Daniel Defense M4A1 RIII 5.56 NATO 14.5" Rifle 30rd Black

The Daniel Defense M4A1 RIII delivers professional-grade reliability in a compact platform designed for serious applications. This 5.56x45mm NATO rifle combines a 14.5-inch cold hammer forged barrel with a pinned and welded flash hider to achieve legal overall length while maintaining optimal ballistics.

What Makes This Different

Built to military specifications with enhanced civilian features, the M4A1 RIII incorporates ambidextrous controls that standard AR-15 platforms lack. The 12.5-inch M-LOK handguard provides extensive mounting real estate while reducing weight compared to quad-rail systems. Daniel Defense's proprietary barrel extension and gas system deliver consistent cycling across various ammunition weights and environmental conditions.

Key Features

• 14.5-inch cold hammer forged barrel with chrome-lined bore for extended service life
• 12.5-inch M-LOK compatible handguard with anti-rotation tabs
• Ambidextrous safety selector and magazine release for enhanced manipulation
• Pinned and welded A2-style flash hider maintains 16+ inch overall barrel length
• Daniel Defense furniture including buttstock and pistol grip
• Mid-length gas system reduces felt recoil and improves reliability
• Forged 7075-T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers with Type III hardcoat anodizing

Field performance centers on the rifle's ability to maintain accuracy and function across temperature extremes and high round counts. The chrome-lined barrel resists corrosion and throat erosion while delivering sub-2 MOA accuracy with quality ammunition. Law enforcement agencies and competitive shooters rely on this platform for its consistent zero retention and smooth cycling with both 55-grain and 77-grain projectiles.

Technical Specs

• Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO/.223 Remington
• Barrel Length: 14.5 inches (pinned and welded flash hider)
• Overall Length: 32.25 inches (stock collapsed)
• Weight: 6.28 pounds (unloaded)
• Magazine Capacity: 30 rounds (included)
• Twist Rate: 1:7 inches
• Gas System: Mid-length
• Handguard: 12.5-inch M-LOK
• Finish: Type III hardcoat anodized black
• Manufactured: United States

This configuration represents Daniel Defense's commitment to producing rifles that exceed military standards while incorporating features demanded by professional end users. The combination of proven metallurgy, precision manufacturing, and thoughtful ergonomics creates a platform ready for immediate deployment.