DDM4...mistake?

[batex]

About a month a go, I pulled the trigger and ordered a Daniel Defense DDM4 carbine. Now I'm reading about how a mid-length gas system is better and find out that Daniel Defense has just announced a gun but with a middy gas system. So, did I mess up by getting the DDM4 carbine? Are there any particular problems I should expect with a carbine length gas system. It just bothers me that I waited to buy the DDM4 only to find out they came out with a middy version weeks later. I guess I should have known when my dealer told me the DDM4 was on sale. Oh well...

 

[tju1973]

You didn't screw up-- If you are happy with what you bought, then its all good. My first AR I bought (still on layaway) is a Stag 2 M4gery...my second (which I have) is a full length 18" CMMG....Carbines are fine-- just clean them and shoot good ammo-- and they wil llast as long as a normal gun...

Buyers remorse sucks, but I assure you, you got a great shooter...

Enjoy!

 

[Maverick223]

Honestly I would prefer a mid-length AR (if I were to buy an AR anyway), but you will be hard pressed to tell the difference between the two without really stressing the rifle. I wouldn't worry about it at all.

 

[kamagong]

Don't start second guessing yourself now, you have a fine weapon there. While the carbine is harsher on parts than a mid-length, keep in mind that the carbine gas system is what is currently being used by the Army, and it works. The mid-length may be "better," but carbines are perfectly functional weapons, especially if you get one from a quality manufacturer like Daniel Defense.

I understand the whole buyer's remorse thing, I built a mixmaster BCM/LMT M4gery and then immediately started wondering if I should have built a middie instead. The solution is to make your next AR purchase a midlength. That's what I'm doing at present, I'm gathering the parts for a Noveske Recce build.

 

[batex]

Well I appreciate the feedback guys. I really like the gun but it's also reassuring to hear from others regarding carbine gas system I wanted a quality gun and really liked the DD. I guess I'll do like most of you and probably add an 18" mid length gun down the road.
Thanks again.

 

[taliv]

i'd rather have the middy, but if you got a deal on the carbine, it was probably the right choice.

keep in mind the colt 6920 has carbine gas too

 

[WYcoyote]

You,re in good shape. There are a butt load of carbines out there doing just fine and shooting thousands of rounds a day, at ranges, for law enforcement, and protecting our freedom.
DD makes one of the most highly regarded ARs available, you made no mistake.
Every configuration is a compromise of sorts and a carbine AR is a great handling weapon that may suit your purpose.
It's all to easy to get caught up in the newest latest and greatest.
IMHO you're GTG.

 

[Zerodefect]

I'm sure there's a reason why Carbine gas systems are more often used by the better Ar manufacturers. Can't say I've ever had failures I could blame on the gas system length.

DD puts alot of effort into their product. Don't worry about it.

 

[skidooman603]

You will LOVE it. Just clean it every 5oo rnds and shoot the hell out of it...Never a problem with mine.

 

[kwelz]

I really prefer Midlegths. But you did not make a mistake, trust me.

 

[JEVapa]

Midlengths tend to be better for people who build guns. They don't have to mess with gas port sizes and you get a better slower burn. Other than that, you have nothing to worry about, DD makes top notch stuff. They build the uppers for SOPMOD II.