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Posted: 9/21/2014 3:32:12 PM EDT
[#1]
YES... but besides the barrel/upper the rest isn't anything special.
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Posted: 9/21/2014 3:32:20 PM EDT
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My FIL has one of their uppers, and it's a pretty sweet shooter.
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Posted: 9/21/2014 3:33:32 PM EDT
[#3]
A $439 dpms will do the same thing all day long.
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Posted: 9/21/2014 3:35:25 PM EDT
[#4]
They make quality rifles. I mean, the rails are $300-600 on their own for most of them.
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Posted: 9/21/2014 3:35:36 PM EDT
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A local shop sells a lot of dd rifles and this one caught my eye. Their price is $1489 which seems insane for a di 16" ar15 without any sights but damn does it look good. https://danieldefense.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/1200x472/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/v/9/v9lw_tor_l_1.jpg https://danieldefense.com/firearms/mid-length/daniel-defense-m4-carbine-v9-lw-tornado.html They make great stuff but that stock is hideous and the DD "lite rail" is no longer light in comparison to the Bravo Company KMR and Noveske NSR keymod rails. I would use their barrels, lowers and uppers, but not their rails. And this comes from someone that owns a few of their rails which need to be replaced. |
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Posted: 9/21/2014 3:36:10 PM EDT
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yes This, and I like the new DD furniture. |
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Posted: 9/21/2014 3:37:11 PM EDT
[#7]
I'm not really even in the market for an expensive AR, it just caught my eye and got me to thinking. I'm sure that it won't do anything else that my other ARs won't do but man does it look nice
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Posted: 9/21/2014 3:38:09 PM EDT
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A $439 dpms will do the same thing all day long. 
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Posted: 9/21/2014 3:40:35 PM EDT
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They make great stuff but that stock is hideous and the DD "lite rail" is no longer light in comparison to the Bravo Company KMR and Noveske NSR keymod rails. I would use their barrels, lowers and uppers, but not their rails. And this comes from someone that owns a few of their rails which need to be replaced. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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A local shop sells a lot of dd rifles and this one caught my eye. Their price is $1489 which seems insane for a di 16" ar15 without any sights but damn does it look good. https://danieldefense.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/1200x472/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/v/9/v9lw_tor_l_1.jpg https://danieldefense.com/firearms/mid-length/daniel-defense-m4-carbine-v9-lw-tornado.html They make great stuff but that stock is hideous and the DD "lite rail" is no longer light in comparison to the Bravo Company KMR and Noveske NSR keymod rails. I would use their barrels, lowers and uppers, but not their rails. And this comes from someone that owns a few of their rails which need to be replaced. This.... (but I'm not replacing my DD rails -- they're good-to-go as-is.  ) Going forward on new uppers/guns, yes, agreed -- KMR, et al.
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Posted: 9/21/2014 3:41:41 PM EDT
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Am I the only one that thinks that stock is ugly as hell?  No, I think it looks like a Cluster Fuck, too. I'm also not a fan of quad rails. So no I wouldn't buy it. |
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Posted: 9/21/2014 3:43:22 PM EDT
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Absolutely! I love mine! Has been flawless. Mine has been flawless too .....4,000 rounds so far and not one failure. Oh wait ...... Mine is not a Daniel Defense AR15 ... my bad!
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Posted: 9/21/2014 3:44:00 PM EDT
[#12]
BCM with KMR would be cheaper and better
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Posted: 9/21/2014 3:44:49 PM EDT
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Am I the only one that thinks that stock is ugly as hell? I wound not call it ugly ..... but it sure is gay as all hell can be. |
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Posted: 9/21/2014 3:45:10 PM EDT
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Me neither, but my 6920 came with a Rodgers superstock and it is fugly as well. Damn easy to adjust, and solid when it is in position though. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Am I the only one that thinks that stock is ugly as hell? not a fan either Me neither, but my 6920 came with a Rodgers superstock and it is fugly as well. Damn easy to adjust, and solid when it is in position though. I'm a big fan of the Rodgers Superstock. I just put one on my Noveske. 
It locks up better than any Magpul carbine stock I've ever owned. |
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Posted: 9/21/2014 3:48:49 PM EDT
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When a Colt LE6920 is $900, no way. This, I love DD but the Colt does the same dam thing the DD does for far less. |
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Posted: 9/21/2014 3:48:56 PM EDT
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That rail needs to be chopped... So does the barrel
SBR is now my preference. 
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Posted: 9/21/2014 3:50:34 PM EDT
[#17]
i wouldn't bitch about buying a DD rifle
sure, you can build one that is nicer....but if you want factory....DD is tits. |
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Posted: 9/21/2014 4:54:14 PM EDT
[#18]
I have 4 DD's yes
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Posted: 9/21/2014 4:56:34 PM EDT
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A $439 dpms will do the same thing all day long.
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Posted: 9/21/2014 5:04:36 PM EDT
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Not to me. But if you want one, go for it.
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Posted: 9/21/2014 5:13:43 PM EDT
[#21]
For the money, I'd probably just CWAR or something similar.
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Posted: 9/21/2014 5:20:23 PM EDT
[#22]
DD is good to go. Quality product, great customer service...
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Posted: 9/21/2014 5:23:01 PM EDT
[#23]
$1,500.00 for a carbine that I would have to replace the stock and grip on? No way.
Hell I can buy a LaRue or Noveski upper and a LMT complete lower for less than $1,500 |
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Posted: 9/21/2014 5:23:07 PM EDT
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A local shop sells a lot of dd rifles and this one caught my eye. Their price is $1489 which seems insane for a di 16" ar15 without any sights but damn does it look good. https://danieldefense.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/1200x472/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/v/9/v9lw_tor_l_1.jpg https://danieldefense.com/firearms/mid-length/daniel-defense-m4-carbine-v9-lw-tornado.html That is one looooooong rail. Damn. 
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Posted: 9/21/2014 6:04:18 PM EDT
[#25]
what DD model is comparable to the 6920?
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Posted: 9/21/2014 6:11:41 PM EDT
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what DD model is comparable to the 6920? The no longer produced VX carbine. |
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Posted: 9/21/2014 6:14:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The no longer produced VX carbine. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: what DD model is comparable to the 6920? The no longer produced VX carbine. |
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Posted: 9/21/2014 6:19:24 PM EDT
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What is the closest DD model to the 6920? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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what DD model is comparable to the 6920? The no longer produced VX carbine. Looks like the V2 |
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Posted: 9/21/2014 6:22:01 PM EDT
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DD rifles are very good. It's actually a pretty good buy for the price. DD has good customer service, from what I've heard. I was going to buy one, but got a really sweet deal on a slightly used KAC SR15. I can vouch for their customer service as I appear to be one of the few who has had any issue with a nib from them. I bought a v1 from them about 5 years ago and it jammed or ftf about every 3-4 rounds with several different ammos and mags. Called em up, got a RA e-mailed to me, shipped it back and had it returned pretty quick. Have had zero problems since. Would definitely not hesitate to buy another. Very accurate weapon. |
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Posted: 9/21/2014 6:23:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Looks like the V2 Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: what DD model is comparable to the 6920? The no longer produced VX carbine. Looks like the V2 |
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Posted: 9/21/2014 6:31:21 PM EDT
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no you are not it is horrible Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Am I the only one that thinks that stock is ugly as hell? no you are not it is horrible This. |
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Posted: 9/21/2014 6:31:43 PM EDT
[#32]
No thanks on a 15" quad rail. Stock trigger sucks on it. That said...
My V5 is wonderful. Swapped the Lite III 12" for a lighter 15" keymod. Been flawless. |
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Posted: 9/21/2014 9:14:38 PM EDT
[#33]
Love my m4v3. Its just very a solid feeling, soft shooting gun. You can tell the quality is there over say a 6920, which I also have and appreciate. I would say to watch Primary Arms if youre interested in a DD, they have $400 off sales pretty often.
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Posted: 9/21/2014 9:25:20 PM EDT
[#34]
Eye of the beholder question. It's a solid rifle from a stand up company with no functional difference from any other solid AR from another stand up company in the market sector. I'm not exactly sure what they charge a premium for, but it isn't a rip off or a bargain.
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Posted: 9/21/2014 10:54:25 PM EDT
[#35]
They're decent guns, although for a while they were sending out their 10" guns/uppers with retarded large gas ports that raped component life.
That would be a serviceable rifle, but I would prefer to assemble a more updated configuration for about the same price. I'd have to look at that stock in person, but offhand I think I might prefer a slightly sturdier design to mortar with. |
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Posted: 9/21/2014 11:19:07 PM EDT
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A local shop sells a lot of dd rifles and this one caught my eye. Their price is $1489 which seems insane for a di 16" ar15 without any sights but damn does it look good. https://danieldefense.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/1200x472/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/v/9/v9lw_tor_l_1.jpg https://danieldefense.com/firearms/mid-length/daniel-defense-m4-carbine-v9-lw-tornado.html Except for the color, I'm getting the same rifle (in evil black). |
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Posted: 9/22/2014 11:21:18 PM EDT
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A $439 dpms will do the same thing all day long. Mods I thought you were banning folks for admitting to drug use. I mean this guy is obviously smoking rock. |
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Posted: 9/23/2014 8:32:10 AM EDT
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Mods I thought you were banning folks for admitting to drug use. I mean this guy is obviously smoking rock. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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A $439 dpms will do the same thing all day long. Mods I thought you were banning folks for admitting to drug use. I mean this guy is obviously smoking rock. That wasn't me that said that, but seriously, what is one rifle going to do that the other one isn't ? The only thing that comes to my mind is that the DD probably has a more expensive barrel that might shoot tighter bench-rest groups. In these threads people post things like: I have 3000 rounds through mine and it has been flawless. Or I shot mine in a carbine class and never had a problem. That is a good thing, don't get me wrong but every AR I ever owned could say the same thing. That isn't a big accomplishment worthy of spending a thousand bucks to achieve. I am into the whole AR gadget/overkill thing and personally would buy the rifle from DD but that is just cause I think it's cool. |
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Posted: 9/23/2014 8:48:02 AM EDT
[#39]
I would not buy it for that price. If it was on sale for like $1100 or something maybe.
Personally, I would not want a huge quad rail like that with all the lighter rails out there. I would also change the stock, put a geissele trigger in it, and throw on some sights. That would put me way too close to $2,000 before optics. The only parts that matter being daniel defense are the barrel and bolt carrier. However, with the bravo company free bolt carrier deal I would jump on one of their uppers instead. |
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Posted: 9/23/2014 9:00:49 AM EDT
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Am I the only one that thinks that stock is ugly as hell? No |
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Posted: 9/23/2014 9:48:19 AM EDT
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BCM with KMR would be cheaper and better Just priced the hammer forged upper KMR from BCM and the lower from rainier. Full CHF BCM KMR is around $1150-1200. Would be a better choice for me, imho. |
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Posted: 9/23/2014 9:51:35 AM EDT
[#42]
Equipping a Colt 6920 with a DD lite rail and a Sopmod stock results in a rifle that is pretty similar in cost.
I've never seen a DD rifle in person. How good is that stock they come with?
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Posted: 9/23/2014 9:54:34 AM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I have one of their 16 inch models. I got it around 2010/2011 and it has functioned with no issues. I took it to a 5day/3000 rounds class and it was awesome. Accurate out to 500 yards with no issues. It is my primary AR. Mine has been through several thousand+ round classes. |
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Posted: 9/23/2014 9:58:50 AM EDT
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I like it all the way up to the stock..
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Posted: 9/23/2014 10:01:24 AM EDT
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There's more or less about $400 worth of what would otherwise be aftermarket furniture on that rifle. So it's actually about $1K which includes a hammer forged barrel (about $60-70 more than milspec) plus DD quality and service, so yeah it's reasonably priced.
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Posted: 9/23/2014 10:10:05 AM EDT
[#46]
They make great rifles but I would not pay that much for the example shown in the OP.
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Posted: 9/23/2014 10:59:11 AM EDT
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DD is the rifle every Colt wants to be when it grows up. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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When a Colt LE6920 is $900, no way. DD is the rifle every Colt wants to be when it grows up.
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Posted: 9/23/2014 11:00:34 AM EDT
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Am I the only one that thinks that stock is ugly as hell? It does. ...but if I were to buy one, it'd be for it's function- screw the form. |
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Posted: 9/23/2014 11:05:11 AM EDT
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what DD model is comparable to the 6920? The no longer produced VX carbine. None. They'd have to decrease their quality to produce a rifle similar to the 6920. |
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Posted: 9/23/2014 11:08:26 AM EDT
[#50]
I think they are absolutely worth the dough.
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