My General Purpose Urban SHTF Rifle - Daniel Defense DDM4 V7P 

Bro you missed the chance to call it the Double D

"Not a bad way to spend $80,000." -Dominic Toretto 😅

I love the line "other than that everything else is stock" right after you listed 5k worth of extras you equipped. 😂great video bro

All peoples look for leadership, safety, and integrity. Thank you.

Never, ever give up your right to bear arms... especially you AR-15's! ⭐️🇺🇸⭐️

Female shooter here, mine is the M4V7 SLW. Highly recommend

The knowledge you bring to us, the information on the options, I dig you brotha, keep it up. I'm a new fan, new owner the Awesome AR crew, just built my first the last year. Now the accessories are coming because of the videos you put out there

My daughter got me the SSA trigger for Christmas many years ago. It turned my Massachusetts approved POS S&W 1.0 AR-15 Sport, into a nice accurate AR! Since they banned the sale of new ARs, AKs etc 7 years ago, this is my one & only SHTF rifle. Even with 10rd mags, it's up to the task.

I have this exact rifle as well and also SBR'd it like you. I'm running a B5 Bravo stock, Saker 556 supressor, Geissele SD-E trigger, Spikes Tactical T3 buffer, Sprinco white carbine spring, Aimpoint T2, Cloud Defensive OWL, Magpul Pro BUIS. For me, it's the total package for home defense.

I've never heard of it BUT LOVE the fact the foregrip is relatively flat on the bottom. Buildings, walls manmade structures are usually linear and flat. Outstanding support without a sometimes cumbersome bi-pod and appears to be easy to wall brace with minimal had support. Good find

Your one of my favorite Americans man! Keep up the great work and thank you for your efforts in bringing us this content!

I learn a lot from your videos man. Starting my Arsenal for home defense. Only have a couple 12 gauges and one handgun. The AR is what I’m looking at now and have seen so many options. I appreciate your breakdown of this. I know it isn’t cheap, but my life or wife’s life isn’t cheap so I want to get good hardware to protect ourselves. Thank you man 🙏🏿

My Sig Sauer 516 is set up similarly, Aimpoint PRO, with a vertical fore grip which has a pressure switch on it that works the Streamlight and the Magpul back-up sights.

My general purpose/SHTF rifle is a Ruger PC9. In the Eastern region I live it's generally impossible to see more than 100 yards due to tree cover except in zones that are easy to escape from such as roads or the edges of bodies of water, so there's little benefit to a high velocity modern rifle cartridge here. The weapon uses the same ammunition and magazines as my handgun, which keeps my loadout very light and compact and simple. This is especially important because, as a civilian, the pistol is actually my primary weapon most of the time due to concealability, and that's where the brunt of my training goes and what my system is based around, the carbine is only carried occasionally and it's a pure add-on. The 9mm carbine is much less destructive on small game like rabbits than a rifle cartridge and easier to achieve a useful point blank with than an AR due to lower sight height and a trajectory that both rises and falls within a given space, it's basically a laser beam between 15 and 80 yards, so trajectory is eliminated as a factor altogether for practical purposes. At the same time, the 9mm at carbine velocities with the right bullet is a suitable entry level deer round, and in my opinion reaches the point of diminishing returns for terminal performance on human opponents when hollow points are used, the versatility of the cartridge is unmatched. There are even 9mm bullets today proven to defeat quality 3A body armor even at handgun velocities. 9mm is extremely quiet out of a 16" barrel, to the point where I have no qualms about shooting it even in small parks with houses only a few hundred yards away much like a .22, and I wouldn't hesitate to shoot it without earpro in an emergency. A good linear compensator might potentially make standard pressure loads basically hearing safe without needing an NFA device. The weapon uses a takedown design and it fits in most average size backpacks, this is important for transporting it through populated areas or in other situations in which being visibly armed isn't a good idea, and it beats leaving the weapon behind somewhere where it can be stolen or lost. 9mm ammunition is the cheapest centerfire ammunition you can buy and it's also one of the lightest and most compact. Stockpiling, training, and carrying ammo is cheaper and easier than with any other cartridge other than .22LR. The Ruger PC9 is the most versatile weapon I own, the best for the things I actually do with rifles, and the most suitable for living with on foot perpetually in a situation in which vehicular transportation is no longer possible. It's "the one."

Nice video and rifle. Being on Gov't payroll (Disability) that set up cost probably about half of my annual income. I must live vicariously through your videos, so thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the video about your training.

I like how you kept it real. For instance, like saying that the rail skull is just something u personally like. Not trying to sell or push anything on us. Keep doing what your doing. I am now a subscriber

You have just earned yourself a spot in my list of favorite 2A content creators

Really enjoyed your vid, particularly the call out of all the components.

Corporate would like you to find the difference between this and the MK18 modernized video. Me: they're the same.

