EMG Daniel Defense 12.5" M4A1 GBBR

If you're looking for a licensed platform with a realistic disassembly, you need the EMG Daniel Defense 12.5" M4A1 GBBR. This Western Arms-based gas blowback rifle boasts satisfying recoil with every shot. It has internals which are remarkably close to those of a real AR-15, even compared to other GBBRs. If you collect realistic replicas, you'll love this!

Starting at the tip of the 14.5-inch outer barrel, we can find a birdcage-type flash hider pre-installed on the barrel’s 14mm CCW male threading. The birdcage design goes hand in hand with the handguard, and is the appropriate flash hider design for the real Daniel Defense M4A1 rifle.

If the birdcage is a bit too standard for your style or you are going for a special forces build, the 14mm CCW male threading at the tip of the outer barrel allows alternative flash hiders, suppressors or tracer units to be fitted to complete the look.

Moving rearwards, we come to the handguard, which is constructed from aluminium and is precisely machined using CNC technology. The handguard has 20mm Picatinny rails at the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock positions and with 12.5 Inches of rail length available, you have plenty of space to add all the accessories that suit your playstyle and loadout.

Another benefit of this handguard is the free-float design. It prevents force from being applied to the barrel, allowing you to feel safe in the knowledge that your accuracy will be retained as much as possible when shooting from a supported position or steering the platform between targets.

The iron sights of the M4A1 are removable polymer flip-up aperture sights which mount to the upper 20mm Picatinny rail. Elevation adjustments are applied via the rotary dial below the front iron sight blade, and windage adjustments via the dial on the right side of the rear sight. The rear sight aperture can also be adjusted up and down via the dial on the sight itself, just below the aperture, for those who prefer to keep the front sight as is and apply all adjustments on the rear sight.

The receiver of the M4A1 is similar in form to every other AR out there, with the exception that, because it does not contain a gearbox, the receiver can be realistically sized. This results in a slim feel to the rifle and a positively skinny pistol grip, marking this out as a GBBR and making it genuinely hard to distinguish from a real AR. Obviously, this doesn't make it better or worse for skirmishing, but if you are like us and appreciate attention to detail and faithfulness to the real article, you will feel a strange sense of satisfaction handling this bad boy.

The bolt catch is right where we would expect; on the left side of the receiver, smack bang in the centre. On a GBBR, the bolt catch works exactly like the real thing, allowing you to quickly return the bolt carrier to battery after a reload and avoid using the charging handle. As with most of the hard-wearing parts on the M4A1, the bolt catch is constructed from steel, ensuring reliable bolt locking in the long term.

The fire selector lever is located on the left side of the receiver, allowing for safety, semi and fully automatic settings at 90-degree intervals. This means you can quickly switch between fire modes, but be safe in the knowledge that you won't accidentally move the selector into a fire position when you don't intend to. Worth noting is that, like the real steel AR platform and most other GBBRs, the fire selector cannot be set to "SAFE" without first cocking the rifle.

The trigger guard is the standard mil-spec flat type, keeping things in line with the real M4A1. The pistol grip is the legendary "A2" type, first seen on the M16A2 and commonly used in military builds. The grip boasts textured panels on each side for improved traction and a finger ridge to help support and control the front end of the rifle when held in the "high ready" position. Like its receiver, the M4A1's pistol grip is realistically sized and is compatible with GBBR and real steel pistol grips with some simple modifications.

At the base of the buffer tube is an ambidextrous sling plate sandwiched between the receiver and the castle nut. This plate is constructed from steel to provide the prerequisite strength for use with a single-point sling and uses a centrally positioned QD sling socket instead of the usual protruding loop. This sling point is ideal for a single-point bungee sling with a QD sling swivel, but can also be used with a two-point sling with the addition of a rail-mounted front sling point.

Following the sling plate, we come to the stock of the M4A1, which is the usual M4/AR15 format of a 6-position buffer tube with an adjustable crane battery stock. This stock can be locked into any 1 of the 6 positions and can be adjusted to suit any body type or loadout.

The stock is the EMG Alpha Combat Ready stock, boasting a rubber butt plate and an internal storage compartment which can be used for whatever you like. The Alpha stock also features a sling slot, ideally suited to strap-style slings. As with all AR buffer tube-equipped platforms, if you prefer a different stock solution, swapping the stock out for an alternative for AR buffer tubes is quick and easy.

Inside, this WA System-based GBBR features robust steel trigger-group components, enhancing long-term reliability and ensuring you'll never need to upgrade. The bolt catch is also made from steel, so this high-wear component has the strength to go the distance. Also inside is a 6.05mm tightbore inner barrel, enhancing accuracy with high-quality BBs and providing a slight FPS boost from the same pressure gas.

While the GBBR lifestyle is as challenging as it is rewarding, you simply cannot have a more realistic experience with any other type of platform. If you love realism, tinkering, and working hard in-game as the real warriors do, the EMG Daniel Defense® MK18 MOD 1 GBBR should be in your sights!

Features

• Full metal construction
• Licensed by Daniel Defense via EMG - Flawlessly authentic trademarks
• 6.05mm Tightbore inner barrel - Superb accuracy potential
• 14mm CCW Male threaded outer barrel - Tracer/suppressor ready
• CNC Aluminium M4A1 handguard - 20mm Picatinny rails at 3, 6, 9 & 12 o'clock, ready for accessories
• Rotary adjustable HOP-up unit - Accessible through the ports of the handguard with a small tool
• 20mm Picatinny railed receiver - Ready for a red dot sight or scope
• "Milspec" charging handle latch - Low profile design to reduce snags
• "A2" Finger ridged pistol grip - Perfectly matches the real steel MK18 MOD 1
• 6-Position M4/AR-15 buffer tube - Adjust the stock to suit your body type & loadout
• EMG Alpha Combat Ready stock pre-installed - Modern stock design with a sling slot & rubber butt plate
• Steel trigger parts - Robust, upgraded trigger components which will last a lifetime
• Compatible with King Arms M4/AR-15 GBBR Magazines (WA System)

Package Includes

• EMG Daniel Defense 12.5" M4A1 GBBR
  • 50rnd Green Gas Magazine
  • Speed Loader adapter