Daniel Defense
Daniel Defense M4A1 RIII FDE Rifle 5.56mm 32rd Magazine 14.5" Pinned and Welded Barrel 12.5" Handguard
Product Details
Features:
- LOWER RECEIVER: Proprietary with Enhanced Flared Magazine Well Fully Ambidextrous Controls 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" Government 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 Mid-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 RIS III 12.5 Patented 6-Bolt Bolt-Up System Flat Dark Earth 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
- Made in the USA!
Specifications:
- Mounting System M-LOK
- Caliber 5.56mm NATO
- Muzzle Thread 1 ? 2 × 28 TPI (Threads Per Inch)
- Gas System Mid-length
- Barrel Length 14.5"
- Barrel Profile M4
- Product Weight 6.39 lbs
- Length 31 1/2” – 34 ¾”
- Magazine DD Magazine
- Case Daniel Defense Full-Latch Impact Plastic Case
Model: DD4 M4A1RIII Action: Semi-Auto | Barrel Length: 14.5" | Brand: Daniel Defense | CA Prop 65: Yes | Caliber: 5.56mm | Firearm Capacity: 32 | Firearm Platform: AR Rifle | Gun Finish: Anodized | Gun Model: DD4 M4A1RIII | Magazines Included: 1 | Model Series: AR-15 | Optic Ready: Picatinny Rail | Stock Material: Synthetic UPC: 818773022927
Specifications
| Brand | Daniel Defense |
|---|---|
| UPC | 818773022927 |
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO / .223 |
| Action | Semi-Auto |
| Color / Finish | FDE |
| Barrel Length | 14.5" |
| Capacity | 32 rounds |
| Weight | 12.7 lb |
| Condition | New |
Buying this item
- Can I buy the Daniel Defense M4A1 RIII FDE Rifle 5.56mm 32rd Magazine 14.5" Pinned and Welded Barrel 12.5" Handguard online and have it shipped to me?
- Firearms cannot ship to your home. Buy it here and pick it up at Iron Valor Armory in Rocky Mount, NC after a NICS background check, or have it shipped to a licensed FFL dealer near you for their transfer fee.
- How old do I have to be to buy the Daniel Defense M4A1 RIII FDE Rifle 5.56mm 32rd Magazine 14.5" Pinned and Welded Barrel 12.5" Handguard?
- You must be 18 or older with valid government ID for rifles and shotguns (21+ for handguns).
- Is the Daniel Defense M4A1 RIII FDE Rifle 5.56mm 32rd Magazine 14.5" Pinned and Welded Barrel 12.5" Handguard in stock?
- Yes — live distributor inventory shows it in stock and it ships or is ready for pickup within 1–3 business days.
- What is the return policy?
- Non-firearm items may be returned within 30 days (a restocking fee of up to 15% applies if the packaging was opened). Firearms and ammunition are final sale once transferred, per federal law.
All firearm sales require background checks and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. You must be 21+ for handguns/stripped receivers and 18+ for long guns.
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