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ridgerunner70
02-28-12, 19:19
Just purchased a DD M4 V1 was wondering if everyone that has one enjoy's there's. I'm going from a DPMS to the DD, I have never even held one. I'm pretty fired up!!:D:D:D
lethal dose
02-28-12, 19:32
you will absolutely not regret it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89HEefl1KI4
Congrats! You'll love it! Post some pics in the Pic Threads.
ridgerunner70
02-28-12, 19:44
Congrats! You'll love it! Post some pics in the Pic Threads.I will when it arrives,i will not be able to sleep till it comes in:)
purchased mine during christmas and have only been able to shoot it once due to things always coming up. The finish is insane, only problem i had if you want to call it that is the gun shot really low at 40-50 yards which I wasnt expecting right out the box. But i see this as a positive because its a simple fix that I will take on this weekend zeroing it in for 100 yards and it allows me to get to learn and know more about my gun and the AR15/m4 platform being my first one.
ridgerunner70
02-28-12, 20:09
purchased mine during christmas and have only been able to shoot it once due to things always coming up. The finish is insane, only problem i had if you want to call it that is the gun shot really low at 40-50 yards which I wasnt expecting right out the box. But i see this as a positive because its a simple fix that I will take on this weekend zeroing it in for 100 yards and it allows me to get to learn and know more about my gun and the AR15/m4 platform being my first one.
Let me know how it sights in for you very interested. Is the rear sight top notch?
yes,the entire gun is top notch.
I bought one as soon as the LAV told us about it at SHOT show, I think it was 2008? I was probably one of the first civilian owner in Georgia. It is an awesome rifle, accurate, reliable and tough as an M1 tank.
Love mine . . . was my first AR, bought last year.
Jake Bauer
02-28-12, 21:51
Mine has been awesome. I trust my life to it.
piesandcheese
02-28-12, 22:01
A DDM4 V5 was my first AR. I actually just got to take it out for the first time this weekend. I put 350 rounds through it without any type of malfunction. Once I got the scope zeroed in, it was a real tack driver.
I put various powder charges for 77 gr. Nosler BTHP,
Several powder charges for some M856 tracers I picked up on Midway,
and 100 rnds of Federal bulk.
Even after 300 rnds, I rapid fired a full mag and it STILL performed like a champ.
It was such a good time. Cleaning up after all that wasn't.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5DKC3Cpx90E/T0O28jHw8iI/AAAAAAAAAd8/t4FO3DeUVG0/s972/DSC_0075+edit.jpg
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-q5xu_BWpyeI/T0O282q5TUI/AAAAAAAAAeA/uU-f5uZpr8w/s972/DSC_0072+edit.jpg
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-M2ODANax8hg/T0O2-ji4LOI/AAAAAAAAAeM/_FQdoX4JIH4/s972/DSC_0074+edit.jpg
thopkins22
02-28-12, 22:07
Great gun. In my opinion the best out of the box option available.
Add sling, white light, maybe an Aimpoint if you're feeling frisky and go!
I'm running a bone stock DDM4 next to RetreatHell here and in several other videos. http://youtu.be/dVvbeLPzMSM
Before I started toying around with a 14.5" mid length that gun was shot often and cleaned rarely. It's still my HD weapon because of it's uncompromising reliability and the fact that I'm sold on an X200/X300 at 12:00 in front of a FSB.
Was thinking of taking my DDM4v3 out tomorrow (64 degrees in the middle of winter & finally a day off :dance3: !).
You'll enjoy the rifle, same as I have with mine.
I just recently bought a DD v4. I've ran about five hundred rounds tru it so far . I love it shoots great. I'm just useing the irons on mine for now saving for a aimpoint . Great gun
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I have about 700 rounds through my DDM4 V4 and haven't had a single malfunction. They are damn fine weapons.
I have had my DDM4v3 for about three months and put about 400 rounds down range. This includes some crappy Wolf a friend gave me. No issues at all. Only problems is finding time to shoot.
Ridge_Runner_5
02-29-12, 13:00
For an instant I thought this was me...
For an instant I thought this was me...
He may be your bastard child.
