Delta Armory DA-C08 CHARLIE™ 8" M-LOK M4/AR-15 AEG

If you're looking for a cost-effective, modern and beginner-friendly primary, the Delta Armory DA-C08 CHARLIE™ 8" M-LOK M4/AR-15 AEG has your name on it! Part of Delta's affordable CHARLIE lineup, the DA-C08 is ideal for CQB skirmishes and aggressive playstyles, marrying a lightweight, agile build with ultra-modern accessory interfaces ready to be decked out.

Externally, the DA-C08 is rocking an 8.5-inch barrel and an 8-inch M-LOK handguard; a compact and manoeuvrable front end which is easy to sweep between targets. The outer barrel is threaded, ready for a tracer or suppressor, and the handguard is ready to be decked out with either M-LOK or 20mm Picatinny mission essentials. At the rear, the Delta Armory battery stock provides ample battery space, ideal for bigger batteries so you can stay in the fight for longer!

Inside, we're treated to a pre-upgraded version 2 gearbox packed with SHS parts designed for longevity and reliability. A 6.03mm tightbore barrel and rotary HOP-up unit are also fitted, providing the necessary performance out to long range, increasing FPS and allowing heavier ammo to be used. The pre-upgraded gearbox features an SHS tappet plate and piston, 18:1 ratio steel gears running on 8mm bushings and a quick-change spring guide for easy power tuning. All internal parts are standard TM AEG spec, meaning the sky is the limit when it comes to upgrade potential!

Starting at the tip of the 8.5-inch outer barrel, we can find a birdcage flash hider pre-installed, the classic M4/AR-15 muzzle device. The flash hider looks great and suits the build well, but can be replaced with any other 14mm CCW threaded muzzle device if you prefer a different style, including tracer units and suppressors.

The handguard is equipped with M-LOK negative space attachment slots at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, punctuated with additional M-LOK slots at the offset angles, giving you plenty of space to mount M-LOK accessories. M-LOK is one of the latest accessory interfaces to hit the market, both for real steel and Airsoft, allowing you to fit M-LOK vertical or angled grips directly, or mount 20mm Picatinny rail adapters for M-LOK to make use of 20mm Picatinny grips, flashlights and laser units.

With a 20mm Picatinny rail at the 12 o'clock position, the handguard also provides a mounting point for the included flip-up aperture iron sights which can either be left flipped down or removed entirely if you prefer to use a red dot sight or scope. The irons can be raised and lowered by pressing the textured button at the rear and are fully adjustable for both windage and elevation.

The receiver follows the familiar M4/AR-15 format but is styled up with some unique Delta Armory flair. Constructed from high-density polymer with angled surfaces and gripping texture on the front of the magazine well, this receiver is rocking the "billet" aesthetic, mimicking real enhanced AR-15 receivers constructed from a single block of aluminium. The finish on the receiver is consistent and strong enough to resist scratches more effectively than most metal receivers, making the DA-C08 ideal for those who skirmish like a bull in a china shop!

The fire selector can be found on the left side, positioned just above the pistol grip for fast access from a firing grip. The selector provides 3 modes of fire; Safe, semi-auto and full auto, with a 90-degree throw between each mode. The modes are all indicated with modern bullet pictograms, with a crossed-out projectile for safe, a single projectile for semi and multiple projectiles for full auto. The magazine release is on the right side of the magazine well and is easily reached from a firing grip with the trigger finger, allowing for super swift emergency reloads and the enviable handling the M4/AR-15 platform is known for.

The mock bolt catch is located in the centre of the left side of the receiver, and while this is a dummy control which doesn't provide a function, it is nonetheless a separate part to maintain the realistic appearance and avoid the tell-tale signs of being a replica. The dummy forward assist is present on the right side of the upper receiver, right where it should be. This control does nothing on an AEG, and some real AR shooters argue it does nothing on the real thing, but it is included on the DA-C08 to keep the rifle faithful to real M4/AR-15 rifles.

