The Daniel Defense M4A1 features a M4A1 RIS II handguard CNC machined of 6061-T6 aluminum with a hard coat anodized finish. It has a chrome moly vanadium steel, chrome lined barrel with a permanently attached Daniel Defense flash suppressor. The upper and lower receivers are CNC machined of 7075-T6 aluminum with a hard coat anodized finish, while the rail panels are made from Santoprene and is heat resistant. The buttstock and pistol grip are constructed of polymer with a Soft touch overmolding. This model has a 14.5" barrel with a heavy phosphate coating, FDE finish handguard, and black receiver.
| FireArm | yes |
| Safety | Ambidextrous |
| Caliber | 5.56x45mm |
| Metal Finish | Black Hardcoat Anodized/Black Phosphate |
| Action | Semi-Auto |
| Barrel Length | 14.50" |
| Muzzle | Flash Suppressor |
| Receiver Material | 7075-T6 Aluminum |
| Barrel Length Range | 14" to 14.99" |
| Weight Range | 6 lbs to 6.99 lbs |
| Hand | Right Hand |
| Stock Finish Group | Black |
| Metal Finish Group | Blued/Black |
| Twist | 1:7" |
| OAL | 31.50"- 34.75" |
| Weight | 6.74 lbs |
| Barrel Description | Chrome Lined Steel |
| Capacity | 30+1 |
| Trigger | Mil-Spec |
| Stock Description | 6 Position w/SoftTouch Overmolding |
| Sights | Optic Ready |