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DDM4 V7
Daniel Defense's flagship AR-15-platform carbine, the first DDM4 model built around the company's M-LOK free-float rail. Sold in full-auto configuration to US and allied government/military buyers and semi-auto to law enforcement and civilian shooters, it is the base configuration the company's other DDM4 and MK18 carbines are derived from.
In service since 2013
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗
Pricing: Civilian semi-automatic MSRP approximately $1,349 as of 2026; full-auto military/government pricing not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
In service since 2013. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
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Interoperability
Competitive field
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Overview
The DDM4 V7 is Daniel Defense's mid-length-gas-system AR-15 carbine, chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO with a 16-inch, cold-hammer-forged, government-profile barrel (1:7 twist) and a mid-length direct-impingement gas system. It was the first rifle in the DDM4 line to adopt Daniel Defense's own M-LOK free-float rail (the 15-inch MFR XS handguard, with M-LOK slots at 6 positions and a continuous top Picatinny rail) in place of the company's earlier quad-rail systems, and it remains the current base model the rest of the DDM4 family (V7 Pro, V7 S, V7 SLW, and others) is built around. Daniel Defense produces the DDM4 line in both fully-automatic configuration for military and other government agencies and semi-automatic configuration for law-enforcement and civilian sale; the DDM4 platform (in full-auto and clone form) has seen use with US and allied military and law-enforcement units alongside Daniel Defense's dedicated MK18 and M4A1 upper receiver groups supplied under US government contracts. Weight is 6.2 lb (2.81 kg) with a 32.5 to 35.5 inch collapsed-to-extended overall length on its adjustable buttstock.
Full specifications
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 5.56×45mm NATO |
|---|---|
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 5.6 mm |
| Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity. | 30 |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 0.9 m |
|---|---|
| Empty weight Weight without fuel, ammunition or crew. | 3 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 1 |
| Barrel length Barrel length, longer improves muzzle velocity and accuracy, shorter improves handling. | 406 mm |
Specifications compiled from public Daniel Defense, LLC and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-08-22.
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How many crew does the Daniel Defense, LLC DDM4 V7 require? +
The Daniel Defense, LLC DDM4 V7 requires a crew of 1.
What is the main armament of the Daniel Defense, LLC DDM4 V7? +
The Daniel Defense, LLC DDM4 V7's primary weapon is the 5.56×45mm NATO.
What is the Daniel Defense, LLC DDM4 V7 used for? +
The Daniel Defense, LLC DDM4 V7 is a rifle & long arms typically used for infantry combat.
How much does the Daniel Defense, LLC DDM4 V7 cost? +
Daniel Defense, LLC DDM4 V7: Civilian semi-automatic MSRP approximately $1,349 as of 2026; full-auto military/government pricing not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
