I have the V1 - one of the first 300 production guns. Love mine, but am excited to replace it with the primary weapons systems MK114!
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I like the DD SOCOM rails, but have one that isn't mounted straight to the gun, which appears to be the downside of that lite rail style system (sometimes a pain in the ass).
I like the DD SOCOM rails, but have one that isn't mounted straight to the gun, which appears to be the downside of that lite rail style system (sometimes a pain in the ass).
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I have a V1 as well. Wish I could get over to GA and check out their facility. I hear its pretty impressive. Marty has done a lot with that company and deserves his props.
I have a V1 as well. Wish I could get over to GA and check out their facility. I hear its pretty impressive. Marty has done a lot with that company and deserves his props.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chris@SportOptics</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a V1 as well. Wish I could get over to GA and check out their facility. I hear its pretty impressive. Marty has done a lot with that company and deserves his props.
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I used to go to the same church with Marty and yes he has done a lot since then! I remember someone telling me he made parts for ARs so I asked him one day at church and he was telling me about his new lightweight rail systems... that was 2003/4. The facility he had in savannah was nice. I never went to the black creek facility. Thought he moved again? Been a while. I moved from down that way so I don't get by there often anymore.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chris@SportOptics</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a V1 as well. Wish I could get over to GA and check out their facility. I hear its pretty impressive. Marty has done a lot with that company and deserves his props.
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I used to go to the same church with Marty and yes he has done a lot since then! I remember someone telling me he made parts for ARs so I asked him one day at church and he was telling me about his new lightweight rail systems... that was 2003/4. The facility he had in savannah was nice. I never went to the black creek facility. Thought he moved again? Been a while. I moved from down that way so I don't get by there often anymore.
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Also see you're in Hammond, LA. If and when I move back to the northshore I'll have to come by your shop!
Also see you're in Hammond, LA. If and when I move back to the northshore I'll have to come by your shop!
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We'll be here.
We'll be here.
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love their stuff, their rails are some of my favs, i have a DD m4v1 and its my favorite ar i own. builing a mk18 upper right now and will have had 2 of their ar10 rails. just all around great stuff.
love their stuff, their rails are some of my favs, i have a DD m4v1 and its my favorite ar i own. builing a mk18 upper right now and will have had 2 of their ar10 rails. just all around great stuff.
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Got 2 DD's myself. Not over priced but top notch quality.
Got 2 DD's myself. Not over priced but top notch quality.
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Have a DD CHF upper made for me via Smartgunner, and I have a DD rail on my LWRC piston rifle. Both are G2G.
Have a DD CHF upper made for me via Smartgunner, and I have a DD rail on my LWRC piston rifle. Both are G2G.
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Just sold a DD upper and already wish I had it back. I love Daniel Defense stuff, their stuff top quality.
Just sold a DD upper and already wish I had it back. I love Daniel Defense stuff, their stuff top quality.
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I got two of their CHF 5.56 nato barrels. They are tough. I also have the omega piston rail that fits nicely with my cmmg piston conversion. I don't have any experience with their factory rifles (because I build my own), but their products are top notch. I will definitely be purchasing a 10.3" CHF barrel once I get my stamp.
I got two of their CHF 5.56 nato barrels. They are tough. I also have the omega piston rail that fits nicely with my cmmg piston conversion. I don't have any experience with their factory rifles (because I build my own), but their products are top notch. I will definitely be purchasing a 10.3" CHF barrel once I get my stamp.
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actually I just came back from the range to zero my scope and break in my Noveske SPR which was pretty disappointing best group was 1.2 inches (10 shots) and the DD 16 incher topped with an ACOG shot .6 inch (5 shots) maybe I need more range time with the Noveske.
actually I just came back from the range to zero my scope and break in my Noveske SPR which was pretty disappointing best group was 1.2 inches (10 shots) and the DD 16 incher topped with an ACOG shot .6 inch (5 shots) maybe I need more range time with the Noveske.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chris@SportOptics</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We'll be here.
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The guys at Sport Optics are class act, the store is great...
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chris@SportOptics</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We'll be here.
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The guys at Sport Optics are class act, the store is great...
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: supermoto917</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> the DD 16 incher topped with an ACOG shot .6 inch (5 shots) </div></div>
I won't be replacing my 16" DD CHF barrel anytime soon, because it'll do the same thing at 100 with 69 SMKs. It's a 1:7.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: supermoto917</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> the DD 16 incher topped with an ACOG shot .6 inch (5 shots) </div></div>
I won't be replacing my 16" DD CHF barrel anytime soon, because it'll do the same thing at 100 with 69 SMKs. It's a 1:7.
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I think DD is the new Colt! Quality stuff from a company that cares about customers and contracts equally
I think DD is the new Colt! Quality stuff from a company that cares about customers and contracts equally
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14.5 bcm middy pws brake dd rail.
14.5 bcm middy pws brake dd rail.
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I run the crap out of my DD. Has been a great gun.
I run the crap out of my DD. Has been a great gun.
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I like DD too; but, I'd like to see a Matech BDC, rather than A1 style detachable BUIS, available in their line up. I'd also like to see a mil-spec sling loop set installed rather than the gun coming with none. Their marketing suggests however that they are mostly interested about what Larry Vickers thinks. A shooter can get a single point sling on the gun real quick but to put an M1 sling on the gun requires an act of Congress.
