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This is the complete upper half of one of the most trusted do-it-all AR-15s on the market. Daniel Defense builds the DDM4V7 around a cold hammer forged 16" government-profile barrel in 5.56 NATO with a 1:7 twist, so it eats everything from lightweight varmint loads to heavier match projectiles without complaint. The barrel is chrome lined and mil-spec heavy phosphate coated, capped with Daniel Defense's improved flash suppressor to knock down muzzle flash. Since it drops straight onto any mil-spec lower, this is one of the fastest ways to get genuine DD quality into a build.
The standout here is the mid-length gas system. Compared to a carbine-length setup on a 16" barrel, the mid-length geometry gives you a longer dwell time and a softer, more even push on every shot. That translates to less felt recoil, less wear on the bolt and carrier over the long haul, and a rifle that settles back on target quicker during strings of fire. It runs a pinned low-profile gas block machined from hardened 4140 steel, so there's nothing to fuss with or re-time.
Up front sits the free-floating MFR 15.0 M-LOK handguard, CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and hard coat anodized. You get an uninterrupted 1913 Picatinny rail along the top for irons or a pinned optic, plus M-LOK slots at seven positions around the tube for lights, lasers, hand stops, and sling hardware. Because it free floats, nothing you hang off the rail touches the barrel, which keeps your groups consistent.
Inside, the upper comes with a full M16-profile bolt carrier group that's chrome lined, MP tested, and built with a properly staked gas key. The ambidextrous GRIP-N-RIP charging handle works equally well for lefties and righties and vents gas up and away from your face, which is a real plus if you shoot suppressed. It's made in the USA and backed by Daniel Defense's satisfaction guarantee.
Yes. This is a factory-complete upper, so the M16-profile bolt carrier group and the ambidextrous GRIP-N-RIP charging handle are already installed. You just need a mil-spec lower to finish the build, and you're ready to head to the range.
It's built to mil-spec dimensions with M4 feed ramps and indexing marks, so it mates up with standard AR-15 lower receivers. If your lower follows the mil-spec pattern, the DDM4V7 upper drops right on with your takedown and pivot pins.
On a 16" barrel, the mid-length gas system gives a longer, smoother push than a carbine-length setup. That means softer felt recoil, faster follow-up shots, and less wear on the bolt and carrier over time. It's one of the reasons the DDM4V7 has such a reputation for shooting soft.
The barrel has a 1:7 twist, which handles the full range of 5.56 and .223 loads. Lighter 55-grain rounds run fine for plinking, while the fast twist really shines with heavier 62 to 77-grain projectiles for precision and distance work.
| UPC | 815604018968 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 23-128-02339-047 |
| Barrel Length | 16" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 16'' |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 4.1 |
| Package Width | 5.5 |
| Product Type | Upper |
| Shipping Weight | 4.95 |
| Sights | No Sights |
| Style | M-LOK |
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