TM22 Build

[u/Dry-Syrup-3058]

What do you guys think of my TM22 so far? Anything I’m missing?

Build list:

-Strike industries dual folding adapter stock

-Magpul MBUS PRO iron sights

-Magpul MOE foregrip

-Magpul MOE K2 pistol grip

-Mag sleeves and bolt handle are custom 3d print based on a free file online

-lpvo and mount I bought for under $200, think the brand was EZshoot

-Feyachi sling

-M-Lok Picatinny Aluminium Rails set of 6

-M-Lok QD sling mount

-MidTen 6-9” bipod off Amazon

-Fake can is from Tommy enterprises, type C

[u/Infinite-Bill1072]

So cool dude, people keep telling me to get the 10/22 and to customize that, but anytime I see a cool ass TM22 like yours, I shift toward that.

Does it shoot smoothly?

[u/CringelordCameron → u/Infinite-Bill1072]

Ive run thousands of rounds through my tm22 and I only ever had an issue with the bolt overtravel stop after I installed a mil spec buffer tube. Once I put washers behind the stop, there have been no issues whatsoever. Apparently the new models dont have this issue. These guns run great and are very reliable with almost all types of ammo. Im planning on buying one of the 12.5" models when they are released in June.

[u/TheBulletBuddy → u/CringelordCameron]

New models also have this issue, they released a new bolt buffer but it didnt fix the issue, just made it take a bit longer for the bolt to get the the over travel point. Its still recommended to yard it apart and drop a toonie or hardened washer in there.

[u/CryptidWorks → u/TheBulletBuddy]

Alternatively, if you have the barrel length for it, adding a 1913 adapter on the end instead of a buffer tube also resolves it.

Source: I also run one.

[u/Livid_sumo → u/CryptidWorks]

Any word on that magazine yet ?

[u/CryptidWorks → u/Livid_sumo]

Not yet - work has hit the busy season (I don't have a day off for the next three weeks, for example) so I'm hoping to loop back to it in May.

[u/TheSockington → u/Infinite-Bill1072]

It depends what you’re after. The 10/22 allows more swapping of internal parts like barrels, triggers, ejectors, etc., as well as stocks.

The TM22 is mostly ergonomic and external modifications. Mine shot pretty well and would put a 1.5”-2” group at 100yards in a light breeze. It’s no CZ457 bolt gun, but was fun for throwing cheap rounds at steel. Plenty reliable out of the box. My left side extractor got pinched and was causing issues, so I lightly filed the bolt until it moved freely and never had issues again.

[u/HappyCan7250 → u/TheSockington]

I had the same issue with my left extractor on my latest 16" Pro model. Took some fine sandpaper to it to polish it and it works great now, seems to be a semi-common issue but very easy to DIY fix. I've owned a few TM22s and only had that minor issue on 1, rest have run very reliably.

[u/TheBulletBuddy → u/HappyCan7250]

I ended up just popping out the left extractor and leaving it in a bag as a back up. Saw one of the TM22 part makers recommend that and haven't had any issues since. Not the most "professional" fix, but seemed to do the trick, no extraction issues now.

[u/Elbro_16 → u/Infinite-Bill1072]

Mine shoots anything straight outta the box. However sometimes they need some fine tuning, whether polishing the bolt or maybe even looking at spring pressure.

[u/HappyCan7250 → u/Infinite-Bill1072]

You could get both. The 10/22 does have a much larger aftermarket but the TM22 market is growing within Canada. I believe Alex recently made a new trigger for the TM22, 2 stage, I assume he will be releasing it in the future but I think is still finishing up prototyping. Dlask Arms also made some short barrels for these, not sure if they're still making them anymore though. 

Plus the top charging handle kits from Tommy/Alex are pretty sweet and really complete the mini-AR look and feel.

I've owned a few TM22s and only has issues with 1, but it was a simple fix I could do at home (extractor not releasing spent casings, just needing some polishing.

The new 16" Pro models are pretty reasonably priced too nowadays, they start at $499 for the black model, significantly less than the $600-$650 that the previous gen 18" models were (different importer brought them in at a lower price this time, and kindly offered them to retailers much cheaper hence why the Pro models are 20% cheaper).

They're really fun little plinkers and surprisingly accurate too. Almost all the issues with them have been ironed out now.

[u/Dry-Syrup-3058 → u/Infinite-Bill1072]

Thanks man, I think it shoots great, very crisp trigger, tight groups, little picky on ammo but after removing one of the extractors I haven’t had a single failure in the last ~500rds.