My First Black Rifle

[Hohn]

Trying to wade into buying your first AR is more overwhelming than trying to figure out which toothpaste variety you want in an aisle full of 50 different kinds. I narrowed my choice down to a couple key elements:
-- 18" or 20 barrel" for a full rifle length gas system
-- Lightweight
-- well made, good parts
-- 5.56 chamber
-- slick top full length Pic rail. I have no use for traditional M16 front sights.


It turns out that Daniel Defense makes pretty much what I would end up with on my "dream AR" checklist: The DDM4V11Pro:

I've never used a flat trigger, nor experienced a Giessele before. This unit is making me see why so many like them. The trigger is unbelievable.

Still a virgin gun, haven't broken it in yet. Will post a range report once I get it hot.

 

[sgreen3]

Looks good, Im sure it will serve you well! Just don't be surprised if other black rifles find their way into your safe now

 

[halfmileharry]

Nice first AR

 

[Tula47]

Went all out for the first one didnt you?

 

[KG1]

Bet'cha did't get that at Rural King.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Careful.. Black Rifle Disease is highly contagious and can result in the purchasing of multiple rifles.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Careful.. Black Rifle Disease is highly contagious and can result in the purchasing of multiple rifles.

P.S. It gets worse if you start building them. I started a build one time, with only a left over free float rail.

 

[jblomenberg16]

Looks great! Don't leave it unattended in your safe. Like others have said, they have a tendency to multiply, and quickly!

 

[MCgrease08]

P.S. It gets worse if you start building them. I started a build one time, with only a left over free float rail.

The best are the builds that start with a spare dust cover.

 

[Hohn]

Went all out for the first one didnt you?

I don't know if this is all out, but I don't know what much could be upgraded. Changed, yes-- but improved? Perhaps. I'm not knowledgeable enough to know what is better to be had.

It did seem to me that building this rifle could scarcely be done for the selling price.

Keymod seems to really save weight and-- more importantly-- put the balance in a good spot. With some nice light 10rd PMAGS, it should handle very well.

 

[223 Gunner]

Nice rifle, DD makes some of the best. Congratulations!

 

[Hohn]

Bet'cha did't get that at Rural King.

I like rural King, but this is sorta outside their usually offered range of products.

 

[bacon#1]

Congrats on the new DD, absolutley love mine.

 

[smidrow]

Very nice looking man ....congrats

 

[Mark 1911]

Congratulations! Great choice, sweet rifle

 

[blue2golf]

I have to say you did it right the first time.

 

[Hillbilly]

Excellent choice. Enjoy that rifle and let us know how she shoots.

 

[Expat]

Congrats and enjoy.

 

[nrgrams]

Great first pick. You'll love it!

 

[charley59]

Great rifle. My son built an Anderson lower with a Geissele G2S trigger, topped with a DDM4V7 complete upper. Light weight, accurate and reliable.