Thread: Tippmann m4 22

Looking for a range plinker, anyone tried the tippmann m4 .22?
Wondering how they compare with the smith & wesson M&p 15-22

FWIW I have heard good things about the tippmann. If it was me Id get which ever had the cheapest mags

I have an M4 Elite , I have tried the S&W MP 22 and also Kriss Defiance . The Kriss 's balance was to far forward for me so I didn't like it . The S&W MP22 has a nice balance but just feels to light . The Tippman has the balance and weight right for me , and it is real simple to clean just the same as an AR15 . I have only been out once with the Tippmann due to the Covid bullsh1t but I have found it probably prefers round nose to hollow points.
If it is just a range toy the S&W would probably be a better bet , however they can be fussy on ammunition .And the Poms love them ( S&W) for competition rifles For me the Tippman wins out because it is more of an AR15 clone .

How did you find the triggers between the 2?

here i come again , gun city today is selling the aquila 22lr for $40-500, it's cheap because it' s cheap and dirty. the Kriss, the sw&mp will not cycle the ammo at all, the tippman will shoot 100-150 without jamming. the only downside is the mag, it's like a match box needs to pull open to load.

I prefer the match box mag to my Hammerli mags which are just open and more likely to get crud in there and jam up.

Anyone wanna buy a Hammerli? Haha


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The triggers are pretty much the same , a bit of creep and then let off . The S&W has an advantage as it can accept more aftermarket triggers.you will not get a match trigger from a stock S&W/Tippmann .

All three rifles - Tippman, Kriss and SW will accept AR milspec and most drop in triggers.

My son has the Tippman and it is a very well put togther rifle and his one is very accurate . I cant comment on the others but i would recommenced Tippman .

Originally Posted by GDMP

Who is the Tippmann importer/distributor in NZ?.

Outdoor brands ltd

Only positive reports on the tippmann, if anyone has one they would sell I would be interested

I was shooting mine for a few hours yesterday. They are a great little rifle and I really like the fact that the AR features like the forward assist and bolt release actually work unlike some other models. Even has a wee buffer.

Mine The little buffer went lose , locktited it ran flawlessly. Once more don’t like the way the magazine is loading causing a few problems if not stag correct.

Is it possible to use standard style rings on the tippmann or do you have to use a cantilever style mount?

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