The TM22 trigger is light, but has a lot of over travel. Putting an over travel adjustment screw in would make the trigger very good. Here are the trigger weights on my rifles for a 5 pull average with a Lyman electronic gauge:
Ruger 10/22 - 1 pound, 1.7 ounces (this is BX trigger that Brimstone has worked on)
TM22 - 1 pound, 13.4 ounces
M&P 15-22 - 4 pounds, 5.3 ounces
Length of pull is a bit short on the TM22
TM22 - 13 1/8 inches
10/22 - 13 1/2 inches
15-22 - 13 1/2 inches
Here is the TM22 with the rifles I compared it with:
Disassembly of the TM22 is easy, but it requires remove three 3 bolts with a 3 mm allen key. The top of the receiver comes off. This includes the rail where your optic is mounted. I mounted the red dot where I could access the disassembly screws. Next range trip I'll check that it held zero.
The TM22 appears to be a solid rifle, with the weight and the trigger it would probably make a good host for a scope for bench type shooting. I feel like I got my money's worth. It certainly did not disappoint from a dependability stand point based on the first range trip, it's unknown how it will stand up over time. I'll probably shoot it in a couple of steel challenge matches just to see how it does.
Here is the product page on RIA's web site:
www.armscor.com
And the specs provided by RIA:
I ordered on from Loaked & Loaded on 8/1/2023 and it was delivered to my FFL in Merrillville, IN on 8/4/2023. Locked & Loaded is in Pana, IL, but the rifle was dropped shipped from Baton Rouge, LA. The delivered price, including shipping, sales tax and transfer was $298. There is also a promotion going on where you send in proof of purchase and get a free 25 round magazine.
www.armscor.com
RIA TM 22 Reviews, Sootch shows disassembly.
RIA Product Page
www.armscor.com
Derya has a newer version with a full length hand guard and an adjustable stock. As far as I know this is not available in the U.S. You can see it in this video.
The safety is on the left and can't be swapped, up is fire and down is safe.
The TM22 has last round bolt hold open, but the magazine is what holds the bolt open and when you remove the mag the bolt closes, there is no bolt hold open/release lever.
The stock is fixed, but the receiver is threaded to accept AR extension tubes. You can change the stock for your favorite 6 position AR stock.
The bolt handle is on left and can not be moved to the right. It is a sleeve with a bolt attaching it to the rifle bolt. The sleeve piece has two flats that you need to line up with the mounting point on the bolt. The flats prevent the charging handle from turning.
The rifle was coated inside and out with some kind of oil/preservative. I disassembled it, cleaned it and lubed it. I added a Sightmark red dot and an A2 flash hider I had on hand. I took it to the range and put 210 rounds through it with zero malfunctions. I used five types of ammo:
High Velocity
70 rounds CCI Mini-Mags 40 grain
70 rounds CCI Clean 40 grain
30 rounds Aguila Super Extra 40 grain
Standard Velocity (< 1,100 FPS)
20 rounds Tac22 40 grain solid lead
20 rounds RWS Rifle Match 40 grain solid lead
The TM22 has dual extractors and the ejector is spring loaded to keep it in the proper position to send the rounds out of the receiver. Spent rounds were ejected forcefully at about 3-4 o'clock.
The mags are all aluminum, except for the follower and base. The rifle comes with two 10 round mags, 15 and 25 round mags are available.
The barrel is attached with a barrel nut and can be removed from the receiver easily. A tool is included with the rifle for removing the barrel and the extension tube.
The TM22 is heavy. Here is the weight compared to a couple of my other rifles.
TM22 - 6 pounds, 8.8 ounces
Ruger 10/22 - 5 pounds, 3.4 ounces
S&W M&P 15-22 - 4 pounds, 14.6 ounces
The TM22 trigger is light, but has a lot of over travel. Putting an over travel adjustment screw in would make the trigger very good. Here are the trigger weights on my rifles for a 5 pull average with a Lyman electronic gauge:
Ruger 10/22 - 1 pound, 1.7 ounces (this is BX trigger that Brimstone has worked on)
TM22 - 1 pound, 13.4 ounces
M&P 15-22 - 4 pounds, 5.3 ounces
Length of pull is a bit short on the TM22
TM22 - 13 1/8 inches
10/22 - 13 1/2 inches
15-22 - 13 1/2 inches
Here is the TM22 with the rifles I compared it with:
Disassembly of the TM22 is easy, but it requires remove three 3 bolts with a 3 mm allen key. The top of the receiver comes off. This includes the rail where your optic is mounted. I mounted the red dot where I could access the disassembly screws. Next range trip I'll check that it held zero.
The TM22 appears to be a solid rifle, with the weight and the trigger it would probably make a good host for a scope for bench type shooting. I feel like I got my money's worth. It certainly did not disappoint from a dependability stand point based on the first range trip, it's unknown how it will stand up over time. I'll probably shoot it in a couple of steel challenge matches just to see how it does.
Here is the product page on RIA's web site:
TM22 Rifle 18" 22LR 10rd
Try our RIA and Armscor's TM22 Rifle 18" 10RD. A new-age rifle built to the newest standard.
And the specs provided by RIA:
I ordered on from Loaked & Loaded on 8/1/2023 and it was delivered to my FFL in Merrillville, IN on 8/4/2023. Locked & Loaded is in Pana, IL, but the rifle was dropped shipped from Baton Rouge, LA. The delivered price, including shipping, sales tax and transfer was $298. There is also a promotion going on where you send in proof of purchase and get a free 25 round magazine.
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RIA TM 22 Reviews, Sootch shows disassembly.
RIA Product Page
TM22 Rifle 18" 22LR 10rd
Try our RIA and Armscor's TM22 Rifle 18" 10RD. A new-age rifle built to the newest standard.
Derya has a newer version with a full length hand guard and an adjustable stock. As far as I know this is not available in the U.S. You can see it in this video.
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