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Rock Island Armory TM22 CADET .22 LR Semi-Auto Rifle, 18″ Barrel – Black, Optics-Ready Trainer
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The TM22 CADET brings Rock Island Armory’s dependable .22 LR semi-auto platform to a lighter, training-friendly configuration. Built for Canadian range use, club matches, and small-game practice, it pairs an 18″ barrel with an optics-ready receiver and easy-handling furniture. As part of RIA’s TM22 family, it’s earned a following for straightforward reliability, simple upkeep, and magazine-fed convenience—ideal for new shooters, youth programs, or experienced owners who want a cost-effective rimfire workhorse.
🔧 Feature Highlights
🎯 18″ Balanced Barrel for Range & Field
Keeps velocity for clean steel hits and small-game practice while remaining handy from benches, trucks, or tight bays.
🧱 Semi-Auto Rimfire Simplicity
Soft-shooting .22 LR with clean, repeatable cycling—great for drills, fundamentals, and high-volume plinking days.
🔧 Optics-Ready Receiver Rail
Mount a red dot or scope without extra bases; faster setup and easier zero retention for new shooters.
🔩 Magazine-Fed Convenience
Detachable magazines streamline loading on the line; Canada-compliant capacities (commonly 10-round) keep it straightforward and legal.
🧰 Trainer-Focused Ergonomics
Comfortable stock geometry and intuitive controls help new shooters build confidence and cadence quickly.
🛡️ Non-Restricted in Canada
PAL owners can use it beyond range-only limitations, subject to provincial hunting and transport rules.
📌 Comparison
| Model / Focus | Stock & Furniture | Weight/Handling* | Accessory Mounts | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM22 CADET (this page) | Practical training stock | Light, steady | Receiver rail (optics) | Training, club practice, plinking |
| TM22 (Standard) | Classic RIA TM22 setup | Moderate, versatile | Receiver rail; M-LOK (var.) | General rimfire carbine, small-game |
| TM22 Feather | Lightweight trim variant | Lightest, quickest | Rail + M-LOK (var.) | All-day carry, speed drills, steel games |
*Handling notes are general; actual weight depends on batch and accessories.
Impact on performance: Core accuracy and reliability are comparable across TM22 variants; differences are mainly ergonomics and accessory options.
📊 Technical Specifications
Feature& |
Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Rock Island Armory TM22 CADET |
| Caliber | .22 LR |
| Action | Semi-Automatic (rimfire) |
| Barrel Length | 18″ |
| Receiver / Rail | Optics-ready Picatinny-style top rail |
| Handguard | Trainer configuration (accessory compatibility varies) |
| Magazine | Detachable; Canada-compliant capacities (typically 10) |
| Sights | Optics-ready; iron sights may vary by batch |
| Stock | Black, trainer-friendly geometry |
| Safety | Cross-bolt (typical) |
| Classification | Non-Restricted (Canada) |
💡 Why Choose the TM22 CADET?
You want a reliable rimfire that makes training easy and affordable. The CADET’s 18″ barrel, optics-ready receiver, and friendly ergonomics create a stable, confidence-building platform for fundamentals, youth instruction, and fun, high-volume range days—backed by Rock Island Armory’s reputation for value and practicality.