{"id":34285,"date":"2015-03-08T11:01:41","date_gmt":"2015-03-08T15:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=34285"},"modified":"2015-03-08T11:01:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T14:00:28","slug":"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\/","title":{"rendered":"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_34297\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-18.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34297\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-18-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"Finished in the new Daniel Defense Mil-Spec+ Cerakote, the new M4A1s look really sharp.\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-18-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-18-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-18.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-34297\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Finished in the new Daniel Defense Mil-Spec+ Cerakote, the new M4A1s look really sharp.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Daniel Defense M4A1: <a class=\"clickTracking\" href=\"https:\/\/danieldefense.com\/firearms\/carbine-length\/daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/danieldefense.com\/M4A1<\/a><br \/>\nBuy now at GunsAmerica: <a class=\"clickTracking\" href=\"\/Search.aspx?T=Daniel%20Defense%20M4A1%20Mil%20Spec\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\/M4A1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Daniel Defense rifles have been out in the field, slowly building up the company&#8217;s reputation. Their take on the ubiquitous black rifle is seen by many as the benchmark for legitimate quality and value. Their M4A1 is no exception. Designed from the ground up with mil-spec components, the M4A1 is solid. The newest version, the M4A1 Mil-Spec+, has been coated in the new Daniel Defense Mil Spec+ Cerakote, which puts the finish well above military specifications.<\/p>\n<p>Before we go any further, I&#8217;d like to comment on this industry&#8217;s love affair with military-specifications.&#8221; MIL-SPEC. Mil-Spec. MIL-STD. MilSpecs. The new Daniel Defense Cerakote paint job has been named Mil-Spec+. Occasionally, you&#8217;ll see something referenced as <em>mil-spec, <\/em>and it is a bad thing (usually a trigger). It is likely to get a bit confusing. What makes a rifle meet the military&#8217;s specifications? Is it an expected performance level? Is it s a budgetary concern that governs contract fulfillment? When it comes to Daniel Defense, the term is used in at least two distinct ways. Many of the M4A1&#8217;s rock solid components are listed as Mil-Spec (meaning meeting the standards of service rifles). And then you&#8217;ll see Mil-Spec+ paired with Cerakote, the name of the gun&#8217;s new finish.<\/p>\n<p>[full_width][\/full_width]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-16.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-16.jpg\" alt=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 16\" width=\"900\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-16.jpg 900w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-16-150x56.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-16-400x150.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Features<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>LOWER RECEIVER: Mil-Spec with Enhanced Flared Magazine Well and Rear Receiver QD Swivel Attachment Point. CNC Machined of 7075-T6 Aluminum, Type III Hard Coat Anodized<\/li>\n<li>UPPER RECEIVER: Mil-Spec with Indexing Marks and M4 Feed Ramps. CNC Machined of 7075-T6 Aluminum, Type III Hard Coat Anodized<\/li>\n<li>BARREL: Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel, Cold Hammer Forged, 1:7 twist, 14.5\u2033 M4 Profile, Chrome Lined, MP tested, and Mil-Spec Heavy Phosphate Coated<\/li>\n<li>GAS SYSTEM: Pinned Low Profile Gas Block CNC Machined of 4140 hardened steel with Mil-Spec Heavy Phosphate Coating, Carbine Length, Direct Impingement<\/li>\n<li>MUZZLE DEVICE: Pinned and Welded Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor, Extended, 17-4 PH Stainless Steel, Salt Bath Nitride Finished<\/li>\n<li>BOLT CARRIER GROUP: M16 Profile, Mil-Spec MP Tested, Chrome Lined, Properly Staked Gas Key<\/li>\n<li>HANDGUARD: Daniel Defense M4A1 Rail Interface System (RIS) II, CNC Machined of 6061-T6 Aluminum<\/li>\n<li>RECEIVER EXTENSION: 6 Position Mil-Spec 7075-T6 Aluminum<\/li>\n<li>BUTTSTOCK: Daniel Defense Buttstock, Glass Filled Polymer with Soft Touch Overmolding<\/li>\n<li>PISTOL GRIP: Daniel Defense Pistol Grip, Glass Filled Polymer with Soft Touch Overmolding<\/li>\n<li>RAIL PANELS:\u00a0Daniel Defense Rail Panels made from Santoprene, heat resistant to 300\u00b0 F.<\/li>\n<li>FINISH: Daniel Defense Mil Spec+ Cerakote<\/li>\n<li>Made in the USA!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[full_width]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-21.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-21.jpg\" alt=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 21\" width=\"900\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-21.jpg 900w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-21-150x56.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-21-400x150.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a>[\/full_width]<\/p>\n<h2>Design<\/h2>\n<p>The M4A1 is a rifle that is as small as legal restrictions allow and as light as functionally possible. The gun features a M4 profile 14.5 inch cold hammer forged barrel with an elongated A2 style pinned flash hider. The gun comes in weighing 6.7 pounds empty, but settles down around 8 pounds loaded. Beyond its mild weight and short overall length of 31.5 inches, the M4A1 has some other tricks up its sleeve that are anything but standard on your typical carbine.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The free floated RIS II Quad-Rail that is SOCOM approved and was adopted by the SOPMOD II program.<\/li>\n<li>The flared magwell is cut into the 7075-T6 aluminum lower receiver.<\/li>\n<li>The M16 profile bolt carrier has a staked gas key.<\/li>\n<li>The M4 style cut and polished feed ramps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_34296\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-19.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34296\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-19-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"The stock is light, but substantial. And it has the Santoprene overmolding and QD sling mounts.\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-19-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-19-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-19.