I have this same carbine, in both 5.56 and 300 BLK. The latter is my SHTF rifle, because it is SO much quieter than the 5.56 suppressed. Both are nearly perfect rifles.

I feel the same way about that Bcm stock, but lOVE the look of the DD stock

I can attest to the beauty of having the Magpul MBUS Pro offset sights on a rifle. I have them on a couple of my ARs. While hunting white tail deer in Central Texas with 6.5 Grendel build, three does came out of a grove about 50 yards away to my right. I had seen them the day before, so it took a moment to register when a buck followed behind them. They didn’t see me behind a fallen tree. By the time I got my rifle up, they were 30 yards away. I knew I wouldn’t have time to get my scope on him, so I tilted my AR and used my 45° offset sights. Obliterated his heart from 15 yards away. He made it about 10 yards before collapsing.

Awesome video, keep ‘m coming. If you could do one where you tell where people can take those courses, that’d be amazing.

I follow you from Switzerland. Your advises and opinions seem to be very reasonable.

I own this same weapon only chambered in 300 BO and it’s my go to home defense rifle. I might also mention I love the 300 BO cartridge. On the muzzle I have the Silencer Co can for hearing safety. Great gun and video, keep up the great work.

I always like and share your video!!! Keep up the good work !!!

Nice vid Colin. Tight and focused. You've stepped it up. Cool. From Canada where the current federal government is not very 2A or gun friendly. We still have nice guns though. Send more content to Canada. Respect

You know what Colion, you are the new generations Morgan Freeman of the 2A World. Your expression and love of Firearms gives off the same vibe as talking about penguins or Whatever else. It's that sweet voice that calms the soul and tells the true story. Keep it going brother.🇺🇸

Great video like always keep up the good work !!

Love it man💯💪🏾. Keep up the good work bro

Love my Springfield M1A Scout. Looking to add another rifle, going to have to consider the DDM4.Thanks C, and keep doing what you’re doing.

First video I’ve ever watched of yours! You got yourself a subscriber now! Somebody locally is selling this rifle for $1400 and I wanted to learn some more about it. Your video is making me want to go buy it today! Great video and very informative. Great job!

Another good vid Colion. Thanks for sharing.

I was shooting with a man at the range the other day I had just met. He told me my eotech was only good for 50 yards and closer. I was hitting sub 2 inch groups at 100 yards and ringing steel at 200-400. He was shooting out of an lpvo and couldn’t hold a 3-4 inch group at 100. He almost couldn’t believe his eyes while I was shooting and he was spotting. Eotech/red dots are good optics out to longer distances than people give credit for. Very precise too

My general purpose rifle is a BCM 16 in upper with an Anderson arms lower, Magpul furniture, foregrip, Larue trigger, strike eagle 1/8, Sig Romeo offset at a 45, VTAC sling. I like it a lot and serves multiple roles.

I’ve had my RIS III 14.5 for probably 6 months now and have never shot it. 🤦🏻‍♂️ I think my go to would be my 10.5 LWRC. I shot that thing this weekend with a YHM Turbo 2. Been simping for ADM lately. Hadn’t shot it in a while either and remembered why I bought it. That thing is money!!! Especially with the ambi controls, radian charging handle and safety added to it.

Mannnn once I seen the Iraqiveteran8888 POF, 416 meltdown video, 2800 rounds full auto without a complete failure, vs this at 800 rounds b4 complete failure, I'm sold on the POF

I got my zpap92 for sub 300m. I will soon have my aero ar10 ready for mountain warfare.

Great information about extra things to consider to buy. Since I have bought rifle and pistol 22's. It seems these weapons are getting a bad rap. I wouldn't mind buying a suppressor for my rifle but everyone is saying it isn't worth it. When you said about night time engagement, it has got me thinking about what would anyone do

AWESOME, THANKS, 👍!!!

As for the offset irons, looks like the laser will be in the way on the right. Perhaps an etched glass red dot is the answer. Lol, the problems we face. But I certainly appreciate the talk through, it is helping me roadmap a future layout. God bless.

I've always been wondering how you run your rife setup. Great video

I'm at SDI now, and I gave you your kudos.

Good info sir. Thank you for what you do.

Loved the starting backbdrop animation.

I have the same question Joker had of Batman... "Where does he get (and afford) all those marvelous TOYS??" My all-purpose rifle is a K98k Isreali .308.... cuz its what I HAVE. (That, or a Marlin lever in .35 Rem..) 🤷‍♂️

Swap your Unity Riser for an ADM Riser. You get the same height and a QD lever, making your MBUS Pros usable.

Great video, Thank you!

I thought you did a pretty good job in just a few minutes brother. You covered how you were going to use it according to it's design and purpose.

Thanks for the advice

Amazing content thank you brother keep going 👍💪

Gr8 load out, we need a full review on the Radian Model 1! Lets make that happen

I think my next rifle will be a DD SBR setup but I am thinking of doing it in .300 Blackout.

Excellent platform!!!

