Testing the MOST ADVANCED AR 15…Futuristic SECRET Technology 

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Daniel Defense used to be a $1000 rifle, then they got popular because they were a pretty good $1000 rifle. Now they're a $1700 rifle and they're not worth $1700.

32:23 I think the forward assist is not only in case the bolt doesn’t go into battery properly, but in case you need to charge a round quietly, you can release the charging handle slow and then use the forward assist to push the round into battery quietly!

That duel taper is actually a SWAGE. There are a few machining companies that have different patents on this type of connection. Swagelok, Parker.. to name a few. This type of lock up is concentric and usually stronger than the parts being joined together. I'm very surprised no one came out and did this along time ago. kudos to Blackout Defense.

By far the best customer service I've ever experienced, not a close second

Paused half way through to tell you that this is one of the best AR reviews I’ve ever watched. The technology and how you explained it kept me interested and now, I want one.

Wow, check out that perfect ejection pattern

So the barrel nut is basically a compression union. Engineering is cool.

That upgrade program is the thing that makes me like this company the most

I have the 1st version. I love it. The only complaint is the weight. However, the build quality is amazing. I literally bought this rifle after seeing your video last year. Your work is very much appreciated. Keep it up and thank you.

Barrel nut changes: What we need is a high speed camera view of a bullet being fired, while focused on the barrel. Usually the barrel moves around in a liquid waveform. So take the HG off and take a video showing the changes. Balance: We need to see where the balance point is.

I don't have a budget for one of these but it's still amazing to watch. The new technology and advancements are awesome to see. Thanks for the hard work and promo codes.

Been wanting one of these for awhile, but glad to say I was able to finalize my order today! The timing really worked out so well with their new buffer tube colors options and the ONEX mount! I love their trigger and have it in another build, I can't wait to see how their rifle performs. Went with a 16" cryo, space grey, dark grey buffer tube all other hardware is black. Brooke has been amazing helping me with options, I even made a mistake at checkout and she helped me out with that super quick. Now its just the waiting game, with another wait period in CA to add to that misery 😂

Mine is being built now. I can't speak highly enough about BD. They were phenomenal to work with over the phone, their customer support is top notch they genuinely sound happy at work and there to work with you. They offer a great military discount. From what I've seen of their facility it's absolutely top notch. I cannot wait for it to arrive and the future platforms they are working on. Really interesting to learn more about this company and speaks volume of HOW they are able to achieve these results.

Ordered mine about a month ago. CA featureless. At the time they only had option for fix maglock. I emailed them and even though they did not do featureless they were able to accommodate. I just needed to send them approved grip. Through the process they answered my emails quickly. I was in communication with Brooke. She is the best. I have my optics(TA02/sro) ready for when my rifle comes in. That said, I appreciate you taking your time to create very informative firearm content.

This gun also just looks phenomenal.

i got to say i love their cohoices of color and accents the green, grey bronze looks dope

Loved it! Wish it could be available in my Country. I dig it so much! More power to your channel and God bless.

Another option for cryo treatment that the former soviet union supposedly used was just to immerse the material directly into liquid nitrogen without any gradual cool down. If I recall correctly the end result was about the same but had a higher failure rate for the part.

You got the thing about the barrel rings wrong. It's to allow for controlled linear thermal expansion to counteract off-axis distortion.

A forward assist may be something you only need once or twice in your life, but if you ever do, it could be the time you need it the most.

Thank you!!! This just closed gaps in my builds. Was on their site before the video ended. Keep em coming!!

Besides the barrel nut, this is stuff LaRue has been doing for a long time

I have been using an AR-15 since my days in Vietnam, 3/4 Marines. The basic design of the rifle is still good, but with the changes years ago, I would not change anything. These boutique rifles are just money makers and don't really make sense for the average people. In my words, If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Keep it simple, and don't over complicate it. I'll give you a thumbs up anyway because I like cool technology.

Lol. "It's not a big deal ... but it will change your life."🤣🤣🤣

Per your email request a few weeks ago I wanted to let you know that I am now seeing your new videos appear in my watchlist and even though I was mysteriously unsubscribe from your channel, like I mentioned in your last video comments, so far I am stillsubscribe to your channel and I will keep watching to make sure I stay subscribed. Because that unexplainable unsubscribing of your channel was not done by me and I'm confident of that. Please keep your great videos coming. Thank you brother!

