Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 5.56mm NATO AR-15 Rifle, 16 in CHF Chrome-Lined Barrel, MFR 15.0 M-LOK Handguard, 1/2x28 Thread, Ambidextrous Safety
The Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 is a 5.56mm NATO AR-15 built around a 16-inch, cold hammer forged, chrome-lined 4150 CMV barrel and a mid-length direct-impingement gas system. Its MFR 15.0 free-float M-LOK handguard with integrated QD sling sockets and a continuous 1913 top rail delivers modern mounting flexibility. This model features an ambidextrous safety selector, a collapsible stock with overmolded surfaces, and the company’s factory Improved flash suppressor. The V7 line earned Friends of NRA 2017 Gun of the Year recognition and has seen agency adoption, underscoring the platform’s real-world credibility.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use.
What’s Included
- Daniel Defense factory hard case
- Daniel Defense owner's manual
- One 32-round polymer AR-15 magazine (brand not specified)
This DDM4 V7 uses a mid-length direct-impingement gas system paired with a 16-inch government-profile barrel. The barrel is cold hammer forged from 4150 CMV steel and chrome lined, with a 1:7 twist to stabilize a broad range of 5.56/.223 projectiles. The muzzle is threaded 1/2x28 TPI and fitted with the Daniel Defense open-prong Improved flash suppressor.
The free-float Daniel Defense MFR 15.0 handguard is machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and provides M-LOK compatibility, integrated QD sling sockets, and a continuous 1913 Picatinny top rail that runs receiver to muzzle. This setup offers strong accessory mounting options while keeping weight low and the barrel free from external contact.
Receivers are 7075-T6 aluminum with a Type III hard-coat anodized finish. Controls include an ambidextrous safety selector, forward assist, and ejection-port dust cover. The bolt carrier carries the DD monogram, and the handguard is marked with U.S. Patent No. 7,716,865.