The Tippmann Arms M4-22 Elite SBR (brand part no. A101174) is a federally regulated NFA Title II short-barreled rifle built on Tippmann’s semi-automatic .22 LR AR platform, pairing a true shoulder stock with an 11-inch barrel for shooters who want a compact rimfire trainer configured as a legal short-barreled rifle. Tippmann Arms builds the Elite SBR around a black parkerized threaded barrel and a 9-inch aluminum M-LOK handguard, mounted on a matte black aluminum receiver with a full-length Picatinny top rail. The adjustable black polymer stock, Gen2 pistol grip, and flip-up front and rear sights round out a build that handles like a full-size AR at a fraction of the weight and ammo cost. Among our rifles, the M4-22 Elite SBR suits shooters who already own NFA items and want a genuine short-barreled .22 LR trainer rather than a brace-equipped pistol.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .22 Long Rifle.
• The barrel is 11 inches long, black parkerized and threaded.
• The rate of twist is 1:16 inches.
• The magazine capacity is 25 rounds, for 25+1 total.
• The handguard is a 9-inch aluminum M-LOK handguard.
• The stock is an adjustable black polymer shoulder stock, not a brace.
• The sights are flip-up front and rear sights.
• The safety is a two-position safety.
• The unloaded weight is about 5 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an NFA item? Yes. As a short-barreled rifle (SBR), it’s a Title II firearm requiring an approved ATF Form 4 and transfer through an NFA-licensed dealer.

How is this different from Tippmann’s M4-22 pistols? The pistol versions ship with an arm brace and no NFA paperwork; this Elite SBR ships with a true shoulder stock, which makes it a regulated short-barreled rifle.

What magazine does it use? A 25-round .22 LR magazine, included with the rifle.

Buy the Tippmann Arms M4-22 Elite SBR

This is a Title II item regulated under the National Firearms Act. Purchase requires an approved ATF Form 4, no federal transfer tax, and transfer through a licensed NFA (SOT/Class 3) dealer; ATF approval on most individual eForm 4 filings now comes back in days, and trusts take a little longer. Order through Tippmann Arms‘ lineup and our Lubbock, Texas team will walk you through the transfer process.