Best off the rack AR for under $1200

[223 Gunner]

Where have you seen a DDM4v1 for under $1000? And is it new or used?

 

[sig1473]

Where have you seen a DDM4v1 for under $1000? And is it new or used?

V1 ~$1000
DANIEL DEFENSE M4 CARBINE V1 5.56 NATO : Semi Auto Rifles at GunBroker.com
V1s and V2s for ~$1050
DANIEL DEFENSE DDM4V1 AR-15/M4 CARBINE 5.56 NATO : Semi Auto Rifles at GunBroker.com
Daniel Defense M4 V2 Carbine AR-15 AR15 5.56 : Semi Auto Rifles at GunBroker.com

 

[M67]

V1 ~$1000
DANIEL DEFENSE M4 CARBINE V1 5.56 NATO : Semi Auto Rifles at GunBroker.com

That would be hard to pass IMO, especially for the price. I'd probably take the fixed carbine stock off but they're really light and I liked mine for the time I used it

Another recommendation for Spikes.

Stag and S&W would be fine too.

 

[Vigilant]

Just buy whatever you want, they're all the same anyway!(if you can't beat'em, join'em!)

 

[CQB]

Most any AR mentioned here will fit the bill and be a quality piece. It really comes down to personal preference for intended purpose and aesthetics.

 

[sig1473]

You guys are snobs. I've got less than $500 in my Franken-build, and I shot a beer can @ 50 yards behind my trailer. I've ran 200 rounds through it so far without a hiccup.

 

[kml]

That is a great price for the DD. If it's in your price range I can't see it not meeting your needs.

I have an M4V7 and have no complaints at all. The only ARs I own are the DDM4V7 and an AAC MPW. So no hands on with any of the other brands you mentioned. I have cleaned / fondled more M16s and M4s than I care to remember and both the DD and AAC meet or exceed the quality of those IMHO.

 

[NyleRN]

I wouldn't get too serious about it taking in consideration what you'll be using it for. Would be different if you were going war with it though. I made the mistake of buying a $1000 factory AR as my first one. I quickly learned I could've had the same money in a rifle with a nice rail system on it and stock of my choice and muzzle device of my choice and didn't have to sacrifice quality where it counts. Like the barrel and BCG. I've never bought another factory rifle; built the 4 I have now and they run just fine for I do with them

 

[aclark]

I would jump on that DD in a heatbeat. I got my DD upper for about $800 and that was 3-4 years ago
Its been a great rifle and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again.

 

[mdmayo]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Rock River Arms. Love their trigger, better out of the box than anything else I've owned and that's more than a few.

 

[Don-Hartman]

Thanks guys ! I picked up a Daniel Defense DDM4V1 online .

Thanks
Don

 

[venenoindy]

Thanks guys ! I picked up a Daniel Defense DDM4V1 online .

Thanks
Don

Great choice!

 

[grunt soldier]

Thanks guys ! I picked up a Daniel Defense DDM4V1 online .

Thanks
Don

probably your best bet for that price range. great choice.

 

[Bapak2ja]

Just read through the entire thread. Very educational.

Just curious why why no one mentioned the Troy that is selling for $599.

 

[SubUrbanCamo317]

If your looking for a good varmint rifle why dont you look into a 20 inch upper model? I would think that you would get a bit better performance from the 5.56, it may be a tad longer and a tad heavier, but I love my 20 inch rifle.

Edit, for some reason i didnt see the comment where he said he got the DD. lol

 

[aclark]

Just read through the entire thread. Very educational.

Just curious why why no one mentioned the Troy that is selling for $599.

I know you used purple. Its a fine rifle, and they make solid products, but I would just like to fill in for someone that might read this thread in the future.

What The Hell's The Problem With Troy Industries? - The Truth About Guns

 

[wsenefeld]

For anyone brave enough to invest in Colt...

Colt LE6920 w/ Magpul FDE furniture $859
Http:///grabagun.com/colt-s-manufac...un+Deals+So+Hot,+You+Can+Roast+Your+Chestnuts

 

[Thegeek]

Love my Smith & Wesson M&P15 $900 at Bradis when I bought it.

 

[Tynimiller]

Lot of good options in that price range....Daniel Defense I think could be had as stated and I would back that....I'd back a vote for Spikes....I'd back a vote for a Sig as well.

 

[LukeDuke25]

I bought a Del-Ton Echo about 3 years ago for $699. I removed the front sight post, installed a midwest industries 14'' rail, vortex strikefire, and a few magpul additions, nothing glamorous. It has been 100% reliable for thousands of rounds. I have done a few trainings with it, and really put it to its limits with dirt/heat etc and it keeps going. Safe to say I have under $1000 in it, and it has performed in trainings where much more expensive options had issues. I'm not saying other mid-price range rifles like DD aren't worth it, just giving my experience with a less expensive option.