Is a Daniel Defense AR-15 Worth the Money? The DDM4 V7 Review
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2021
- In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the Daniel Defense DDM4 V7, including a mini torture-test of this premium AR-15. With an MSRP of $1,800 to $2,000, this review raises the question: Is this Daniel Defense AR-15 actually worth this amount of money? Really, is any super-premium $1,500 to $2,000 AR-15 such as options from Bravo Company, Noveske, LMT, and other top-tier manufacturers justified for the price they command? Are you just paying for a brand name, or are you getting something else? Those questions answered, plus a good old fashioned Office Space style beatdown, plus James in the shower. Yes, James in the shower. It’s business as usual on TFBTV.
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Hey James, great review. The steel QD sling swivel insert is designed to not tear out. Typical aluminum QD point can tear out after extended use. I particularly like Daniels defense QD sling swivel insert because it solves this problem in the most low profile/light way, without having steel permanently installed into the rail at varies points, going with the DD motto of lighter, better, stronger.
Exactly! Thank you.
Talk text don’t work to well
GEISSLE HAND RAIL MK 14! 9 1/2 inch
@@MrLoobu Not exactly, you can find creative ways to make things lighter without making them weaker, therefore keeping them strong.
You sound like a marketing major
Like Clint Smith said about rifle weight: "there's not an infantryman alive right now that wants a heavier rifle."
British SAS begs to differ against Clint Smith's pithy quote with their choice of the LMT L129A1.. they chose it over knight's M110 because it was both easier to maintain and the added weight helped tame the recoil better allowing for faster follow up shots.
@@reignick1133 that's also a sniper/DMR platform, not a basic infantry rifle. Grasp a little harder at straws though.
@@reignick1133 the exception doesn’t make the rule.
@@joshuab.8904 and? I don't like having to pay tax stamps any more than the next guy, that doesn't change the fact that it is currently the law, and by breaking the law it makes all gun owners look like assholes. I don't agree with most of the firearms laws, but they are still the law. I don't agree with a 65mph speed limit on the highway, that doesn't mean I can just do 125 and call people who are following it idiots.
@@1014p rough and to the point sticks alot better than soft and safe for snowflakes, right? He was in a long time ago, and they trained alot differently in his day.
James throwing the rifle is how I used to put my toys away as a kid.
Daniel Defense is the only company that has refused warranty on a part that was lifetime warranty. They simply stated the part was no longer made and they could do nothing. However they could have replaced the part with a newer part that would have done the same thing. The part in question is a quad rail that bends left and right with the slightest bump leaving my sights to not being zeroed constantly. I advise not buying ANYTHING from Daniel Defense as they are a rip off, literally...!
I too remember my steel Tonka Trucks. Indestructible.
@@Abyssdiver I'll never forget KelTec when I sent in my gun they replaced over 50% of my gun with new and improved parts at no extra cost and no questions asked. I'm not saying "to hell with DD" because they still make top quality rifles. But in terms of customer service KelTec is the best I've seen.
@@Lofi.z34 Yea for me I stay with BCM and Aero Precision. Have a good day!
@@Abyssdiver Yessir no argument there. You too
“My oldest son Hop”.
That one almost got passed me. Good shit.
Haha, I am glad I am not the only one.
I caught that too…
They do look related in a few ways. Similar facial features - they could be cousins or family imho. I almost believed it and had to stop and think about it for a few seconds tbh.
Can someone explain? I don’t get it
@@bigfranchise Hop is one of the others hosts of this channel. He is calling him a kid.
I’m honestly impressed James can throw that high.
You weren’t kidding about always wearing a watch… you installed a permanent racing stripe on your wrist 😂
No honey the garmin stays on during sex
My wrist looks like that also😂
That's how mine looks lmaooo
Same exact thing with me
James, my Grandma was not happy that you took the carbine to the shower instead of her. She is now binge eating Taco Bell and watching Golden Girls.💩🤦♂️
That's a normal day at my house... Golden Girls and tacos. 😆
Mmmmm... I love eating golden girl taco.
@@justme_gb remember to blow off the cobwebs first!
Purchased this AR and I’m glad I did! It’s my first of many i plan of having. After getting out of the Army I realized I liked shooting more than I thought.
GOOD FOR YOU, DON'T FORGET GOOD POSTIIVE PEOPLE AROUND YOU AND GREAT FUN SHOOTING THE SHIT TIME AS WELL!😉👉
Everybody likes shooting nobody wants to pick up brass or wait around
As a former pipe fitter who used 24” pipe wrenches all day every day, I’ll say we were happy when we found aluminum wrenches. Lighter is always better.
Union?
