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Daniel Defense M4A1 VS Daniel Defense MK12

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Daniel Defense M4A1

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84%

Critic Rating

5 Reviews

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96%

User Rating

12 Reviews

Daniel Defense MK12

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84%

Critic Rating

2 Reviews

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100%

User Rating

4 Reviews

50 MOA

Accuracy

50 MOA

6.5 Yeets

Damage

6.5 Yeets

N/A

Range

1000 yards

N/A

Recoil Velocity

N/A

10 rounds

Capacity

20+1 rounds

-209972145

Mobility

1748

50

Ergonomics

50

50

Fit & Finish

50

50

Reliability

50

MSRP:

$1636.80

Used Price:

$1636.80

New Price:

$1739.10

MSRP:

$1.60

Used Price:

$1.60

New Price:

$2349.99

Gun Specifications

Specifications

Daniel Defense M4A1

Daniel Defense MK12

Weight

107.84 oz

118.4 oz

Length

31-1/5" - 34-3/4"

34"

Action

Semi-Automatic

Semi-Automatic

Caliber

5.56mm NATO

.223 Remington

Capacity

10

20+1

Finish

Cerakote Mil Spec +

Black

Gun Type

Rifle

Rifle

Sights

Fixed

Barrel Length

14.5"

18"

Gun Stats

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Gun Descriptions

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. The Daniel Defense M4A1 features the M4A1 RIS II, which has been in use by US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) for the SOPMOD Block II program since 2005. The M4A1 features a 14.5” Cold Hammer Forged M4 Profile barrel with a Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor.

Cold hammer forged stainless steel barrel (salt bath nitride) and stainless MK12 low profile gas block (black oxide) are designed to US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) specifications. Two-stage Super Semi-Automatic (SSA) trigger from Gelssele Automatics. DDM4 twelve inch rail provides a continuous upper rail platform allowing the shooter to mount any optic of choice while allowing a longer sight radius for back-up sights. Rifle length gas system. DD Improved Flash Suppressor.

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