got my 22TCM

**ham385** · August 2nd, 2012, 08:03 PM

So its my first 1911. I've shot a variety of them before, ranging from taurus to sti, and am a huge fan of the platform. I've steered clear before because of the per round cost of 45, and considered 9mm but was talked out of it, until now.

THE GOOD
Its all metal, fit and finish is quite nice, except for those ugly grips. There is no rattle and the action is very smooth. The trigger is smooth and fairly light but has some creep and just a tad overtravel.

THE BAD
It is heavier than I expected, about on par when unloaded with my friends single stack Dan Wesson, fully loaded. The front sight will have to go, its just a plain black blade, but i would have switched to tritium anyway. My only other gripe thus far is the short slide release, i cant reach it with my thumb, but i rarely us a slide release anyway.

I haven't shot it yet, but will post a review when I do. I need to order some. 22tcm ammo to try it, but if I can get to the range soon, I'll run it with the 9mm barrel.

**cruzans** · August 2nd, 2012, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by ham385

So its my first 1911. I've shot a variety of them before, ranging from taurus to sti, and am a huge fan of the platform. I've steered clear before because of the per round cost of 45, and considered 9mm but was talked out of it, until now.

THE GOOD
Its all metal, fit and finish is quite nice, except for those ugly grips. There is no rattle and the action is very smooth. The trigger is smooth and fairly light but has some creep and just a tad overtravel.

THE BAD
It is heavier than I expected, about on par when unloaded with my friends single stack Dan Wesson, fully loaded. The front sight will have to go, its just a plain black blade, but i would have switched to tritium anyway. My only other gripe thus far is the short slide release, i cant reach it with my thumb, but i rarely us a slide release anyway.

I haven't shot it yet, but will post a review when I do. I need to order some. 22tcm ammo to try it, but if I can get to the range soon, I'll run it with the 9mm barrel.

Congrats ! I have been debating getting one for months since they have become available. Looking forward to your range report to hopefully push me over the edge - lol!

**ham385** · August 2nd, 2012, 09:27 PM

Since my first post, i decided to'fiddle' with it. I broke down the slide, changed out the barrel, spring, and extractor (which requires removing the firing pin) to 9mm. It was very easy, even for a guy who never disassembled a 1911.

Contrary to my first post, i did notice there is a little play in the slide to frame fit, but it is minimal. Barrel lockup is tight with both barrels. Also, the finish is a nice uniform park, in short i have no real complaints except the ugly grips.

**leplat** · August 2nd, 2012, 09:56 PM

I await your range trip eagerly. This is one of the few short list pistols for me, so your trip might push me over the edge. I figure this pistol might take off, better grab em before the prices sky rocket.

**cruzans** · August 3rd, 2012, 07:00 PM

Not sure what ammo is going for, haven't checked it all out yet, but cheaperthandirt has armscor advertised :

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/produ...8%2f3+Campaign

**leplat** · August 3rd, 2012, 07:39 PM

I have been reading alot about this caliber and it sounds like Lone Wolf is testing a glock barrel for it. Wether thats true or not I can not confirm.

**thelemite** · August 3rd, 2012, 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by leplat

I have been reading alot about this caliber and it sounds like Lone Wolf is testing a glock barrel for it. Wether thats true or not I can not confirm.

Now that would be something interesting.

**rwb1500** · August 4th, 2012, 01:07 AM

Originally Posted by leplat

I have been reading alot about this caliber and it sounds like Lone Wolf is testing a glock barrel for it. Wether thats true or not I can not confirm.

Oh snap. Hopefully that is more than a rumor.

**Ronin** · August 4th, 2012, 06:42 AM

Why stop there? I'd like to see a Sig barrel, too.

**leplat** · August 4th, 2012, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by Ronin

Why stop there? I'd like to see a Sig barrel, too.

Thats the beauty of this round. It can be theoretically fit in any 9mm handgun.

Oh and OP, something Im not sure if your aware of but save your brass. You can ship it to Fred Craig as Atomitronx and get them reloaded for iirc $12 and some change and get some custom loading including from what Iv read a hornady critical defense load.

Now if he where to offer a solid copper slug, youv got my attention.