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-34296\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The stock is light, but substantial. And it has the Santoprene overmolding and QD sling mounts.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>All of these features make this rifle into an optimal and reliable tool. They\u2019re subtle enhancements, though, and this rifle isn\u2019t subtle. The first thing that you will notice when you see the new rifle is its beautifully rugged paint job. The M4A1 is coated from head to toe the Mil-Spec + Dark Earth Cerakote. This ceramic finish is tougher than nails. It improves abrasion resistance, impact resistance, and is corrosion resistant. The color is an added bonus, really, and is a very dark tan.<\/p>\n<p>The rifles also come with Daniel Defense furniture, which is so much better than Mil-Spec. The grip is easy on the hand and the stock is easy on the face. While we&#8217;re throwing around the Mil-Spec term, we should talk about the trigger. The Daniel Defense trigger is solid. There are much better options available on the market, but this is a great place to start. It breaks right at 6 pounds. There is a minimal amount of creep. The reset is fast. Mil-Spec, when we&#8217;re referring to triggers, is typically a bad thing. But in this case, the stock trigger is actually a cut above what most would expect from a Mil-Spec trigger. You could go a long time with this trigger and never feel like you are settling for second best.<\/p>\n<h2>Shooting the M4A1<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the work I did for this review, I\u2019ve used the M4A1 for a number of different projects. To date, I\u2019ve got close to 2,000 rounds through it. Out of all the rounds fired during the (rather long) evaluation period, I didn\u2019t experience one single issue. I haven\u2019t been cleaning obsessively, I haven\u2019t added any lubrication, and no special ammunition was used. I ran the gun in blistering heat, freezing rain, and mud as deep as my ankles and it chugged along. I\u2019d expect nothing less from a gun with the Mil-Spec philosophy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_34313\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34313\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-2-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"The accuracy you can achieve with the M4A1 is much better than you'd expect from anything Mil-Spec.\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-2-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-2.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-34313\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The accuracy you can achieve with the M4A1 is much better than you&#8217;d expect from anything Mil-Spec.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In the stock configuration (less all of my tactical doodads) the rifle is balanced well. If anything, it is a little on the light side up front. The gun draws on to target with ease, popping up from low ready with speed and precision. The 14.5-inch barrel swings left and right with little to no effort. Engaging multiple targets is easily mastered and becomes more of a game than a work out.<\/p>\n<p>Accuracy of the M4A1 is somewhat staggering. Outfitted with a Nightforce 2.5-10&#215;32 scope, I was able to repeatedly make sub moa groups at 100 meters. With a Primary Arms Micro Dot on top, I was able to produce a 5 shot group from 100 meters that was less than 3.5 inches. Before you start saying \u201cwell big whoop plenty of rifles are able to shoot groups like this,\u201d let me add that the M4A1 ships with a \u201cMil-Spec\u201d trigger, and the Micro Dot has a 3 moa dot. Let that sink in a bit\u2026 As far as accuracy goes the M4A1 is a rock star!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"https:\/\/nightforceoptics.com\/nxs\/2-5-10x32\" href=\"https:\/\/nightforceoptics.com\/nxs\/2-5-10x32\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/nightforceoptics.com\/nxs\/2-5-10&#215;32<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"https:\/\/www.primaryarms.com\/Primary_Arms_Micro_Dot_With_Removable_Base_p\/md-06.htm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.primaryarms.com\/Primary_Arms_Micro_Dot_With_Removable_Base_p\/md-06.htm\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.primaryarms.com\/Primary_Arms_Micro_Dot_With_Removable_Base_p\/md-06.htm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_34307\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-8.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34307\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-8-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"The Nightforce XXX.\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-8-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-8-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-8.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-34307\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Nightforce XXX.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half][one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_34308\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-7.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34308\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-7-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"The reticle of the Nightforce on a silhouette at 100 yards.\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-7-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-7-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-7.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-34308\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The reticle of the Nightforce on a silhouette at 100 yards.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<h2>Ergonomics<\/h2>\n<p>The M4A1 is a rifle built with ergonomics in mind. Starting at the front, the rifle is equipped with a full-length free-float handguard. Low profile and deburred, the quad rail gives you optimal space for mounting whatever grips, lights, or tactical crap you see fitting. For the minimalist, the gun also comes with three rail panels that add texture to the front and make that high C grip just a bit more comfortable.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_34301\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-14.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34301\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-14-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"The pinned and welded muzzle device will prevent you from attaching a supressor, but it keep the overall length down. And it can be replaced. \" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-14-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-14-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-14.