60" pipe wrenches suck ass. Like working out
you carried a 24 inch steel wrench? Yikes
Us pipe fitter apprentices absolutely LOVE our journeyman that not only carry some of the newer aluminum wrenches but my god the aluminum ladders are heaven.... I've worked with so many old school journeyman that refuse to get rid of their insanely heavy metal ladders. I almost cut my finger off as a 1st year Apprentice with a 20' metal extension ladder and the journeyman it belonged to treated it like the accident was a right of passage lmfao. Local 602 out of DC by the way.
@@TerminalM193 OSHA doesn't allow conductive ladders anymore, you probably mean fiberglass. Harness' aren't very light either, especially if you want marginal safety for your replicators. 18 and 24 isn't bad and 24 and 36 is where it sucks.
Daniel Defense named because Miyagi taught Danielsan the crane technique to become Daniel Defense. Great review James. ♠️🎩☯️
Cobra Kai would be a hell of a lot more interesting if Daniel was Mr. Defense selling AR’s instead of used cars.
@@southernmarksman Hai!!!
@@southernmarksman And instead of trimming bonsai as meditation he reloads brass.
It seems to me that crane style would mean he would be named Daniel Offense.
I only stumbled onto tfb tv a couple days ago doing some research for an AR build, and I have to say, James is an absolute first-rate presenter. Great information, presented extremely clearly, and holy hell has he got a great understated sense of humor. Love it.
James is an attorney, so he knows how to sell a point to a very critical audience
*smirk😏
When I bought my DD M4v7LW I didn’t really know much about AR’s. I had 6 or 7 windows from a bunch of different companies open on my computer, would come home from work and refresh the screens to see if they were in stock. The first to be in stock was the DD. I’m so glad it was. I love my rifle. After about 3 thousand rounds in a couple years, not a single malfunction. I know my rifle will last a long time because it’s quality. That’s peace of mind.
I'm going to need Hop to recreate that exact test at the end with a PSA.
Don't worry, it's just as good
Honestly it probably holds up. People like to meme, but at the end of the day a long metal tube is a long metal tube.
@@colby1398 This past weekend I went shooting and my Geissele rail got super hot but my PSA rail was cool as the other side of the pillow
@@colby1398 yeah, coincidentally I was just watching some PSA torture tests and they put those rifles through some shit. At least just as bad if not worse than this video and they held up just fine. The barrel argument I can understand, but I’ll never shoot out a 4150V nitride barrel, let alone a chrome lined CHF.
It’s like I’m not saying that tolerances aren’t better or fit and finish aren’t better on the DD then on a PSA but as far as “mil spec 7075 aluminum receivers, mil spec 158 steel bolt mpi tested, chrome lines hammer forged barrel”… well I can get all that from PSA as well. That’s kind of the point. For $2k I want something more then that.
Finally, and on video!!!! James has acknowledged that Hop did, in fact, spring from his loins! I was laughing so hard when he said "my oldest son Hop", I dropped my phone and broke the glass...screen protector; that was worth it.
No you didn't
Yep. Thought the same thing. Truthfully I thought Hop was his younger brother.
Hops his step son. That way it's not weird when they kiss
@@Ryan-hw7qb wtf
I wish Hop was my son... if my offspring were both a kommando AND based? I could not contain myself...
Was actually between the DDM4 V7 and the BCM Recce-16. Couldn't find a BCM in stock in anywhere recently to save my life but had a local shop get in some of the DDM4 V7's and was selling them at sub $1500. Was a hell of a deal and end up going the DDM4 V7 route instead. Will agree that the stock trigger was ok at best. Might look to change this out later.
Same! Couldn’t find not one.
For me it was opposite. websites had the bcm Reece 16 for $1299 and no one had the ddm4v7. So I got the bcm
Seriously, in 3 years I have not seen a BCM rifle in any gun shop. Yet DD rifles are everywhere.
My DDM4 was 1800 with the Geiselle SD3G so Id say sub 1500 would be great
Exact same thing happened to me
DD is fantastic. I looked at their products first when I was building my SHTF/Home defense AR because of their quality
14:28: "My oldest son Hop?" Lol
Mr Defense Rifles, making a Colt look like DPMS since forever…
And Giessele
@Frank Deckard kac is a better rifle. I do like Daniels though
Hahahahaha. Well said, sir!
Their new line aside, colt has been just as good if not better for 25%+ cheaper. Mr Defense charges you $500 for the privilege of having his logo on your rifle.
The only benefits of a Daniel Defense over a Colt LE6920 is a free floated handguard and a cold hammer forged barrel, other than that everything else is to spec. A DD, BCM etc.. is a clone of Colt and thier TDP.
With that being said if I were to buy today it would be a Daniel Defense for the reasons of supporting a company that MANUFACTURERS IN HOUSE PARTS.
Thanks and great review. I Always look forward to your videos. I love my Daniels defense. I use it all the time with my thermal to hunt hogs and coyotes. It’s a lil over gased but I have never had any issues with it. I upgraded the trigger to a hyperfire 24c and it is very accurate. I love it
You earned it man. Your channel is always genuinely entertaining, informative, and funny.
