My CD M4LE arrived today and I was very impressed.
On inspection of the rifle I found the following:
Gas key staking is correct and exactly as shown in the pictures posted by Stickman.
Castle nut staking is correct and matches the pictures posted.
M4 ramps
H buffer
1 x 7 twist chromed barrel with Nato spelled out in upper and lower case letters.
1 30 round magazine with the gray Magpul follower.
Double heat shield M4 hand guards.
F marked front sight base with what appear to be taper pins.
The black finish on the rifle is excellent and very attractive if anyone cares, and the parts seem like they fit:rolleyes:
The only thing that I did not check on was the extractor spring and insert but I will when time permits.
After receiving this rifle I added:
DD Omega Rail
DD quick release ambi Sling Thing
Aimpoint Comp ML 3
Vltor Mod Stock
Vltor Scout Mount with a Sure Fire G2
Ergo Grip
Vickers sling
Magpul trigger guard
Arms 40 BUIS (Hey I had it)
Some of the above listed parts were purchased from Grant @ G&R Tactical and as many know he is a great source for black rifle parts;)
Now to how the CD rifle works: Prior to shooting the rifle was lubed with my wonder lube which is 95% Mobile 1 5W 30 and 5% STP. The rifle was sighted in with irons and the AIM point at 50 yards using XM193 ball and was not tested for accuracy. During sight in there were 0 malfunctions and I was using a USGI 20 magazine that looks like it should be thrown away.
After the rifle was sighted in I shot the following number of rounds using a PMAG 30 to test function and for fun.
100 xm193
20 Hirtenberger 55 gr
60 Brown Bear 62 gr HP
50 Wolf Military Classic
Out of 230 rounds there were 0 problems encountered. The bolt carrier and upper were given a quick wipe down with a paper towel and relubed after shooting. I would hope that I am able to get out during the week end and put 500 or so more rounds down the tube. I will post some pictures when I get a chance if I can figure out how.
Thanks for the plug, but please, if youāre going to show that pic I would hope you explain that was one of our pre-production lowers with one type of engraving (there were several) that was not per the actual commercial production. I just donāt want people to think what they see there is the final production version.
The final version is that which is shown in Grantās and Stickmanās photos.
Just as an FYI this is not the first AR that I have owned or used. Thus far my experience has ranged from the Colt 6920 to franken guns. We currentley have some Stag 15ās in service with a decent round count, and they have performed very well.
When comparing other brands though CD has brought a rifle to market with outstanding features for the price.
I really like what Iām seeing and hearing regarding the Charles Daily LE M4 rifle. This appears to be a great product with excellent attention to QC that are lacking in many production rifles. I see great potential in this rifle as a āservice/dutyā weapon. I hope law enforcement agencies take a hard look at the CD rifle and get away from these nightmare Bushmasters Iāve been seeing. I assume youāre planning some serious trigger time on that puppy soon.
congrats on your m4le, i got my m4 the end of last week, i am very pleased with it and i still aint even shot it (due to neck problems), but from what i see, i got everything charles daly said it had.
Time will tell but from what I have seen thus far I agree that they would be a good choice for a duty gun. With the price it will give the individual officer some extra cash for, ammo, quality optics, mounts, lights and training etc.
Henchman, youāre absolutely right! It looks like Charles Daily is putting out a winner that may give LE agencies a better option for a reliable duty rifle at a reasonable price, which as you stated can free up funds for the agency or individual LEO to purchase other needed items like magazines, slings, weapon mounted lights and even an RDS. Lets not forget training ammo.
Finally got to run the CD again today. The only thing to report is that it went for 100 + more trouble free rounds.
A friend of mine purchased one when I got mine. All of the CDās that I have seen so far are a mirror image of the pictures posted by Stickman.
The second rifle was sighted in today and it ran perfect, shooting some impressive 3 shot groups at 50 yards with open sights. With the sight in 100 or so rounds were fired.
