The Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 SLW black is one of the lightest, fastest-handling rifles in the DDM4 line, weighing in under 6 pounds (Daniel Defense part no. 02-128-15049-047). It is built around a cold hammer forged 14.5-inch Lightweight profile barrel, with an extended flash suppressor pinned and welded to bring the barrel to a 16-inch length. Daniel Defense pairs it with a mid-length gas system for smooth cycling and less felt recoil, inside a free-floating MFR 13.5 M-LOK handguard. M-LOK slots run along seven positions under an uninterrupted 1913 picatinny top rail, leaving room for an optic, light and grip. It is a light, handy carbine for patrol, ranch or home-defense use.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is 5.56mm NATO, the standard AR-15 carbine cartridge.
• Weight is under 6 pounds, which places it among the lightest rifles in the DDM4 lineup.
• The barrel is a 14.5-inch Lightweight profile, cold hammer forged chrome moly vanadium steel, chrome lined.
• An extended flash suppressor is pinned and welded to the muzzle, bringing the barrel to a 16-inch length.
• Rate of twist is 1:7, which stabilizes heavier 5.56 bullets.
• The gas system is mid-length, direct impingement, which reduces felt recoil and wear on moving parts.
• The handguard is the MFR 13.5 M-LOK, free floating with an uninterrupted 1913 top rail.
• The charging handle is the independently ambidextrous GRIP-N-RIP.
• Overall length runs 31 1/2 to 34 3/4 inches with the 6-position stock.
• It ships with a 32-round DD Magazine; sights are sold separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the flash suppressor pinned and welded? Daniel Defense pins and welds the extended flash suppressor to the 14.5-inch barrel so the barrel measures 16 inches, keeping the handy short barrel on a standard rifle.

How much does the V7 SLW weigh? Daniel Defense lists it at under 6 pounds, among the lightest rifles in the DDM4 line.

Does it come with sights? No. Sights are sold separately, and the uninterrupted top rail is ready for an optic and backup irons.

Buy the Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 SLW Rifle, 5.56 NATO, Black

Light rifles get carried, and the V7 SLW is built so you never think twice about bringing it along. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see the rest of our AR rifles.