I feel like a Bravo company and Daniel defense comparison is needed now
My BCM is a very good gun as compared to my S&W M&P 15, but my DDM4 V7 is a great gun. But I still wouldn't hesitate to take any other them into a fight.
@Jon M So homes are assembled not built lol. AR rifles are built not assembled.
lol if you’re going to compare Daniel Defense with something… compare it with a LaRue
The LaRue will shit all over that overpriced $1700 😂😂😂😂
BCM>DD everytime
@@scalesrails7237 DD has better barrels..
Of course Hop has tools with him. Probably from Harbor Freight. But do they get the job done on a budget? Absolutely.
Only sometimes. Went to my buddies out to build some shelves. He had bought some Harbor freight #2 Phillips bit, within half an hour he was on his way to ACE to get Milwaukee bits. Sometimes cheating out makes a task really miserable or in yesterday’s case, impossible.
@@kellym3610 looked like he was using Fix It Sticks. Made in Taiwan but American company and quality stuff.
@@Rossski Agreed.
@@kellym3610 Harbor Freight is for people who'll only use the tool once, lightly.
Also to see if something works for a certain task, before buying a decent or top tier one.
Other than that, they are mostly crap. You're poor, buy Husky from Home Depot, they have to replace it when it breaks.
@@sigma80 I agree with that as well.
Best….review……Ever!!! Been on the fence between a DD and a BCM for quite a while. This was the most complete review I have seen on a DD. THANK YOU!!!
A shower scene with your DD! Great vid as always! You still inform, educate us & crack us up!
Took my stimmy checks and bought guns and ammo. DD was my first purchase. It’s perfect, absolutely love it.
Did the same! Dropped the full 12 hundo on ammo and a 3 day pistol / rifle class 🤘🏼
You’ll probably be glad you did if the world keeps going in this direction!
Fuck yeah bro, same here.. lol
I built an AR15 and I made Donald Trump pay for it 😁
@@Pyreleaf naw we'll be paying for it
I have the V7 and while I think it is slightly overpriced, I’m also glad I picked one up. I’m a “one and done” kinda guy and this was my choice.
Which is why I respect DD. The way I see it DD is the Apple of AR-15s. Are they overpriced? Yeah a bit. You could build your own which would be better then the DD for the same price, but DD is for the people who dont want the hastle and just want the simplicity of picking up something ready to go, with a proven track record without having to spend tons of time researching what the best tool steel is for their extractor.
I got a V7 a couple years ago for a little less than $1300 with a CMC trigger and I feel it was quite the steal at the time
Same I looked at multiple AR's at the gun shop and I ignored price and only looked at quality. And the DD was the easy option. (against 2 other high-end AR's)
I felt the same, just wanted well made parts to start so I bought a BCM upper
I have a DD and a BCM Recce-16. Both are lightweight badass guns. I honestly would never get rid of either. Especially since I bought the BCM for 1200.00 a couple of years ago. It’s kinda hard to find now. Great content as always!!
Which do you like the most?
I have both DD mk18 or m4a1 is bombproof and their customer service is excellent. BCM is great I think the DD is better imo. Just buy the upper.
I love my DDM4 V7. Built like a tank and it’s very accurate. It’s definitely worth the extra money
James cleaning the AR in the shower is the funniest thing ever 😂😭
the charging handle scene LOL
It's a classic military technique.
James working that charge handle in the shower like a pro...and didn't even tell us to sub to his onlyfans...Damn...
I just bought this very rifle tonight at 1700 clams. I was a bit disappointed that it didn't even come with iron sights, and I had the store move the forward grip from the far forward position a little further back, and he stripped out the screws trying to remount it. Yeah, you were spot on when you said they can be difficult to mount anything. Anyway, I put an Eotech 512 on it and they changed out the stock forward grip for a Magpul, which was a little disappointing as well, but this thing feels great in the hands. I honestly never thought I'd actually buy something this nice, but she's a beat Clark! Your review of it firing after trying to beat it up gives me hope that I made the right decision.
I went with the zero delta. All the same specs only a 1-8 twist and came with the us optics red dot. Highly accurate and reliable rifle. Tossed on some dd furniture and I have a fantastic rifle. I'd like to see you review the zero delta range ready series against the dd. The range ready was 1700 ready to rock outta the box. The dd I looked at was 2200. Review those 2
I like my rifle to be lightweight for some of the the same reasons I like my wife to be.
1. Easy to maneuver
2. Less physically stressful in an endurance run
3. Doesn’t hurt if it falls on your chest.
Just to give a few examples.
4. Still looks hot when dirty as shit😁😁
@Dick Izzinya uh/oh we got ourselves a fal/chubby chaser here.
The wife's boyfriend agrees.
@@kksan 😂😂
@@kksan I used to own an H&K sear gun (MP-5 type) by Terry Dyer.
