Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 Rifle, 5.56 NATO, 16″ Barrel, New Jersey Compliant

Product Description

The Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 Rifle, New Jersey Compliant 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, built by Daniel Defense in a New Jersey compliant configuration.

New Jersey regulates semi-automatic rifles differently from most states, and manufacturers respond by building dedicated SKUs rather than asking dealers to modify guns. This is one of those SKUs: Daniel Defense assembles the V7 in a configuration intended for that market. Western Sport names the configuration factually and stops there — we will not tell you it is legal for you. Confirm the current rules that apply to you, and to any transfer into the state, before you order.

The rifle underneath is the standard V7 recipe, and it is the best all-round configuration Daniel Defense builds. A 16" Government profile barrel on mid-length gas keeps full 5.56 velocity with a lower port pressure and a softer impulse than a carbine system, and there is enough steel under the gas block to keep the barrel honest as it warms. The MFR 15.0 free floats that barrel and gives M-LOK attachment across seven positions with an uninterrupted Picatinny rail on top.

Key Facts

• Brand / Model: Daniel Defense DDM4 V7
• Manufacturer Part Number: 02-128-04275-047 | UPC: 818773024457
• Configuration: New Jersey 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
• Muzzle thread: 1/2 x 28 TPI
• Rail: Daniel Defense MFR 15.0, M-LOK, free floating
• Receivers: 7075-T6 aluminium, Type III hard coat anodized
• Bolt carrier group: M16 profile, Mil-Spec MP tested, chrome lined
• Charging handle: Ambidextrous GRIP-N-RIP
• Furniture: Daniel Defense buttstock and pistol grip
• Weight: 6.2 lbs
• Overall length: 32 1/4" – 35 7/8" (with muzzle device)

What "New Jersey compliant" means here

It means Daniel Defense built and catalogued this SKU for that market. It does not mean Western Sport has verified it against current New Jersey law, and it does not mean the rifle may be transferred to you. State requirements change, local rules vary, and transfers into restricted states carry their own conditions. Confirm the current requirements with a competent source for your own jurisdiction first. Then call 817-393-4000 and we will tell you exactly what we can and cannot ship, and to which dealer.

Why the 16-inch mid-length V7 is the default recommendation

At 6.2 lbs with a 15-inch rail, this configuration gives up almost nothing: short enough to handle indoors, long enough for full velocity, soft enough to shoot quickly, modular enough for any optic and light arrangement. Compare it with the rest of the DDM4 rifle family and the Daniel Defense rifle range, and see red dot sights.

Ordering from Western Sport in Roanoke, TX

Western Sport in Roanoke, Texas is a licensed FFL and SOT dealer and a Daniel Defense master dealer, in business since 2007 with a gunsmith on site. This rifle is serialized and must be transferred through a licensed FFL. Call 817-393-4000 before ordering so we can confirm what is possible for your location.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes this DDM4 V7 a New Jersey compliant SKU?

A: Daniel Defense builds and catalogues it that way for that market. We name the configuration as the manufacturer describes it and nothing more. New Jersey’s requirements change and are enforced strictly, so verify the current rules that apply to you before ordering, and call 817-393-4000 to discuss what we can ship and where.

Q: Can Western Sport confirm this rifle is legal in New Jersey?

A: No. We are a Texas dealer and we will not give a legal opinion about another state’s law. Confirm the current requirements with a competent local source, then call us at 817-393-4000 and we will tell you exactly what we are able to transfer and to which receiving dealer.

Q: Is the rifle mechanically different from a standard V7?

A: The barrel, profile, twist, gas system and rail match the standard V7 specification: 16-inch Government profile, 1:7 twist, mid-length gas with a low profile gas block, MFR 15.0 M-LOK. Compliance SKUs differ in configuration details, so call 817-393-4000 if you want those confirmed item by item.

Q: What does the low profile gas block change?

A: It sits under the free-floating handguard instead of standing proud like a fixed front sight base, which lets the MFR 15.0 rail run uninterrupted to nearly the muzzle. That gives a continuous top rail for optics and night vision and a clean, slim profile for the support hand.

Q: How much does this rifle weigh?

A: 6.2 lbs, with an overall length of 32 1/4 to 35 7/8 inches including the muzzle device across the stock’s adjustment range. That is light for a 16-inch rifle carrying a 15-inch free-float rail, and it is why the V7 handles better than its dimensions suggest.

Q: Does this firearm have to go through an FFL?

A: Yes. Every firearm transfers through a licensed FFL. Western Sport is a licensed FFL and SOT in Roanoke, Texas and can complete the transfer in store or ship to a licensed dealer who can receive it in your state. Call 817-393-4000 to confirm the details first.

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