Daniel Defense: M4A1 FDE Rifle, 5.56, Pinned, 14.5"

The M4A1 AR15 style firearm features the RIS II picatinny quad rail, which has been in use by US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) for the SOPMOD Block II program since 2005. The M4A1 is built around a 14.5 inch Cold Hammer Forged M4 Profile barrel with a permanently attached Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor. The independently ambi GRIP-N-RIP Charging Handle accommodates left- and right-handed shooters. The M4A1 is available with an FDE rail as well as our Mil Spec + Cerakote. This rifle also comes with the ergonomic Daniel Defense Buttstock and Pistol Grip.

Materials & Construction

LOWER RECEIVER: Mil-Spec with Enhanced Flared Magazine Well and Rear Receiver QD Swivel Attachment Point. CNC Machined of 7075-T6 Aluminum, Type III Hard Coat Anodized

UPPER RECEIVER: Mil-Spec with Indexing Marks and M4 Feed Ramps. CNC Machined of 7075-T6 Aluminum, Type III Hard Coat Anodized

BARREL: Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel, Cold Hammer Forged, 1:7 Twist, 14.5" M4 Profile, Chrome Lined, Mil-Spec Heavy Phosphate Coated, and HP/MPI Tested

GAS SYSTEM: Pinned Low Profile Gas Block CNC Machined of 4140 Hardened Steel with Mil-Spec Heavy Phosphate Coating, Carbine Length, Direct Impingement

MUZZLE DEVICE: Pinned and Welded Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor, Extended, 17-4 PH Stainless Steel, Salt Bath Nitride Finished

BOLT CARRIER GROUP: M16 Profile, Mil-Spec MP Tested, Chrome Lined, Properly Staked Gas Key

BUFFER: H Buffer

SIGHTS: Sold Separately

HANDGUARD: Daniel Defense M4A1 Rail Interface System (RIS) II, CNC Machined of 6061-T6 Aluminum

CHARGING HANDLE: GRIP-N-RIP Charging Handle, Body CNC Machined of 7075-T6 Aluminum, Handles & Latch CNC Machined of 6061-T6 Aluminum, Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Roll Pins, Type III Hard Coat Anodized

RECEIVER EXTENSION: 6 Position Mil-Spec 7075-T6 Aluminum

BUTTSTOCK: Daniel Defense Buttstock, Glass Filled Polymer with Soft Touch Overmolding

PISTOL GRIP: Daniel Defense Pistol Grip, Glass Filled Polymer with Soft Touch Overmolding

RAIL PANELS: Daniel Defense Rail Panels made from Santoprene, heat resistant to 300° F.

Made in the USA!

Features

MUZZLE DEVICE 

Improved design reduces flash signature compared to the traditional A2 birdcage for AR15 style firearms

COLD-HAMMER FORGED BARREL

Intense hydraulic pressure process that forms the most accurate and longest-lasting barrels attainable

FLARED MAGAZINE WELL

Widened and beveled magwell funnels magazines into place for the fastest, most secure reloads possible

AMBI SAFETY SELECTOR

For right or left-handed shooters

FREE FLOAT RAIL SYSTEM

Proprietary 4- or 6-bolt attachment to the upper receiver allows the rail system to free float the barrel, which will ensure barrel harmonics are not affected during operation

BUTTSTOCK

Features a nonslip cheek weld, interchangeable butt pads, and an integral QD point

QD POINTS

Integrated quick-disconnect points for the attachment of slings

PICATINNY

Mil-Spec 1913 Picatinny Rail attachment

PISTOL GRIP

Ergonomic wrist angle, integral trigger guard and nonslip grip for comfort and control in all conditions

Specifications 

Mounting System: Picatinny

Caliber: 5.56mm NATO

Muzzle Thread: 1 ⁄ 2 × 28 TPI (Threads Per Inch)

Gas System: Carbine

Barrel Length: 14.5"

Barrel Profile: M4

Product Weight: 6.74 lbs

Length: 31 1/2” – 34 ¾”

Magazine: DD Magazine

Case: Daniel Defense Full-Latch Impact Plastic Case

Manufacturer: Daniel Defense

All Daniel Defense products carry a 100% satisfaction guarantee against defects in original materials and workmanship. If your Daniel Defense product shows evidence of such defects, Daniel Defense will make every accommodation to fix, repair, or replace your product in the most expeditious manner possible. Daniel Defense does not warranty products or damage caused to their products by the correct or incorrect installation of other manufacturer's products.