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Daniel Defense
Overview
The Daniel Defense 14.5" 5.56 M4A1 AR-15 Complete Upper is a ready-to-install assembly that comes with a 14.5-inch barrel chambered in 5.56 NATO, offering a carbine-length gas system for reliable cycling. The 1:7 twist rate ensures optimal stabilization of a wide range of bullet weights, making it versatile for various ammunition types. This upper is commonly found in builds that prioritize a compact, lightweight configuration while maintaining effective performance in 5.56 NATO caliber.
Based on build data
Radian Raptor Charging Handle & Talon Safety Selector Combo - Od Green
Lmt Mars-Ls Pdw Complete Ambidextrous Ar-15 Lower Receiver
Geissele Automatics Llc Ar-15 Ssa-E X Lightning Bow Trigger
Eotech 3x30.5mm x 21.6mm Holographic Hybrid Green Dot Sight - HHSGRN
Magpul AFG-2 Angled Fore Grip - Black
Bravo Company M16 Bolt Carrier Group Black
Aggregated and anonymized data showing how builders use this product
| Product | Category | Times Built Together |
|---|---|---|
| Radian Raptor Charging Handle & Talon Safety Selector Combo - Od Green | 41 | |
| Lmt Mars-Ls Pdw Complete Ambidextrous Ar-15 Lower Receiver | 29 | |
| Geissele Automatics Llc Ar-15 Ssa-E X Lightning Bow Trigger | 28 | |
| Eotech 3x30.5mm x 21.6mm Holographic Hybrid Green Dot Sight - HHSGRN | 20 | |
| Magpul AFG-2 Angled Fore Grip - Black | 18 | |
| Bravo Company M16 Bolt Carrier Group Black | 16 |
| Platform | Percentage |
|---|---|
| AR-15 | 100% |
| Caliber | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 5.56 NATO | 100% |
| Gas System | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Carbine | 100% |
Builds in the community that include the Daniel Defense 14.5" 5.56 M4a1 Ar-15 Complete Upper - Flat Dark Earth
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 12 | $3134.18 |
 | 12 | $3099.52 |
 | 12 | $3112.47 |
 | 29 | $4824.70 |
 | 21 | $8593.88 |
 | 7 | $2840.96 |
2 global ratings
Daniel Defense 14.5 inch 5.56 M4A1 complete upper in FDE shows DDs typical quality. The FDE anodize varies slightly between production batches - mine matches a recent run but an older DD FDE looks slightly different in side by side.
machining is top notch
