New for 2025: Mendoza RM22

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posted on August 28, 2025
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RM22 Lineup

Mendoza Firearms, a distinguished Mexican arms manufacturer with a legacy dating back to 1911, is proud to announce the availability of its RM22 semi-automatic rifles in the United States. This marks a historic milestone as the RM22 becomes the first Mexican-manufactured rifle to be imported into the U.S.

RM22 1000

RM22 Rifle: Precision and Reliability

The RM22 is chambered in the popular .22 Long Rifle (LR) caliber, offering enthusiasts and professionals a reliable and accurate shooting experience. It boasts a 17-round tubular magazine, and a manual safety. The barrel stretches 21.26-inches, with 1:16-Inch six-groove RH rifling, for excellent accuracy. On top, a fiber-optic front sight and fully adjustable rear come standard. The anodized aluminum receiver boasts an 11mm dovetail rail on top, for the easy addition of a standard rimfire optic.

RM22 1000 Camo

The stock is of German Beech wood, and comes in a variety of finishes, from standard wood grain to a number of camo patterns. Other iterations are also included in the lineup, from the RM22-1000 described above, to the thumbhole stocked RM22-3000 with a Picatinny rail, to the RM22-6000, with a raised comb and Picatinny rail.

For more information on the whole RM22 line, visit mendozafa.com/en-us.

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