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Posted: 1/17/2022 12:01:56 AM EDT
So Joe, what can you tell us about the new handguard?
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Please, more info. Lengths available, M203 and M320 compatibility, mass.
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Wtb: Wilcox T1/T2 Nightforce ring cap mount
"A Mk18 is a handgun with a stock"/"10.3 is a 50 yard and in gun" - From SHTF AR Thread |
https://danieldefense.com/press-media
Click download you can see pics and spec sheets.. complete guns Carbine gas: 10.3", 11.5", 14.5" barrel lengths Mid Length: 16" barrels RIS III lengths: 9.5", 10.5", 12.5" |
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Originally Posted By P51D_katydid: RIS III lengths: 9.5", 10.5", 12.5" View Quote This is somewhat disappointing. I was hoping DD would follow the newer trend of having the handguard run the length of the barrel, almost flush with the muzzle device. I was never a fan of how much of the barrel was exposed on an old 12.25" RIS II with a 14.5" barrel. It always looked much better with a 13.7" or 13.9" barrel, imo. Ideally, I would have liked a 13" length for 13.9" barrels and a 13.5" length for 14.5" barrels. Also, 16" barrels are still super popular and DD is leaving those out in the cold with no 15" handguard. |
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Noticed their new rifles are posted with ambidextrous bolt hold open/release similar to the LMT approach.
Friggin beautiful, glad to see another superb company offering such controls. |
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Ambi lowers for sale pls
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I wonder what the weight difference is between the ris2 vs ris3
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Cool. Thanks for sharing.
I'll take one of each, please. Note: Their press release page has MK18 RIII incorrectly listed with 13.0" barrel (typo), instead of 10.3". PDF is correct. |
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Per the product listings for the 10.3 offerings it is 5.73 lbs (MK18 RIII) vs 5.88 lbs (MK18).
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https://danieldefense.com/catalog-request
Need to input email to download catalag Most of the same details.. Goes into a landscape view so you may need to zoom out to see the whole thing.. |
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Originally Posted By ngc1300: Thanks, I didn't notice the weights on the new product page. Looks like Im kipping my RISII, works fine and the weight difference is negligible. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By ngc1300: Originally Posted By call_me_ski: Per the product listings for the 10.3 offerings it is 5.73 lbs (MK18 RIII) vs 5.88 lbs (MK18). Thanks, I didn't notice the weights on the new product page. Looks like Im kipping my RISII, works fine and the weight difference is negligible. That doesn't tell you the exact difference unless all of the other parts are identical. A few ounces is all I would expect though. |
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Looks like a winner to me. Ambi controls, an improved rail. I noticed then went back to a six bolt system like the older rails and the RIS II. What is there not to like?
Now if they can clone a Haenel or HK 416, that would be mighty awesome |
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Those are beautiful. The RIS II is nothing more than nastalgia at this point.
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Looks like they are only going to sell them as complete rifles.
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Originally Posted By pezboytate: Looks like they are only going to sell them as complete rifles. View Quote The official DD Reddit account commented the exact opposite. If you're talking about the ambi lower, though, that's a different story...I would hope that DD would sell them as stripped lowers, but seeing as how they don't even sell any stripped lowers now, I'm guessing nothing will change. |
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Originally Posted By manticore: The official DD Reddit account commented the exact opposite. If you're talking about the ambi lower, though, that's a different story...I would hope that DD would sell them as stripped lowers, but seeing as how they don't even sell any stripped lowers now, I'm guessing nothing will change. View Quote Not any time soon going by their catalog at least. |
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Good, now make one in 11.5 and 13.5.
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"There is no moral high ground in GD. We deal in hypocrisy and shit posting is our currency." - elbeefalo
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I’ll buy one in black at 12.5” would fit my 13.9” barrel I need a rail for.
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Have they given anything concrete on release dates other than just spring?
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Personally, think they should have skip the 10.5” rail and went with a 15” rail that covered the 16” mid length barrel better like the V7 line is.
