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Cwalker

11-18-13, 21:28

I have an opportunity to buy a ddm4v1 for $850...private sale, unfired weapon. This model isn't really my first choice but the deal is off the charts. My biggest complaint is the weight. It's a good 1/2 lb or so heavier than other rifles I'm looking at. That said, I won't be trudging through the woods on patrol ops with it. I was also leaning towards a mid length rifle, not because I have any experience with either mid or carbine, but because most people seem to prefer the mid length.

Why do I want an AR platform rifle...mostly because I like guns and I don't have one. It would also be nice to have in the unlikely event that a situation arises that my 9mm won't take care of.

So, save 300-600 dollars and buy ammo, optic, take a long weekend with the wife, or hold out for something else that in my mind is better but I have no reference for actually determining?

pingdork

11-18-13, 21:37

Too good a deal to pass up IMO. Even buying a lighter rail later should save you a good amount of weight, plus you could sell the DD rail when you do.

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PatrioticDisorder

11-18-13, 21:51

$850 for a DDM4 v1? Wow, I'd take that deal without giving it second thought. Mine feels like a toy, not heavy at all...

mrvco

11-18-13, 21:59

Buy it and shoot the heck out of it.

JulyAZ

11-18-13, 22:19

Don't pass up that deal, you'll regret it later

Korgs130

11-18-13, 22:41

Like the others have said, that's too good of a deal to pass up.

wideglide

11-18-13, 22:55

That rifle is just under 7 pounds including sights although that may include the vfg too. In my opinion the rails are top notch, I wouldn't switch it out for a lighter rail. I would check the BCG, barrel etc to make sure it is all truly DD stuff. If this is legit, why question it, buy it and shoot the crap out of it they are truly great rifles. You can sell the rifle for more than what its worth and get something different if you really want to.

_Stormin_

11-18-13, 23:07

If everything is on the up and up, that's one amazing deal.

Buy it.

Put some rounds through it.

Change stuff only when you have a clear reason for doing so...

Paul_B

11-18-13, 23:16

I'm with the others on this. You can either buy it, get to know it as is, and then set it up the way you want and still be in the green, or just buy it and sell it for more on gunbroker.

3 AE

11-18-13, 23:46

What brand/models were you considering that were a half pound lighter than the DD?

Cwalker

11-19-13, 04:32

Thanks for the replies. That's what I was thinking.

Cwalker

11-19-13, 04:33

What brand/models were you considering that were a half pound lighter than the DD?

BCM mid16 mod 0
DDM4V5

Double3

11-19-13, 04:59

You should already own that rifle.

Go get it.

JW5219

11-19-13, 05:53

Buy it! If not, send me his contact info. :D

ptmccain

11-19-13, 06:06

Don't even think about...just buy it!!

The DDM4V1 was my first AR, still have it, it is a great platform.

Redbeardsong

11-19-13, 06:11

BCM mid16 mod 0
DDM4V5

The BCM comes with a MOE handguard. Are you comparing the weight of a DDM4V5 with out sights?

The weight difference is insignificant. The DDM4V1 is an outstanding gun and is a steal at $850. Buy it, shoot it, and sell it later if you want something different. Or change the upper if you want to try a midlength.

Moonlight Again

11-19-13, 06:26

Buy it and shoot it----then, if you want to, have the barrel reprofiled to a LW.

richiecotite

11-19-13, 17:43

Watch out for armslist....saw the same deal, seller is an "elderly gentleman" and the rifle is at his ffl and I can PayPal him the money and he'll tell the ffl to release it to me...you aren't in NOVA by any chance?

Cwalker

11-19-13, 18:11