Colt M4 .22LR conversion

[alexanjl12]

Just had a question that I was hoping someone could assist me with. I have only been a handgun owner, but was looking to purchase my first semi-auto rifle. I was looking at the Colt M4 .22, but I wanted to clear something up first. I have read that with a lot of AR-15s, you can buy a .22lr conversion kit, however I was wondering if there was a conversion for the colt m4 .22lr back to a .223?

Also any general reviews that people have on the colt M4, or if they would suggest another decently priced AR-15 for a starter, I would greatly appreciate it!

 

[shootersix]

no you cant convert the m4-22 to a .223, the receiver is designed for the 22lr round

 

[GARANDGUY]

IMHO ... and we sell alot of them the S&W M&P 15-22 if you want a dedicated 22AR. If you want a 223/5.56 then thats a whole nother ball of wax. Yes you can get a conversion for the AR15 223/5.56-22cal but not the other way around.

 

[alexanjl12]

well i may look into getting a .223/5.56 then. because i was mostly wanting the .22 for plinking/range because the ammo is so much cheaper. the colt m4 was just so nice because it was really cheap for a starter....although if i cant shoot the .223 out of it...it doesnt look as good anymore

 

[Boiler74]

Only thing I've heard about the Colt 22lr is not to expect Colt quality, because you won't get it. I'd buy a real Colt, or other variety and then the conversion. More versatility. But be warned, those black guns multiply!

 

[Mitch B]

I have the colt m4 22lr and love it. I had to make a few adjustments after watching videos on colts web site with a problem i was haveing with it. But now that i have it adjusted its really fun to shoot and easy on the wallet.