Armscor gave the media a sneak peek at the new 22 TCM 9R: a conversion kit for the Glock 17/22 pistols. The new kit converts the pistols to fire the .22 TCM 9R cartridge.
The kits are still under development, but are far enough along for Armscor to allow writers to shoot a Glock equipped with one. [Ed. note: The kits have been released and appear to be running very reliably in Glock-pattern pistols. Scroll down for the updated information.]
[Be sure to read Richard Johnson’s Glock 17 review.]
Here’s the information I have so far…
The new kits are designed to allow for a Gen1 – Gen3 Glock 17/22 to be converted to fire the 22 TCM 9R cartridge. The 22 TCM is a bottlenecked pistol cartridge designed to fire a .22 caliber bullet at extremely high speeds. Think of it as the Armscor response to the FN 5.7.
The 9R variant of the cartridge is a slightly shorter version that operates at lower velocities so that it will fit into the Glock conversion kit. Think of it as a -P version, or a performance tax to shoot it from your Austrian pistol. Visit Minute Maniac for a better description of the 9R variant.
Kits will include all of the needed parts to make the conversion. However, Armscor anticipates that a gunsmith will be required to ensure reliable functioning of the converted pistol. This is a big drawback for anyone hoping for an easy way to swap between calibers as many shooters can do with a .22 LR conversion kit.
The kit-equipped gun that was on hand ran reliably for all of the experienced shooters. I did observe one shooter who had regular malfunctions. He did not appear to be very experienced, and it appeared he was not locking his wrist when shooting.
One of the things I did not like about the gun was that the recoil spring was not a captive assembly. The spring was quite long and was obviously a pain for even the Armscor staff to wrangle when assembling the firearm. At one point, I did witness a spring fly across the shooting bay. Armscor staff advised that they will probably use a captive spring in the final product.
Armscor anticipates shipping the new 22 TCM 9R kit in mid-2015. Currently, they anticipate a suggested retail price of $399. As with all things, these are subject to change.
Where to Buy the 22 TCM 9R Glock Conversion Kit
Since I originally published this article, Armscor began shipping the Glock conversion kits. I picked up one for my G17, and boy – it runs smooth and without any issues.
I got mine through the affiliate link here which was about half the price of the original MSRP. I paid just under $150 including shipping. Not bad.
Last Update: July 1, 2022
8 replies on “Armscor 22 TCM 9R – Glock Conversion Kit”
Judging from the photos, it looks like they had they wrong end of the recoil spring on the guide rod. The narrow end of the spring should go on first. This alone should help keep the spring from sailing off of the guide rod.
good eye’s you’re totally correct.
Then i have all 6 of my guide rods rong.
HI I HAVE THE GLOCK 19 GEN 4 WITH THE BARREL& GUIDE ROD AND BARREL BUSHING, CAN SOMEBODY TELL HOW TO GET IT OUT IT WILL NOT CLEAR THE BARRELL! THANKS FRANKCASTANO
Hi,
I would recommend contacting Armscor directly via the company’s contact page here: https://armscor.com/support-center/contact-support/
As a side note, I am unsure if the 22 TCM conversion kits are Gen4 compatible. When they were first announced, I know they were not. I am unsure if this is still true. Is there any reference to this in your kit’s instructions?
-Richard
HI I HAVE THE GLOCK 19 GEN 4 WITH THE BARREL& GUIDE ROD AND BARREL BUSHING, CAN SOMEBODY TELL HOW TO GET IT OUT IT WILL NOT CLEAR THE BARRELL! THANKS FRANKCASTANO YES THIS IS MADE FOR THIS GEN4 FOR GUN BUT A REAL MOTHER——-!!!! TOGET OUT. PUTING IT IN NO PROBLRM IT JUST DOESNOT CLEAR THE BARREL! THANKS FRANKCASTANO