OP you got a great rifle, it's a big improvement from dpms.
Went and broke my v5 in the other day, and it was nothing but awesome! I got mine direct from DD for on duty carry, and I am still waiting to qualify.
Great gun so far, just need to get my AIMPOINT bought, everything else should be on there by the end of today!
ridgerunner70
02-29-12, 20:28
How's the trigger pull's on your DD. Crisp,clean?
lethal dose
02-29-12, 20:35
How's the trigger pull's on your DD. Crisp,clean?
Don't expect the trigger to be all that great... it's a milspec gi style fcg. While I think DD makes good LPKs, a gi fcg is likely going to vary gun to gun.
ridgerunner70
02-29-12, 20:53
Don't expect the trigger to be all that great... it's a milspec gi style fcg. While I think DD makes good LPKs, a gi fcg is likely going to vary gun to gun.
Thank you
How's the trigger pull's on your DD. Crisp,clean?
Crisp and clean and reset is a dream!
You'll regret not having access to a palette of ammunition. That's about it.
While you wait, spend time plotting some drills, and working out how to maximize range time with it - waiting to pick up a rifle can be frustrating, but this passes the time in a useful way.
ridgerunner70
03-01-12, 08:27
A DDM4 V5 was my first AR. I actually just got to take it out for the first time this weekend. I put 350 rounds through it without any type of malfunction. Once I got the scope zeroed in, it was a real tack driver.
I put various powder charges for 77 gr. Nosler BTHP,
Several powder charges for some M856 tracers I picked up on Midway,
and 100 rnds of Federal bulk.
Even after 300 rnds, I rapid fired a full mag and it STILL performed like a champ.
It was such a good time. Cleaning up after all that wasn't.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5DKC3Cpx90E/T0O28jHw8iI/AAAAAAAAAd8/t4FO3DeUVG0/s972/DSC_0075+edit.jpg
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-q5xu_BWpyeI/T0O282q5TUI/AAAAAAAAAeA/uU-f5uZpr8w/s972/DSC_0072+edit.jpg
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-M2ODANax8hg/T0O2-ji4LOI/AAAAAAAAAeM/_FQdoX4JIH4/s972/DSC_0074+edit.jpg
I like it!!
ridgerunner70
03-01-12, 08:37
Great gun. In my opinion the best out of the box option available.
Add sling, white light, maybe an Aimpoint if you're feeling frisky and go!
I'm running a bone stock DDM4 next to RetreatHell here and in several other videos. http://youtu.be/dVvbeLPzMSM
Before I started toying around with a 14.5" mid length that gun was shot often and cleaned rarely. It's still my HD weapon because of it's uncompromising reliability and the fact that I'm sold on an X200/X300 at 12:00 in front of a FSB.Thanks for posting your vid. Very impressive shooting.You and RetreatHell work good together. I'm working on what drills to start out on;this is a whole new beginning for me. Is that the Aimpoint T1 and if so do you like it?
ridgerunner70
03-01-12, 08:50
You'll regret not having access to a palette of ammunition. That's about it.
While you wait, spend time plotting some drills, and working out how to maximize range time with it - waiting to pick up a rifle can be frustrating, but this passes the time in a useful way.good drill to get me started?
You got a great gun.. I just ran my DD Vickers at Costa's CE01 and she ran great. I ran it with xm193 and Wolk, without cleaning it at all during the 3 day! Just kept it wet and it ran really well.
Let me know how it sights in for you very interested. Is the rear sight top notch?
sighted it in to 50 yards, will do 100 yards next week. But after sighting it in the rifle held groups inside a 2 inch circle which was fine by be. Sights were off quite a bit out the box, had to adjust windage by maybe 3 clicks to the right and had to lower the front sight pin by maybe 5-7 full rotations. Gun shot amazing after zeroing in the irons sights so you will love it.
Would have had a better range time if the guy next to me didnt have some 308 AR, thing had my ears ringing after 5 rounds.
ridgerunner70
03-03-12, 19:45
sighted it in to 50 yards, will do 100 yards next week. But after sighting it in the rifle held groups inside a 2 inch circle which was fine by be. Sights were off quite a bit out the box, had to adjust windage by maybe 3 clicks to the right and had to lower the front sight pin by maybe 5-7 full rotations. Gun shot amazing after zeroing in the irons sights so you will love it.