Then I got engaged. Good news is I didn't get married. Bad news is I'll never own one again 😭. Bitch cleaned me out.
I just bought my first DD and honestly I didn’t think I’d ever notice a difference between the DD and other brands, but wow was I mistaken. This this is smooth as hell, light weight, tough, reliable and shoots very well suppressed.
What length are you running? My 11.5 came so over gassed I punched their claim to fame pinned gas block off and put a superlative arms gas block on the gun. I have heard of a few other people running the short ones like mine having similar issues. Mainly the 10.3” mk18 clones.
Daniel Defense is the only company that has refused warranty on a part that was lifetime warranty. They simply stated the part was no longer made and they could do nothing. However they could have replaced the part with a newer part that would have done the same thing. The part in question is a quad rail that bends left and right with the slightest bump leaving my sights to not being zeroed constantly. I advise not buying ANYTHING from Daniel Defense as they are a rip off, literally...!
@@Abyssdiver So you have said......Over and over. I have never had problem nor heard from others that did. I call BS.
@@boldie24 lol right so just because you've never heard of this issue means it's automatically bs 🤣, you must be the authority on all thing's DD huh?
@@abc4781 he is just another fan boi
This is my first time watching this channel. The review was super interesting helpful but your sense of humor is what really got me haha
My first AR at 19 was a DDM4V7 with a vortex strike eagle, Put a CMC trigger in it and it has never one malfunctioned, that’s after being put in a gun rack in the can am on deer lease roads (sometimes accidentally without the dust cover closed) that will turn your face a couple shades darker from the dust after about half a day of riding around, dropped on rocks plenty, and it keeps ticking and still looks good doing it.
A Hop sighting?! Could this be a crypto-preview of the fabled Hop/James collab foretold in legend and prophecy?!
C'mon. It can't be done. James would be accused of nepotism.
Green Sweaty Shirt - $22.46
UV blocking Shooting Gloves - $15.89 (with coupon)
Daniel Defense Rifle - $1800.00
Watching grown men purposely try to destroy said expensive rifle like an angry spoiled child - PRICELESS
There are thing money can't buy, for everything else there is Master Card
"Can't walk a city block without a hypertensive crisis" LOL I so love your use of words!!
I mean, as with most things we buy, it always boils down to intended use. I have a budget AR. It works fine for plinking and home defense, which is what I bought it for in the first place. If I planned to do precision shooting, I'd pay the extra money and get something better. Same if I had to go fight a war...I'd gladly pay the extra money. And if I had that kind of cash flow, it wouldn't be anywhere near the top of my wish list. So the question really comes down to personal preference.
Thank you so much for doing a review for the ddm4v7 James.
I really appreciate that.
No one reviews this gun anymore because it’s been out for while.
I’ve owned this rifle for a few years now and I don’t regret buying it.
Of course I only paid $1,200 for mine (long before the pandemic).
Yes it is considered an expensive gun but that’s not the gun people give me the most s*%t for buying.
Now my B&T APC9k Pro with the telescopic brace on the other hand, people act like I killed their dog or something when they find out how much I paid for that 9mil. Pcc.
I love it though.
If I were to get any kind of 9mm pcc it would have to be go big or go home..... Someday I might own one but for 9s I'll just stick with pistols for the next year or so.... I feel like if you're taking the time and weighing options for anything 9 pcc then you're wasting your time unless it's top of the line.
Keep kicking it. I really enjoy this review especially how you went the extra mile!
DDM4 V7 SLW 14.5 (in deep woods) has been amazing for me. It has actually surpassed the MK18 as my go to. Absolutely think DD took the guesswork out of what an AR should be. And yes, the trigger's kinda doo doo.
Does it heat up fast? Been looking into getting a DDM4 v7 slw as well! Heard some say it heats up really fast?
Just put a LaRue MBT2 Straight Bow trigger in mine. It's fucking amazing, I enjoy making RSOs angry that I shoot better than them
Oohrah SFMF
@@bradleyweeks7470 No. And stop talking to them about guns. ;)
Great video James! And your tastefully bleeped out F-bombs cracked me up.
I have the V7p (10" barrel) in .300 Blk and love it. Most important feature is that it goes BANG at every trigger pull - not one failure to feed after several hundred rounds (sub and supersonics, etc). I love the DD iron sights I added.
What's your opinion on the "p"
Haha I love my 3 Bear Creek Arsenal ARs. My coworker, who seriously lives exactly the way I imagine a serial killer would live, can afford that DD. I was envious for the five seconds it took me to realize that living with his values but having expensive stuff would probably push me to suicide.
I’d love to have a DD but buying my cheapo uppers, assembling my four lowers myself (1 ultralight for my wife w an Odinworks UL .223 wylde bbl, 1 SI PDW lwr, 1 H2 pistol and one carbine lower) and tuning the gas and buffers to work with each use-specifically has fast tracked me to know 10x more about the platform in a very short time AND I now have the ability to mix/match SEVEN different configurations for different use cases for virtually the same price as that one DD.
