Description

Daniel Defense DDM4 V1 Rifle — 5.56 NATO 16" Black

Name: Assault Rifle DANIEL DEFENSE DDM4 V1 AR-15 - 5.56 NATO - 16"
Brand: DANIEL DEFENSE
Price: 2930 CHF
Availability: InStock

The Daniel Defense DDM4 V1 is the historic and most complete configuration of the DDM4 line-up : an AR-15 rifle chambered in 5.56 x 45 NATO, 16" Cold Hammer Forged barrel, DDM4 Rail 12.0 FSP Picatinny quad rail, and — this model’s signature feature — fixed iron sights included (forged Daniel Defense FSP front sight + A1.5 fixed rear sight). Shipped with its vertical grip, Santoprene rail panels and impact hard case, it is operational out of the box with no additional accessories required.

The most complete DDM4 package

Where the V7 models (modern M-LOK) prioritize weight and modularity, the V1 embraces a more classic and fully equipped DNA : full four-side Picatinny quad rail, ready-to-use iron sights, factory vertical grip. It is the ideal rifle for traditional sport shooting, tactical training, or the shooter who wants a platform immediately functional without investing in optics at the same time.

Technical specifications

Caliber: 5.56 x 45 NATO (.223 Rem compatible)
Type: semi-automatic AR-15 rifle
Barrel length: 16" (406 mm)
Barrel profile: M4 (mil-spec)
Barrel material: Chrome Moly Vanadium steel, Cold Hammer Forged, chrome-lined
Barrel treatment: mil-spec heavy phosphate, HP/MPI tested
Twist rate: 1:7"
Muzzle thread: 1/2 x 28 TPI
Muzzle device: Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor (17-4 PH stainless steel, salt bath nitrided)
Gas system: carbine-length, direct impingement
Gas block: Daniel Defense Forged Front Sight Base (integrated gas block / forged FSP)
Upper & lower: CNC machined 7075-T6 aluminum, Type III hard-coat anodized black
Lower: flared magwell, integrated rear QD point
Upper: M4 feed ramps, indexing marks
Handguard: Daniel Defense DDM4 Rail 12.0 FSP, Picatinny quad rail, free-float on all four sides, CNC 6061-T6, cutout for fixed front sight, ambidextrous QD points front and rear
Rail panels: Santoprene included (heat resistant to 300°F / 149°C)
BCG: M16 profile, chrome-lined, MP tested, properly staked gas key
Charging handle: independently ambidextrous GRIP-N-RIP, CNC 7075/6061
Buffer: H buffer, 6-position mil-spec 7075-T6 tube
Buttstock: Daniel Defense Buttstock, glass-filled polymer, soft-touch overmolding
Pistol grip: Daniel Defense Pistol Grip, glass-filled polymer, soft-touch overmolding
Vertical grip: Daniel Defense Vertical Grip included, glass-filled polymer, soft-touch overmolding
Trigger: mil-spec Daniel Defense
Iron sights included: forged Daniel Defense FSP (Front Sight Post) + Daniel Defense A1.5 fixed rear sight, CNC 6061-T6 anodized
Overall length: 819 mm collapsed — 911 mm extended (32 1/4" – 35 7/8") with muzzle device
Weight: 3.04 kg (6.70 lb) without magazine
Finish: Black (Type III hard-coat anodized)
Made in: USA, Black Creek (Georgia)

Key benefits

Complete package included: fixed iron sights, vertical grip, rail panels, hard case — nothing to buy separately.
16" Cold Hammer Forged M4 barrel: military-grade accuracy and longevity, legal length out of the box (no pinned & welded).
DDM4 Rail 12.0 FSP Picatinny quad rail: universal accessory-mounting platform (compatible with any Picatinny accessory).
Daniel Defense iron sights: forged FSP + A1.5 rear — absolute reliability, pro-grade backup sights.
Factory-supplied Daniel Defense vertical grip: optimal factory ergonomics.
Ambidextrous GRIP-N-RIP charging handle: fluid manipulation, strong or support hand.
Ambidextrous front and rear QD points: fast and flexible sling attachment.
Military-grade reliability: M4 platform adopted by numerous units and special forces.

Use cases

Dynamic sport shooting: 3-Gun, IPSC Rifle, traditional AR-15 matches.
Tactical training: iron-sight work, optic-to-iron transitions.
Service and patrol use: complete mil-spec configuration, robust, immediately operational.
Classic AR-15 collection: iconic M4 silhouette with quad rail — the "old school premium" reference.
Evolutive platform: quad rail = ability to evolve to any configuration (optic on dogleg mount, LPVO, red dot, laser, light, alternative vertical grip).