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Video: Top Options In AR Pistols From Daniel Defense
Get the inside scoop on these top-of-the-line AR pistol options from Daniel Defense.
Firearms are, in part, defined by their tradeoffs. Desire the utmost power and range, generally speaking, you have to look in the direction of long-guns. Require mobility and concealability, pistols are, for the most part, your best bet. However, occasionally a design finds that sweet middle ground, offering shooters, for the lack of a better term, the best of both worlds. This is the territory in which the AR pistol resides.
The handy configuration puts all the power of a rifle cartridge in a package that, while not quite handgun sized, is just a whisker off the dexterous firearms. And what a potent mix it is, perhaps the ultimate CQB option outside of an NFA-regulated firearm. Shooters of all stripes have been quick to appreciate the potential of the AR pistols and manufacturers equally as quick to meet their demands. Of all the gunmakers to jump into the small-time design, Daniel Defense has cooked up some of the choicest options in the light, quick and useful firearms.
Mark Tupy of Minnesota’s Modern Sportsman takes a look at three of the Georgia company’s most popular options. And there’s plenty to like about the high-end firearms he showcases. From their 10.3-inch barrels to their SB Tactical Stabilizer, the Mark 18 and V7 AR pistols epitomize everything shooters look for in this style of gun.
Mark 18 Specs
Caliber: 5.56mm NATO
Muzzle Thread: 1⁄2×28 TPI (Threads Per Inch)
Gas System: Carbine
Barrel Length: 10.3″
Profile: Government
Product Weight: 5.88 lbs
Length: 26 ¾” – 29 7/8”
Magazine: DD Magazine
Case: Daniel Defense Full-Latch Impact Plastic Case
V7P Specs
Caliber: 5.56mm NATO
Muzzle Thread: 1⁄2×28 TPI (Threads Per Inch)
Gas System: Carbine
Barrel Length: 10.3″
Profile: Government
Product Weight: 5.44
Length: 28 5/8″ (20 3/4″ Folded)
Magazine: DD Magazine
Case: Daniel Defense Full-Latch Impact Plastic Case
V7P Law Tactical Specs
Caliber: 5.56mm NATO
Muzzle Thread: 1⁄2×28 TPI (Threads Per Inch)
Gas System: Carbine
Barrel Length: 10.3″
Profile: Government
Product Weight: 6.14
Length: 28 5/8″ (20 3/4″ Folded)
Magazine: DD Magazine
Case: Daniel Defense Full-Latch Impact Plastic Case
For more information on Daniel Defense AR pistols, please visit: www.danieldefense.com.
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