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Plenty of rimfire ARs look the part but feel like toys the second you pick them up. The Tippmann Arms M4-22 LTE is not one of them. Built in Fort Wayne, Indiana with aluminum upper and lower receivers, this blowback-operated .22 LR carbine has the weight, controls, and manual of arms of a genuine M4. The forward assist works, the bolt catch locks back on an empty magazine, the dust cover snaps shut, and the charging handle sits right where your fingers expect it. If you already run a centerfire AR, everything transfers over without a second thought.
The LTE is the model Tippmann built for people who wanted their American-made quality without the premium price of the Redline competition guns, and they did not cut the corners that matter. You get a 16 inch solid steel barrel with a Parkerized finish, threaded 1/2×28 with a knurled thread protector, so muzzle devices spin right on. The bolt is black nitride plated for smooth cycling and easy cleanup, the trigger breaks around four and a half pounds, and the composite free float handguard keeps the whole rifle at roughly five pounds. Tippmann's spring-loaded polymer flip-up sights come installed and adjust without tools, and the full-length Picatinny top rail takes any red dot or scope you want to throw at it.
Because the receivers are largely mil-spec, the M4-22 LTE accepts most AR-15 stocks, grips, handguards, and drop-in triggers, so you can set it up to mirror your centerfire rifle or build it into something all its own. That makes it a legitimate training tool, not just a fun gun, though it happens to be a very fun gun. Run drills for a fraction of the ammo cost, hand it to a new shooter without the recoil and blast, or spend an afternoon knocking over steel with the 25 round magazine. Tippmann's rimfire ARs have earned a strong reputation for reliability, and the LTE carries that name well.
No, it runs on Tippmann's proprietary 25-round .22 LR magazines rather than standard AR-15 or common rimfire conversion mags. The magazines are shaped like AR mags, so reloads and mag changes feel the same as your centerfire rifle. Spare magazines are available directly from Tippmann and most retailers that carry the brand.
For the most part, yes. The receivers are largely mil-spec, so most AR-15 stocks, grips, handguards, and sights will fit, and the fire control group accepts drop-in AR triggers. The bolt and charging handle are proprietary to the rimfire design, so those stay Tippmann-specific.
The 16 inch barrel comes threaded 1/2×28, which is the standard pitch for most rimfire suppressors and muzzle devices. A knurled thread protector is included to keep the threads clean when nothing is mounted. A suppressed .22 LR blowback carbine like this makes for an exceptionally quiet and pleasant range setup.
Like most blowback .22 semi-autos, it cycles most reliably with high-velocity ammunition such as CCI Mini-Mags or similar 36 to 40 grain loads. Quality bulk ammo generally runs fine once the rifle is broken in and kept reasonably clean. Standard velocity and subsonic loads may not always cycle the action consistently, which is typical for the platform.
| UPC | 850050173243 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | A101220 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 16" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 LR |
| Capacity | 25 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Model | |
| Product Type | AR |
| Safety | Two-Position |
| Sights | Flip Up Front & Rear |
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