Daniel Defense MFR My Way!

[2theXtreme]

This was more of a "put together" than a custom build but it is exactly how I wanted my 2nd M4 to be.

I tried to find a DD stripped lower but there wasn't one to be had so I settled for a complete and did all the improvements to the lower myself. I had the upper custom built by Daniel Defense and the Battle Comp 1.5 permed by Rifle Dynamics here in Vegas.

A little background on why it is the way it is. My first M4 (picture below) was bought complete and tricked out to the max. In return it is heavy as a sack of potatoes. So I wanted this one to be light and fast. I succeeded.

The list from muzzle to stock:
- Battle Comp 1.5
- Daniel Defense Light Weight CHF 14.5" Barrel
- Surefire X300 @ 12 o'clock
- Daniel Defense 12" Modular Float Rail
- Daniel Defense Low Pro Gas Block
- Troy Industries folding battle sight
- Aimpoint Micro T-1 on La Rue 660
- Daniel Defense Upper Receiver
- Daniel Defense Lower Receiver
- Magpul BAD Lever
- Geissele SSA Trigger
- Battle Arms Development Ambidextrous Safety Selector short throw
- Troy Industries Di Optic rear sight.
- Magpul Moe Grip
- Magpul ASAP Sling Plate
- Magpul CTR stock




Here are my two babies together.


If I left anything out or messed something up please let me know. I will be more than happy to answer any questions about either one of my rifles.

Thanks for reading and happy shooting!

[Jaysop]

Nice, what's the weight?

[2theXtreme]

Nice, what's the weight?

You know what...I have yet to be able to get it onto a scale. I'll have to do that here soon. All I know is it is extremely lighter than my first one.

[Jaysop]

I've been pretty interested in the mfr, my current rifles pretty heavy.
If you don't mind me asking, how much did you layout? I would imagine direct from DD is expensive.

[cop1211]

Very nice.

[2theXtreme]

I've been pretty interested in the mfr, my current rifles pretty heavy.
If you don't mind me asking, how much did you layout? I would imagine direct from DD is expensive.

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ETA: Thanks Cop!

[discreet]

You know what...I have yet to be able to get it onto a scale. I'll have to do that here soon. All I know is it is extremely lighter than my first one.

An extremely generic way is to step on a home scale and weigh yourself, then step on a scale holding the gun. Subtract, and wallah. It's no way super accurate, but it's always a quick generic way to see how much something weights (or is close to weighing). I know most people have a scale in their house for weighing themselves.

[2theXtreme]

An extremely generic way is to step on a home scale and weigh yourself, then step on a scale holding the gun. Subtract, and wallah. It's no way super accurate, but it's always a quick generic way to see how much something weights (or is close to weighing). I know most people have a scale in their house for weighing themselves.

Haha! That is funny, but you are right. I'll give it a try when I get home and see what I come up with.

[2theXtreme]

I tried to make this as scientifical as possible while using such a rudementary scale. I weighed myself twice prior to each weapon weigh in and these are the results. Give or take a half pound or so...

MFR - No Mag: 5lbs
Redi-Mod - No Mag: 8.5lbs

I'll have to get a more appropriate scale for more accurate results. Take it for what it is.

[johnpuga1982]

I tried to find a DD stripped lower but there wasn't one to be had so I settled for a complete and did all the improvements to the lower myself.

I had trouble finding one for the longest time. I had found one at midwayusa, but they wouldn't sell it to me because I personally didn't have an FFL license. I did however find a complete lower at G&R Tactical. However I checked their site today and they are "out of stock."