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Amazing Daniel Defense URG by Matt, Verified Owner, August 22, 2024
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Product Info for Daniel Defense M4A1 RIII URG 14.5 inch 5.56x45mm NATO Upper Receiver with Flash Hider Assembly

The M4A1 AR15 style Upper Receiver Group is built around a 14.5 inch Cold Hammer Forged M4 Profile barrel with a permanently attached Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor, a GRIP-N-RIP Charging Handle, and our mid-length gas system. It features a 12.5 inch lightweight RIS III railmodeled after the revolutionary RIS II two-piece handguard developed for SOCOMfeatures M-LOK attachment for lighter weight while still offering M203 grenade-launcher attachment. All Daniel Defense complete upper receiver groups come standard with an M16 profile bolt carrier group.image

Specifications for Daniel Defense M4A1 RIII URG 14.5 inch 5.56x45mm NATO Upper Receiver with Flash Hider Assembly:

Manufacturer: Daniel Defense
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Overall Length: 25 in
Barrel Length: 14.5 in
Barrel Profile: M4
Gas System Length: Mid Length
Barrel Twist Rate: 1-7
Firearms Threads Per Inch: 1/2x28
Muzzle Device: Flash Suppressor
Finish: Salt Bath Nitride
Gun Model: AR-15
Fabric/Material: Multiple
Handguard Length: 12.5 in
Gun Rail: M-LOK
Gun Type: Rifle
Gun Make: Daniel Defense
Barrel Material: Chrome Moly
Bolt Carrier Group Included: MIL-SPEC
Charging Handle Included: MIL-SPEC
Magazine Included: No
Condition: New
Mount Type: M-LOK
Gas System: Mid Length

Features of Daniel Defense M4A1 RIII URG 14.5 inch 5.56x45mm NATO Upper Receiver with Flash Hider Assembly:

  • UPPER RECEIVER: Mil-Spec with Indexing Marks and M4 Feed Ramps. CNC Machined of 7075-T6 Aluminum, Type III Hard Coat Anodized
  • BARREL: Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel, Cold Hammer Forged, 1:7 Twist, 14.5 inch Government Profile, Chrome Lined, Mil-Spec Heavy Phosphate Coated, and HP/MPI Tested
  • GAS SYSTEM: Pinned Low Profile Gas Block CNC Machined of 4140 Hardened Steel with Mil-Spec Heavy Phosphate Coating, Mid-length, Direct Impingement
  • MUZZLE DEVICE: Pinned and Welded Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor, Extended, 17-4 PH Stainless Steel, Salt Bath Nitride Finished
  • SIGHTS: Sold Separately
  • HANDGUARD: Daniel Defense RIS III 12.5, Patented, 6-Bolt Bolt-Up System, CNC Machined of 6061-T6 Aluminum
  • CHARGING HANDLE: GRIP-N-RIP Charging Handle, Body CNC Machined of 7075-T6 Aluminum, Handles & Latch CNC Machined of 6061-T6 Aluminum, Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Roll Pins, Type III Hard Coat Anodized

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  • Daniel Defense M4A1 RIII URG 14.5 inch 5.56x45mm NATO Upper Receiver with Flash Hider Assembly

Daniel Defense M4A1 RIII URG 14.5 inch 5.56x45mm NATO Upper Receiver with Flash Hider Assembly Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • Daniel Defense Upper Receiver with Flash Hider Assembly M4A1 RIII URG, 5.56x45mm NATO, 25 inch, 14.5 inch Barrel, M4 Profile, Mid Length, 1-7 Twist, 1/2x28 Thread, M-LOK Handguard, Flash Suppressor, Salt Bath Nitride, BLK, 23-004-01097-006 , MPN: 23-004-01097-006 , UPC: 818773023306 , Code: DDD-UFH-M4R3U14-23-004-01097-006
  • Daniel Defense Upper Receiver with Flash Hider Assembly M4A1 RIII URG, 5.56x45mm NATO, 25 inch, 14.5 inch Barrel, M4 Profile, Mid Length, 1-7 Twist, 1/2x28 Thread, M-LOK Handguard, Flash Suppressor, Salt Bath Nitride, FDE, 23-004-01097-011 , MPN: 23-004-01097-011 , UPC: 818773023009 , Code: DDD-UFH-M4R3U14-23-004-01097-011
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