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-34301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The pinned and welded muzzle device will prevent you from attaching a supressor, but it keep the overall length down. And it can be replaced.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The receiver offers a flared magwell, and a QD attachment point at the rear. Other than those two features, this guns has those standard Ar-15 ergonomics we are all so accustomed to. The gun doesn\u2019t offer any ambidextrous controls, nor does it have any fancy 45-degree safety levers. Do you really needs them anyhow? If you do, you have your first stepping off point for customization.<\/p>\n<h2>The Standing Question<\/h2>\n<p>Is the M4A1 Mil-Spec + worth it? The MSRP on the M4A1 Mil-Spec+ is $1,949. Without the Mil-Spec+ finish, the gun comes in at $1,819.<\/p>\n<p>Most AR afficiandos buy multiple guns, adding on pieces incrementally, in search of the perfect combination of parts. The irony is that most of us end up buying rifles that are clearly not what we want. Most carbines feel like they were built on an assembly line where random plastic placeholders were fitted onto a receiver. We start stripping them and replacing pieces until we end up with something that really works. Yet, by the time we get one rifle really finished, we&#8217;ve found something else that we want more and we start all over.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_34292\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-23.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34292\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34292\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-23-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"One of the benefits of the comact package is that it breaks down into managable parts that are very easy to conceal. \" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-23-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-23-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-23.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-34292\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the benefits of the compact package is that it breaks down into manageable parts that are very easy to conceal.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>So is the M4A1 Mil-Spec+ worth it? If you are only going to own one AR-15, this could be it! This rifle is a home wrecker. The M4A1 Mil-Spec + is one rifle that could convince you that is okay to ditch your other AR\u2019s.\u00a0 It is certainly a cohesive package that feels intentionally designed.<\/p>\n<p>In all honesty, I think it is worth the price. With this kind of unfailing reliability, and the inherent abilities of the gun itself, why not? And you get the benefit of the Cerakote, too. I\u2019ve seen a lot less being sold for a lot more. Just sayin\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Daniel Defense M4A1: <a class=\"clickTracking\" href=\"https:\/\/danieldefense.com\/firearms\/carbine-length\/daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/danieldefense.com\/M4A1<\/a><br \/>\nBuy now at GunsAmerica: <a class=\"clickTracking\" href=\"\/Search.aspx?T=Daniel%20Defense%20M4A1%20Mil%20Spec\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\/M4A1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[full_width]<\/p>\n<p>[\/full_width]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_34293\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-25.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34293\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-25-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"If you are looking for a rifle that is ready, right out of the box, the M4A1 isn't going to disappoint. \" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-25-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-25-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-25.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-34293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you are looking for a rifle that is ready, right out of the box, the M4A1 isn&#8217;t going to disappoint.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half][one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_34304\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-11.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34304\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-11-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"Groups with the Primary Arms Micro Dot are surprisingly tight. \" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-11-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-11-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-11.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-34304\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Groups with the Primary Arms Micro Dot are surprisingly tight.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_34306\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-9.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34306\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-9-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"The nightforce, though, brings out the best in the M4A1. Sub MOA from a 14.5&quot; barrel.\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-9-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-9-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-9.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-34306\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Nightforce brings out the best in the M4A1. Sub MOA from a 14.5&#8243; barrel.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half][one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_34291\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-22.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"daniel-defense-m4a1-mil-spec\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34291\" title=\"Daniel Defense M4A1 Mil-Spec+\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-22-400x266.jpg\" alt=\"The M4A1 doesn't come with iron sights, but Daniel Defense's fixed sights are a great option. \" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-22-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-22-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Daniel-Defense-M4A1-22.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-34291\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The M4A1 doesn&#8217;t come with iron sights, but Daniel Defense&#8217;s fixed sights are a great option.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daniel Defense M4A1: https:\/\/danieldefense.com\/M4A1 Buy now at GunsAmerica: \/M4A1 The Daniel Defense rifles have been out in the field, slowly building up the company&#8217;s reputation. 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