SHOT Show 2017: Rock Island Armory XT-22 Pistol

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  • American Rifleman Staff
posted on January 17, 2017
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Rock Island hopes to soon fulfill the dreams of M1911 pistol enthusiasts and .22 Magnum lovers all at the same time with its XT-22 pistol. Featuring John Browning's incomparable ergonomics and the soft-shooting of a rimfire ammunition classic, this gun has a bright future. So, how does it work? The secret to this delayed-blowback design is a clever "floating" chamber. For more, watch the video above or visit rockislandarmory.com


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