Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 Rifle, 5.56 NATO, 16″ Barrel, FDE, California Compliant

Product Description

The Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 Rifle in FDE is a semi-automatic 5.56 NATO rifle with a 16" Government profile cold hammer forged barrel, 1:7 twist, mid-length gas system on a low profile gas block and a free-floating MFR 15.0 M-LOK rail, finished in Flat Dark Earth and built as Daniel Defense’s California Compliant configuration with a Magpul PMAG 10-round magazine.

FDE is the most popular finish Daniel Defense offers, and there is a practical reason beyond taste: dust, dirt and handling wear show far less on a tan rifle than a black one, and the colour reads neutral against most terrain in Texas and the south-west. Mechanically nothing changes under the colour — Type III hard coat anodized 7075-T6 receivers, a 6061-T6 rail, and a chrome lined, heavy phosphate coated Chrome Moly Vanadium barrel.

What you are really buying is the V7 configuration: a 16" Government profile barrel on a mid-length gas system. That combination is the least compromised 5.56 build available — full velocity, a flatter and softer impulse than carbine gas, and enough barrel mass to stay consistent when hot. The MFR 15.0 free floats the barrel and offers M-LOK attachment across seven positions plus a continuous top Picatinny rail, all at a rifle weight of 6.2 lbs.

Key Facts

• Brand / Model: Daniel Defense DDM4 V7
• Manufacturer Part Number: 02-128-10290-055 | UPC: 818773022842
• Finish: FDE (Flat Dark Earth) | Class: California Compliant
• Legal category: Rifle | Action: Semi-automatic
• Caliber: 5.56mm NATO
• Barrel: 16", Government profile, 1:7 twist, cold hammer forged
• Barrel material / finish: Chrome Moly Vanadium steel; chrome lined, Mil-Spec heavy phosphate coated
• Gas system: Mid-length, low profile gas block
• Muzzle device: Daniel Defense flash suppressor, 17-4 PH stainless steel, salt bath nitride
• Muzzle thread: 1/2 x 28 TPI
• Rail: Daniel Defense MFR 15.0, M-LOK, 6061-T6 aluminium, free floating
• Receivers: 7075-T6 aluminium, Type III hard coat anodized
• Bolt carrier group: M16 profile, Mil-Spec MP tested, chrome lined, staked gas key
• Charging handle: Ambidextrous GRIP-N-RIP
• Furniture: Daniel Defense buttstock and pistol grip, soft touch overmolding
• Magazine: Magpul PMAG 10-round (California Compliant configuration)
• Weight: 6.2 lbs
• Overall length: 32 1/4" – 35 7/8" (with muzzle device)

California Compliant configuration

This is Daniel Defense’s California Compliant build of the DDM4 V7, configured with a Magpul PMAG 10-round magazine. Compliance rules are revised periodically and read differently from city to city, so nothing here is a statement that the rifle is legal for you. Confirm the current requirements that apply in your own jurisdiction before ordering, and call 817-393-4000 so we can go over the exact compliance configuration of this SKU.

FDE, Cobalt or black?

All three are the same rifle. FDE hides dust and wear and matches the widest range of aftermarket furniture and optics, which makes it the easy default if you add accessories over time. Cobalt is the distinctive choice; black is easiest to match if you already own Daniel Defense parts. Start with our optics and lights and lasers, and see the rest of the Daniel Defense rifle range.

Ordering from Western Sport in Roanoke, TX

Since 2007 Western Sport has been a licensed FFL and SOT in Roanoke, Texas, and we are a Daniel Defense master dealer with a gunsmith on the premises. This rifle is serialized and must be transferred through a licensed FFL, whether that is our counter or a dealer near you. Call 817-393-4000 and we will handle it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the FDE finish more than cosmetic?

A: Mostly cosmetic, with one practical benefit: dust, dirt and handling wear are far less visible on a tan rifle than on a black one. Underneath the colour the rifle is identical to the black V7 — Type III hard coat anodized 7075-T6 receivers, 6061-T6 rail, chrome lined and phosphate coated barrel.

Q: What does the Government profile barrel contribute?

A: Mass where it counts. A Government profile keeps a thicker section under the gas block than a lightweight barrel, which helps the barrel resist heat-related point-of-impact shift during longer strings while still keeping overall weight reasonable at 6.2 lbs for the rifle.

Q: How many M-LOK positions does the MFR 15.0 have?

A: M-LOK attachment points run along seven positions around the handguard, with an uninterrupted Picatinny rail across the top. On a 16-inch barrel the 15-inch rail reaches almost to the muzzle, so a light, laser, hand stop and sling mount can all be placed where you actually want them.

Q: Which magazine does Daniel Defense configure this SKU with?

A: A Magpul PMAG 10-round, which is part of how the California Compliant configuration is built. What is lawful where you live depends on current local rules that change over time, so verify those yourself before ordering and call 817-393-4000 with any questions about this SKU.

Q: Is this FDE V7 legal in California?

A: We will not tell you that it is. Daniel Defense builds it as a California Compliant SKU, but requirements change and are interpreted differently by locality. Check the current rules for your own city and county with a competent source, then call 817-393-4000 and we will discuss the configuration.

Q: Does it ship to an FFL?

A: Yes. This is a serialized firearm and transfers only through a licensed FFL. Western Sport in Roanoke, Texas is a licensed FFL and SOT and can complete the transfer in store or ship to a dealer near you. Call 817-393-4000 to set it up.

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