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Excellent
Daniel Defense scores as a top-tier build with premium pricing and most components included.
Our proprietary rating combines brand tier, price percentile within the caliber, feature completeness, barrel versatility, retailer availability, caliber practicality, and use-case fit.
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This firearm has a barrel under 16 inches. It may be classified as an AR Pistol (with brace) or an SBR (with stock, NFA regulated). Check with the retailer to confirm classification before purchasing.
Description
The Daniel Defense M4A1 features the M4A1 RIS II, which has been in use by US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) for the SOPMOD II Weapons System since 2005. The M4A1 features a 14.5" Cold Hammer Forged M4 Profile barrel with a permanently attached Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor. This rifle also comes with the newly designed, rugged and comfortable Daniel Defense Buttstock and Pistol Grip. Mfg: Daniel Defense
Features
Cold Hammer Forged
Full Specifications
Overview
| Brand | Daniel Defense |
| Model | 02-088-06027-011 |
| SKU | 100018598 |
| Rifle Type | semi auto |
| Platform | AR15 |
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO |
| Chamber | 5.56 NATO |
| UPC | 815604015547 |
Barrel
| Barrel Length | 14.5" |
| Barrel Profile | socom |
Receiver
| Receiver Type | forged |
| Forward Assist | No |
| Dust Cover | No |
Handguard
| Free Float | No |
Muzzle
| Muzzle Device | flash-hider |
| Suppressor Ready | Yes |
Sights & Optics
| Optic Ready | No |
Finish
| Finish | black |
Compliance
| CA Compliant | No |
| Classification | Short Barrel: Verify Classification |
| NFA Item | Verify with retailer |
What's Included (Complete Rifle)
This is a complete, ready-to-shoot firearm.
Upper Receiver
Lower Receiver
forged
Barrel
14.5"
Bolt Carrier Group
Handguard
Stock / BraceVerify with retailer
Grip
Trigger
Muzzle Device
flash-hider
Charging Handle
Gas Block
Gas Tube
Buffer Tube
Backup Iron Sights
Optic
Stock / Brace: Verify with retailer
We cannot confirm from available data whether this firearm includes a stock or brace. This distinction determines its legal classification.
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Vertically integrated AR-15 manufacturer supplying the US military and elite units. Known for cold hammer forged barrels and proprietary rail systems.
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