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Cartridge comparison

.22 TCM vs 5.7x28mm FN

.22 TCM and 5.7x28mm FN are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.22 TCM5.7x28mm FN
TypePistolPistol
Introduced20121990
Bullet diameter0.224″0.2244″
Case length1.022″1.1378″
Max pressure40,000 psi48,500 psi
Recoil4–6 ft·lb2–4 ft·lb
Effective range75 yd200 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay .22 TCM and 5.7x28mm FN trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare