Daniel Defense DDM4 M4A1 | 5.56 NATO | 14.5″ | 02-088-15126-011

The Daniel Defense DDM4 M4A1 is a modern sporting rifle built on the M4A1 RIS II platform. It ships with a 14.5-inch cold hammer-forged M4 profile barrel with a permanently attached, pinned-and-welded flash suppressor and is finished in a Mil-Spec+ Cerakote. The rifle uses a carbine-length direct-impingement gas system and features Daniel Defense machining and components on the upper and lower receivers.

For an optic under $1,000 that complements the platform’s intended use, consider a 1-6x variable MRAD/second focal plane or equivalent low-power variable optic (for example, a 1-6x riflescope from a reputable manufacturer). That class of optic provides quick target acquisition for practical and competition-oriented shooting while retaining the ability for controlled, accurate shots at intermediate ranges.

Applications: practical / competition shooting and general range training. This configuration emphasizes factory durability, modularity, and parts commonality with SOPMOD-style components.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is 5.56mm NATO (.223 REM/5.56 NATO listed).
• The barrel measures 14.5 inches in an M4 profile and is cold hammer-forged.
• The twist rate is 1:7 for compatibility with a wide range of bullet weights.
• The gas system is a carbine-length direct impingement system.
• The muzzle device is a pinned and welded Daniel Defense flash suppressor (permanently attached for legality).
• The handguard is the Daniel Defense M4A1 RIS II CNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum.
• The upper and lower receivers are CNC-machined from 7075-T6 aluminum with Mil-Spec indexing and M4 feed ramps.
• The barrel material is chrome moly vanadium steel and is chrome lined with heavy phosphate coating.
• The finish is listed as Mil-Spec+ Cerakote (brown / bi-tone).
• The stock is a 6-position Daniel Defense buttstock with soft-touch overmolding.
• The rifle ships with one Daniel Defense full-latch impact plastic case included.
• The rifle includes one Daniel Defense magazine (manufacturer lists a 32-round magazine configuration in some records).
• The action is semi-automatic.
• The muzzle thread pattern is 1/2″-28 TPI.
• The UPC is 815604015738.

This DDM4 M4A1 configuration brings a familiar, SOPMOD-inspired layout and durable construction to shooters who prioritize a service-style ergonomics and rugged components. The pinned flash suppressor allows the 14.5″ barrel profile to meet common legal requirements while retaining a compact handling length. The RIS II handguard and Daniel Defense furniture provide a solid base for accessories and sustained use on the range or in competitive formats.

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