
Originally Posted by
old grunt
While there, I was shown a Daniel Defense carbine, don't know the particular model,but it was a flat-top with iron sights,quad rail forend..typical 16" barrel collapsable stock carbine. The counterman siad it had a cold-hammer froged barrel and was this side of $1200. He claimed you're getting more bang for the buck than a Colt. I know he's trying to make a sale, and the rifle was sharp....but I would assume Colt,DD, and other top-tier "M4-type" manufacturers are probably all similiar. Any thoughts on this? Are you buying a 'name' with a Colt or are these weapons so similiar in quality it comes down to price,availability and,of course,personal preference? Thanks!!!
Daniels makes great rifles. Their real claim to fame, though, is their CHF barrels, and their rail systems. I own a Daniels DDM4V5 LW (midlength gas with 12" rails and a lightweight barrel.) I also own an SP6920 and have another Colt, an LE6920 on the way to my FFL.
My take is if you want a basic Carbine, go with a Colt, either 6920 or 6720. Daniels use to have a very reasonably priced clone, the DDXV, but no longer makes the basic model.
If you want something more elaborate, with some sort of rail system, then the Daniels will be just your cup of tea. While I have my Daniels and a 6.8SPC hunting rifle similarly equipped with Daniels rails, my most recent guns are all more basic with either the Colt M4 handguards or Magpul MOE guards.
Colt SP6920, LE6920, 6720
BCM Lower/ARP 6.8SPC upper for hog hunting
DD M4V5 clone, Troy 5.56 Carbine, S&W M&P10
PSA Lower/BCM LW 16" middie CHF upper
PSA Lower/BCM LW 14.5" middie upper
2 PSA 18"6.8 rifles, PSA 20" M16A4 clone
Remington 870, Remington 700VTR
SA XDm9, XDm9C, , XD9SC S&W 1911
Ruger GP100, Hawkeye77 Compact 6.8SPC
Kel-Tec KSG, Marlin 336 30-30, HK 45C, VP9
Sig 1911 Tacops, Scorpion 1911, M11A1, P226 Mk25
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