r/canadaguns • u/Zorr101 • Aug 08 '26

Misc Why is the Derya TM22 so famous?

I recently purchased a TM22 Pro, and was wondering what makes it so popular? I’ve seen it in the subreddit multiple times, what’s your favourite part about the firearm?

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u/Uncle_Ted_1942 Aug 08 '26

It is essentially the replacement to the GSG-16, which was a very popular cheap “cool” looking semi auto .22 with some modding capabilities, that scratched the itch for people who wanted to modify guns but didn’t want to spend a ton of money doing so.

When the GSGs got banned, the people who wanted a cool tactical looking .22 plinker needed a new gun to use.

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u/strickenchips Aug 10 '26

It's a massive upgrade over the GSG*

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u/Uncle_Ted_1942 Aug 10 '26

Yeah GSGs kinda gave me the same feeling as cheap Amazon “optics” if that comparison makes sense