Daniel Defense
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George Hill
Staff Alumnus
You should never have to buy at MSRP.
But some dealers are selling them at it.
Go find a different dealer.
As far as wanting to buy a DDM4... that's a good move. They are outstanding.
But some dealers are selling them at it.
Go find a different dealer.
As far as wanting to buy a DDM4... that's a good move. They are outstanding.
Theohazard
New member
I'm guessing he paid MSRP because he bought a Mk18, which is an SBR; NFA items tend to be closer to MSRP because of the extra overhead required to sell them.
Theohazard
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Their website can probably explain the differences better than we can. Once you find each rifle you can click on "Add to Compare" and compare the specs of each rifle side-by-side.odugrad said:
Brotherbadger
New member
Agreed. To the OP: Primary Arms is a DD dealer, not sure how their prices compare. I've always enjoyed dealing with them though.
Glockstar .40
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I bought my V2 from cheaper than dirt for just under 1400 a day after the re-election of obummer and before I lost all respect for CTD. I will never shop there again
....however back then i got a good deal.
....however back then i got a good deal.Thanks for the replies.
I'm looking for something superbly reliable at a reasonable price. I was impressed with the Daniel Defense torture tests they've been advertising. I'm relatively new to rifles and I currently have a Bushmaster. But I've been reading that their quality has gone down recently and am looking for something that is going to last for a long, long time.
I'm looking for something superbly reliable at a reasonable price. I was impressed with the Daniel Defense torture tests they've been advertising. I'm relatively new to rifles and I currently have a Bushmaster. But I've been reading that their quality has gone down recently and am looking for something that is going to last for a long, long time.
Justice06RR
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"Reasonable" is what you can afford. If you like DD and can pay the price on their AR15's, buy one. They are great rifles.
On a side note, PSA also does similar torture test on their rifles as DD and comes out about the same. If you haven't seen the PSA torture tests, just look it up. Very close to the DD test with a few exceptions. PSA is usually priced well under $1k for similar quality.
Now if you just want name brand, then DD is good to go. Just remember there are plenty of other options at that price point including BCM, Colt, KAC, Noveske, LMT, and LWRC.
Sheriff Gotcha
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I am new to rifles too and was looking into a DD rifle and still am for that matter. I soon found out that for $1,700 you have a litany of options opened up for you.
So far what I have been looking at DD, LWRC, Krebs Custom, ACR's and Tavor's.
Right now I am giving a Tavor strong consideration, just because I like to be different and they are really cool. Also, if I decide to go with a classic AR style rifle then I will probably go with the LWRC, those are nice rifles as well.
So far what I have been looking at DD, LWRC, Krebs Custom, ACR's and Tavor's.
Right now I am giving a Tavor strong consideration, just because I like to be different and they are really cool. Also, if I decide to go with a classic AR style rifle then I will probably go with the LWRC, those are nice rifles as well.
I lucked out with my Daniel Defense build. Got their DDM4V3 16" pencil upper with DD BCG and charging handle plus MOE midlength handguards for $550 during an incredible sale Smartgunner.com had in 2010. Married it to a S&W stripped lower built up with a DD LPK, BCM M4 receiver extension kit and H buffer. Added an MBUS2 rear sight and came in right at $1000 for a high quality KISS rifle.
Haven't seen Smartgunner do a sale like that since but I'm glad they did it back then.
Haven't seen Smartgunner do a sale like that since but I'm glad they did it back then.
semi_problomatic
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Just last month I saw a site with DD, BCM's, and a couple other brands for around $1,029 or some such. I can't find the site again and I don't remember what I was searching for.
$1500ish
http://www.impactguns.com/ar15-rifles.aspx
Personally, I'd wait a bit or pick another brand. AR prices are steadily dropping.
http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/ar15-rifles.html
Even colts are running around $1k
$1500ish
http://www.impactguns.com/ar15-rifles.aspx
Personally, I'd wait a bit or pick another brand. AR prices are steadily dropping.
http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/ar15-rifles.html
Even colts are running around $1k
Palmetto-Pride
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If you are buying a DD then you are paying for the brand name hell yea it's worth any price to say you got a DD.
Palmetto-Pride
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If two rifle are for arguments sake exactly the same in every aspect except for the roll mark is one better than the other.........at this point only resale value would be somthing to consider........
semi_problomatic
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IF they are exactly the same, sure. But IF one has built a name on reliability and quality control and the other has built a name on being cheap...the potential of getting a problem is going to be much higher one way vs another. You don't always just pay for a manufacturer's mark. Especially on completed rifles. You're paying for things like quality control and warrenties and experience. You don't just get handed the reputation of being one of the best.