Daniel Defense DDM4 M4A1 5.56 14.5″ FDE RIS II

The Daniel Defense DDM4 M4A1 is a purpose-built modern sporting rifle designed around a 14.5-inch cold hammer-forged M4 profile barrel and the proven RIS II handguard. It uses a carbine-length direct impingement gas system and is constructed with CNC-machined 7075-T6 aluminum upper and lower receivers. The rifle ships with Daniel Defense ergonomics including a SoftTouch overmolded buttstock and pistol grip and is finished with a Flat Dark Earth RIS II handguard and matched components.

Key Specifications

• The rifle is chambered for 5.56 NATO (.223 Rem).
• The barrel measures 14.5 inches and uses an M4 profile.
• The barrel construction is cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined steel with a 1:7 twist rate.
• The gas system is a carbine-length direct impingement configuration.
• The handguard is the RIS II, CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum in Flat Dark Earth.
• The upper and lower receivers are CNC machined 7075-T6 aluminum with Type III hard coat anodize.
• The muzzle device is a pinned and welded Daniel Defense flash suppressor with 1/2″-28 thread pattern.
• The bolt carrier group is an M16 profile, chrome-lined design.
• The stock is a 6-position Daniel Defense buttstock with SoftTouch overmolding.
• The rifle includes a full-latch impact plastic case and is made in the USA.

The DDM4 M4A1 pairs military-grade materials and manufacturing—cold hammer-forged barrel, hard-coat anodized 7075 receivers and a full RIS II interface—to deliver a durable, modular platform for duty, range, and competition use. Its ergonomic controls and robust construction make it a solid choice for shooters who prioritize dependable, thoughtfully executed hardware.

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