Daniel Defense

M4A1 Stripped Socom Upper Receiver Handguard Only 14.5in

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Overview

The Daniel Defense M4A1 Stripped Socom Upper Receiver is designed specifically for AR-15 builds, featuring a 14.5-inch barrel length that balances compactness and performance. Constructed from 7075-T6 aluminum, this upper receiver provides robustness while maintaining a lightweight profile. This upper commonly appears in builds utilizing a mid-length gas system and chambered in 5.56 NATO, making it an ideal choice for those looking to enhance their rifle's handling and reliability.

Specifications

MPNBROWNELLS-M4A1
Material7075-T6 Aluminum
Barrel Length14.5
AssemblyStripped
PlatformAR-15

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September 2026 on GunPartPicker

Daniel Defense M4A1 Stripped Socom Upper Receiver Handguard Only 14.5in ranked #117 of the 615 upper receivers builders added on GunPartPicker in September 2026. Builders have been adding it to their builds on GunPartPicker since February 2026. All time, it ranks #100 of the 1,886 upper receivers builders have added. Builds with this upper receiver are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (91%, then .223 Wylde 9%), mostly on mid-length gas (62%, then carbine-length 31%), and nearly all AR-15.

Availability is good: it was in stock at one retailer or another nearly every day in September 2026, and today the one retailer we track has it in stock. Prices barely moved in September 2026, holding around $899.99, so there haven't been real sales lately. Buying today, the lowest price is $899.99 at Brownells, which matches the best price we saw in September.

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Build Configuration Breakdown

Aggregated and anonymized data showing how builders use this product

Caliber

90.9%
5.56 NATO90.9%
.223 Wylde9.1%

Gas System

61.5%
Mid-Length61.5%
Carbine30.8%
Rifle7.7%

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