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FN America

FN 15 Military Collector M4

Civilian semi-auto built on FN's actual U.S. military M4A1 production line. Same UID-labeled lower, same KAC M4RAS Adapter, same ambi safety, same 14.7-inch CHF barrel under a pinned and welded A2 compensator.

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Key Highlights

  • Made on FN's M4A1 prime-contract production line (FN holds the U.S. military M4A1 contract since 2013)
  • UID-labeled lower receiver and ambidextrous selector match the issued M4A1
  • 14.7" CHF barrel with pinned-and-welded A2 compensator (16.0" overall)

Specifications

Price
$1,649
Weight
6 lb 10 oz
Calibers
5.56x45mm
Rail Type
picatinny

Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Compatibility Tags

family: modern-riflefamily: ar-patterntrigger: ar-fcginterface: picatinny-topbarrel: longmag-type: stanag

Overview

The FN 15 Military Collector M4 is the civilian semi-automatic version of the actual issued U.S. military M4A1, made on FN America's M4A1 prime-contract production line in Columbia, South Carolina. FN has held the U.S. M4A1 contract since 2013, and this rifle uses the same button-broached chrome-lined 14.7-inch barrel (extended to 16 inches with a pinned-and-welded A2-style compensator), the same UID-labeled hard-anodized aluminum lower receiver with ambidextrous selector, the same KAC M4RAS Adapter quad-rail handguard with rail covers, and the same A2 front sight base and adjustable rear sight as the military rifle. The only functional difference is fire control: the civilian Military Collector is semi-automatic only, where the issued M4A1 has a safe/semi/full-auto selector. If you specifically want "the FN-built M4A1" rather than "a civilian rifle that looks like one," this is the closest you can buy. The pinned-and-welded compensator means no realistic suppressor host without removing the welded muzzle device, and the M4RAS quad rail is heavier and less modular than current M-LOK free-floats, but the production-line pedigree and UID lower are unique to this rifle.

Key Features

  • Built on FN's U.S. military M4A1 prime-contract production line
  • 14.7" button-broached chrome-lined CHF barrel, 1:7 twist
  • Pinned and welded A2-style compensator (16.0" overall barrel length)
  • UID-labeled hard-anodized 7075-T6 aluminum flat-top receiver
  • KAC M4RAS Adapter quad rail with rail covers, MIL-STD-1913 at 12 o'clock
  • Ambidextrous safety selector (matches issued M4A1)
  • A2 fixed front sight base, adjustable A2-style rear sight
  • Mil-spec single-stage trigger, A2 pistol grip, six-position collapsible stock

Pros

  • +Genuine FN M4A1 production-line pedigree (current military prime contractor)
  • +UID-labeled lower and ambi selector match the issued military rifle
  • +Chrome-lined CHF barrel built to FN's military QC standards
  • +KAC M4RAS Adapter is the actual rail used on the deployed M4A1
  • +Lighter than the LE6920 at 6.6 lbs unloaded

Cons

  • Pinned and welded A2 compensator rules out muzzle device swaps and most suppressor mounts
  • Quad rail is heavier and less modular than M-LOK free-floats at this price
  • A2 front sight base limits free-float rail upgrade paths
  • MSRP $1,749 is well above generic mil-spec clones with similar features
  • No factory free-float rail option in this configuration

Detailed Specifications

caliber
5.56 NATO
Barrel Length
14.7" (16.0" overall with pinned and welded compensator)
Overall Length
30.5" - 34.2" (collapsible stock)
weight
6.6 lbs
Gas System
Carbine-length direct impingement
Twist Rate
1:7 right-hand
threadPitch
1/2x28 (compensator pinned and welded)
Muzzle Device
A2-style compensator (permanently attached)
handguard
KAC M4RAS Adapter quad rail with rail covers
stock
Six-position collapsible mil-spec carbine stock
trigger
Mil-spec single-stage
sights
A2 fixed front, adjustable rear
magazineCapacity
30 rounds (ships with one PMAG)
msrp
$1,749

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