I like DD too; but, I'd like to see a Matech BDC, rather than A1 style detachable BUIS, available in their line up. I'd also like to see a mil-spec sling loop set installed rather than the gun coming with none. Their marketing suggests however that they are mostly interested about what Larry Vickers thinks. A shooter can get a single point sling on the gun real quick but to put an M1 sling on the gun requires an act of Congress.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sterling Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like DD too; but, I'd like to see a Matech BDC, rather than A1 style detachable BUIS, available in their line up. I'd also like to see a mil-spec sling loop set installed rather than the gun coming with none. Their marketing suggests however that they are mostly interested about what Larry Vickers thinks. A shooter can get a single point sling on the gun real quick but to put an M1 sling on the gun requires an act of Congress. </div></div>
Matech are flimsy and you will never see DD sell them on their rifles.
As for not having sling loops, there are better ways of mounting slings these days. As well as better 2 point slings (modern quick adjust such as VTAC and VCAS - note not single points). Many of their rifles come with rails with integrated QD. I can see wanting a traditional sling loop and if that is a deal breaker there are good options out there.
Larry Vickers endorses DD, but not everything DD sells is how Vickers prefers. For example, he likes carbine length gas systems with a rail that surrounds the front sight and mounting a pistol light in the 12 0'clock. He also hates single point slings, prefers having a FSB instead of a rail mounted sight, etc.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sterling Shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like DD too; but, I'd like to see a Matech BDC, rather than A1 style detachable BUIS, available in their line up. I'd also like to see a mil-spec sling loop set installed rather than the gun coming with none. Their marketing suggests however that they are mostly interested about what Larry Vickers thinks. A shooter can get a single point sling on the gun real quick but to put an M1 sling on the gun requires an act of Congress. </div></div>
Matech are flimsy and you will never see DD sell them on their rifles.
As for not having sling loops, there are better ways of mounting slings these days. As well as better 2 point slings (modern quick adjust such as VTAC and VCAS - note not single points). Many of their rifles come with rails with integrated QD. I can see wanting a traditional sling loop and if that is a deal breaker there are good options out there.
Larry Vickers endorses DD, but not everything DD sells is how Vickers prefers. For example, he likes carbine length gas systems with a rail that surrounds the front sight and mounting a pistol light in the 12 0'clock. He also hates single point slings, prefers having a FSB instead of a rail mounted sight, etc.
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got a few of their barrels in 5.56 and 6.5 grendel, all good quality, accurate barrels.
got a few of their barrels in 5.56 and 6.5 grendel, all good quality, accurate barrels.
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Have had a 762 rail on my 308AR and a 9.5FSP on my M4. Love their stuff.
Have had a 762 rail on my 308AR and a 9.5FSP on my M4. Love their stuff.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Griffin Armament</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the DD SOCOM rails, but have one that isn't mounted straight to the gun, which appears to be the downside of that lite rail style system (sometimes a pain in the ass).
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It takes a little finess to ge tit straight, but it can be done. I had the RIS II put on my rifle, and I had to spend some time to get it straight.
I am a DD fan, DD rails and BCM uppers are what I use.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Griffin Armament</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the DD SOCOM rails, but have one that isn't mounted straight to the gun, which appears to be the downside of that lite rail style system (sometimes a pain in the ass).
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It takes a little finess to ge tit straight, but it can be done. I had the RIS II put on my rifle, and I had to spend some time to get it straight.
I am a DD fan, DD rails and BCM uppers are what I use.
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I can't get my hands on a Daniel Defense, and I've tried.
I can't get my hands on a Daniel Defense, and I've tried.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Flight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I retired my DD upper just because I can't find a matching lower
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And this was important because you were entering your rifle in a beauty competition?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Flight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I retired my DD upper just because I can't find a matching lower
And this was important because you were entering your rifle in a beauty competition?
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I just finished up a 2-day Optic/Carbine class sponsored by Aimpoint. Daniel Defense supplied about 12 rifles for us to use during the training. I know that it is a marketing/R&D tool for them, but I was very appreciative of their willingness to let us shoot their equipment. All of the rifles appeared brand new and we shot several rounds without cleaning with very few stoppages. I was amazed as it took about 250 rounds to break in my Bushmaster after I built it.
I was really happy with the rifle I used during the training - very accurate and reliable. I just wish I could have taken it home. Their facility is still in the Black Creek location according to the representative. Since its only about one hour from me I plan on taking my 11-year old son up there for a factory tour when we get the chance.
I just finished up a 2-day Optic/Carbine class sponsored by Aimpoint. Daniel Defense supplied about 12 rifles for us to use during the training. I know that it is a marketing/R&D tool for them, but I was very appreciative of their willingness to let us shoot their equipment. All of the rifles appeared brand new and we shot several rounds without cleaning with very few stoppages. I was amazed as it took about 250 rounds to break in my Bushmaster after I built it.
I was really happy with the rifle I used during the training - very accurate and reliable. I just wish I could have taken it home. Their facility is still in the Black Creek location according to the representative. Since its only about one hour from me I plan on taking my 11-year old son up there for a factory tour when we get the chance.
