AR Purchase

[FUBAR]

Next purchase is gonna be an AR. I thought about building one but didn't want to go through the hassle. I decided on a S&W M&P15T as it seemed to be a good deal at under $1000. Then I was at my LGS and they had a Daniel Defense M4V7. Now this was a very nice rifle but it costs $400 more. Now the DD is Mil Spec and all but is it worth the extra cost? Mostly for range trips with my buddies and to scratch my AR itch.

[Mossy Man]

Just for range use?

If money is an issue, get a sport for $600.

Spend the rest on ammo

If money isn't an issue, get the one that looks the coolest.

[FUBAR]

Just for range use?

If money is an issue, get a sport for $600.

Spend the rest on ammo

If money isn't an issue, get the one that looks the coolest.

That would be the DD M4V7.

[nate76239]

A lot of the DD free float rail systems are over $300. The DD barrel is also hammer forged and the M&P says 4140 steel, that's probably about it.

[FUBAR]

I read all about the 4140 vs 4150 stuff. The M&P15T barrel also has a melonite finish which I hear is a good thing.

[Chewbaca]

A 500$ psa rifle or a 1400$ dd rifle ... I bet you'll still shoot the same groups

[NATEWA]

My bro has that the mp15 tactical. He likes it - no problems. He uses at the range, that's it. He goes 2-3 times a year. He made some upgrades - rail covers, red dot, vertical and pistol grip and new muzzle brake.

[AreWeFree]

A 500$ psa rifle or a 1400$ dd rifle ... I bet you'll still shoot the same groups

I strongly disagree. Every rifle will shoot differently and have a bias towards specific ammo.

It's not all about money either, however I do suspect the $500 psa (only 500? full rifle, you sure? ) will lack some quality and the nice upgrades you get from a DD.


Get the Daniel Defense, it's worth every penny and you wont regret it.

[Mossy Man]

That would be the DD M4V7.

Go get it.

I firmly believe if you don't like your rifle 100% you won't want to shoot it

I've a bunch of guns I never shot much because I didn't "love" them. Ended up selling them all and only kept the ones I enjoy shooting

[FUBAR]

Daniel Defense it is...now I gotta sell something...

[FUBAR]

So decided on the following two from Daniel Defense; M4 V7 or M4 V11. What are your opinions on the keymod?

[AreWeFree]

[kcheung2]

S&W vs DD, chrome lining vs melonite, keymod vs not keymod, you're hitting on all the "Ford vs Chevy" arguments tonight!

[BigPimping]

Buy what you like. Don't buy Sony if you want RCA.........

[Sunday]

The Daniel Defense has higher quality"machine gun quality steel alloy and build procedures as compared to bolt action alloy steel and build procedures " The difference is about triple the life. for about the same cost.