r/canadaguns • u/meowmixonroids • Jul 28 '26

Buy recommendations Tm22… the 16” or 12””

Hello all,
I’m in the market for a tm22 pro, but the stores near me only have the 12”.

Is it worth waiting to get a 16” or 18”?

Or do the 12s run?

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u/Collins705 Jul 28 '26

I have 2 18” and 1 12”, it’s the 12” all day long I think yall are crazy

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u/cowboytwenty2 Jul 29 '26

100% agree started with a 16 and it felt in between sizes, had more room for accessories but still short and not short enough. Now I have an 18 & 12 and it’s perfect I love the 12 most

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u/Iokua_CDN Jul 29 '26

The only reason I could think of getting a 16 is perhaps being able to use a folding stock on it.

Otherwise, I think your are right.  12 inch all the way. Compact  and awesome.

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u/Equivalent-Shoe-1652 Jul 28 '26

I have a 16 and I think its personally looks better. The handguard to rest of gun ratio looks right but I haven't personally got my hands on the 12. Only seen it in photos.

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u/shooptydoop Jul 28 '26

I wanted a 16” but bought a 12” due to no stock for the 16” models but still happy with it. Plenty of flash models that are 18” though. Hoping there’s just barrel & handguards for purchase in the future.

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u/meowmixonroids Jul 29 '26

Do you have the flash? To much plastic?

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u/shooptydoop Jul 29 '26

Nope got the pro. Plus keep in mind some of the available mods right now are made for the metal receiver models only (AR charging handle etc)

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u/scottsuplol Jul 28 '26

12 with a fake can but then again I love a shorter chassis

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u/Mammoth_Attention_59 Jul 29 '26

12” is so fun

I’d pick it all day

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u/Remote_Mistake6291 Jul 29 '26

Or, hear me out, get all three like I did.

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u/meowmixonroids Jul 30 '26

Hello fellow intellectual’s of Reddit…. I’ve purchased a 12”and a 16”

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u/Significant_Meal9518 21d ago

Which do you prefer? I couldn't decide but felt the 16 looked more proportional so ordered one today. Haven't got it yet but wondering if I should have got the 12 still lol

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u/pubic_freshness Jul 28 '26

I've been waiting for the 16" or 18" for months... I haven't bought my first rifle yet, do you guys recommend trusty websites that I can buy from? I've always been checking whatever Google throws at me. Firearms outlet, etc... Any suggestions?

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u/meowmixonroids Jul 29 '26

Tenda and G4C are good

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u/LumberjackCDN Gold'n Loan Outfitters & Pawn Jul 28 '26

The 16s look way better imo but i havent seen them in stock in ages.