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Daniel Defense M4A1 VS Daniel Defense MK18

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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 MK18

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86%

Critic Rating

6 Reviews

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100%

User Rating

1 Reviews

50 MOA

Accuracy

50 MOA

6.5 Yeets

Damage

N/A

N/A

Range

1000 yards

N/A

Recoil Velocity

N/A

10 rounds

Capacity

30+1 rounds

-209972145

Mobility

1843

50

Ergonomics

50

50

Fit & Finish

50

50

Reliability

50

MSRP:

$2277.00

Used Price:

$2277.00

New Price:

$2277.00

MSRP:

$1709.46

Used Price:

$1709.46

New Price:

$1816.30

Gun Specifications

Specifications

Daniel Defense M4A1

Daniel Defense MK18

Weight

107.84 oz

94 oz

Length

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

26.75"

Action

Semi-Automatic

Semi-Automatic

Caliber

5.56mm NATO

5.56x45mm

Capacity

10

30+1

Finish

Cerakote Mil Spec +

Gun Type

Rifle

Carbine

Sights

Fixed

Barrel Length

14.5"

10.3"

Gun Stats

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Gun Descriptions

Daniel Defense M4A1

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.

Daniel Defense MK18

The Daniel Defense MK18 features the railed forend Daniel Defense currently provides to USSOCOM, and a 10.3” Cold Hammer Forged Barrel. The MK18 rail system features the patented bolt-up attachment system and has been rigorously tested prior to fielding by USSOCOM. The MK18 SBR by Daniel Defense is unmatched in size, weight, and performance.

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