I build a lot of custom AR rifles and the most impressive thing on that rifle is that trigger.... Well done, on that trigger system...!!! I will be ordering a few of them... :)

As always, another super laid back review TT ! Keep em coming !😅

I bought a version 1 right before they announced the version 2. However, I'm not missing out because I got the adjustable gas block, Magpul port cover, new profile barrel that's nitride treated (my preference), the hybrid muzzle device, and I like the old lower profile more. The only thing that I don't have is the ambi bolt release, but that's not a big deal because it's not a catch.

These are nice!!! Definitely a “I need it for a specific purpose” rifle tho. Yeah man Lancer has stepped up their game dramatically with the steep feed ramps. I’ve got 4-5 and they ALL work great. No issues after thousands of rounds.

Usually when I see an AR review for something that I like I'm thinking about how it's cool, but I love the gun I'm shooting with enough that I'd rather get something completely different like an AK which are banned in my state sadly, but that platform basically sells itself. But watching this review there's a lot to love. I see more justifications in this than Q's marketing for their stuff. I'm a big proponent for the forward-assist as I've used it to clear a jam instinctively early into owning an AR. I like to say it's so intuitive that a 17 year old kid could under high stress knows to use it when all he needs is one more round out of that rifle.

Thank you for reaffirming my decision to go with PSA on all of my AR platforms!

The ar platform is simple so it seems like companies are coming up with all kinds of crazy gadgets to keep people thinking “I gotta get that” when most can’t outshoot a $500 psa rifle

1) I’ve tried every single cassette style available for the MCX, the Zero trigger is significantly better than the next closest, and it is the only one that works with mil primers every single time. Get the 4.5 though, the 3.0 is too light. 2) I hope they get into large frames. I’d love one of these in 6.5 Cr. 3) Great video!

Federal law enforcement contract. Great, they're supplying the boot with super rifles.

Amazingly detailed information. Thank you.

Just got to the pricing and I was really surprised that you didn't say this gun starts at $5k and goes up from there.

I’m glad you’re back and I’m glad you took the time to not only physically recoup but also to mentally rest.

Great review. I have shot a .7MOA group with my version 1 DTL. I'm very excited about version 2.0 that will allow standard barrels to be used by flipping the barrel nut around.

Thank you for your honesty and explaining this information to us!!

Good review. Almost sounded like a infomercial. They are definitely advancing the technology of the AR 15. I'd like to see their barrel nut design become the standard.

Thanks for the video

I've been running the AR-15 Zero trigger from Blackout Defense for a few years now on a ZRO Delta and I love the trigger.

Channels like Garand Thumb might have the cinematic sequences, comedy, and entertainment value along with some great summary information and anecdotal military opinion. But Tactical Toolbox has detailed analysis and opinion of the promises or gimmicks of the manufacturers. Love this channel sir.

I can’t afford to watch this video.

Agree with the ddm4 V7 by DD. Had purchased mine for $1400 a few years back and it’s a great AR. Just not a $14,1500-2400$ AR. The price is erratic depending on merchant deals. It runs good, it’s accurate and you can feed it just about anything. My PSA Sabre is $400 cheaper but runs all day the same. My purpose isn’t to look good shooting. It’s to send grain to a specific target as quickly and accurately as possibly to which both do this. My FozTech fighter elite is much lighter has a better two stage trigger and actually shoots faster and feels superior in hand and appearance wise.

For that money my ruger ar556 is will be getting more ammo for training. See you on the range brother!

I went with Cobalt Kinetics to get a 6.5 Grendel SPR.

WANT! 🎉

Dang another video!!! Love the upload pace recently!!

I own a Saint now

Those aren’t concentric rings, they’re coaxial rings

Kyle needed his fwd assist.

I have that LWRC you are going to review, with the fully ambi controls. Really nice shooting rifle. I like it a lot.

Thanks!

POF has been doing this for Years, Using the Barrel Nut as a Heat Seak. Which has Weight Distribution. Look at POF Heat Seak Barrel Nut. Idk about anymore, but the Older POFs used Heavy Fluted Barrels, with a Large Heat Sink Barrel Nut, and a Piston System. They quite literally created an Unstoppable AR-15. IV8888 did a Meltdown of the POF P416 and it never failed completely. The downside was POF was on the Heavier Side. However, you are carrying a AR-15 that could technically be used as a Squad Automatic Weapon

In the words of a good guy I know. Not only is that cutting edge technology…” it’s dead sexy!”

I am happy that AR's are continuing to be on the cutting edge of firearm technology for the average citizen and not just for the military or police. Excellent. We have more options and more accurate weapons that ultimately make them more safe.

