Defective barrel nut? Re: Daniel Defense rail

[gaspipes]

I just got a 9.0 Daniel Defense M4 rail. I got it as a special order from Brownells.

The little keeper pins that keep the rail from spinning will not fit in four of the holes in the barrel nut. I don't think this will be a problem unless the nut lines up in a way where one of those holes stops in the spot where the keeper pin needs to be.

Is this nut out of spec and should I call DD to get another one, or is it supposed to be like this? I have not tried to install the rail yet. Only took it out of the box and took it apart to check it out.

[Robb Jensen]

You need to contact Daniel Defense.

[SuicideHz]

I have moved handguards around a few times and I've found the same thing on more than one occasion. Usually I attributed it to the holes being next to holes I used to tighten or loosen the barrel nut- potentially egging them out and squishing the adjoiners.

In the end, the pins end up going where I want them to. I just use a tiny hammer and tap them right in.

Have you tried that?

[Daniel Defense]

Call me we will get it taken care of.

Jay Duncan

Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Daniel Defense, Inc.

866-554-4867 Office
912-656-6483 Cell
912-964-4237 Fax


www.danieldefense.com

[gaspipes]

Wow, Thanks Jay. I will call tomorrow(Thur).

SuicideHz, I have never put a wrench on this nut so that isn't the reason. The holes are 4 right in a row. I will call DD tomorrow and get it sorted out.

[SuicideHz]

My point was that sometimes they are just a little tight and I've been able to make them work without modification. I only supposed that having used them is what caused the situation...

[gaspipes]

Just wanted to post an update.

Jay sent me an entire new rail, barrel nut etc. Next Day Air and I got it on Friday.

The new nut does not suffer the same defect. Jay I will drop the other rail at the UPS store with the label you provided on Monday.

Fantastic customer service. Thank you!!

[Robb Jensen]

Just wanted to post an update.

Jay sent me an entire new rail, barrel nut etc. Next Day Air and I got it on Friday.

The new nut does not suffer the same defect. Jay I will drop the other rail at the UPS store with the label you provided on Monday.

Fantastic customer service. Thank you!!

Good to hear.
Daniel Defense is a 1st rate company making excellent products!

Robb

[Impact]

+1 for DD. I love my Omega rail.

[SuicideHz]

Jay definitely went above and beyond what I would expect when two summers ago I sent him a rail I had cut down. He refinished it for me like I asked and then some...