I’d just like to encourage people new to ARs to build them if they have any mechanical inclination at all. My own process was like taking an accelerated course in understanding and troubleshooting the AR platform. Now, when I get the money saved up to buy a DD, tri-arc, BCM, Noveske, I will appreciate it so much more and I’m building handling skills so that I will actually truly benefit from a beautifully designed and manufactured carbine.
Just my $.02! It’s been an awesome journey and educational experience.
My first upper build used a $58 Bear Creek barrel (16" SS mid-length gas) that gave me wicked fits. After studying everything I could find, I finally got it running reliably. Every build after that has been so much easier.
@@justme_gb Lmao - Another BCA educational experience! Awesome!
@@justme_gb What are some examples of the fits and fixes?
If you build your own ARs you can put together a kit which easily exceeds the DD for the same $1850 for sure. DD is easily adding $400 just for "professional assembly and testing", whole gun warranty, and to cover their marketing dept. And if your going over 2k for the build, forget about any factory built AR-15 as being the best value.
DD makes a good rifle, no mistake but just like it pays to be your own mechanic, you can build a better rifle then theirs for the same money if you have know how.
@@5jjt If you got a gun that is overgassed their are 3 solutions.
1. Adjustable Gas block
2. Adjustable BCG
3. Heavier Buffer (H2, H3)
Buffer weight change is the cheapest. Being overgassed is easier to remedy then being undergassed which would require drilling bigger holes in the gas port, assuming their isnt an issue with the gas port coming loose (most liekly cause). An overgassed gun usually still runs but does so with increased felt recoil, and harsher wear and tear in the components. Easiest way to check if your gun is over or undergassed if to check the ejection pattern.
Hi James from South Africa, thanks for the video, it really helped me make up my mind, we dont get much options here in terms of semi-automatic rifles to choose from but the DDM4 v7 is one of the them alongside ruger and s&w. We have a decent ak market but I am rather saving up to get the DDM4 which almost is double the price here compared to the States just due to import cost and taxes alone, but still looks worth it!
Why not try out the Diplopoint AR15?
Yes, DD is much better quality than Ruger and S&W which at this point are just brand names on subpar semiautomatic rifles.
I have a Ruger and S&W, buy the DD.
What's good ma se kind 🇿🇦👍🏾
You can't go wrong with Daniel Defense. Great option for an Ar15 right out the box.
Safari & Outdoor had the V7 for R58,000 in April '21 and it's even better in person. The V7s (11.5") should go for about the same price - which is the one I'm buying as my first AR when I have the cash. Pity there aren't too many reviews.
In a perfect world I'd buy both V7s and V7. I might have to settle for a Savage MSR 15 Recon (R31,149 - as of today) as my second rifle but definitely shelling out for 2 rifles at once 😁.
Bought my First DD- MK 18.
I’m a USMC Veteran. Wanted this for, you Know…Memories.
I’m Totally Happy!
Awesome review. I am a DD fan and have the V9 as well as their PDW. However I’m very disappointed in their stance regarding stabilize braces by ceasing production of some of their models they use them until the ATF rules.
It would’ve been awesome to have a company with the chops of a DD side with the people in pressuring the ATF instead of kowtailing to them.
They want to continue to make money. They also have defense contracts they want to keep.
Follow the law, if you don’t like the law ask your congress people to change them.
@@TeensierPython You’re missing the point. There is no law banning braces. DD is being proactive in the anticipation of the brace being regulated under the NFA and have chosen to side with the ATF instead of filing comments under the law stating why they should not be. That’s where the disappointment comes in. They value their government relationship and defense contracts more than they value the civilian who may be injured and needs that brace in order to have a firearm to protect their life. It has nothing to do with the law and everything to do with their choice to not stand behind a product they make and it’s intended use. It would’ve been extremely helpful if Daniel Defense would’ve filed comments with 150,000 other civilians who did so during the 90 day process.
@@TeensierPython The ATF isn't law makers you clearly don't understand the legislative process in USA
@@TeensierPythonman nazi germany would have loved you
@wcsdiaries they trying to pretend to have legislative power. Luckily smart people aint having it
I love my DDM4 v7, I’ll buy another sometime early next spring if I can find one available. I get a fair bit of grief from my friends that can’t afford one. I may not “need” a DD, but it makes me happy when I open my safe. Far more happy than my cheaper guns
The most important part of this review was the admission that Hop is your love child.
The only thing left to determine is if Hop was sired with a drunken late night affair with a Speak and Spell or a Simon.
To everyone who is coming here to chastise the person who uploaded this after learning the Texas shooter used this gun...I'm sure he is grateful for all the extra views you are giving him.
God tier comment
Who bought the rifle for him? I doubt he worked at Wendy's for a year to save up for the rifle, magazines, ammo, optics, and training time. that is $5K plus time put in. Hmm.
