Description
The Daniel Defense DD4 is an AR rifle with a semi-automatic action and a 14.5 inch barrel. This configuration includes a mid-length direct impingement gas system, fully ambidextrous lower receiver controls, and a Daniel Defense RIS III handguard.
Key Specifications
- The semi-automatic action provides a familiar operating system for range and training applications.
- The barrel measures 14.5 inches and uses an M4 profile with a 1:7 twist, chrome lining, and a heavy phosphate coating.
- The barrel is made from chrome moly vanadium steel and is cold hammer forged.
- The rifle uses a mid-length direct impingement gas system with a pinned low-profile gas block.
- The upper and lower receivers are CNC machined from 7075-T6 aluminum, with Type III hard coat anodized receiver surfaces.
- The handguard is a 12.5 inch Daniel Defense RIS III with a six-bolt attachment system and M-LOK (Modular Lock accessory mounting) slots.
- The pinned and welded muzzle device is a 17-4 PH stainless steel flash suppressor with a salt bath nitride finish.
- Unloaded weight is listed as 6.39 pounds.
- Overall length ranges from 31.5 to 34.75 inches with the muzzle device.
- The rifle includes a full-latch impact plastic case and does not include a magazine or sights.
We stock this DD4 configuration for shooters who want ambidextrous controls, a mid-length gas system, and an integrated RIS III handguard. The receiver set combines 7075-T6 aluminum with Type III hard coat anodizing, while the handguard uses 6061-T6 aluminum and a six-bolt mounting system. The pinned and welded muzzle device is part of the supplied barrel configuration. This is a focused AR rifle setup built around the DD4 M4A1RIII platform.