Would have had a better range time if the guy next to me didnt have some 308 AR, thing had my ears ringing after 5 rounds.
Did you have to run your front sight post flush with the base on top?
Did you have to run your front sight post flush with the base on top?
no, the base of the front sight pin is 2-3 mm below the base of the front sight. I will try and post a pic so you can see what I mean.
thopkins22
03-03-12, 20:11
Thanks for posting your vid. Very impressive shooting.You and RetreatHell work good together. I'm working on what drills to start out on;this is a whole new beginning for me. Is that the Aimpoint T1 and if so do you like it?
Thanks! The optic I'm running there is the Aimpoint M4s. RetreatHell's rifle has an Aimpoint T1 on it though.
The T1/H1 is my favorite red dot...if I didn't get the M4s for a steal it's what I'd buy.
Thanks! The optic I'm running there is the Aimpoint M4s. RetreatHell's rifle has an Aimpoint T1 on it though.
The T1/H1 is my favorite red dot...if I didn't get the M4s for a steal it's what I'd buy.
Sorry for going off topic
Hey Thopkins where do you shoot? looked like a pretty nice place, had your own private lane.
I have one and absolutely love it. I havent had this one very long but Ive got around 200 rounds through it and it is definately DD Quality. Very accutare and reliable. I also have a DDM4v5 and it is the same. I wouldnt hesitate to buy any DD rifle! Congtats on your purchase!
ridgerunner70
03-04-12, 20:17
here you gothanks
I shot another 300 rounds through her today and she ran flawlessly. Time for another case of ammo. :rolleyes:
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/honkonthree/photobucket-15169-1327511451967.jpg
ridgerunner70
03-04-12, 21:01
I shot another 300 rounds through her today and she ran flawlessly. Time for another case of ammo. :rolleyes:
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/honkonthree/photobucket-15169-1327511451967.jpg
Sweet!! What kind of stock you have on it?
Jake Bauer
03-04-12, 23:34
I shot another 300 rounds through her today and she ran flawlessly. Time for another case of ammo. :rolleyes:
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/honkonthree/photobucket-15169-1327511451967.jpg
Good lookin rifle, sexy as hell SIG...
Sweet!! What kind of stock you have on it?
Thanks! It's a Magpul UBR.
Good lookin rifle, sexy as hell SIG...
Thank you! I have only had the Sig a couple months and have about 300 rounds through it. It is one of the most accurate pistols I have ever shot out of the box. I have a good number of pistols, but this Sig and my Springer EMP 9mm are the only ones that go to the range EVERY time. :dance3:
I will be getting a DDM4 soon but had a question about the rail. I am wanting the M4A1 FSP RIS II because I like the fact that the lower rail is tucked in a bit. Are there any appreciable disadvantages to this? Obviously, I will not be running an M203 on this rifle, but like the idea of the overall circumference feeling smaller for my mini-hands.
Its a tad bit heavier than the 12" Omega X, but I think the tucked bottom rail will mean more to me than that...
Thoughts?
thopkins22
03-05-12, 09:05
I will be getting a DDM4 soon but had a question about the rail. I am wanting the M4A1 FSP RIS II because I like the fact that the lower rail is tucked in a bit. Are there any appreciable disadvantages to this? Obviously, I will not be running an M203 on this rifle, but like the idea of the overall circumference feeling smaller for my mini-hands.
Its a tad bit heavier than the 12" Omega X, but I think the tucked bottom rail will mean more to me than that...
Thoughts?
The RIS is a great rail, but if you have small hands the Omega X will feel smaller.
The RIS is a great rail, but if you have small hands the Omega X will feel smaller.
Really? I would've thought the opposite...
LoneWolfRonin
03-10-12, 11:41
I got an DDM4V7 and love it. I made it ambi and got good folding BUIS. Great company.
I have a DDM4V3 and it is awesome. It does not like Tula 55gr, however next range session I am going to try some different brands of match ammo just to see what it can do. A case of Wolf is also on the docket. Enjoy!