@@johnwurfel2862 no he did buy the rifle himself at 18
@@VaporValkerie he was probably human smuggling. It’s easy to do in Texas
Thanks for that. I’ve been on the fence about getting one, this helps.
Say it with me James. (re-FYOO-ri-o), Texas
Damn, that b-roll in the shower was funny. I wasn’t ready for that. Nice play, James.
I enjoy the way you explain your subjects!!! Keep up the great job!!
I love my DDM4 V7 pro built like a tank and is a tack driver! I’m getting the DDM4 A1 next week and the rest of my AR’s are for sale. Just saying they are great weapons. I’m a retired senior also and I can tell you if I could only have one AR it would be a DD.
The course they are shooting at looks so awesome
Daniel Defense buy once cry once. My first AR15 was a S&W MP15 was not a fan. Second was a BCM mid-length upper. It was finicky with ammo at best. Third was DDM4 V5. Feeds everything goes boom every time you pull the trigger. LOVE IT. Loved it so much I later bought a DD MK18. Great guns. They cost, but they're worth the peace of mind knowing it just works.
My first AR was a M&P 15 sport and that thing ran eeeeeeeeverything and was an amazingly good rifle. My 2nd was a BCM 16" and runs eveeeeeeeryyyyything. I shoot almost all steel ammo. Weird you had those experiences
If nothing else, instead of buying once and crying once, buy that much cheaper entry level ar15. Train with it. Shoot it. Take classes with it and beat the shit out of it. You won't feel nearly as bad about abusing the shit out of your cheap carbine as you will your gucci grade entry level rifle.
Then maybe someday you graduate to an even higher tier and you don't mind beating the shit out of your DD.
Looking for first AR and thought DD was pricey but didn’t knew why. I can understand it now and pretty much you made my mind. Thanks for the review.
Great review, first time watch your channel will watch again.
Daniel Defense, “I'm one of the more expensive AR fighting rifles in the gun community.” Triarc, KAC & BG Defense, “Hold my beer.”
Hodge even more expensive
POF has entered the chat
Hk sits back and sips champagne ** laughing at the rifle that’s cost half as much as a 416 barrel.
Colt Canada formally Diemaco make a pretty expensive and worth it gun. Unfortunately Canadians can’t own them anymore because our Sultan, Blackfaced Potato said they’re scary and he’s a feminist, (right after he blamed another fiasco on one of his female ministers).
Noveske gang
I absolutely love my DDM4 V7. First AR I ever bought after leaving the military. It's MIL SPEC +++++ in my opinion.
can wot triggers be used with it?
James I have had my Double D for five years now. I don't throw it out of helicopters or bury it in the dirt. It is great to own a refined version of our current battle rifle. I also own a heavy as hell old Bushmaster and a PSA. I shoot those more. Just got my Smith and Wesson MP 10 working reliably and it shoots a good 600 yard group.
I got the SBR version of this and I absolutely positively love it. The DDM4v7s it’s the only 11.5” model DD offers
Lol the, "can't walk a block without a hypertensive crisis" got me lol. It's true, why would you not want a lighter rifle? You'll be faster with it.
Sadly it’s not really a joke. Look around next time you go out. When the collapse happens, there’s gonna be a ton of people that won’t make it 3 days. I can’t say I really feel sorry for them
Somebody's getting eaten, it ain't gonna the boney thin people first.....
10:04
Facts
@@lesterparker1594 LOL, my hood is full of them! I literally point out the houses to my wife when we are out walking.
Daniel Defence should mention you in dispatches for going above and beyond in the shower scenes.
Great video James.
You probably will won’t read this. The video is 7 months old with over three thousand comments. But in case you do, I really enjoyed the video. You hit many really good points. I know DD is a well thought off brand. A ‘real world’ summary of pros and cons at the end would be good. My overall impression of DD was good+, if you have the $. Stay safe and don’t spend too long in the shower :-)
Hi James! A friend of mine sent me a link to this video a few days ago. I enjoyed the video and I like your review. I'm a relative newbie when it comes to AR's, but not to firearms, shooting, or hunting (been around that all of my life). Earlier this year, I got my first AR, a DD V7 M4 Pro, and I absolutely love it! I had to go with the Pro version because I live in the communist state of Maryland, which has an HBAR requirement for AR type rifles. The DD M4 V7 Pro fits that requirement and is also called out as acceptable on Maryland's restriction list. The two differences between my V7 Pro and the V7 that you reviewed is that the V7 Pro has and 18" HBAR barrel, which adds to the weight some, but it also come with a Geissele Super Dynamic 3-Gun flat trigger direct from the factory. While I would have preferred the lighter 16" mil standard barrel, I have few complaints with the 18" HBAR on my V7 Pro. It is heavier, but there is very little recoil (not that there is a lot to begin with). I love the Geissele trigger system, which is WAY better than the mil std trigger on the rifle that you reviewed. While I agree that DD AR's are on the high end as far as cost, I am firm believer in the you get what you pay for when it comes to a most firearms, especially ones that I plan on entrusting my life and the lives of my family with. As you have proven, DD makes a very well built rifle that can withstand abuse and still fire reliably and accurately. That's the type of firearm I'm looking for when it comes to self defense.