The charging handle is located at the top rear of the receiver and doesn't need to be pulled before the first shot. It instead serves to retract the mock bolt carrier and open the dust cover on the right side of the upper receiver, giving us access to the rotary HOP-up unit inside. The HOP-up allows you to tune the flight path of your BBs and set the DA-C08 up for different ammo weights, looking for the flattest trajectory possible. The use of the rotary adjuster style is a nice touch and futureproofs the DA-C08 with the most modern HOP-up design for the M4/AR-15 platform, boasting an improved ability to hold its setting under the vibrations of firing and being adjustable in finer increments than the older "gear" adjuster design.

The pistol grip of the DA-C08 boasts a refined grip angle for greater comfort when shooting with the stock fully collapsed and in more modern shooting stances. Each flank of the pistol grip includes fine crackle texturing, with additional linear texture on the front and back straps for perfect wet weather handling. The trigger is known by Delta Armory as the CNC Type A Flat trigger, offering a flat serrated front surface with a short finger ledge, ideal for rapid double taps.

At the rear of the receiver, we come to the steel CQD style sling plate, which offers ambidextrous functionality with single-point slings; perfect for left or right-handed shooters. The steel construction of the sling plate practically guarantees no matter what you choose to mount to the plethora of 20mm rails on the DA-C08, the sling plate will be strong enough to support the weight.

To the rear of the sling plate, we come to the M4/AR-15 buffer tube, which is constructed from the same strong high density polymer used for the receiver. The buffer tube offers 6 positions of stock adjustment for the pre-installed Delta Armory battery stock, allowing you to set the stock at the perfect length to suit your body type and loadout.

On the inside, we are treated to some decent pre-upgraded parts, even in this CHARLIE™ line platform. The gearbox shell is reinforced to cope with stronger springs and the spring guide is a quick change example making power tuning a breeze. Inside the version 2 gearbox, we have an SHS piston with a full rack of steel teeth and an SHS tappet plate to guarantee reliable feeding.

The gearset is constructed from steel with an 18:1 ratio, and the gears themselves run on 8mm bushings for a smoother, unlaboured gearbox report. To provide the accuracy needed to deal with long-range foes, the DA-C08 is equipped with a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel offering higher FPS with the same spring and improved accuracy potential.

If you want a super compact and agile platform, perfect for cutting corners at a CQB site, you need the Delta Armory DA-C08 CHARLIE™ 8" M-LOK M4/AR-15 AEG! This rifle is perfect for beginner Airsofters or those looking for a sleek modern style matching the current day military rifles.

Features

• 6.03mm Tightbore inner barrel - Great accuracy potential
• 14mm CCW Male threaded outer barrel - Tracer/suppressor ready, barrel extension may be required
• Flip-up iron sights pre-installed - Mounted to the top rail, press textured buttons to flip up
• M-LOK Handguard - M-LOK slots at 3, 6, & 9 o'clock, ready for M-LOK accessories
• 3x 20mm Picatinny rails for M-LOK pre-installed - Use 20mm Picatinny accessories
• Extended charging handle latch - Easy access to the HOP-up unit for adjustment
• 20mm Picatinny railed receiver - Ready for a red dot sight or rifle scope
• Rotary adjustable HOP-up unit - Easy to adjust in fine increments, holds its setting well long term
• Enlarged trigger guard - Built into the receiver for strength, ideal for gloved shooters
• Ergonomic pistol grip with reduced grip angle - Great for modern shooting stances, very comfy
• 6-Position M4/AR-15 buffer tube - Adjust the stock to suit your body type perfectly
• Delta Armory battery stock pre-installed - Plenty of room for a big nunchuck battery, QD sockets on each side
• Reinforced version 2 gearbox:
  • SHS Piston with steel full tooth rack
  • SHS Tappet plate
  • Quick change spring guide
  • Steel 18:1 gearset
  • 8mm Bushings
• Rear wired - Recommended battery: 7.4V 1300mAh LiPo, select the correct connector for your model
• Compatible with M4/AR-15 AEG magazines  - Plenty of spares available

Package Includes

• Delta Armory DA-C08 CHARLIE™ 8" M-LOK M4/AR-15 AEG
• 120rnd Mid-cap magazine