Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 SLW, 5.56 NATO, 14.5" Barrel, No Magazine, Black, Rifle The Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 SLW is one of the lightest, fastest-handling rifles in the DDM4 line, weighing in at under 6 lb. It is built around a 14.5 inch cold hammer forged lightweight profile barrel with an extended flash suppressor that is pinned and welded to reach the 16 inch minimum barrel length, so it is a standard rifle, not an NFA item. This listing is part number 02-128-15049-067, finished in black hard coat anodized. It ships without a magazine in a Daniel Defense full-latch impact plastic case. Sights are sold separately, so you can set it up with the optic of your choice. A sub-6 lb, 14.5 inch pinned and welded AR-15 with a 13.5 inch M-LOK rail. MFR 13.5 M-LOK Handguard The free-floating Daniel Defense MFR 13.5 handguard is CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and Type III hard coat anodized. It saves weight and runs cooler than a heavier quad rail, with M-LOK attachment points along 7 positions and an uninterrupted 1913 picatinny rail on top for your optic and sights. Because it free floats, accessories never press on the barrel. 14.5 Inch Lightweight Barrel Daniel Defense hammer forges its barrels in house from chrome moly vanadium steel. Cold hammer forging packs the steel tight around a mandrel, which gives long barrel life and consistent accuracy. Each barrel is chrome lined, Mil-Spec heavy phosphate coated and HP/MPI tested. The SLW barrel is a 14.5 inch lightweight profile with a 1:7 twist, which keeps weight off the front of the rifle so it swings fast between targets. The mid-length gas system runs through a pinned low profile gas block machined from hardened 4140 steel. Mid-length gas cycles smoothly and reduces both felt recoil and wear on moving parts. The extended Daniel Defense flash suppressor is 17-4 PH stainless steel with a salt bath nitride finish, pinned and welded to the 1/2x28 threads. Receivers, Controls and Furniture The upper and lower receivers are CNC machined from 7075-T6 aluminum and Type III hard coat anodized. The upper has indexing marks and M4 feed ramps, and the lower has an enhanced flared magazine well and a rear QD swivel attachment point. The bolt carrier group is M16 profile, Mil-Spec MP tested and chrome lined, with a properly staked gas key. An H buffer rides in the 6 position Mil-Spec receiver extension. The GRIP-N-RIP charging handle has independent latches on both sides, so left- and right-handed shooters can run the rifle the same way. The Daniel Defense Buttstock and Pistol Grip are glass-filled polymer with soft touch overmolding. Is the V7 SLW Right for You? Choose the V7 SLW if you want a light, quick rifle for home defense, patrol or carrying all day, without stepping into NFA paperwork. If you want a full 16 inch barrel and a longer 15 inch rail, look at the standard DDM4 V7. Browse more Daniel Defense firearms or compare other AR-15 rifles. Product Specifications Manufacturer: Daniel Defense Model: DDM4 V7 SLW Part Number / SKU: 02-128-15049-067 UPC: 818773020022 Caliber: 5.56mm NATO / .223 Remington Action: Semi-automatic, direct impingement Barrel: 14.5 in., cold hammer forged CMV steel, chrome lined, lightweight profile Twist Rate: 1:7 Muzzle Device: Extended Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor, pinned and welded Gas System: Mid-length, pinned low profile gas block Handguard: Daniel Defense MFR 13.5, M-LOK Charging Handle: GRIP-N-RIP ambidextrous Stock: Daniel Defense Buttstock, 6 position Sights: Sold separately Magazine: None included Finish: Black, Type III hard coat anodized Overall Length: 31 1/2 to 34 3/4 in. with muzzle device Weight: 5.9 lb Case: Daniel Defense Full-Latch Impact Plastic Case Frequently Asked Questions Does it come with a magazine? No. This part number ships without a magazine; it accepts standard AR-15 magazines. Does it come with sights? No. Sights are sold separately. Is the 14.5 inch barrel legal? Yes. The flash suppressor is pinned and welded, bringing it past 16 inches, so it is a standard rifle. How much does it weigh? 5.9 lb, according to Daniel Defense. How do I buy it? Rifles ship to a licensed FFL dealer near you. See how buying a firearm online works. Order the Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 SLW in Black from BattleHawk Armory and have it shipped to your local FFL dealer.