Every DD barrel, upper, or BCG I’ve purchased has been flawless. I’ve borescoped many barrels by many top tier manufacturers and DD barrels always have the fewest tooling marks, and shoot the most accurately. I really do trust my life to DD products.
I have a local armory made AR but I've swapped the furniture for DD for the more vertical pistol-grip and stock with their rubber because having the rubber on there just makes sense to me. I'd like to get a DD eventually, but in my state the defining piece that makes an AR legal or illegal is the barrel. We can only own HBAR barrels here sadly. Any future rifles I buy will be about longevity, not that I've had a moments issue with mine but still.
Really I've had nothing but problems with mine and you go on all kinds of the forums and they talk about the exact same problems fail your function failure to eject and terrible accuracy. You want to buy mine it's brand new with less than 500 rounds through it and still refuses to function
@@duanesmith5074 DM me. I’ll buy it if the price is right.
Only civilians test their lives with Daniel defense because it doesn't work. The military doesn't use Daniel defense guns anywhere
@@duanesmith5074 giggles in Mk18 and M4A1 SOPMOD block ii
I say yes if you have the cash to throw around. I went with a M&P15 sport ii. Never had an issue, great accuracy.
Exactly. It’s what I have too. After watching torture videos of that thing I’m 100% satisfied. For the money you could buy two of those bad boys and give one to a loved family member.
I shot the full auto sbr version when Jim Ross from DD came to the gun store I worked at to give a presentation why Daniel defense rifles are so good. It was a good time.
first time watching! Enjoyed your review well done and very well explained.
*Barges onto the stage drunk and takes the mic from you*
HOLD UP
I'ma let you finish but
Larry Vickers had one of the best DDM4 torture tests of all time!
I have one and I love it. My favorite combo is still an Aero M4E1 lower and BCM upper
I bought my first AR in 2005 when the ban ended and everything, from every brand, was sitting well over $1000 in price back then. To me $1800 for a premium rifle seems reasonable compared to how pricey AR's used to be.
Thanks for this. Just picked one up from Family Firearms for 1625 and it came with a Geissele SSA trigger, Magpul MBUS Pro sights and ERGO rail grips.
James, You’re the Daniel Defense of gun reviewers…
Was it just me or was that some of the most inspirational music ever played on this channel while destroying a gun 🤔
Nice intel. I’ve been on the fence and wondered where my extra cash was going. Now I know. Appreciated.
First DD rifle: DDM4V7 - 10-12k rounds fired. 0 malfunctions. 0 part replacements. Re-barreled at 10-12k from govt. profile barrel to their lightweight barrel. Sold old barrel and BCG together, purchased new DD BCG. 1k rounds fired, 0 malfunctions.
2nd DD rifle: 14.5 DD CHF lightweight barrel, 13.5 DD MFR rail, DD stripped upper, DD chrome BCG. 3k rounds fired. 0 malfunctions. 0 part replacements.
3rd DD rifle: 14.5 DD CHF mid-length govt. profile barrel. DD BCG. 13.5 Geissele MK16. FN 'F' marked upper. 3k rounds fired. 0 malfunctions. 0 part replacements.
4th DD rifle. 10.3 CHF DD govt. profile barrel. Vltor MUR upper. 9.5 Geissele MK14. DD BCG. 2k rounds fired. 0 malfunctions. 0 part replacements.
DD will replace a barrel if shot out. Will replace a BCG if it fails.
Half-inch barrels with Black Hills 77GR. Won't buy anything else.
When you mean by when you said dd will replace their barrels and bcg… is that from normal wear and tear of a rifle afte thousands of rounds or only a freak incident that it would fail only after a unexpected low number of rounds
@@alexndelk they will replace any part that wears out from normal wear and tear. They specifically told me they will replace a barrel if your shoot it out
DD isn't that expensive. for a rifle that is built like a tank and has some of the longest lasting barrels, i feel the price is fair. Radian has a much higher price. But DD is absolutely worth it. my fifth ar was a DD MK18 and the quality was way better than all my others
Absolutely cannot go wrong with the Geissele, I had thought about going after one of them too, lol
Yeah it's for the low low price of $1,500 or a little more.
@@younggunner9482 if 1500 is alot, how much do you spend on ammo each year? In not criticizing, but for a good rifle that will last for decades, 2k is reasonable. I generally go through 5000 rounds a year on the low end. That costs me a lot more.
