r/canadaguns • u/Antijawa • Apr 22 '26

Buy recommendations Any info on the 12" Derya Tm22?

I have been looking at getting a TM22 as my first purchase as a new PAL holder. Obviously, I've been down the rabbit hole and back looking at either the pro 18" or the 16". I heard there is maybe a 12" version becoming available in June...does anyone have any info on this? I haven't been able to find much beyond someone mentioning it in comments across some other posts/forums etc.

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u/Natas29A Apr 23 '26

Total newbie here : what' are the advantages of a shorter barrel?

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u/Ok-Yogurt-42 Apr 23 '26 edited Apr 23 '26

A bit lighter, easier to store or carry. Can improve or worsen the balance depending on the gun.
And around 12" is when you hit diminishing returns for .22 muzzle energy. If you want every last drop of energy out of the cartridge you can go with an 18" barrel, but a 12" will get you about 95% of the way there.