Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 5.56 NATO 16" - AR-15 Rifle

Mil-spec is where the Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 5.56 NATO 16" starts, not where it stops. Chambered in 5.56 NATO and built with components selected for performance rather than cost, this is an AR-15 that earns its price.

A semi-automatic AR-15 rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO, the Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 5.56 NATO 16" combines mid-length direct impingement operation with standard AR-15 architecture for straightforward reliability.

Built Beyond Mil-Spec: Mil-spec is the minimum acceptable standard; this 5.56 NATO AR-15 rifle exceeds it throughout. Components are selected for the tightest tolerances and best available materials, not the lowest cost.

Consistent Performance Under Pressure: Reliability when conditions are bad, ammunition is dirty, and the rifle is hot is what separates professional-grade platforms from recreational ones. This rifle delivers that consistency.

Match-Accurate Architecture: Cold hammer forged or precision button-rifled barrels, hand-fitted components, and proper headspace ensure accuracy that outlasts most optics mounted on it.

Professional Pedigree: The same manufacturing standards that supply military and law enforcement contracts go into every 5.56 NATO rifle that comes off this line — civilian availability, professional build quality.

• Caliber: 5.56 NATO
• Barrel Length: 16"
• Gas System: Mid-Length Direct Impingement
• Handguard: M-Lok Free-Float
• Muzzle Threading: 1/2x28
• Magazine Capacity: 10-Round
• Finish: Type III Hardcoat Anodized
• Origin: Made in the USA

Fully compatible with standard AR-15 lower receivers and STANAG-pattern 5.56 NATO magazines. Works with mil-spec carbine buffer systems, standard lower parts kits, and the broad ecosystem of AR-15 aftermarket accessories.

The upper and lower receivers are constructed from 7075 aluminum with a Type III Hardcoat Anodized finish — a durable combination that resists corrosion and maintains tight tolerances over an extended service life.

Designed for users who demand mil-spec reliability and match-grade accuracy in the same package — professional duty, competition, and advanced training all fall within this platform's wheelhouse.

Daniel Defense produces premium AR-15 rifles trusted by elite military and law enforcement units globally, backed by a limited lifetime warranty and Made in USA manufacturing.