Daniel Defense M4A1 14.5 Inch Carbine Rifle

Description

The Daniel Defense M4A1 is a semi-automatic carbine rifle configured with a 14.5 inch M4-profile barrel and a Daniel Defense M4A1 Rail Interface System (RIS) II handguard. Its construction includes aluminum receivers, a carbine-length direct impingement gas system, and a six-position stock with Soft Touch overmolding. We see this as a practical fit for shooters who want a carbine configuration with defined, documented components.

Key Specifications

• The rifle uses a semi-automatic action for a familiar carbine operating format.
• The barrel measures 14.5 inches and uses an M4 profile.
• The barrel is cold hammer forged, chrome lined, and chrome moly vanadium steel, as specified for this configuration.
• The gas system is carbine-length direct impingement with a pinned low-profile gas block.
• The barrel has a 1:7 twist rate for the listed configuration.
• The handguard is a Daniel Defense M4A1 RIS II made from CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum.
• The upper and lower receivers are made from 7075-T6 aluminum and receive a Type III hardcoat anodized treatment.
• The exterior uses a Mil-Spec+ brown Cerakote finish.
• The rifle includes a six-position stock with Soft Touch overmolding and a matching overmolded pistol grip.
• The package includes one Daniel Defense magazine and a full-latch impact plastic case.

The pinned and welded Daniel Defense flash suppressor is permanently attached to the barrel, while the RIS II handguard provides the specified rail interface for this model. The receiver extension supports six stock positions, giving the shooter adjustment within the documented configuration. Sights are sold separately, leaving sight selection open to the owner. The M4A1 brings together a cold hammer-forged barrel, aluminum receiver construction, and a brown Cerakote finish in one clearly defined carbine platform.