Featured Daniel Defense Goes KeyMod with New DDM4v11 Series Steven Kuo August 25, 2014 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Find out more about how we test products. Daniel Defense announced several new products today, including the DDM4v11 Series AR rifles and a few pistol variants. The DDM4v11 features Daniel Defense's first foray into KeyMod, the direct-attachment system that allows users to easily attach accessories to the company's new SLiM RAIL (Slim Lightweight Modular) handguard. It's 15 inches in length, providing great flexibility for a variety of accessories, bracing for support, and grasping the handguard as far forward as you might like. It has a full-length top rail and KeyMod at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock. The rifle will be available with cold hammer forged 16-inch Government, 16-inch Lightweight, or 18-inch S2W (Strength-to-Weight) barrels. They ship with Daniel Defense's buttstock and pistol grip. The 16-inch Government model weighs 6.3 pounds and will retail for $1,599. In addition, Daniel Defense unveiled a pistol version of its popular MK18 Factory short barreled rifle. Given difficulties and delays with obtaining the required ATF paperwork for SBRs, AR pistols have been increasing in popularity. The new MK18 pistol has the same cold hammer forged, chrome lined 10.3-inch barrel with carbine length gas system and MK18 RIS II FDE rail system as its SBR brethren. It is 27 1/6-inches long and 5.4 pounds. DD is also offering a similarly configured AR pistol in .300 BLK. The .300BLK barrel has a S2W profile and a pistol length gas system. The DDMK18 and DDM4300 pistols will both retail at $1,699. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
