The star of the Daniel Defense popular AR-15 lineup is the DDM4 V9. Fans of the V5 will find a lot to like in the DDM4 V9. Both rifles are chambered for 5.56x45, feature 16in cold hammer forged, chrome moly vanadium steel government profile barrels (tipped with Daniel Defense flash suppressors), and use low profile, pinned mid-length direct impingement gas blocks. The V9 … [Read more...]
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Geissele Automatics Gas Block Tools Make My Life Easier
I can recall building my first couple of AR-15 rifles and it taking just short of forever to install that “stupid" roll pin (or, at least, that's how I felt about it at first) into the gas block for the gas tube. If you have ever had the great pleasure of installing (or removing) a gas tube roll pin into a gas block, you will more than likely agree that it would help to have a … [Read more...]
AR-15 – Upgrading Your Extractor Spring
Having AR issues? I do too. Fortunately, troubleshooting issues on my AR-15s is something I enjoy. I am fond of it for two reasons: I get to learn from the experience, and then, more often than not, I'm ultimately able resolve the issue. On my most recent AR-15 building endeavor, I ran into a setback with my 10.5" pistol/SBR (it is a pistol for now until I get my tax stamp back … [Read more...]