Delta Armory DA-A06 ALPHA™ 10" KeyMod M4/AR-15 AEG

If you're looking for a full metal M4/AR-15 AEG that can do it all, check out the Delta Armory DA-A06 ALPHA™ KeyMod 10" M4/AR-15 AEG! Being an AEG of the Delta Armory ALPHA™ line, this hefty rifle is considerably pre-upgraded straight out of the box, boasting a reinforced gearbox shell, SHS piston with a full steel tooth rack, a quick change ball bearing spring guide and a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel paired with a rotary HOP-up unit for impressive long-range effectiveness.

Equipped with a KeyMod handguard, sound-amplifying muzzle device and modernised receiver, the DA-A06 hones the M4/AR-15 platform with ultra-modern externals inspired by high-end real steel ARs. Whether you're a CQB specialist, a woodland warrior or a mix of both, the DA-A06 will be an asset to your game!

Starting at the front end we can find a sound amplifying muzzle device pre-installed on the 14mm CCW male outer barrel threading. This sound amp provides a meaty look for the front end and is great for intimidating the enemy in CQB thanks to its booming muzzle report. If you are a more discrete skirmisher or you plan to run a tracer, you can swap out the sound amp for a 14mm CCW compatible muzzle device of your choice.

Moving rearwards, we come to the handguard of the DA-A06 which is constructed from aluminium using CNC machining, guaranteeing in-spec attachment slots and rails and a flawless form. The handguard is equipped with a 20mm Picatinny rail along its entire upper surface, allowing for a wide range of 20mm Picatinny accessories to be added without hindering your ability to mount your choice of optical sight. At the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, we are treated to KeyMod negative space attachment slots, allowing you to mount the latest vertical and angled foregrip designs directly or make use of 20mm Picatinny rail adapters for KeyMod if you prefer the more readily available 20mm Picatinny accessories. 

The benefit of KeyMod is that in its slick configuration, the handguard is incredibly light and surprisingly ergonomic, meaning you don't need to add rail covers to avoid the cheese grater effect as you might with a 20mm quad rail. The DA-A06 also comes with 3 20mm Picatinny rail sections pre-installed which can be removed and repositioned if required.

The receiver of Delta Armory's DA-A06 is a modernised design, complete with machined-gripping texture on the front of the magazine well, ideal for shooting from unconventional positions along with angular surfaces across the receiver, giving the classic '60s AR design a much needed 21st-century facelift. The trigger guard is also enlarged and built into the receiver, improving build strength considerably and following trends observed from the latest high-end real steel AR-15 rifles.

The fire selector is positioned just above the pistol grip and offers 3 modes of fire; SAFE, SEMI and AUTO, with a 90-degree throw between each mode. This makes the selector easy to switch, but not so easy that it can be knocked out of position accidentally. The magazine release is on the right side of the magazine well and is accessible for a right-handed user with the tip of the trigger finger when the time comes to reload.

Pulling back the charging handle, located at the top rear of the receiver will open the dust cover and retract the mock bolt carrier to allow access to the rotary HOP-up adjuster. This is the latest HOP-up unit design for the M4/AR-15 and provides finer increments of adjustment and holds its setting more effectively when compared to the older gear style HOP-up unit. The charging handle has an extended latch for easier access, allowing even those with thick gloves to access the HOP-up unit, though you may need to take off a glove to actually adjust the HOP-up!

The mock bolt catch is located in the centre of the left side of the receiver, and while this is a dummy control which doesn't provide a function it upholds the realistic appearance of the rifle and avoids the tell-tale signs of being a replica. The dummy forward assist is present on the right side of the upper receiver. However, this control does nothing on an AEG, and some real steel shooters argue it does nothing on the real thing either! It is included regardless on the DA-A06 to keep the rifle faithful to real M4/AR-15 rifles.

The pistol grip of the DA-A06 boasts a refined grip angle for greater comfort when shooting with the stock fully collapsed and in more modern shooting stances. Based on the real steel "Gunfighter mod.3" grip, a modern ergonomic design, each flank of the pistol grip includes fine texturing for perfect wet weather handling. The trigger is known by Delta Armory as the CNC Type A Flat trigger, offering a flat serrated front surface with a short finger ledge, ideal for rapid double taps.

