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Daniel Defense DDM4V7 5.56 NATO Rifle, 18" Barrel, 32rd, Gun Metal Grey - Model 02-128-09385-047$2,353.00
Availability: In Stock
The Daniel Defense DDM4V7 5.56mm rifle is a purpose-built AR-platform carbine that balances practical features with proven reliability for hunters, sport shooters, and tactical users. This 16-inch barreled rifle combines Daniel Defense's reputation for precision manufacturing with a mid-length gas system tuned for smooth operation and manageable recoil. Whether you're zeroing at the range, hunting medium game, or training for 3-gun competition, the V7 delivers the accuracy and dependability that separates quality builds from mass-produced alternatives.
Built in the USA, the DDM4V7 starts with a cold hammer-forged chrome-moly-vanadium barrel chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 1:7 twist rate and government profile. The barrel is chrome-lined and hard-coat anodized for durability in harsh conditions. Atop sits a mil-spec upper receiver paired with a lower receiver featuring an enhanced flared magazine well—practical details that matter when you're working under pressure. The mid-length direct impingement gas system uses a pinned low-profile gas block to reduce wear on the bolt carrier group and minimize felt recoil compared to longer systems.
The DDM4V7 ships with Daniel Defense's MFR 15.0 handguard, a slim, CNC-machined aluminum rail that uses M-LOK attachment for accessories—offering seven mounting positions without the bulk of full-length rail systems. The top receiver features an uninterrupted 1913 Picatinny rail for optics and iron sights. The ambidextrous GRIP-N-RIP charging handle works equally well for southpaws and right-handed shooters. A six-position mil-spec receiver extension, Daniel Defense buttstock, and ergo pistol grip round out the controls. The rifle ships in a DD impact-resistant case and comes with a Daniel Defense magazine.
The DDM4V7 is optimized for 5.56 NATO ammunition and features a 1/2x28 TPI muzzle thread, allowing you to mount a suppressor or other muzzle devices. Its compact 32¼–35⅞-inch length (depending on stock position) and 6.2-pound weight make it handle like a true intermediate carbine—not overly heavy, not too light for precision shooting.
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO |
| Barrel Length | 16 inches |
| Barrel Profile | Government |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel, Cold Hammer Forged, Chrome Lined |
| Twist Rate | 1:7 |
| Gas System | Mid-length Direct Impingement |
| Muzzle Device | Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor |
| Muzzle Thread | 1/2x28 TPI |
| Handguard | Daniel Defense MFR 15.0, M-LOK |
| Mounting System | M-LOK (7 positions), Picatinny (top rail) |
| Upper Receiver | Mil-Spec 7075-T6 Aluminum, Type III Hard Coat Anodized |
| Lower Receiver | Mil-Spec 7075-T6 Aluminum, Enhanced Flared Magazine Well, Type III Hard Coat Anodized |
| Bolt Carrier Group | M16 Profile, Mil-Spec, MP Tested, Chrome Lined, Staked Gas Key |
| Charging Handle | GRIP-N-RIP, Ambidextrous |
| Buttstock | Daniel Defense, 6-Position Mil-Spec, Glass Filled Polymer with Soft Touch Overmolding |
| Pistol Grip | Daniel Defense, Glass Filled Polymer with Soft Touch Overmolding |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs |
| Length (Collapsed to Extended) | 32¼ – 35⅞ inches |
| Magazine | Daniel Defense Magazine (included) |
| Case | Daniel Defense Full-Latch Impact Plastic Case (included) |
| Country of Origin | Made in the USA |
The DDM4V7 is chambered in 5.56 NATO. Its 1:7 twist barrel is versatile enough to handle a range of 5.56 loads, from lightweight practice ammo to heavier match rounds.
Yes. The DDM4V7 features 1/2x28 TPI muzzle threads, which are standard for 5.56 platforms. You can install a suppressor, muzzle brake, or other threaded accessory. The rifle ships with a Daniel Defense flash suppressor already installed.
Sights are sold separately. However, the rifle includes an uninterrupted 1913 Picatinny rail on top for mounting a scope or red dot, and the M-LOK handguard provides seven additional mounting points for accessories.
Yes. The DDM4V7 features an ambidextrous GRIP-N-RIP charging handle that works equally well for both right- and left-handed operators. The controls are designed to accommodate shooters of either hand.
The DDM4V7 ships with a Daniel Defense impact-resistant case and a Daniel Defense magazine. A Daniel Defense flash suppressor is installed on the muzzle. Sights and optics are not included.
