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Questions & Answers
Is the upper billet or forged aluminum Expert Answer

It is a mil-spec forged upper receiver.

by Jonathan D., Gear Expert, December 6, 2018
Do you ship this to California? Expert Answer

No, this upper would not have been capable of being shipped to CA. The muzzle device would not have been CA compliant.

by Kurt Colbourne, Gear Expert, August 30, 2021
Customer Reviews
Helpful Positive Review
DDM4V7 Upper by Joe, January 18, 2019
Excellent high quality complete upper receiver! The full length m-lok handrail makes customization super easy. Light weight and makes a great addition to any build. Daniel Defense makes high quality products, you won’t be disappointed.
1/3 found this helpful
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Daniel Defense v7 Upper Receiver by John, Verified Owner, May 20, 2018
Without a doubt one of the best complete uppers. I own POF, S&W, DD, JP, Sig Sauer, Faxon, and Griffin Arms AR-15's. For the money/quality you will not find a better option. I own 3 of these uppers/complete rifles and have never had a issue with a...
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4/5 found this helpful
Helpful Positive Review
Your just not going to find a better upper than the ones made by Daniel Defense. A must have for anyone wanting a great AR. I would highly reccomend this upper receiver for anyone wanting great quality abs durability in the firearm.
2/4 found this helpful
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DDM4V7 Upper Receiver by Joe, June 17, 2018
Amazing quality! M-Lok hanguard is extremely lightweight and the ergonomics are exceptional. Muzzle break can be removed to accept silencer in the future. Charging handle could be slightly bigger for easier operation.
1/2 found this helpful
Helpful Negative Review
Not any more by Sir, June 12, 2023
Daniel's defense is no longer the quality product at once was. Amazing, spend all that money and there product looks like junk out of the box. I didn't trust the reliability of it based on the condition in which they shipped it. Clearly Daniel's Defe...
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Great Upper by massalz, Verified Owner, August 1, 2025
I’ve always wanted a DD and I’m glad I finally got one. That said, I was surprised to see that the hand grip and screws for said grip were just thrown in the box. Those little locking plates for MLOK could easily fall out of the box and I thought the...
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Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO Barrel Length: 16 inBarrel Profile: Government Gas System Length: Mid Length Barrel Twist Rate: 1-7 Finish: Black Color: Black Gun Model: M4 Condition: New Weight: 4 lb

Code: DDD-UFH-NBV9L-23-128-02339-047

MPN: 23-128-02339-047

UPC: 815604018968

List: $1,300.00Save $92.00
$1,208.00

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Product Info for Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 16 inch 5.56mm NATO Upper Receiver

The DDM4 V7 AR15 style Upper Receiver Group is built around a Cold Hammer Forged 16 inch barrel and equipped with a DD improved Flash Suppressor to reduce flash signature. It features a mid-length gas system for smooth, reliable cycling and reduced wear on moving parts. A free-floating MFR 15.0 handguard offers incredible weight savings as well as superior cooling, ergonomics, and modularity while maintaining the strength and durability expected from Daniel Defense. With the M-LOK attachment points that run along 7 positions and an uninterrupted 1913 Picatinny rail on top, the V7 upper receiver group has plenty of room for the sights, optics, and accessories the user may require. The independently ambi GRIP-N-RIP Charging Handle accommodates left- and right-handed shooters. All Daniel Defense complete upper receiver groups come standard with an M16 profile bolt carrier group.image

Specifications for Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 16 inch 5.56mm NATO Upper Receiver:

Manufacturer: Daniel Defense
Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Barrel Length: 16 in
Barrel Profile: Government
Gas System Length: Mid Length
Barrel Twist Rate: 1-7
Finish: Black
Color: Black
Gun Model: M4
Condition: New
Gun Rail: M-LOK
Weight: 4 lb
Magazine Included: No
Mount Type: M-LOK
Projectile Caliber: .223 Caliber

Features of Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 16 inch 5.56mm NATO Upper Receiver:

  • UPPER RECEIVER: Mil-Spec with Indexing Marks and M4 Feed Ramps. CNC Machined of 7075-T6 Aluminum, Type III Hard Coat Anodized
  • BARREL: Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel, Cold Hammer Forged, 1:7 Twist, 16in; Government Profile, Mid-length Gas System, Chrome Lined, Mil-Spec Heavy Phosphate Coated, and HP/MPI Tested
  • GAS SYSTEM: Pinned Low Profile Gas Block CNC Machined of 4140 hardened steel and Mil-Spec Heavy Phosphate Coating, Mid-length, Direct Impingement
  • MUZZLE DEVICE: Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor, 17-4 PH Stainless Steel, Salt Bath Nitride Finished
  • BOLT CARRIER GROUP: M16 Profile, Mil-Spec MP Tested, Chrome Lined, Properly Staked Gas Key
  • SIGHTS: Sold Separately
  • HANDGUARD: Daniel Defense MFR 15.0, CNC Machined of 6061-T6 Aluminum, M-LOK Attachment, Type III Hard Coat Anodized
  • CHARGING HANDLE: GRIP-N-RIP Charging Handle, Body CNC Machined of 7075-T6 Aluminum, Handles & Latch CNC Machined of 6061-T6 Aluminum, Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Roll Pins, Type III Hard Coat Anodized
  • GRIP: Daniel Defense Vertical Grip, Glass-Filled Polymer, M-LOK

Package Contents:

  • Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 16 inch 5.56mm NATO Upper Receiver

Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 16 inch 5.56mm NATO Upper Receiver Orderable Models

List of Orderable Models

  • Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 Upper Receiver, 5.56mm NATO, 16 inch Barrel, Government, Mid-length, 1-7 Twist, M-LOK Handguard, Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor, 23-128-02339-047 , MPN: 23-128-02339-047 , UPC: 815604018968 , Code: DDD-UFH-NBV9L-23-128-02339-047

Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 16 inch 5.56mm NATO Upper Receiver Unavailable & Discontinued Models

List of Unorderable Models

  • DEMO, Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 Upper Receiver, 5.56mm NATO, 16 inch Barrel, Government, Mid-length, 1-7 Twist, M-LOK Handguard, Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor, 23-128-02339-047 , MPN: 23-128-02339-047-DEMO , Code: DDD-UFH-NBV9L-23-128-02339-047-DEMO
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