At the rear of the receiver, we come to the steel CQD style sling plate, which offers ambidextrous functionality with single-point slings; perfect for left or right-handed shooters. The steel construction of the sling plate practically guarantees even if you mount a huge rifle scope, PEQ box and RunCam on the DA-A06, the sling plate will be strong enough to support the weight.

To the rear of the sling plate, we come to the M4/AR-15 buffer tube, which is constructed from alloy. The buffer tube offers 6 positions of stock adjustment for the pre-installed Delta Armory battery stock. To access the battery compartment, squeeze the two tabs at the toe of the stock together, after which you can lift the butt plate off, remove the battery plug, and make use of the stock's built-in battery compartment to house a nunchuck/crane-style battery. For the DA-A06, we recommend a 7.4V 1450mAh LiPo crane/nunchuck battery but you can also make use of a 9.6V 1600mAh NiMH for extra capacity.

As it comes, the DA-A06 ALPHA™ is fitted with plenty of pre-upgraded internal parts focusing on longevity and user-friendly maintenance. The version 2 gearbox shell is reinforced, allowing it to be upgraded for higher power springs if you want to take your build in a DMR direction. The spring guide is a quick change example, allowing for quick and easy power tuning without opening the gearbox shell and has ball bearings in its base to reduce the rotational force applied to the gearbox shell for an extended lifespan. 

Inside the gearbox, we are treated to a set of 18:1 ratio steel gears mounted on 8mm ball bearing bushings, an SHS piston with a full steel tooth rack and an SHS delayer chip and tappet plate to add reinforcement in the key places that need it. The ball-bearing bushings allow the gears to spin more freely with a reduced gearbox report and a much smoother sound. To provide the accuracy needed to get the job done at long range, the DA-A06 ALPHA™ is rocking a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel paired with a rotary HOP-up unit, offering higher FPS and range with the same spring and finer HOP-up adjustment increments. 

If you're looking for a multi-role platform which can handle any environment, the DA-A06 is one to watch. Its solid, full metal externals are at the cutting edge of modern AR configurations. Whether you want to run it as it is or have a DMR build planned down the line, the Delta Armory DA-A06 ALPHA™ KeyMod 10" M4/AR-15 AEG is a fantastic choice for any modern build!

Features

• Full metal construction - Realistically hefty
• 6.03mm Tightbore inner barrel - Great accuracy potential
• 14mm CCW Male threaded outer barrel - Tracer/suppressor ready, barrel extension may be required
• Flip-up iron sights pre-installed - Mounted to the top rail, press textured buttons to flip up
• KeyMod handguard - Compatible with KeyMod accessories at 3, 6, & 9 o'clock, 20mm rail up top
• Sound amplifier pre-installed - Provides a seriously menacing muzzle report
• 20mm Picatinny railed receiver - Ready for a red dot sight or rifle scope
• Unique receiver design - Angular surfaces, gripping texture on the front of the magazine well
• Enlarged trigger guard - Easy access for gloved or ungloved shooters
• Ambidextrous sling plate - Mount a single-point sling on the left or right side
• Extended charging handle latch - Easy access to the HOP-up unit for adjustment
• Rotary adjustable HOP-up unit - Easy to adjust in fine increments, holds its setting well long-term 
• 6-Position M4/AR-15 buffer tube - Adjust the stock to suit your body type perfectly
• Delta Armory ALPHA™ stock - QD sling sockets on each side
• Ergonomic pistol grip with reduced grip angle - Great for modern shooting stances, very comfy
• Reinforced version 2 gearbox - 
  • SHS Piston with steel full tooth rack
  • SHS Tappet plate
  • Quick change spring guide
  • Steel 18:1 gearset
  • 7mm Bushings
• Rear wired - Mini Tamiya connector - Recommended battery: 7.4V 1450mAh LiPo crane/nunchuck battery
• Compatible with M4/AR-15 AEG magazines - Plenty of spares available

Package Includes

• Delta Armory DA-A06 ALPHA™ KeyMod 10" M4/AR-15 AEG
• 120rnd Mid-cap magazine