Is a Daniel Defense AR-15 Worth the Money? The DDM4 V7 Review
Is a Daniel Defense AR-15 Worth the Money? The DDM4 V7 Review
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the Daniel Defense DDM4 V7, including a mini torture-test of this premium AR-15. With an MSRP of $1,800 to $2,000, this review raises the question: Is this Daniel Defense AR-15 actually worth this amount of money? Really, is any super-premium $1,500 to $2,000 AR-15 such as options from Bravo Company, Noveske, LMT, and other top-tier manufacturers justified for the price they command? Are you just paying for a brand name, or are you getting something else? Those questions answered, plus a good old fashioned Office Space style beatdown, plus James in the shower. Yes, James in the shower. It’s business as usual on TFBTV.
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But did you fill it up with OG barbasol shaving cream before the shower?
I’m told by a reliable source that Daniel’s real name is Todd. Todd Defense. Seriously.
I have never heard this kind of emphasis on Daniels being "expensive". There are a lot of manufacturers out there selling guns that are significantly more expensive then Daniel rifles. Daniel’s secret sauce has always been that they split the difference between the quality of the top tier Gucci guns and the price of the value guns.
Yes. They’re worth it.
As a leftist, Geissele > Daniel son
FYI Your link for the DDM4V7 is not working.
I was ex special operations for 12 years with the Marines. They make a great weapon and light is very important. Doing the k course it was very easy to use.
I love how it sounds like a plastic airsoft gun when it smacks the ground
How about a showdown between several highend and mid and budget ar 15s….let us see how they stack up. Iv8888 did a burn down and the cheap S&w did very well
Daniel Defense is Definitely worth it to to me!… I only own two AR15’s right now.
Both Daniel Defense. DDM4 V7 & the DDMK18
Breaks my heart to see such a fine weapon mistreated. Get it. But please dont do that!
I had problems with my Daniels defense, the DD stock failed (would just slam closed, they did send me a new one) I had significant uneven wear on my BCG ( emailed pics they said it was fine) double feeds with newer magpul mags that I never had with my BCM or PSA rifles. I bought the rifle brand new kept it stock less than 1k rounds through it (back in 2015) I decided to sell it and in primarily stick with BCM, no issues with them. Just not impressed with DD for the premium they charge.
They’re not THAT expensive.
I agree that DD is a great gun however, I’ve seen the same test done to PSA and it ran just fine. The PSA was even shot with a shotgun twice. I AM not partial to PSA (I prefer BCM)but PSA isn’t a bad rifle for the money.
You showering with that rifle reminded me of the time my brother had to give his pet yap dog a bath. He took a shower and used the dog as a loofah. 😆
For not much more I could get a noveske. Or for less a centurion. Dd is overpriced
I have an old DD M4 A1 with the heavy ass picatinny rail. I love that rifle. A real tac driver after all these years.
I love DD
Awesome review brother! Loved seeing the V7 survive the torture you guys put it through. Was badass. I actually lucked up and bought my DDM4V7 used from my LGS for a cunt hair over $1100. Was is excellent condition. Just needed a good cleaning. Werent a scratch on the finish at all that I noticed. Was definitely a good buy and is currently my go to for SHTF.
A premium upper from Palmetto State comes with an FN cold hammer forged, chrome lined barrel. I’ll put my PSA upper against the DD…and Battlefield Vegas confirms this. You can even get one with a Geissle rail. This is a case where PSA is just as good.
I have a Savage Recon that I would put up against any Daniels Defense (DD) rifle any day of the week! DD has been around for less than 20 years, and Savage has been making quality firearms for over a 100 years, and have been making parts for the government AR’s for over 30 years. You can pay Gucci prices for a DD rifle, or get two excellent Savage Recon’s for the price of one DD rifle. Your choice.
"It’s so expensive" meanwhile in Europe, a V7 is 3200 USD…
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Hello James. Thanks for the review. Looking to purchase this model. It will be my first riffle. Is this a good way to start?
DD is worth it
If 1700 is expensive, what about Geiselle? 😬 All the rifles I see start at 2k.
Exactly the reason why I won’t buy reloads unless its a known and trusted source
Lmao the music sounds like some mega church lobby music
i enjoy the pdw and ddm4 v7p. funny seeing a guy complain about price with an MP5 (even if it’s a clone) and P90 over his shoulders lol.
BCM
The rails arent that secure. Go watch drop tests on youtube and there are many instances of the rails becoming unaligned after just one drop. Hodge or PSA for me!
Holy shit, that guy is your son? lol
awesome content. Thank you.
well worth it!!!!
My interests in firearms is geared mostly towards hunting anymore but I did catch a DD V3 on sale for $1,100 and some change about 5 years back (which has since been discontinued). I put an Aimpoint Micro I had laying around on it and although I don’t shoot it much I do appreciate the quality and will never part with it (barring VA doesn’t turn into California).
2000€ (2300$) is the normal price for an AR15 in germany. If i convert the euro price in dollar than i paid 2900$ for my DDM4 V7.
He threw it down! 😩😳 you don’t throw the baby!
I just ordered this as my first rifle!
DDM4 V1 here
He is ok wickr
What optics will be good for this?
Nice. Hes wearing pants
Colt enter chat
Buy DD upper and a stripped lower and put what you want in it
The only AR I like and appreciate more than my DD is one I had built for my son by Wilson when he went SF.
Failure to go into battery at around 6:28? Niiice
I do like to know some guns can stand against any rough handling.
But I still cringe sometimes during "torture" tests. So thanks for doing that to your guns.
All nice AR15’s cost 1700 to 2600 grand BCM mk2 1600 ADM 2000 Noveske 2500 Knights Armament 2600???🤯🔫💣
Hey James, great review. The steel QD sling swivel insert is designed to not tear out. Typical aluminum QD point can tear out after extended use. I particularly like Daniels defense QD sling swivel insert because it solves this problem in the most low profile/light way, without having steel permanently installed into the rail at varies points, going with the DD motto of lighter, better, stronger.
Where can I get that mag?!?!