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CMMG Dissent BR4 5.56 NATO 16.1″ Threaded Rifle, Armor Black

UPC: 840442514402

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Description

The CMMG Dissent BR4 is one of the more interesting takes on the 5.56 carbine you'll come across. Instead of the usual AR layout, CMMG built it around their patented Compact Action, which does away with the traditional buffer and tube by running recoil springs inside the bolt carrier itself. That change opens the door to a Remington 870-compatible Magpul SGA stock, so the whole rifle has a handling feel closer to a classic sporting shotgun than a standard AR, while still keeping familiar controls within reach.

What Sets the Dissent BR4 Apart

Up front you get a 16.1" 4140 chrome-moly barrel with a 1:7 twist and a salt-bath nitride finish, tipped with CMMG's ZEROED muzzle brake on 1/2×28 threads. The barrel runs a mid-length gas system with a 0.750" adjustable gas block, so you can tune it for whatever load you're feeding it. Both the Dissent upper and the Br4 billet lower are machined from 7075-T6 aluminum and wear a Black Armor Cerakote finish that holds up to real use.

Controls and Ergonomics on the BR4

The charging handle lives up on the handguard as a reversible, non-reciprocating side charger, which is a nice touch if you've ever wrestled with a traditional rear charging handle under an optic. CMMG wrapped the barrel in a 15" M-LOK free-float handguard with a full-length Picatinny rail up top, giving you plenty of room for optics, lights, and whatever else you want to hang on it. The trigger is the ZEROED single-stage unit CMMG developed alongside RISE Armament, and it breaks cleaner than a standard mil-spec AR trigger.

Caliber and Feeding

Chambered in 5.56 NATO and happy to run .223 Rem, the Dissent BR4 feeds from standard AR-pattern magazines, so you're not locked into anything proprietary. It ships with a pair of 10-round Magpul PMAGs from the factory. Between the adjustable gas block, the soft-shooting Compact Action, and that flat-breaking trigger, it's an easygoing rifle to run at the range or out in the field.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: CMMG
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 55AC78C-AB
  • UPC: 840442514402
  • Model: Dissent BR4
  • Action: Semi-Auto, Compact Action Direct Impingement
  • Caliber: .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO
  • Capacity: 30
  • Barrel Length: 16.1"
  • Barrel Material: 4140 Chrome-Moly, Salt Bath Nitride
  • Barrel Finish: Black Nitride
  • Twist Rate: 1:7"
  • Gas System: Mid-Length, Adjustable 0.750" Gas Block
  • Muzzle Device: CMMG ZEROED Muzzle Brake
  • Thread Pattern: 1/2"x28
  • Handguard: 15" M-LOK Free-Float w/ Picatinny Top Rail
  • Trigger: ZEROED Single-Stage (CMMG / RISE Armament)
  • Stock: Magpul SGA, Remington 870 Compatible
  • Charging Handle: Reversible Non-Reciprocating Side Charger
  • Safety: Reversible Crossbolt
  • Receiver Material: 7075-T6 Aluminum
  • Receiver Finish: Black Armor Cerakote
  • Overall Length: 38.1"
  • Weight: 8 lbs

What’s Included

  • CMMG Dissent BR4 5.56 NATO rifle
  • (2) Magpul 10-round PMAG magazines
  • Magpul SGA stock installed
  • CMMG ZEROED muzzle brake installed
  • Owner's manual

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Dissent BR4 use a standard AR-15 buffer tube?

No, and that's the whole point of it. The Dissent BR4 is built on CMMG's patented Compact Action, which runs the recoil springs inside the bolt carrier and does away with the traditional buffer and tube entirely. That design is what allows it to use the Remington 870-compatible Magpul SGA stock instead of a standard AR stock.

Can the CMMG Dissent BR4 use regular AR-15 magazines?

Yes. The Br4 lower feeds from standard AR-pattern 5.56 magazines, so you aren't stuck buying anything proprietary. It ships from the factory with two 10-round Magpul PMAGs, but you can run your existing AR mags right out of the gate.

Is the barrel on this Dissent BR4 threaded?

It is. This model has a 16.1" barrel threaded 1/2×28 and comes with CMMG's ZEROED muzzle brake installed from the factory. The 1/2×28 pattern is the standard thread for 5.56, so common muzzle devices will fit if you decide to swap it out.

What stock comes on the CMMG Dissent BR4?

It ships with a Magpul SGA stock, which is a Remington 870 shotgun-pattern stock. Because the Compact Action removes the buffer tube, the rifle accepts other 870-compatible stocks if you want to change the feel. The SGA also has removable spacers so you can dial in your length of pull.

Additional information

UPC

840442514402

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

55AC78C-AB

Action

Barrel Finish

Black Nitride

Barrel Length

16.1"

Caliber/Gauge

.223 REM/5.56 NATO

Capacity

30 + 1

Safety

Reversible Crossbolt

Thread Pattern

1/2"x28

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