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Daniel Defense Castle Nut 15-057-20039 Gun Model: AR-15, Condition: New, 31% Off
The Daniel Defense Castle Nut will work with any AR15 platform rifle to secure either a Mil-spec, or Commercial spec buffer tube to your rifle. It is also compatible with DPMS and Armalite AR10 platform rifles.
Yes. The Daniel Defense Castle Nut is a 4140 tool steel castle nut with a heavy magnesium phosphate coating and is compatible with common armorers/castle nut wrenches.
A nice castle nut but color is way off for most lowers, end plates and buffer tubes I am familiar with.
It is more gray/grey that black. The color might match well for Daniel Defense items if that is what you are looking for.
Not all castle bits are of the same quality, there is a noticeable difference on the quality / durability of this DD castle nut. Not much else to say , not a part we think about that much, but quality all the way
Not all simple parts are made equal and this Daniel Defense one is beyond solid. It has crisp threads, shape edges, and is the real deal. I paired it with a Radian QD mount and everything is good to go. For around $8 this is a solid buy and I would r...
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This product was what I expected it to be. Daniel Defense products are the best of the best in my opinion. This product was purchased to replace a castle nut of lesser quality. My only gripe! When I placed the order, my payment was received and then ...
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There are lots of castle nuts on the market that advertise as milspec. The only thing milspec about many of them is the thread. The Daniel Defense castle nut is truly mil-spec. Correct outside diameter, width, and detent marks for staking.
Get the Daniel Defense Castle Nut to secure your mil spec or commercial spec carbine receiver extension and rear receiver end plate to the lower receiver. These AR15 Lower Parts by Daniel Defense are finely crafted with recesses for staking your rear receiver end plate to prevent the castle nut from coming loose. Featuring a heavy magnesium phosphate coating, the Daniel Defense Securing Castle Nut is also compatible with common armorers and castle nut wrenches. The Daniel Defense Castle Nut Ring is a sturdy and affordable way for you to secure your receiver extension to ensure maximum durability.