Daniel Defense DD5V1

[santadee]

I read some reviews and had a DD M4v9 LW and really like the slim rail.  Found the DD5V1 nearby and decided to buy it and see how it compared with my Armalites.

So far, it is lighter and easier to handle.  The recoil of a 168gr is not bad as what one would think with a light weight rifle.  

Anyone else buy one of these yet?

Cheers,

[shepp]

Think your the first that I know of, one of the member said he just recently fondled one 

[survivalshop]

 

1 hour ago, shepp said:

Think your the first that I know of, one of the member said he just recently fondled one 

In that case , we need a full range report Santadee .

[washguy]

Lets see some pics and the weight

Should be nice.        Wash

[santadee]

Count on it.  May get to the range today.  Pics are the easy part.  Weight, with no ammo/scope/Dueck Defense RTS Sights/sling/etc, the website says 8.3 lbs.  It is light, much lighter than my AR10 ( has 16" SS though).  

[santadee]

No range shooting today, just some pics. 

[shepp]

Idk how I feel about the upper and hand guard mount, It's kind funky. Is that a stock QD mount on the back of the lower below the buffer tube? That's cool!

[santadee]

Heck, neither do I!!!  I had to start somewheres. Testing in progress!!  LOL ,  Yes  It is a stock QD mount.

[shepp]

1 hour ago, santadee said:

Heck, neither do I!!!  I had to start somewheres. Testing in progress!!  LOL ,  Yes  It is a stock QD mount.

I suppose they saved weight there tho. Again that QD mount is a cool idea

[santadee]

Stripped down the DD and my Armalite - both have 16" barrels.  Overall length goes to the Armalite.  

Weight for the DD is 9.2 lb.  Weight for Armalite is 10.4 lbs ( both include BUIS, and rail panel protection, and each have a handstops)

The biggest noteworthy change is the overall diameter of the hand guard diameter.  The DD is 6.125" vs the Armalite (Larue Tactical 9.0) is 8.125".

With my medium to small hands, the Daniel Defense  Slim rail, creates a superior left hand grip for me,

 

[santadee]

Here is what the Daniel Defense website states:

The new DD5V1 is a groundbreaking, performance-driven platform engineered from muzzle to buttstock. Incorporating over a decade of expertise from industry-leading Daniel Defense engineers and designers, the DD5V1 establishes a whole new standard in the .308 platform. With innovative features like a 4-bolt connection system utilizing a unique barrel extension, an optimized upper receiver, an improved bolt carrier group, ambidextrous controls, a configurable modular charging handle, and a cold-hammer-forged barrel, the DD5V1—although built around a traditional AR platform— establishes a new tradition in 7.62 rifles. It also features a Geissele SSA two-stage trigger for precise fire control. Even with all of these features, plus a DD Superior Suppression Device and 15” Picatinny top rail, the DD5V1 weighs only 8.3 lbs. The new DD5V1 will be sure to deliver the accuracy, reliability, and durability expected from Daniel Defense.

• 16" Strength-2-Weight Cold Hammer Forged Barrel for optimal stiffness/weight ratio, improving accuracy and handling
• Innovative 4-bolt connection system utilizing a unique barrel extension securely attaches free-floating CHF barrel and KeyMod handguard mounts securely to upper without barrel nut
• Bolt and carrier designed with oversized cam pin, enhanced extractor geometry, and dual ejectors
• Ambidextrous safety selector, magazine catch, bolt release, and configurable modular charging handle
• Lower receiver features integral oversized trigger guard and flared magazine well for SR-25 type magazines
• Geissele SSA 2-Stage Trigger with its smooth 2.5 lb take-up and clean 2 lb break

[unforgiven]

DD has some damn nice products. I am a big fan of SSA triggers as well. Way to go brother.

[beantown]

Wow! Damn fine rifle. I'm talking top shelf caviar right there!