Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 SLW 5.56mm NATO AR-15, FDE, 16.5 in CHF Lightweight Barrel, 10+1, Pinned/Welded Flash Hider
This Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 SLW stands out with a lightweight, cold hammer forged chrome-moly-vanadium barrel and a uniform FDE finish across the upper, lower, and handguard. It features a pinned and welded open-prong flash hider, a 13.5 in MFR free-float M-LOK rail with uninterrupted T-marked Picatinny across the upper and handguard, and a set of practical upgrades including an ambidextrous charging handle and a right-side extended bolt-release lever. It is configured for 10+1 capacity with a compliant-style magazine release installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light scuffs and wear are present. A compliant-style magazine release is installed. No bolt hold pen is noted.
What’s Included
- 1x 10-round Amend2 polymer AR-15 magazine (5.56)
- M-LOK QD sling socket (installed on handguard)
- M-LOK 3-slot Picatinny rail section (installed)
- Right-side extended bolt-release lever (installed)
- Ambidextrous charging handle (installed)
The SLW variant emphasizes a lightweight build without sacrificing durability. Its 16.5 in barrel is cold hammer forged from chrome-moly-vanadium steel with a lightweight profile and a 1:7 twist. The barrel device is pinned and welded, and the assembly runs a direct impingement operating system chambered in 5.56mm NATO. The rifle is made in the USA.
The receivers are 7075-T6 aluminum with a uniform FDE finish. Daniel Defense furniture includes a collapsible stock with soft-touch overmold panels and a Daniel Defense pistol grip with soft-touch overmold. Length of pull is 13.5 in. Capacity is configured/limited to 10+1, and no iron sights are installed.
The 13.5 in MFR free-float handguard is 6061-T6 aluminum with M-LOK slots and integrated QD sockets. It carries an uninterrupted, T-marked Picatinny top rail that continues from the upper receiver through the handguard. A left-side M-LOK QD sling socket and a short 3-slot M-LOK Picatinny rail section are installed for accessory placement.
The upper includes a forward assist, brass deflector, and ejection-port cover, with an upper forging code marked "A." Markings include lower receiver text "DANIEL DEFENSE - BLACK CREEK, GA U.S.A. - MODEL DDM4 - CAL: MULTI," an upper caliber marking of "5.56," and handguard marking "MFR 13.5 M" with Daniel Defense and patent line. Upgrades include an ambidextrous charging handle and an extended right-side bolt-release lever.