Im eyeing this beauty. Thank you for posting the wicked set up! Liked Sub'd!

Loved this video, great rifle and great setup! I would love to buy two Gisselle triggers for my AR-15 and my AR-10 but they are too expensive for my budget :P

Thanks Colion

You put the alien ships from battle l.a . What a great movie. Your vids are great

Thanks Colion!

My MK18 is my do-it-all platform based on my needs and where I live.

With all the high mount craze, yeah Im ine of the Guys that bought the hydra mount for my xps3 , now Im leaning towards running my optic on my stock top rail , a lazer/light setup , just a simple effective set up without loads of crap hanging off my rifle👍

A really short ballistically superior setup for urban warfare in style, coming in at a mere minimum 35 inches and a whopping 800 ft-lb of energy on target.

Love the video. Always have back up irons.

I've been listening to a lot of discussions on general pupose rifles for use outside the home. I'm now in the camp that any such rifle should have magnification on it. RDS w/ magnifier, ACOG w/ piggyback RDS, LPVO, etc. There seems to be a misconception that "urban" = CQC, at least there was for me at one point.

“An invisible light show” bro I fucking love this channel. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

God's Silliest Goose here, mine is my Fulton Armory M1 Carbine. It is my go-to multiple purpose rifle. Its light, handy and adaptable within 300 Yards.

I went with the Sig 516 with Trijicon MRO HD for shtf.

Love your channel. I own the DDM4 fde 300blk. Absolutely love it. I Do own a GQ Armory Paladin Carbine pistol. Would love for you to do a review of it.

Overall decent setup 👍🏻 I always say it works for the user

Very nice rifle, Colion.

I fuckin’ love that setup, gonna have to replicate!

Great video and very informative.

Glad you mentioned that very important observation about people with night vision, 99.9% of people with night vision, aren’t going to be a threat to anyone, they are of the same mindset as the rest of us in this community. I have night vision, but frankly, having that belief of people with night vision, I should have never spent the huge amount of money on it. So for people that really don’t have that much money, don’t bother, anyone with night vision, isn’t a threat to you.

Thank you

Great review and AR!

I like the .300 round and I have the 300 Blackout, and it needs a tune up, that said, I also need a suppressor and mine is only good for CQB, that is what is what it was built for and inside of 100 yards, the 5.56 is No Match.

Awesome video. When I grow up, I want to be just like you good sir 😊. On a more serious note. Your videos are not just entertaining, but always informative. Keep up the good work and thank you for providing such good content.

really love that setup!

Nice setup. Better to be over prepared than under prepared.

I just ordered me one but if the 16’ platform. Maybe shorten it later on if I feel the need to do so, but I love my Scorpion for now the close quarters scenario. Still on the fence about it but I love it though. Apart the price of that laser you just broke my heart on, your set up is awesome. I’m in Houston, and im really looking into doing tactical training and brushing up on mounting skills once I get my V7 set with all the furniture.

Your content is great. Keep it up!

I like how lightweight the gas system is on Mk18, and quick recoil impulse. But I prefer the PWS MK111. It has a piston system that runs cooler, cleaner, better suppressed, and mlock handguard is lighter than quads, and less aggressive against your clothing when slinged. I think short barrels and short gas direct impingement systems are hard on barrels and buffer springs. The PWS seems to be a well sorted Mk18 sized weapon. And much lighter than HK416

I have 45 degree iron sights with my red dot reflex. Seems to work well but I could use a shorter barrel

Thoughts on adding a jp h2 silent capture spring? Garrand thumb said it was an amazing upgrade for this gun.

Would love to have an opportunity to test my rifles at a professional course too

Great breakdown bruv.

A MK18 but with an m-lok handguard? I love it!

"Good luck coming up with an acronym for THAT" SGPDIUDR BAM! Checkmate

Shall not be infringed!!! Amen!!

thanks for the info

Tnx bro

I run a Geissele 10.3 or 11.5 for that role. Trying out a 13.7 now.

Love ya Bro. Great content

I am a poor guy and cannot afford a Giesly trigger, even though I would love to have one. I picked up an inexpensive AR-15 clone, the first thing I did was change the single-stage trigger to a two-stage trigger, even an inexpensive 2-stage trigger makes follow-up shots much faster.

Great video brother!! 👊😎👍

Dude! just a suggestion but if you are looking for a stock for better aesthetics I suggest trying the new Reptilla RECC-E Stock I think it would make for a great aesthetic addition. I would have one myself, but I "am poor" and cannot afford such luxuries.. awesome content by the way!

Surefire RC-2 are amazing to shoot.

Hey Broussard folks out here "urban" areas,aka da mountains& woods much prefer 30 cal or better. A lifetime in the mountains has taught us to not use varmint calibers except for varmints,generally smaller ones. Definitely appreciate what you do though 👍

Political news is a necessity…and really love your firearms reviews!

Love that video ❤