Is as .22-LR AR-15 Really an AR-15?

[Uber]

I'm considering buying this Tippmann Arms "AR-15" chambered in .22-LR (Link: M4-22 ELITE at Palmetto State Armory). Then I considered the legalities for Maryland. AR-10's are not a problem and they differ by caliber from AR-15's. And I reasoned that if this "AR-15" is native (not a conversion kit) .22-LR, do I need to check the banned/allowed list of rifles for Maryland?

I also think I heard a recent change in Maryland gun laws required all long guns to go through FFL. Is that right?

Thanks for help.

 

[teratos]

It’s an AR “pattern” rifle. It’s 100% legal. Long guns do need to go through an FFL.

 

[Biggfoot44]

The FSA '13 rules apply to CENTERFIRE Semiautomatic rifles .

You're good to go .

 

[Uber]

Thanks very much!

 

[calicojack]

I'm considering buying this Tippmann Arms "AR-15" chambered in .22-LR (Link: M4-22 ELITE at Palmetto State Armory). Then I considered the legalities for Maryland. AR-10's are not a problem and they differ by caliber from AR-15's. And I reasoned that if this "AR-15" is native (not a conversion kit) .22-LR, do I need to check the banned/allowed list of rifles for Maryland?

I also think I heard a recent change in Maryland gun laws required all long guns to go through FFL. Is that right?

Thanks for help.

That looks like a hell of a lot of fun. I would be curious to hear how it does. I went ahead and added a 22LR SBR upper to an existing registered SBR AR, and it is a hoot. But building a nice upper that works is expensive and just buying the whole thing outright is probably best.

I see that the PSA offering is a 25 round mag, they may not ship that to Maryland. PSA is not good about removing a mag for ban states. Atlantic Firearms on the other hand will:

Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 Rifle W/ Optic - AtlanticFirearms.com

The Smith Wesson MP15-22 Sport rifle is a great .22LR option for training and recreational shooting. 022188879193.

atlanticfirearms.com

 

[1841DNG]

I have never handled one of those Tippmann rifles but I had heard somewhere that they are great guns.

 

[Jimgoespewpew]

My brother has one and it's awesome. All metal and reliable. A ton of fun. They sent pinned 25 round mags with his.

 

[outrider58]

I'm considering buying this Tippmann Arms "AR-15" chambered in .22-LR (Link: M4-22 ELITE at Palmetto State Armory). Then I considered the legalities for Maryland. AR-10's are not a problem and they differ by caliber from AR-15's. And I reasoned that if this "AR-15" is native (not a conversion kit) .22-LR, do I need to check the banned/allowed list of rifles for Maryland?

I also think I heard a recent change in Maryland gun laws required all long guns to go through FFL. Is that right?

Thanks for help.

Can a standard AR 15 upper be put on one of those?

 

[jrumann59]

Can a standard AR 15 upper be put on one of those?

Its possible the recoil system seems to be like a JP enterprise silent recoil system with no buffer and buffer detent, also the bolt release looks different. In theory if you change those you could put a conventional AR upper on it.

 

[Magnumite]

From what I understand, I asked somewhere, the Tppmans cannot br readily ‘made into’ a centerfire rendition of the AR-15. Accessories work. I was told the takedown pins are on different centers. I inquired because I was sure Tippman didn’t want that nightmare.

I have a Tippman and they are a hoot to shoot. Accurate enough to be a good practice piece for centerfire guns. I’ll see if I can get a centerfire upper on just for information.

 

[Magnumite]

I did check.
Takedown pins are on the same centers.
The front upper receiver cutout of the Tippman receiver is about .008” too narrow to accept an Aero upper reciver pin lug.
Rear Aero receiver lug fits in Tippman lower.
I didn’t measure pin bores vs pin diameters.
AR mag will not fully insert into magwell, the bolt lock/release assm blocks it.
The top rear 1/3-1/2 of the magwell is cut out of the Tippman lower receiver.

The lockwork section cross width of the Tippman lower seemed thin. Intentionally weakened perhaps?
There is no buffer retainer pin bore in the Tippman lower.
I didn’t do anything more detailed than quick check those features.

 

[outrider58]

The reason I asked was if they were interchangeable, I would have cautioned the OP that he would need a heavy barreled upper to be legal in .223/5.56 Sounds as though they are not interchangeable after all. Thanks all who answered my question. I apologize for the slight derailment.