Daniel Defense DD4 RIII
Daniel Defense · Rifle · In Production · 2024
Overview
The DD4 RIII is Daniel Defense's flagship full-size rifle featuring a fully ambidextrous lower receiver and the RIS III 12.5-inch M-LOK handguard with the patented 6-bolt attachment system. The 16-inch cold hammer forged barrel with mid-length gas system provides enhanced recoil impulse control. Every control - bolt catch, safety selector, and magazine release - is operable from either side without breaking grip.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2957 g (104.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 819 mm (32.24") |
| Barrel Length | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Direct Impingement |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 3600 m (3937 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Hard Anodized |
Calibers
- 5.56x45mm NATO · primary — also known as 5.56mm NATO, .223 Remington, 5.56x45mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Fully Ambidextrous Safety Selector
- Features: Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Chrome Lined Barrel, Free Floating Handguard, Grip N Rip Charging Handle, M4 Feed Ramps, Flat Top Receiver, Picatinny Rail, Ris Iii Handguard, M Lok Attachment, Mid Length Gas System, Adjustable Stock, Fully Ambidextrous Lower, H Buffer
Production
Production years: 2024-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP: $2,651. Non-NFA (16" barrel). The DD4 designation represents the next generation of the DDM4 platform.
Background
The DD4 RIII marks the evolution of Daniel Defense's naming convention from DDM4 to DD4, signaling a generational leap in the platform with fully ambidextrous controls as standard.