Using a Morini CM22 RF mainly as a standard pistol ?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:42 pm

Dear Brains Trust,

I am thinking about purchasing a CM22RF to be used primarily for standard pistol - and the very occasional rapid match.

But why, you may ask, why don't you just get the standard CM22M?

The way I look at it - all the changes that Morini made to the CM22 to make it a RF gun, surely all those attributes would make it an ideal standard pistol gun as well - i.e. lower bore line, greater rake etc - plus all the other numerous product improvements Morini have been to the CM22M series.

Well is my logic correct - or have I missed something?

Ernie Rodriguez · Post by **Ernie Rodriguez** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:44 pm

Good choice.It is a quality pistol,better suited for smaller hands,I think,and good for rapid fire. I am not sure if this pistol can hold the ten ring if it is used for Bullseye Type competition.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:14 am

A retailer let me dry fire, both, the CM22RF and the CM22M. What I found out is the pistol frame of the CM22RF interferes with my trigger finger operation. But then I have long fingers and it's my understanding that the frame of the CM22RF sits lower on the grip compared to that of the CM22M--I'm unaware of any possible adjustments in that area.

jipe · Post by **jipe** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:22 pm

Anonymous wrote:A retailer let me dry fire, both, the CM22RF and the CM22M. What I found out is the pistol frame of the CM22RF interferes with my trigger finger operation. But then I have long fingers and it's my understanding that the frame of the CM22RF sits lower on the grip compared to that of the CM22M--I'm unaware of any possible adjustments in that area.

Yes, you are right, the RF version sits lower in the grip than the normal one. It is due to the combination opf new frame shape and new grip. If you use a standard, not RF, grip on the RF frame, the RF version sits at the same height as the standard one. Note that you cannot do the opposite, i.e. mount an RF grip on a standard frame.

What do you mean by interfere, what part of the frame, is it the magazine holder ?

If you have relatively long fingers, you might consider to use a Rink grip with the "Volume thick" option instead of the Morini grip (Rink makes both RF and standard grips for the CM22). I do not know where you live, but in many countries it is possible to buy the pistol without grip.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:45 pm

I examined those Morinis about a year ago so I don’t really remember all the details anymore. But I’d say it was the second phalange of my trigger finger touching the frame right behind (above) the trigger shoe.

another guest · Post by **another guest** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:32 am

Anonymous wrote:I examined those Morinis about a year ago so I don’t really remember all the details anymore. But I’d say it was the second phalange of my trigger finger touching the frame right behind (above) the trigger shoe.

Have experienced the same fenomenon. Disturbing.