I would love to see a 12” FSP version.. when I think of the RIS II I tend to think of the FSP version. Doubt it will sell very well though. Wait and see what lengths they offer down the road. |
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Originally Posted By P51D_katydid: Personally, think they should have skip the 10.5” rail and went with a 15” rail that covered the 16” mid length barrel better like the V7 line is. I would love to see a 12” FSP version.. when I think of the RIS II I tend to think of the FSP version. Doubt it will sell very well though. Wait and see what lengths they offer down the road. View Quote They are obviously making a 10.5" to duplicate the 11.5" URG-I. I agree with the previous posters that a 13.9" or whatever would be better for the M4A1. However, people would complain that it's too heavy. And I like that the 12.6" RIII will be compatible with rifle length FSBs (even if I'm the only person that will use it for that purpose). As far as a 15.4" version for 16" barrels. I would like that but I doubt it will happen. |
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While the release of the RISIII is much anticipated by a lot of us, it doesn't invalidate the RISII in any way.
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9.5" for 10.3" barrels
10.5" for 11.5" barrels 12.5" for 14.5" barrels as well as anything with a rifle length gas system like a MK12 EXACT same bolt up plate and barrel nut RIS II Lower Rails (M1913) can be installed on RIS III body if you want to. M203 Compatible just like legacy RIS II Handguards. M320 Compatibility w/ our adaptors (MIL only at this point) Only available on complete rifles for starters but will be sold separately later on in the year. All Lengths. Black and Brown. S/F Joe |
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Joe Marler
Daniel Defense Law Enforcement Sales Manager |
Originally Posted By Marler5811: 9.5" for 10.3" barrels 10.5" for 11.5" barrels 12.5" for 14.5" barrels as well as anything with a rifle length gas system like a MK12 EXACT same bolt up plate and barrel nut RIS II Lower Rails (M1913) can be installed on RIS III body if you want to. M203 Compatible just like legacy RIS II Handguards. M320 Compatibility w/ our adaptors (MIL only at this point) Only available on complete rifles for starters but will be sold separately later on in the year. All Lengths. Black and Brown. S/F Joe View Quote Thanks. I'm assuming they fit over the Mk12 gas block? |
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Originally Posted By Marler5811: 9.5" for 10.3" barrels 10.5" for 11.5" barrels 12.5" for 14.5" barrels as well as anything with a rifle length gas system like a MK12 EXACT same bolt up plate and barrel nut RIS II Lower Rails (M1913) can be installed on RIS III body if you want to. M203 Compatible just like legacy RIS II Handguards. M320 Compatibility w/ our adaptors (MIL only at this point) Only available on complete rifles for starters but will be sold separately later on in the year. All Lengths. Black and Brown. S/F Joe View Quote Will the lower rails be available separately? |
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Joe Marler
Daniel Defense Law Enforcement Sales Manager |
Looks like I've gotta eat crow for a comment that I made in the other topic from last summer:
Originally Posted By VigilantPanda15: From a commercial market perspective: Considering that DD pretty much doesn't sell any rails that use 6-bolt attachment systems anymore (other than the RIS II), I imagine it'd be kinda hard for them to justify putting it into production for the civilian market when they've already got the MFR series as their flagship M-LOK rails. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By VigilantPanda15: From a commercial market perspective: Considering that DD pretty much doesn't sell any rails that use 6-bolt attachment systems anymore (other than the RIS II), I imagine it'd be kinda hard for them to justify putting it into production for the civilian market when they've already got the MFR series as their flagship M-LOK rails. Originally Posted By manticore: This is somewhat disappointing. I was hoping DD would follow the newer trend of having the handguard run the length of the barrel, almost flush with the muzzle device. I was never a fan of how much of the barrel was exposed on an old 12.25" RIS II with a 14.5" barrel. It always looked much better with a 13.7" or 13.9" barrel, imo. Ideally, I would have liked a 13" length for 13.9" barrels and a 13.5" length for 14.5" barrels. Also, 16" barrels are still super popular and DD is leaving those out in the cold with no 15" handguard. As much as I like the look of Geissele's 13.5" MK16 rails, I've never minded that the M4A1 RIS II doesn't go to the end of the barrel - and it's not really rail space that I've ever needed, anyway. (I guess that a longer sight picture with a front sight would be nice, but it's not essential when it's already a full 12" away from the optic, and I also wouldn't run a vert grip or AFG that far out.) I think that if DD had gone with a longer M4A1 RIS III, it would have undermined the design goal of maximizing commonality of parts/dimensions with the RIS II - especially if they're hoping to pursue military contracts. Agree that this shouldn't have deterred them from offering a 15" version for the 16" DD4, though. |
