PDA

View Full Version : Daniel Defense - Free Float Tactical Handguards


BravoCompanyUSA
06-09-2006, 02:35 PM
http://www.danieldefense.com/img/misc/catcover.jpg

Specifications
The Daniel Defense M4Rail Handguard System was designed around these parameters:
Must be free float.
Must be light weight and strong.
Must be able to quickly dissipate heat.
Must feel like a conventional forearm (Oval not round).
Must lock to barrel nut or upper receiver to prevent spin.

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/photos/DD%20M412.0-4.jpg

Materials & Construction
Precision CNC machined from a block of 6061 T6 aluminum and finished in hard coat type 3 mil-spec anodized black for a rock hard lasting finish while weighing in at a mere 8.5 ozs.
6061 T6 Aluminum
Type 3 Hard coat black anodizing
Made in the USA!



http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/photos/DD%20M47.0-2.jpg
7.0 Free Floating Carbine Size

Description
The Daniel Defense 7.0 Free Float Rail System is the lightest rail handguard available on the market, bar none! It weighs an astonishing 8.5 Ozs. (including the threaded ring, barrel nut and indexing pins) but is as sturdy as similar designs weighing twice as much!

The 7.0 Free Float Picatinny Handguard was designed to work with carbine length AR15 gas systems and its exceptionally light weight makes it perfect for short rifles where size and weight are crucial performance attributes.

The 7.0 Carbine model retails for $275.
Sale Priced at $261

For more pictures and information on the Daniel Defense Carbine Handguards - Please Click This Link To Our Webpage (http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Daniel-Defense-Carbine-Tactical-Free-Float-p/dd%20m47.0.htm)





http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/photos/DD%20M412.0-2.jpg
12.0 Free Floating Rifle Length

Description
The Daniel Defense 12.0 Free Float Rail System was the first handguard designed and bulit by Daniel Defense and it is a tremendous upgrade for users who require a light and rugged rifle with long range capability.

This rail is machined from the highest quality aircraft grade hardened aluminum yet it only weighs 13 ounces (including the threaded ring, barrel nut, and indexing pins)! The high strength and low weight of this remarkable handguard contributed greatly to its adoption by the United States Army for the Squad Designated Marksman Rifle program.

The Daniel Defense 12.0 rail system helped deploying Army units issue a squad level precision rilfe that bridges the gap between infantry rifleman and a battalion level sniper asset.

The 12.0 handguard was designed to work with the AR15 riflelength gas system. It will also work with the carbine or the midlength gas system with a milled gas block that will fit under the handguard. The indexing pins are stainless steel while all other components are 6061-T6 aluminum. The finish is Mil-Spec hard coat anodized black.

The 12.0 Carbine model retails for $345.
Sale Priced at $328

For more pictures and information on the Daniel Defense Rifle Length Handguards -Please Click This Link To Our Webpage (http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Daniel-Defense-Rifle-Tactical-Free-Float-p/dd%20m412.0.htm)

CapnCrunch
06-10-2006, 09:12 PM
Paul, do you carry the other length DD guards as well?

BravoCompanyUSA
06-10-2006, 09:15 PM
Hi Tally,

Yes, got more sizes on order.
Which one are you looking for ?

Thanks!

CapnCrunch
06-11-2006, 07:44 PM
9.0 and 9.5 FSP mostly. I'm thinking the latter would be a good piece of kit for an an 11.5" build.

BravoCompanyUSA
06-11-2006, 07:49 PM
Yup, on their way in . . . :D

I am gonna want to see some pics . . . .

CapnCrunch
06-11-2006, 08:06 PM
Yup, on their way in . . . :D

I am gonna want to see some pics . . . .

I can accomodate that ;)

Stickman
06-11-2006, 08:08 PM
I run a DD 9.5 rail on my duty upper, and it is VERY nice. While I think its hard to go wrong with any of the DD rails, that 9.5 is extra nice for some reason.

Hawkeye
06-28-2006, 08:39 AM
Am I correct in thinking that the two studs I see in the pic above prevents any rotation/loosening of the rail? I've never messed with DD rails much.

BravoCompanyUSA
06-28-2006, 11:11 AM
Am I correct in thinking that the two studs I see in the pic above prevents any rotation/loosening of the rail? I've never messed with DD rails much.

Hi Hawkeye,
You are correct. After the DD barrel nut in torqued and aligned, the two stainless steel pins are inserted in the barrel nut at 3:00 and 9:00. The FF tube aligns into the pins. This keeps the FF indexed. This is the same way the USGI RAS FF is done.

Thanks,
Paul

BravoCompanyUSA
06-28-2006, 11:15 AM
I run a DD 9.5 rail on my duty upper, and it is VERY nice. While I think its hard to go wrong with any of the DD rails, that 9.5 is extra nice for some reason.


The 9.5 is a super cool set up.
Daniel Defense is now exclusively making for us a 10" rail. We should have some in about 6-8 weeks. I think that will be a popular setup with a shorty barrel and low profile gas block. I am going to build one with the original DD rail and the new DD Lite rail on a BCM 11.5" . . . .:D

CapnCrunch
06-28-2006, 12:01 PM
I'm a fan of the 10" rail, in case you guys haven't figured it out ;)

BravoCompanyUSA
06-28-2006, 12:11 PM
I'm a fan of the 10" rail, in case you guys haven't figured it out ;)

Tally's latest BCM 11.5" build is inspiring my next 11.5" build . . . .:D