The M4 carbine replaced the M16 in the U.S. Army and Marines and has been in use since 1994. Over the years, Daniel Defense® has improved upon this design, making a civilian version that functions flawlessly and provides enhanced accuracy, performance, and reliability. With Daniel Defense®, you can get a rifle that is ready to go out of the box. Here are four ways Daniel Defense® sets their M4A1 apart from the rest and why it deserves a spot in your gun safe.

Cold Hammer Forged Barrels

The Daniel Defense® M4A1 comes standard with a 14.5-inch pinned and welded cold hammer forged barrel. This process enables the barrel to be as closely aligned to the chamber as possible. It’s accurate, durable, and will serve you better than most barrels on the market. The barrel is made of chrome moly vanadium steel and is chrome lined and coated in heavy phosphate, offering a 1:7 twist. This barrel represents the main three qualities of any Daniel Defense® firearm: durability, reliability, and accuracy. The standard M4A1 comes with a low-profile gas block CNC machined out of 4140 hardened steel.

RIS II Picatinny Quad Rails

Much like the SOPMOD Block 2 M4 used by many special operations forces, the M4A1 comes with a RIS II Picatinny quad rail. It’s robust, durable, and can handle harsh conditions while giving you space to add accessories. The rifle also comes with ladder guards to cover the parts of the rail you aren’t using, protecting your hands. The SOPMOD II M4 is well-known for the addition of the free-floating RIS II, originally issued in 2008. If you’re looking to make a SOPMOD II clone, the M4A1 is the best place to start. Put a PEQ laser/light combo on it or your favorite optics, making it even better suited for any kind of competition.

Daniel Defense® Flash Suppressors

Pinned and welded to the barrel of the M4A1 is a Daniel Defense® Flash Suppressor. The extension to the barrel makes the firearm a legal rifle length that is not regulated by the NFA. It’s made of 17-4 PH stainless steel and has a salt bath nitride finish. That means a minimal chance of corrosion while reducing your muzzle flash. It’s as durable as the rest of the rifle and will suit your range days well.

Ambi Charging Handles

Unlike many AR-style rifles out of the box, the Daniel Defense® M4 carbine comes with a GRIP-N-RIP Charging Handle. This is an ambidextrous charging handle, accommodating both left- and right-handed shooters to help enhance comfort and performance. It’s also engineered for suppressed fire, with anti-gas features that help redirect gas flow upward and away from your face. It’s lightweight, made from 60661-T6 aluminum, and has a Type III anodized hard coat. The main body is 7075-T6 aluminum.

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