SKU: 120922902 • Weight: 12.74oz
Availability: In Stock
The Daniel Defense DDM4V7 5.56mm rifle is a purpose-built AR-platform carbine that balances practical features with proven reliability for hunters, sport shooters, and tactical users. This 16-inch barreled rifle combines Daniel Defense's reputation for precision manufacturing with a mid-length gas system tuned for smooth operation and manageable recoil. Whether you're zeroing at the range, hunting medium game, or training for 3-gun competition, the V7 delivers the accuracy and dependability that separates quality builds from mass-produced alternatives.
Built in the USA, the DDM4V7 starts with a cold hammer-forged chrome-moly-vanadium barrel chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 1:7 twist rate and government profile. The barrel is chrome-lined and hard-coat anodized for durability in harsh conditions. Atop sits a mil-spec upper receiver paired with a lower receiver featuring an enhanced flared magazine well—practical details that matter when you're working under pressure. The mid-length direct impingement gas system uses a pinned low-profile gas block to reduce wear on the bolt carrier group and minimize felt recoil compared to longer systems.
The DDM4V7 ships with Daniel Defense's MFR 15.0 handguard, a slim, CNC-machined aluminum rail that uses M-LOK attachment for accessories—offering seven mounting positions without the bulk of full-length rail systems. The top receiver features an uninterrupted 1913 Picatinny rail for optics and iron sights. The ambidextrous GRIP-N-RIP charging handle works equally well for southpaws and right-handed shooters. A six-position mil-spec receiver extension, Daniel Defense buttstock, and ergo pistol grip round out the controls. The rifle ships in a DD impact-resistant case and comes with a Daniel Defense magazine.
The DDM4V7 is optimized for 5.56 NATO ammunition and features a 1/2x28 TPI muzzle thread, allowing you to mount a suppressor or other muzzle devices. Its compact 32¼–35⅞-inch length (depending on stock position) and 6.2-pound weight make it handle like a true intermediate carbine—not overly heavy, not too light for precision shooting.
| Caliber | 5.56 NATO |
| Barrel Length | 16 inches |
| Barrel Profile | Government |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel, Cold Hammer Forged, Chrome Lined |
| Twist Rate | 1:7 |
| Gas System | Mid-length Direct Impingement |
| Muzzle Device | Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor |
| Muzzle Thread | 1/2x28 TPI |
| Handguard | Daniel Defense MFR 15.0, M-LOK |
| Mounting System | M-LOK (7 positions), Picatinny (top rail) |
| Upper Receiver | Mil-Spec 7075-T6 Aluminum, Type III Hard Coat Anodized |
| Lower Receiver | Mil-Spec 7075-T6 Aluminum, Enhanced Flared Magazine Well, Type III Hard Coat Anodized |
| Bolt Carrier Group | M16 Profile, Mil-Spec, MP Tested, Chrome Lined, Staked Gas Key |
| Charging Handle | GRIP-N-RIP, Ambidextrous |
| Buttstock | Daniel Defense, 6-Position Mil-Spec, Glass Filled Polymer with Soft Touch Overmolding |
| Pistol Grip | Daniel Defense, Glass Filled Polymer with Soft Touch Overmolding |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs |
| Length (Collapsed to Extended) | 32¼ – 35⅞ inches |
| Magazine | Daniel Defense Magazine (included) |
| Case | Daniel Defense Full-Latch Impact Plastic Case (included) |
| Country of Origin | Made in the USA |
The DDM4V7 is chambered in 5.56 NATO. Its 1:7 twist barrel is versatile enough to handle a range of 5.56 loads, from lightweight practice ammo to heavier match rounds.
Yes. The DDM4V7 features 1/2x28 TPI muzzle threads, which are standard for 5.56 platforms. You can install a suppressor, muzzle brake, or other threaded accessory. The rifle ships with a Daniel Defense flash suppressor already installed.
Sights are sold separately. However, the rifle includes an uninterrupted 1913 Picatinny rail on top for mounting a scope or red dot, and the M-LOK handguard provides seven additional mounting points for accessories.
Yes. The DDM4V7 features an ambidextrous GRIP-N-RIP charging handle that works equally well for both right- and left-handed operators. The controls are designed to accommodate shooters of either hand.
The DDM4V7 ships with a Daniel Defense impact-resistant case and a Daniel Defense magazine. A Daniel Defense flash suppressor is installed on the muzzle. Sights and optics are not included.
SKU: 120922902 • Weight: 12.74oz