As an admitted BCM and centurion arms fanboy, I hadn't heard about this company until your last video. But they are blowing me away

It was an "interesting sales pitch" until I heard "self-polishing"... Really?!?! LMFAO 🤣🤣

Another rifle that should get some attention as for how the barrel mounts is POF their barrel nut is also large and is one huge heat sink. Watch irac8888 melt down video of a POF. IT was mind blowing how much heat the huge barrel nut took away. So much so that they couldn’t get it to melt down.

Seriously considering getting this beauty for my first AR, I’m just going to have to summon the patience to wait 10-12 weeks after ordering custom 😩

Nitriding is NOT a coating, it’s a chemical treatment that effects the metallurgical properties of the surface metal.

Alright, adding to the Christmas list 😂

Well, I started shooting AR's back in the early to mid 70's and they didn't come with FA's back then, but I never needed one. Joined the military and went 11B and had the A1's, and then got the A2's, and again, I seriously do not ever recall "NEEDING" the FA, but I always tapped it, more of a habit thing than anything, but looking back on 100's of 1,000's of rounds I alone have put down range, not including my brothers, I have NEVER seen or heard of any of us using the FA. With that said, if it was an option, I'd get it for sure, just because I like to tap it out of habit. I also think that most rifles are more accurate than most shooters, but every little advantage helps. Keep up the great work.

Regarding the Ambi bolt lock one good option that would be comparatively affordable would be to put a real bravo PDQ lever on it.

looks good, i been watching them for a while now.. i can believe the quality.. do me a favor and go side by side with a LaRue.. I would be interested. to be clear, these guys are on my bucket list for a next gun.. but i been busy pushing my LaRue around.. But i want a BlackOut.. i truly do

I have a lot of high end AR’s and 1911’s ,, never wanted a Black out till this video. I will have to try one ,, THANKS . Just what I need another one YEP . 😂

Great review. Thank you.

Awesome video brother! Thanks for what you do!

I got the original mark 4, before they got big, wish I would have waited a while. They are the best in my opinion.

Hey man I love your vids, recently I bought a radical AR. I know people like us don’t have lots of cash to dump into a rifle, can you make a video on how to upgrade it, like what trigger, hand guard, muzzle and stuff like that to make it even more reliable. Thanks man and keep up the good content.

What color options did you select? So aesthetic

I love my blackout defense is, just rough now that they are 6-8 month lead times now. I hope they can grow and get that lead time back down.

Wow, so much information. Thanks!

I’ve always wanted a quality semiautomatic 308 rifle, I just couldn’t afford something like this, it would be a dream come true!

I was exposed to them for the 1st time just last week. What a beautiful work of art these guys produce. Utterly amazing quality and precession.

The main reason adjustable gas blocks aren’t on more internal piston guns is cause of the higher chance for reliability issues that may come under heavy use compared to an external piston.Internal piston guns really weren’t designed to have adjustable gas or be suppressed, just throwing that out there for anyone looking at one of these.

bro, it is unbelievable how you get into the specs, love it. you've won me over. subscribed.

Thanks for the detailed explanation on nitrite and cryo. That explains why I have never had a nitrited barrel shoot good.

I was spoiled when I bought my first LWRC having Complete Ambi controls. The ability of locking the bolt BACK with my trigger finger seemed natural and obvious. 9 years and 10 builds later, it's been a challenge finding lowers designed properly and/or not ridiculously expensive with the same features. It's 10x easier trying to train yourself or new shooters on a platform with Trigger finger controls. Because if it's busy doing primary functions, your fingers not on the trigger while still maintaining a good grip and that leaves your support hand for secondary operations like running the Ch handle or grabbing a mag. It makes me sad it's taken this long to get a bolt release on more lowers, I wonder how long it will take for a standardized bolt hold?

Other manufacturers don't produce ARs at that price point because a lot of what you're paying for is a brand name. Their brand name is associated with quality and performance, and they charge you for that. It is what it is. And its exactly why i decided to start building my own. You can build a very high quality, accurate and durable rifle for half to 2/3rds of what a Daniel Defense will cost you.

This is dope, I don't agree about the rings reducing whip. They're going perpendicular instead of parallel. If it stopped whip how do we have corrugated bendy straws?

Thank you for bringing us to this best AR 15 affordable technology.

DD is a basic AR with a high end price I'm glad you said it.

Thank you for all your content. Big fan for a few years now can’t wait for more!