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Joe Marler
Daniel Defense Law Enforcement Sales Manager |
Originally Posted By Marler5811: Originally Posted By pezboytate: Thanks. I'm assuming they fit over the Mk12 gas block? Yup! What will the barrel profile be and will mid length gas be available on the 14.5”? Thanks! |
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Joe Marler
Daniel Defense Law Enforcement Sales Manager |
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Joe Marler
Daniel Defense Law Enforcement Sales Manager |
Originally Posted By Marler5811: It is possible that the spec will be updated to a Mid-Length. View Quote Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Marler5811: It is possible that the spec will be updated to a Mid-Length. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Marler5811: Originally Posted By BNW: Thanks It is possible that the spec will be updated to a Mid-Length. Could you verify if an M203 will fit with a mid length gas system and your low profile pinned gas block? My mock up looks like the barrel retaining latch will be touching the bottom of the gas block, but should still work. Not sure about the hangers in the RIII or any other interference. Same for the M320 with your adapters. |
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Originally Posted By Marler5811: It is possible that the spec will be updated to a Mid-Length. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Marler5811: Originally Posted By BNW: Thanks It is possible that the spec will be updated to a Mid-Length. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By pezboytate: Could you verify if an M203 will fit with a mid length gas system and your low profile pinned gas block? My mock up looks like the barrel retaining latch will be touching the bottom of the gas block, but should still work. Not sure about the hangers in the RIII or any other interference. Same for the M320 with your adapters. View Quote Our engineers says it works perfectly fine. |
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Joe Marler
Daniel Defense Law Enforcement Sales Manager |
Joe Marler
Daniel Defense Law Enforcement Sales Manager |
Originally Posted By manticore: This is somewhat disappointing. I was hoping DD would follow the newer trend of having the handguard run the length of the barrel, almost flush with the muzzle device. I was never a fan of how much of the barrel was exposed on an old 12.25" RIS II with a 14.5" barrel. It always looked much better with a 13.7" or 13.9" barrel, imo. Ideally, I would have liked a 13" length for 13.9" barrels and a 13.5" length for 14.5" barrels. Also, 16" barrels are still super popular and DD is leaving those out in the cold with no 15" handguard. View Quote Civilians buying these is just an extra. These are most certainly being made for sof and are going to be lengths for the barrels they use. |
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Originally Posted By Marler5811: RIS II Lower Rails (M1913) can be installed on RIS III body if you want to. M203 Compatible just like legacy RIS II Handguards. M320 Compatibility w/ our adaptors (MIL only at this point) Only available on complete rifles for starters but will be sold separately later on in the year. All Lengths. Black and Brown. S/F Joe View Quote Is this the same MIL only M320 adapter? Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By brodband8: Is this the same MIL only M320 adapter? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/283538/104760103_270833253999212_87455054972034-2259088.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/283538/104820129_260957951996693_23585611790907-2259100.JPG View Quote Yep. Those are them! |
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Joe Marler
Daniel Defense Law Enforcement Sales Manager |
Joe Marler
Daniel Defense Law Enforcement Sales Manager |
Originally Posted By Marler5811: Confirmed - M4A1 RIII Rifles will have a 14.5" Gov Mid Barrel. You're welcome! S/F Joe View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Marler5811: Originally Posted By Marler5811: It is possible that the spec will be updated to a Mid-Length. Confirmed - M4A1 RIII Rifles will have a 14.5" Gov Mid Barrel. You're welcome! S/F Joe Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Marler5811: Confirmed - M4A1 RIII Rifles will have a 14.5" Gov Mid Barrel. You're welcome! S/F Joe View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Marler5811: Originally Posted By Marler5811: It is possible that the spec will be updated to a Mid-Length. