So I was sold on getting a DD V9 LW for $1321, however my second choice took a significant price drop do to a sale-SR-556CLA at $1099. I love everything about the DD no stock rattling solid build and light, just needs some optics. The SR-556 has stock rattling, which can be easily corrected with a new stock, but it comes with three additional mags for a total of six, which is nice, but not a huge selling point since mags are reasonably priced. Really on the fence with this one when they were both the close to the same price it was an easy decision.  I have been reading reviews and found some threads with the same subject, but those were based on both rifles being around $1500 and are older threads. Just curious to see what others' would do in the same situation.

DD hands down

Tiger piston...the DD is old tech like those gen 2 mags.
 

Edit: tiger piston? I'm drunk, but it's the best.

 

As much as I like the new Ruger SR-556, I would much rather have the DD, especially for around the same money.

Not a fan of Ruger at all.

Well put.

I'm a DD fan, for sure. There are other rifles out there just as good or even better. But the ruger isn't one of them, mostly due to the reasons above.

And, it's heavy. Most piston ARs can be heavier than their non-piston cousins.

Hands down DD all the way. Ruger may be here today and gone tomorrow, not entirely but the AR 's might be.  To be honest with you, I would select a Colt, Spikes, BCM or even PSA , you will have a quality rifle built with quality materials and then you can deck it out just how you like it and save a few bucks along the way. YMMV    

NCH

Thanks guys that is the way I was leaning, just didn't want to pass up on a deal if it was a truly great price. The DD has been the best rifle I have handled in my month of research.

I did it put my down payment on V9 LW for a total of $1391. Stupid me waited and missed the one I found for $1299.  Hopefully I won't find a better price I hate when that happens.