Morini CM 22

Morini Competition Arm SA · Pistol · In Production

Also known as: Morini CM 22M, Morini CM-22

Overview

The Morini CM 22 is a Swiss semi-automatic match pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle, purpose-built for ISSF 25-metre standard and rapid-fire competition. Manufactured by Morini Competition Arm SA, it uses a blowback action with a direct bullet-feed system that loads cartridges straight from the magazine into the breech to prevent bullet-nose damage and misfeeds. It is prized for its low bore axis, highly adjustable two-stage mechanical trigger, anatomical orthopedic grip and configurable barrel weights.

Specifications

Weight (empty)830 g (29.3 oz)
Overall Length300 mm (11.81")
Barrel Length130 mm (5.12")
Height140 mm (5.51")
Width50 mm (1.97")
Sight Radius220 mm (8.66")
Action TypeBlowback
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Trigger TypeSingle Action
Trigger Pull9.8 N (2.2 lbf)
Magazine Capacity6 rounds
Magazine TypeDetachable Box
Effective Range25 m (27 yd)
Frame MaterialAluminum
Slide MaterialAluminum
Barrel MaterialSteel
Stock MaterialWalnut

Calibers

Features

Production

Low-volume specialist production for competitive sport shooters.

Origin

Country of origin: Switzerland

Notes

Successor designs include the CM 22M variants (RF-Alu rapid-fire and Standard models). Weight can be tuned with three 40 g barrel weights.

Background

Morini, founded in the Swiss canton of Ticino and best known as a pioneer of compressed-air match pistols, applied its precision-shooting heritage to the .22 LR CM 22, a fixture on Olympic-discipline firing lines.