Question about DD uppers

[SamSamson]

Is there any significant difference between the Dan Defence M4 A1 and the M4 V3?? All I am seeing is the A1 bbl is 14.5" with carbine gas port and V3 has 16" bbl and mid gas port. Of course that puts the FSB 2" closer or farther but thats all Im seeing except folks want a higher price for the A1. Im ready to be learned, thanks.

 

[Havok_actual]

Is there any significant difference between the Dan Defence M4 A1 and the M4 V3?? All I am seeing is the A1 bbl is 14.5" with carbine gas port and V3 has 16" bbl and mid gas port. Of course that puts the FSB 2" closer or farther but thats all Im seeing except folks want a higher price for the A1. Im ready to be learned, thanks.

I got one posted that ide sell or trade. I like it more than the a1 🤷‍♂️. If it doesn't go, I'm gonna chop it.

 

[cmshoot]

I'd much rather have a midlength gas system than a carbine length gas system, when using a 5.56 barrel that is 13.7" - 16".

 

[SamSamson]

I got one posted that ide sell or trade. I like it more than the a1 🤷‍♂️. If it doesn't go, I'm gonna chop it.

I have one too, thats why Im looking for why theyre considered to be worth less than the A1.

 

[Dirty J]

I'd much rather have a midlength gas system than a carbine length gas system, when using a 5.56 barrel that is 13.7" - 16".

Indeed. Carbine gas only for shorties.

 

[SamSamson]

I'd much rather have a midlength gas system than a carbine length gas system, when using a 5.56 barrel that is 13.7" - 16".

As would I. 2' more sight distance and easier on the rifle.

 

[SamSamson]

As would I. 2' more sight distance and easier on the rifle

 

[bevans]

M4A1 - RIS II quad rail, carbine gas, 14.5” M4 profile barrel (SOCOM Heavy profile barrel if bought from Brownells), low profile pinned gas block. Still in production.


M4V3 - Omega X 9.0 Rail, mid-length gas, 16” Government profile barrel, FSB. Discontinued.