RWL STAG DANIEL
DEFENCE M4 SOCOM
(LIMITED EDITION)
If one licence simply isn’t enough then why not try three? Ratty takes
a look at Redwolf’s limited edition M4 variant to see if three into one will go
I
like my M4s as much as the next
airsofter, but I will admit my first
thought on reading the box was
‘Oh joy, another M4 variant.’ After
all, there surely must be a point
when you ask yourself just how many
more M4/M16 versions we really need.
I soon lost my cynicism though when I
opened the box and saw what lay inside.
These days airsoft manufacturers
align themselves with ‘real deal’ firearm
manufacturers in order to utilise real
markings and make their weapons more
realistic and appealing. Redwolf has
properly grabbed the bull by the horns
and used three such licences to create
an undeniably awesome-looking M4. By
using Stag Arms for the receiver, Daniel
Defence for the RAS and Magpul for the
stock, the end result is an impressively
realistic-looking weapon that is
adaptable, flexible and robust.
Now a well-established parts,
accessories and complete rifle
manufacturer, Magpul products
are available for military and law
enforcement as well as commercial use.
The Magpul E Mag is now on issue to
the British Army.
First inspection
Daniel Defence was founded in 2000 by Marty
Daniel. His vision was to provide premium
quality and readily available small-arm products
at an affordable price in the commercial
market. After a lot of effort and hard work,
Daniel Defence M4 rail systems were adopted
by the US Army marksmanship unit for the
Designated Marksman Rifle Programme. More
recently, Daniel Defence developed and won
the contract to supply the British Army an
integrated rail system for the issue L85 A2 rifle.
Xmas 2011
Magpul
Founded in May 2003 and located in
New Britain, Connecticut, Stag Arms
manufactures AR 15 type rifles marketed as
Stag 15 rifles. Its innovative left-handed AR
15 rifles, which use mirror-imaged upper and
lower receivers, helped Stag carve a solid
niche.
Daniel Defence
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Stag Arms
The first thing that struck me as I lifted it
from the box is its weight. It weighs in at
just over 3kg, and features a full-metal M4
flat top receiver. It does not come with a
rear sight (so you’ve got plenty of choice
when it comes to optics) and all the normal
M4 functions are in the usual place. The
licenced Stag Arms markings are a really
nice touch and each weapon is uniquely
serial numbered, which adds to the air of
top-notch quality this rifle exudes.