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Daniel Defense

Tier 1: PremiumBlack Creek, GeorgiaFounded 2000
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Overview

Vertically integrated AR-15 manufacturer supplying the US military and elite units. Known for cold hammer forged barrels and proprietary rail systems.

What They're Known For

  • CHF barrels
  • DDM4 rifles
  • RIS II rails
  • Government contracts

OEM Relationships

Who they source from and who they manufacture for. Learn more in the OEM Tree guide.

Sources From

  • In-house forging
  • In-house barrels
  • In-house receivers

Makes Parts For

  • US SOCOM
  • FBI HRT
  • Various military units

Daniel Defense Parts

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Handguard: 42Upper Receiver: 13Barrel: 12Stock: 8Muzzle Device: 5Lower Receiver: 3Iron Sights: 3Charging Handle: 2Gas Block: 2Grip: 2Bolt Carrier Group: 1
Ar-15/M16 300 Blk S2w Hammer Forged Barrels - 16" S2w Carbine Length 300 Blk Barrel, 1-8 Twist

Barrel

Ar-15/M16 300 Blk S2w Hammer Forged Barrels - 16" S2w Carbine Length 300 Blk Barrel, 1-8 Twist

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 11.5" Government Carbine 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Barrel

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 11.5" Government Carbine 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 14.5" M4 Carbine 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Barrel

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 14.5" M4 Carbine 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 14.5" Mid-Length 5.56 Gov'T Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Barrel

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 14.5" Mid-Length 5.56 Gov'T Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 10.3" Government Carbine 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Barrel

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 10.3" Government Carbine 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 16" Lightweight Mid-Length 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Barrel

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 16" Lightweight Mid-Length 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 16" Lightweight Carbine 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Barrel

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 16" Lightweight Carbine 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Ar-15/M16 300 Blk S2w Hammer Forged Barrels - 10.3" S2w 300 Blk Barrel, 1-8 Twist

Barrel

Ar-15/M16 300 Blk S2w Hammer Forged Barrels - 10.3" S2w 300 Blk Barrel, 1-8 Twist

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 14.5" 5.56 Lightweight Mid-Length Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Barrel

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 14.5" 5.56 Lightweight Mid-Length Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 12.5" Government Carbine 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Barrel

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 12.5" Government Carbine 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 16" 5.56 M4 Carbine Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Barrel

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 16" 5.56 M4 Carbine Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 16" Government Mid-Length 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist

Barrel

Ar-15/M16 5.56 Hammer Forged Barrels - 16" Government Mid-Length 5.56 Barrel, 1-7 Twist

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