Filipino-developed necked-down 9mm cartridge that fires a .22-caliber bullet at nearly 2,000 fps from a 1911-style pistol. A 5.7x28mm competitor from the civilian market — extremely flat-shooting and low-recoil for a centerfire pistol cartridge.
Type: Pistol
Introduced: 2012, Philippines
Parent case: 9mm Luger (modified)
Standardization: None
Bullet diameter: 0.224" (5.69 mm)
Case length: 0.86" (21.84 mm)
Overall length: 1.26" (32 mm)
Max pressure: 40,000 PSI
Rim type: Rimless
Primer: Small Pistol
Typical twist rate: 1:16
Muzzle velocity: 1875–2000 fps
Muzzle energy: 312–355 ft-lbs
Effective range: 75 yd
Common bullet weights: 40 gr
Primary use: Self Defense, Target
Production status: Active
Also known as: .22 TCM9R · 22 Tuason Craig Micromagnum
History: Developed by Fred Craig and Armscor (Philippines) around 2010, introduced commercially in 2012. The .22 TCM uses a necked-down 9mm Luger case to fire a .22-caliber bullet at high velocity. The Rock Island Armory 1911 chambered for it includes a spare 9mm barrel, allowing the owner to switch between calibers with just a barrel swap. The TCM9R variant uses a shorter case and fires from standard 9mm…
Notable firearms: Rock Island Armory 1911 TCM, Rock Island Armory 22 TCM9R
Similar cartridges: .22 Hornet, 4.6x30mm HK, 5.7x28mm FN