KAC SR25 vs DD DD5

**trigeek37** · 04-12-17, 19:45

I don't know if this has been asked before, but I'm in the market for a very nice large frame AR and I'm considering these 2 rifles. Is the KAC worth the extra coin? I know people that own KACs love them... ideally I'd like to find someone that has both for an unbiased review. I've handled the DD and thought it was great - never seen a the KAC up close though.

Thanks,
Eric

**hk_shootr** · 04-13-17, 07:44

Having owned both before, the Knights is a better rifle. However, that does come at a higher cost.
The DD is a great rifle for the money, I didn't like the charging handle with the ball detent.

There may be a few rifles that I would pick before the DD M5 though.

If your budget allows, but the best you can,...ie the Knights

**trigeek37** · 04-13-17, 07:58

I'm curious, what rifles would you pick before the DD? What attracted me to the DD & KAC was the +/- 8 pound weight, and over reputation for quality.

**hk_shootr** · 04-13-17, 14:58

I went back to an LMT. Its a pig by the Knights standard but it works for me.
As far as the DD......Aero Precision is producing a great gun for the money, a good bit cheaper than the DD.
Like it said, if the DD had a standard charging handle I would like it more. That and the proprietary rail, those are turn offs for me

**sasquatchoslav** · 04-13-17, 15:27

You wouldn't happen to be in FL would you? My buddy just picked up a new 308AR and is selling his DD5. Don't know if he wants to mess with shipping/FFL stuff, but I know he's going to dump it. He's a cash kinda guy.

**trigeek37** · 04-13-17, 16:07

nope, other end of the country (Minneapolis).

**sasquatchoslav** · 04-13-17, 16:18

Ah ok just as well I fired reached out to my pal and he sold it on Armslist the other day. Have fun searching....building new rifles is an awful lot of fun.

**Jwknutson17** · 04-13-17, 16:28

Ive never met someone who was disappointed with a new Knights SR-25. Ive meet plenty of folks who don't like other options for one reason or another. Just something to think about.