I have a DDM4V3 and it is awesome. It does not like Tula 55gr, however next range session I am going to try some different brands of match ammo just to see what it can do. A case of Wolf is also on the docket. Enjoy!
My DDM4 V5 did not like Tula as well. The 55 gr failed to lock the bolt back on empty mags over 50% of the time and the 62 gr would lock the bolt back on empty mags, but I had some feeding/extracting malfunctions. I emailed DD and they mentioned that DDM4 not running well with Tula is very common. The CS rep even relayed stories of many stuck casings in the chamber.
I haven't run Tula in any of my guns since. I may try Wolf or Silver Bear eventually, but those aren't readily available here and when they are, it's not that much cheaper then buying XM193 in bulk.
Took my v4 out today found one problem on my irons I kept shooting to the far left adjusted my rear sight which is a DD till it ran out of adjustment and its still shooting to the left
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I ended up getting my first m4 went with a v.5 LW.
I have irons and ordered a SWFA 1x6. Can't wait...though it looks like it could take a bit.
Jake Bauer
03-10-12, 22:00
I may try Silver Bear eventually
My DDXV Loves silver bear. Bet your DD will too
ridgerunner70
03-10-12, 23:36
I've shot the m193's and m855's so far and no malfunction with my V1, I'm working on irons now but, love the weight and balance of this weapon. I do notice my brass is hitting the forward assist housing.
thopkins22
03-11-12, 01:21
I've shot the m193's and m855's so far and no malfunction with my V1, I'm working on irons now but, love the weight and balance of this weapon. I do notice my brass is hitting the forward assist housing.
That's not the forward assist, that's the brass deflector. Think about the name "brass deflector", think about what you're seeing evidence of, and decide if it's okay.
For what it's worth, the answer you should come to is that it's functioning fine and doing what it's supposed to.
ridgerunner70
03-11-12, 01:45
That's not the forward assist, that's the brass deflector. Think about the name "brass deflector", think about what you're seeing evidence of, and decide if it's okay.
For what it's worth, the answer you should come to is that it's functioning fine and doing what it's supposed to.
Thank you for clarifying this for me.
LoneWolfRonin
03-11-12, 08:00
Looks like the deflector is doing its job. Mine puts the brass all in a two foot circle from the bench, unlike my glock. :blink:
ridgerunner70
03-11-12, 11:48
Looks like the deflector is doing its job. Mine puts the brass all in a two foot circle from the bench, unlike my glock. :blink:
Mine is piling up at about 4:00 and a 2' circle as well.
LoneWolfRonin
03-11-12, 12:01
If a small rail is truly what you want. Try to handle a DD M4 V7. The modular float rail is a dream come true in terms of simplicity and adaptability. Troy's is also great.
thopkins22
03-11-12, 12:06
If a small rail is truly what you want. Try to handle a DD M4 V7. The modular float rail is a dream come true in terms of simplicity and adaptability. Troy's is also great.
The OP already owns the gun.
I am fixing to pull the trigger on a new DD M4V5. I cant wait.
Just purchased a DD M4 V1
Congrats! Sure it will be a great tool for you.
Bought my DDM4v1 last May. It's my 4th AR and the 3rd carbine variant I've personally owned (bought my first Colt Sporter back in '92). The DDM4 replaced a RRA DEA Model.
The extended front rail on the DDM4v1 was the real game-changer for me. I put a DD Convert stubby grip under the FSP. Much more comfortable and natural than using a standard carbine length rail. I had almost forgotten what it felt like to stetch out like that, as if I had a 20" rifle again. Once I experienced that, I was hooked.
Out of the box I had consistent failures to extract resulting in subsequent double feeds. At least one or two instances per 30-round magazine. I sent the upper back to DD for inspection. It was back in my hands within the week with a note on the warranty slip stating they had "polished the chamber." No malfunctions of any kind since then using Federal XM193 55 grain ammo, so I guess that was all it needed.
T-1 and X300 @ 12:00 is the way to go with this gun, IMO. It is significantly lighter than my previous carbine set-up with full-sized EoTech and side-mounted Surefire.
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