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    Talking SPIKES-VS- DANIEL DEFENSE

    Birthday is coming up. Better half says I can get a new toy.I've been looking at DDXV. DD is asking $1300.00. I found a better deal with G&R for $1199.00.

    I was also looking on Spikes website. They're selling the ST-15 for $950.00,plus the ST-15 comes with double heat shield handguards and the same MPI CHF barrel by DD.

    I guess the question comes down to: Do I want DANIEL DEFENSE on the lower or the cool looking RED SPIDER? Both lowers come with a
    flared mag well or is there something I'm missing between the two?

    Should I be happy with basic model as it comes or should I justify the $250.00 saving and get it with a DD 7.0 lite rail or the LaRue 7"

    Feedback appreciated on which M-4 and which quadrail.

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    I'd say dd edges out spike's in the quality department. Not saying spikes's doesn't make a good firearm- they do.
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    Here's my answer, what little help it is.

    DD Barreled Upper (can go lightweight of govvy). DD or Troy/VTAC rail. Grant has these custom uppers available. Something like a 16" middy with 10.0 Lite should be awesome.
    Spike's EXO coated BCG; Lower Receiver

    WOA or G&R for the LPK, round out the rest from grant (BCM GFH Charging handle, FH of your choice)


    Grant can set you up with everything but the lower and BCG - get those direct from Spikes and you'll be quite set.

    My lightweight is this exactly (already had a different lower, and went with a BCM IonBond BCG, but otherwise identical)
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    No way I'd take a Spike's over a DD. Who cares about a colored spider? It's ghey.

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    Daniel Defense.

    At the very least, get a DD, LMT, or BCM upper receiver assembly with a BCG and CH.

    Then get your lower receiver from Spike's, but get it with their Enhanced LPK (you'll have to call them).

    That way, you can have the best of both worlds... youre little red spider along with a fantastic upper receiver.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 6933 View Post
    No way I'd take a Spike's over a DD. Who cares about a colored spider? It's ghey.
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    I'm sure Spike's makes a nice rifle, I'm just not crazy about any type of color fills or funky BCG coatings. For that matter, I don't even like animals or insects of any type carved into my receiver. Or funny or witty sayings on the inside of the dust cover, flash hider, or anywhere else on a firearm. It's a tool, not a toy. But that's just me. Get what you like, it's your money, it's your rifle!

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    I don't care for color fills but you don't have to get them they're optional.

    No way I'd take a Spike's over a DD.
    I would. Price is right. Specs are great. Quality is great. The money saved could go toward a new optic or something. I'm sure not going to pass on an awesome deal on a quality weapon just so I can post pics of my DD and impress Joe Bob forum guy who happens to like DD more than anything in the whole wide world LOL.

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    i have no experience with dd rifles but spikes rifles are great and as you can see and the only complaint people can make is the color fill that you dont have to get

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    DD in my opinion. You can find the DD XVM (middy) for $1,100.

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    I think everyone has forgotten the specs here. DD has nice stuff, however they are typically made from a softer material than other companies in the same price range. Spikes lowers are made of 7075 T6 aluminum forging to mil-spec dimensions, where Daniel Defense is made from 6061 and has a Type III hardcoat anodized coating to make it appear as if the materials are of equal strength. Well they may be at first but as that coating wears off it will reveal a softer aluminum. I would go with spikes if I was planning on keeping it for myself, if I was going to sell it in the near future I would lean towards Daniel Defense. You'll find more internet rangers throwing good money at you for whatever Larry Vickers endorses.

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