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Are Daniel defense ar 15s worth it?
Posted on 1/2/25 at 5:22 pm
Posted on 1/2/25 at 5:22 pm
I had several run of the mill ar15s (before losing them all in a boat accident).
They are all psa, Anderson, core, etc direct impingement guns besides 1 piston stag.
I was looking at a ddm4v7 today and wondered if they are noticeably better? Should I get one of those, a benelli ethos, a sbe3, or…..
1 a300 and 1 baseline ar15?
Looking to spend 2k total… tia
They are all psa, Anderson, core, etc direct impingement guns besides 1 piston stag.
I was looking at a ddm4v7 today and wondered if they are noticeably better? Should I get one of those, a benelli ethos, a sbe3, or…..
1 a300 and 1 baseline ar15?
Looking to spend 2k total… tia
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Posted on 1/2/25 at 5:29 pm to PT24-7
Buy a quality upper and lower.
You can build the same, or better, for much less.
You can build the same, or better, for much less.
Posted on 1/2/25 at 5:33 pm to PT24-7
Depends what you like and what you wanna do but with that budget, why not get a PRI MK18 upper and a nice lower? That's a cool and very practical rig
Posted on 1/2/25 at 5:36 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I’m just thinking if I need a shtf ar is the dd the no brainer?
I don’t really need any of them but have $1k in gift cards and was going to put $1k with it
I don’t really need any of them but have $1k in gift cards and was going to put $1k with it
Posted on 1/2/25 at 5:38 pm to PT24-7
Id rather have a mk18 with a lpvo on it. That's a combat proven rig that's MOA capable. If the shite never hits the fan, you'll have the coolest rifle on the block most of the time.
Posted on 1/2/25 at 5:41 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
You mean mk12? The 18" upper?
Posted on 1/2/25 at 5:42 pm to kengel2
Yea yea, that one. The one with the supressor that threads down the barrel a ways.
Posted on 1/2/25 at 5:43 pm to PT24-7
Daniel Defense is a top tier mil spec rifle. You are paying for their name to some degree, but also for consistent high quality function and Q/C. They also have some the best quality and accurate barrels on the market and make them in house.
As far as anything else, you aren’t getting any “advancements” on the AR platform like you would with an LMT, KAC, or even Geissele with those companies improved BCGs or gas systems, but Daniel Defense has as high of consistent quality as anyone and has really good customer service.
Long story short, they are a premium off the shelf mil spec option that will run with very few/any problems, but you are paying a premium for their name.
I have/had multiple of theirs and haven’t ever had any issues out of any of them.
As far as anything else, you aren’t getting any “advancements” on the AR platform like you would with an LMT, KAC, or even Geissele with those companies improved BCGs or gas systems, but Daniel Defense has as high of consistent quality as anyone and has really good customer service.
Long story short, they are a premium off the shelf mil spec option that will run with very few/any problems, but you are paying a premium for their name.
I have/had multiple of theirs and haven’t ever had any issues out of any of them.
Posted on 1/2/25 at 5:51 pm to PT24-7
I don't see a difference from one mil-spec rifle to another, and I've shot lots of them. If I knew I have to trust my life to one, it would be a nice one(expensive). That said, lots of youtube videos of cheap ones running thousands of rounds with no hiccups. If it's not a true duty rifle, buy a decent mil-spec AR and save the money, it will serve you just fine.
Posted on 1/2/25 at 6:51 pm to PT24-7
quote:I’d get a BCM for half the money and they feel better gassed.
if I need a shtf ar
Posted on 1/2/25 at 7:26 pm to SneakyWaff1es
Interesting. 1/2 the price for a better weapon sounds great
Posted on 1/2/25 at 7:28 pm to PT24-7
Slow down. I didn’t say better. They just shoot a little softer because they’re gassed a little better.
Posted on 1/2/25 at 8:02 pm to PT24-7
I was looking at some this summer and was very close to buying a DD.
Ended up buying an Sig MCX Spear LT. actually very, very happy I did. Love this gun. I have a couple of Radians and I think I prefer the Sig. It’s more that what you’re looking to spend but I would suggest saving a little more and get it.
Ended up buying an Sig MCX Spear LT. actually very, very happy I did. Love this gun. I have a couple of Radians and I think I prefer the Sig. It’s more that what you’re looking to spend but I would suggest saving a little more and get it.
Posted on 1/2/25 at 8:20 pm to PT24-7
A DD AR15 is very reliable. Are they worth the $$$$? That depends on your perspective. I can promise you that most AR owners will not use their PSA, S&W, DD, or Q AR-15 enough to find out if the PSA or S&W last as long and stay as reliable as the DD or Q.
All 4 of the above AR's will run like champs for what most people need/want.
At the end of the day, you must determine what is right for you. What do you "need" out of the AR you purchase.
All 4 of the above AR's will run like champs for what most people need/want.
At the end of the day, you must determine what is right for you. What do you "need" out of the AR you purchase.
This post was edited on 1/2/25 at 8:21 pm
Posted on 1/2/25 at 8:36 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Yea yea, that one. The one with the supressor that threads down the barrel a ways.
Ya, i didn't see a mk18 on PRIs website and they're famous for the mk12s.
Posted on 1/2/25 at 8:50 pm to PT24-7
Learn how to use what you can afford. Then if SHTF, be better than the guy who bought a Daniel Defense thinking it made him fight better. Training > than Daniel Defense and your reward is you get to pry his from his cold dead hands.
Posted on 1/2/25 at 10:08 pm to PT24-7
quote:
I was looking at a ddm4v7 today and wondered if they are noticeably better?
I have one and luv it
Posted on 1/2/25 at 10:36 pm to Jim bean xxx
Explain in your words where the extra 2k went in a DD ar.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 5:49 am to PT24-7
quote:
Are Daniel defense ar 15s worth it?
uppers? yes
lowers? no
get an DD upper of your choice and pair it with a lower of your choice. save $500.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 6:02 am to lsufan9193969700
Most people watch YouTube vids and think they need a "duty grade" weapon. Most of us will never abuse a gun that much.
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