Daniel Defense DD5 Pistol Features Both receivers are machined from 7075-T6 aluminum a forging grade alloy chosen because a large frame semi-automatic firing a full power cartridge puts far more stress on the receiver set than a small frame gun ever does and the Black Type III hard anodized finish adds a hard corrosion resistant surface that stands up to holster wear hard cases and weather. Feeding that cartridge reliably from a short gas system takes more than a standard parts kit which is why the pistol runs an upgraded bolt carrier group paired with a matched buffer system to keep bolt speed and dwell in check. A two position thumb safety keeps the manual of arms familiar to anyone who has run an AR platform firearm. For shooters who want a compact large frame gun that behaves like a full size one that hardware is where the difference is actually made. The 1:10 twist rate is well suited to the heavier match and hunting bullets this cartridge is usually loaded with and the muzzle is threaded 5/8x24 so a brake a flash hider or a suppressor mounts without any additional gunsmithing. The pistol ships with no factory sights leaving the top of the receiver as a clean uninterrupted platform for a red dot a low power variable or a magnified optic set exactly where the shooter wants it. At 8.2 lbs the pistol carries enough mass to settle the muzzle under recoil while staying far shorter than any rifle in the same chambering. For hunters working thick cover and shooters building a short suppressed large frame gun that balance of weight and length is the whole reason to choose this configuration. The SBA3 brace adjusts across a range that takes the Daniel Defense DD5 Pistol from 33.375 to 37 overall so it collapses down for storage and transport and extends out for a repeatable shooting position and the pistol arrives in a full latch impact plastic case that protects it in a truck or on a plane. Because no magazine is included the buyer chooses the capacity and pattern that suits their use rather than paying for one they will replace which is a practical arrangement for anyone who already owns a stack of large frame magazines. Nothing about the package is set up as an entry level gun and it is priced and equipped accordingly. For serious 7.62 X 51 shooters who want the shortest capable platform they can build around this pistol is available for sale at GrabAGun. Daniel Defense DD5 Pistol Specifications Brand: Daniel Defense Model: DD5 Pistol Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol Action: Semi-Auto Caliber: 7.62 X 51 / .308 Win Barrel Length: 12.5 Rate of Twist: 1:10 Thread Pattern: 5/8x24 Receiver: Machined 7075-T6 Aluminum Bolt Carrier Group: Upgraded BCG with Buffer System Brace: SBA3 Pistol Brace Safety: 2-Position Thumb Safety Sights: None Magazine: No Magazine Included Case: Full-Latch Impact Plastic Case Finish: Black Type III Hard Anodized Overall Length: 33.375 to 37 Weight: 8.2 lbs Available At: GrabAGun