Very cool stuff. I'm extremely deep on the armorer/gunsmith side of this rabbit hole. You did a pretty great job of describing those features and what they are for. The thing that got me interested in these is the barrel (naturally). Tacom structured barrels also use the milled rings for harmonic dampening, however they mill theirs non-uniformly. Uniformity promotes resonance, non-uniformity deadens it, which is what we want. Also the bead blasting adds surface area for heat extraction too on a micro level. I don't like drop in triggers because they trap debris and are all proprietary and because AR trigger pins are designed to pivot inside the pin bore, this allows free hammer movement. Locking the pins in place can slow the hammer down creating a potential for light strikes. Pins that are the right size and triggers with appropriate tension J-springs to retain them should not walk out. But they at least solved one of the problems with drop in's by sealing all those screws in place, so thats a win. A note about the pads for upper/lower slop - any device that puts force between the upper and lower to prevent slop (including screws in the lower), will inadvertently create wear on the pivot and takedown pin bores during recoil. I elect not to use them as its simply a "feel" thing that in most cases really doesn't provide much mechanical advantage besides maybe creating less carrier tilt. No idea if this is the reason they chose not to use them anymore or it was simply to save some time in machining, but figured I'd share it. Also a note about the other high end manufacturer's - specs that most of the public never bothers to learn about are usually the difference between high end and lower end. DD and Geissele are not immune to problems, the quality from ALL manufacturer's seems to have gone in the toilet lately. Tolerances are failing left and right for those of us that gauge things out. Even some disappointing stuff from BCM that i came across the other day (oversized bolt tail seal). But what you pay for with folks like DD, Geissele, and BCM is a level of QC that gives you a much higher chance of getting a very gas efficient rifle that will not quit on you when negative circumstances compound; fouling, bad ammo, inclement weather/temperature, and exterior dirt. The more efficient your setup is, the longer it will run with one or multiple of those unfavorable conditions affecting it. PSA's, BCA's, Radicals are cheap because they use MIM lower parts kits (metal injection molded - its kin to casting) with crap spring material, they reduce the amount of oversight and standards of QC, no threadlockers, lazy torque specs, large swaths of whats "acceptable" tolerance, many components of which other manufacturers would reject, (saves them money by rejecting less components which means they can build more guns). The result - in the same set of conditions, the cheaper guns will either A. choke out from major gas inefficiency, or B. beat themselves to death and then choke prematurely from material failure due to being overgassed to accommodate the gas inefficiency. Colt may commission 10,000 bolt carrier groups and only keep 2k of them because the rest didn't meet their specification for tolerances. Tolerances such as this are never quantified by 99% of users or even reviewers, but is valuable if you seek to trust your life to a tool. Most say "its a bolt carrier, same as all the others" but thats literally not true. Gas efficiency drives reliability. Colt owns the TDP and tends to honor it better than most. Most others just slap "milspec" on it and then do whatever they want with the spec. One major difference with Colt is that they use the correct size gas port for a given barrel length/dwell time for using QUALITY AMMO and taking into consideration suppressor use. The commercial market oversize's gas ports because they know bubba is gonna try to send weak sauce steel case or 223 remington pressure ammo through the gun with no suppressor and if it doesn't run they are gonna be mad at the manufacturer. So who do you cater to? Most tend to cater to the lowest common denominator.

I have access to a range outdoors, all year in AZ with tons of steel, that’s private. So if you have a new rifle and need to test accuracy w/o fanfare, it’s the place to go. It’s about an hour away from central Phoenix.

The only time I've ever had to use a forward assist was on my Frankenguns while I was still figuring out the buffer weights, gas settings, and general part incompatibilities (forgot to check for M4 feed ramps on the upper). Otherwise, a forward assist is mostly useless.

I've needed the forward assist on several occasions... Glad that will be an option!

Do you keep saying “Virgin 2”? 😂”are you saying Meow????”

thank you purdy people! 😂🤣 I love that

They are at 24 week leadtimes right now for just an upper!!! Good to know there is another quality gun manufacturer here in AZ.

I've been wanting one of these since I saw your first video on Blackout Defense... This only make me want one even more.

😟 Sorry for being late to the party! Lovin' that Blackout! Good honest review! 👍 Thank you!

The structure of your videos and how you present and plan everything said is not just impressive but super helpful and informative I never skip any seconds of your video bc of that I love your vids truly

This is the best DIY channel for guns on YT, bar none.AAAAA+++++ If i ever need to ask some questions about the subject, he is the one i would ask.

Love a gas piston version of that AR.

You're going to get barrel whip regardless. Even custom Remington 700 footprint action bolt guns with huge 10 pound barrels still have barrel whip. That's why some people have started to use barrel tuners (extra weight on the muzzle that you can very precisely move around to tune the harmonic wave). And those guns can be down to as little as 0.1 MOA.

Thanks for all your hard work!