The Daniel Defense M4, V5 S is a new option within the V5 series, one of the most popular series Daniel Defense has ever produced. The DDM4V5 S is built around a 14.5” Cold Hammer Forged, Government profile barrel with a smooth shooting and reliable Mid-length gas system. The barrel is fitted with an extended Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor, which is pinned and welded to reach the NFA required 16” barrel length. It also carries the lightweight and ergonomic DDM4 Rail 12.0, perfectly adapted for end-users who need valuable rail real estate for accessories. QD Swivel attachment points are integrated to the front and back on both sides of the rail for fully ambidextrous sling attachment. This compact and fast-handling rifle also comes equipped with the rugged and comfortable Daniel Defense Buttstock, Pistol Grip, and Vertical Grip.
Materials & Construction
LOWER RECEIVER: Mil-Spec with Enhanced Flared Magazine Well and Rear Receiver QD Swivel Attachment Point. CNC Machined of 7075-T6 Aluminum, Type III Hard Coat Anodized
UPPER RECEIVER: Mil-Spec with Indexing Marks and M4 Feed Ramps. CNC Machined of 7075-T6 Aluminum, Type III Hard Coat Anodized
BARREL: Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel, Cold Hammer Forged, 1:7 twist, 14.5" Government Profile, Chrome Lined, and Mil-Spec Heavy Phosphate Coated
GAS SYSTEM: Pinned Low Profile Gas Block CNC Machined of 4140 hardened steel with Mil-Spec Heavy Phosphate Coating, Mid-length, Direct Impingement
MUZZLE DEVICE: Pinned and Welded Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor, Extended, 17-4 PH Stainless Steel, Salt Bath Nitride Finished
BOLT CARRIER GROUP: M16 Profile, Chrome Lined, Properly Staked Gas Key
BUFFER: H Buffer
SIGHTS: Sold Separately
HANDGUARD: Daniel Defense DDM4 Rail 12.0, CNC Machined of 6061-T6 Aluminum
RECEIVER EXTENSION: 6-Position Mil-Spec 7075-T6 Aluminum
BUTTSTOCK: Daniel Defense Buttstock, Glass Filled Polymer with Soft Touch Overmolding
PISTOL GRIP: Daniel Defense Pistol Grip, Glass Filled Polymer with Soft Touch Overmolding
GRIP: Daniel Defense Vertical Grip, Glass Filled Polymer with Soft Touch Overmolding
RAIL PANELS: Daniel Defense Rail Panels made from Santoprene, heat resistant to 300° F.
Made in the USA!
Specifications:
Caliber: 5.56mm NATO
Muzzle Thread: 1/2×28 TPI (Threads Per Inch)
Gas System: Mid-length
Barrel Length: 14.5"
Profile: Government
Product Weight: 6.23 lbs
Length: 31 ½” – 34 ¾”
Magazine: DD Magazine
Case: Daniel Defense Full-Latch Impact Plastic Case
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge was designed by James Sullivan, a member of Eugene Stoner's engineering team that developed both the M16 rifle and its original cartridge. The 5.56X45mm NATO was adopted by the U.S. military in 1964 and by NATO in 1980. With bullet diameter of .224-inch, the original M193 military cartridge used a 55-grain bullet at 3250 fps; the current M855A1 cartridge, developed by FN, uses a 62.5-grain bullet at 3020 fps, offering greater range and better penetration. The civilian version of the 5.56X45mm is 223 Remington; the cartridges are dimensionally identical but military chamber dimensions and specifications for military brass are different. It is considered safe to use 223 Remington ammo in a 5.56X45MM NATO chamber, but not a good idea to use 5.56X45mm ammo in a rifle specifically chambered for the 223 Remington. Although the stopping power of .22-caliber bullets remains controversial the 5.56X45mm has served well in now multiple generations of M16 rifles.
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Craig Boddington