@@KingNuada86 I don't go through that much ammo in a year dude can't afford it that's bill money and food around here there's no high paying jobs in my area so it's harder for people here to afford that much unless they do something like get a cdl and do truck driving but that ain't for me I can't get into staying on the road I'm a Monday to Friday kinda guy at home every evening.
@@benjamin3290 nobody is criticizing anything dope head and I sure as hell don't have an m&p 🤡 all I said was the gun cost $1,500 if you consider it criticizing to say what the price is then you're too soft to be here.
Thanks for the review. Very helpful. Love your sense of humor.
I wonder how rifles and shotguns would hold up after charging through a sandbag or other human analog. I.e., turned a corner and got tackled with your rifle. I saw too many M4s and M16s in the field not survive that scenario. Be it ambush or braindead ground troops
Love your videos and I love your attitude. I’m getting the DDM4 v7 tomorrow after months of research it seems like the obvious option. $1800 new at my local shop.
Awesome video!! Thank you for making it
The average sofa patriot doesn’t shoot a 1,000 rounds per lifetime but being tacticool for IG photos is a much higher selection criteria and yes DD is better than PSA in absolute terms. And even likely a value for its intended purpose, over time. But can ya skills extract that difference?
That’s a different question.
Agreed. I used to soot a lot but some health issues out of my control have slowed me down the last 4 years. When I started buying and assembling AR's I knew that I wanted more in the areas that counted but don't have the need for $1800.00 rifles. I decided on the premium PSA uppers with FN CHF barrels, and tool craft milspec bolts and carriers. I used parts kits from CMMG and polished nickle triggers. Is it the best out there? Well no but they are reliable, accurate and will most likely last my lifetime and well into my sons. I am defiantly not an operator.
@@thegreenman2030 PSA ARs will be fine for literally anyone who doesn't have a UA-cam channel. Tens of thousands of people and millions of rounds speak to that. These guys really are all the same. They HAVE to knock more affordable options. I'm going to put 556 where I'm aiming it out of my maaaaaaaaybe $800 AR all day.
@@PNWhashmits I dare you to throw around your PSA like James did with the DD. Don't get me wrong, I have PSA's but they don't compare, at all, with any DD rifle (I own a DDM4V4 and Delta5Pro). The durability aspect (abuse) is just one.
I just think that a lot of people get lost on what they're actually looking for and looking to achieve. If I was a single man without a kid and the demands on my finances weren't so numerous, I'd probably get something like a DD. I especially wouldn't drop money on a high end rifle for one of my first. Getting to know the AR system on a more affordable platform makes sense. You learn to drive 5 speed in a Honda, not a lambo. Also, just because you have a lambo doesn't mean that you're extracting every bit of performance out of it with your skillset. Get to be a monster on an affordable rifle and you'll actually be able to utilize everything that makes the DDs so pricey.
@@PNWhashmits If you can only have one, first or not, buy once and cry once. What is your life worth unless your are just buying for plinking?
And James "doesn't mind if he doesn't makes the scene. He's got a daytime job, he's doing alright".
He don’t give a damn about any trumpet playin’ band, it ain’t what he calls Rock and Roll.
Nice video brother lots of good information.
I have the DDM4V7 Pro. Basically a DDM4V7 with 18” barrel, better muzzle break, and a Geissele trigger. God, it is such a beauty.
I knew if I bought a less expensive ar I would always still want a Daniel Defense. I saved money for a while and got the DDm4v7LW first. Now I do not look at other Ar's. If I ever feel the need for another, it would be the same one I have.
DD, LMT, BCM are all great rifles and a cut above standard AR'S, but the next question is simply which of this class holds the crown and is it really worth its price over the others in this class?
Throw geissele and that’s a video
@@haydenmyers9347 I'd be tempted to throw in Robinson too... except I guess they aren't building truly a standard AR. But it'd be interesting to see in the price range.
id love to see the barrett rec7 in that mix too
I absolutely love my BCM, and it was cheaper than any DD I could find at the time. I'm curious which of the two is "better".
LMT is extremely proud of their work lol.
I am sold, great video, awesome details about the DD M4 V7, I am looking to get, sign up to watch more of your videos.
Another GREAT video .
Thanks a lot sir .
Spot on! The Devil does live in the small details. And small details add up. I'm fortunate to have several higher end AR's. But my DD MK18 Law and Tactical that I put a 3lb single stage flat Timney trigger in is my absolute hands down favorite. I have a MK12 upper that I can swap out for longer ranges. They have never failed.
For your "torture" test I suggest setting up for lawndarts. You can test accuracy in darts against a Palmetto.
That intro song got me excited lol great review man!
Wow, I was on the fense about purchasing a DDV7. Thanks for the review
“My oldest son Hop” 🤣I died…
I would love to see you guys do a side buy side DDM7 V7 against the WWST 2020.
Great freaking delivery and review
Just subbed and 🛎️ ✌️
Love my V11-SLW and my V7.
Both have SSA triggers installed in them.
I’m also a huge BCM fan as well