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The Daniel Defense DDM4V7 LW takes the well-loved V7 platform and trims it down where it counts. It's built around a cold hammer forged 16in lightweight profile barrel that runs about two ounces lighter than the standard V7 tube, and the whole complete upper tips the scale at roughly 3.9 pounds. That weight savings is the kind of thing you notice most when you're moving around, running a class, or hauling it through the field on a hunt.
The barrel is chromoly vanadium steel with a chrome-lined bore, a 1:7 twist, and a heavy phosphate finish, so it handles a wide range of 5.56 and .223 loads and takes abuse without complaint. It wears a mid-length gas system, which is the sweet spot on a 16in gun for softer cycling and less wear on the moving parts. Up front sits a factory-installed Daniel Defense flash suppressor on a 1/2×28 threaded muzzle, so swapping in a muzzle device or can is straightforward.
The free-floating MFR 15.0 handguard is where the lightweight theme really shines. It's CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum with M-LOK slots running along seven positions and a continuous 1913 Picatinny rail up top, giving you a long, uninterrupted sight radius and plenty of real estate for optics, lights, lasers, and hand stops. The rail stays cool and keeps weight off the muzzle end.
This is a complete upper receiver group, so it ships with an M16 profile bolt carrier group and the ambidextrous GRIP-N-RIP charging handle. That charging handle is a nice touch for lefties and anyone running suppressed, since its anti-gas design redirects gas up and away from your face. A Daniel Defense M-LOK vertical grip rounds out the package. Owners consistently praise how balanced and accurate it feels, with plenty reporting thousands of rounds without a hiccup. Pin it to any mil-spec lower and you're ready to head to the range.
Yes, this is a factory-complete upper receiver group. It ships with the barrel, MFR 15.0 handguard, M16 profile bolt carrier group, and the GRIP-N-RIP charging handle already installed. Just pin it to any mil-spec AR-15 lower and you're good to go.
The main difference is the barrel. The LW uses a lightweight profile barrel that runs about two ounces lighter than the standard V7 tube, and paired with the slim MFR 15.0 handguard the complete upper comes in around 3.9 pounds. It's a noticeable reduction in muzzle-forward weight for faster handling.
It's built to mil-spec dimensions, so it mates up with standard AR-15 lower receivers using the front pivot and rear takedown pins. It also has M4 feed ramps and enhanced flared feeding geometry for reliable cycling. If your lower is a standard 5.56 mil-spec build, you're set.
The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28 under the factory flash suppressor, so mounting a can or other muzzle device is simple. The ambidextrous GRIP-N-RIP charging handle also has an anti-gas design that redirects gas up and away from your face, which is a real benefit when running suppressed.
| UPC | 815604019408 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 23-128-02932-047 |
| Barrel Length | 16" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 16'' |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Upper |
| Style | Lightweight |
| Package Height | 7.0 |
| Package Width | 6.0 |
| Shipping Weight | 4.95 |
| Sights | No Sights |
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