By: Friedrich Seiltgen
Copyright © 2023
ABOUT DANIEL DEFENSE
Daniel Defense is a family-owned and privately held firearms manufacturer in Black Creek, Georgia. Founded in 2001 by President/CEO Marty Daniel, the company started from Marty’s vision to create custom accessories for his M-16 rifle.
An avid sportsman and supporter of the 2nd Amendment, Marty Daniel committed himself to produce a product unmatched in quality and precision. Just 18 years later, Marty Daniel’s concept has evolved into one of the most recognizable brands in the firearms world, manufacturing the world’s finest AR-15 rifles, rail systems, and accessories for civilian, law enforcement, and military customers.
Today, with a combined 300,000 sq. feet of manufacturing space, Daniel Defense has maintained a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
THE SIGNATURE SERIES
Daniel Defense has partnered with the most trusted names in firearms to build the Signature Series. Daniel Defense has handpicked partners – many of whom you have come to know and trust, who share their passion and values to design their Signature firearm. From barrel to buttstock, optics, lights, slings, triggers, Cerakote, and more – they dream it, and Daniel Defense builds it.
THE SIGNATURE SERIES #1 “WARRIOR POET SOCIETY”
The WPSM4A1 was designed by John Lovell of the Warrior Poet Society to be your go-to, do-it-all rifle – chambered in 5.56mm NATO.
Warrior Poets are protectors who train and fight for a higher purpose – with intellect, conviction, and great skill.
John Lovell is a best-selling author and the founder of the Warrior Poet Society. After his military service with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, he served as a full-time Christian missionary in Central America. Today, he is a video content creator, public speaker, firearms trainer, and homesteader. John lives on a small farm in Georgia with his wife and two sons.
THE RECEIVERS
At Daniel Defense, all upper and lower receivers are manufactured from 7075-T6 forged aluminum, and the first-ever OD Green Cerakote finish sets the WPSM4A1 apart from any DD currently on the market.
The internals include a Radian Raptor charging handle, a Radian Talon 45-degree safety, and a Geissele trigger.
THE BARREL
A 14.5-inch cold hammer forged barrel with a pinned and welded Surefire Warcomp muzzle device keeps the flash down, and it’s ported to keep the muzzle down while shooting. The Warcomp also accepts direct mounting of a suppressor.
THE FURNITURE
The Warrior Poet Society starts with the classic Daniel Defense buttstock and handgrip.
The heavy-duty RIS III 12.5-inch free float M-LOK handguard is known for its SOCOM legacy, and its rock-solid 6-bolt mounting system is enhanced by Railscales components like the Karve-P handstop, which makes for comfortable and familiar ergonomics.
THE OPTICS
A Holosun 515 GM sits atop the Unity FAST Micro Mount, so shooters can quickly acquire and keep shots on target time after time.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Semi-Automatic, Direct Impingement, Gas-Operated
Caliber: 5.56mm NATO
Magazine Capacity: 30 Rounds
Sights/Optics: A Holosun 515 GM and a full-length Picatinny rail
Barrel Length: 14.5 Inches with pinned and welded muzzle device
MSRP: $2,999
URL: www.danieldefense.com
THE VERDICT
The Warrior Poet Society features the quality of workmanship you would expect from Daniel Defense, and its 100% satisfaction guarantee backs it against defects in original materials and workmanship.
The Warrior Poet Society comes shipped with a few extras, including a WPS Rifle sling, a signed copy of the Warrior Poet Way, a custom challenge coin, and a matching hard case. This kit includes everything you need to hit the range.
That’s all for now, folks! Please keep sending in your questions, tips, and article ideas. And as always – “Let’s Be Careful Out There.”
Friedrich Seiltgen is a retired Master Police Officer with 20 years of service with the Orlando Police Department. He conducts training in Lone Wolf Terrorism Counterstrategies, Firearms, and Active Shooter Response. His writing has appeared in RECOIL, Soldier of Fortune, The Counter Terrorist Magazine, Off Grid, American Thinker, Homeland Security Today, and The Journal of Counterterrorism & Homeland Security International.
Contact him at [email protected].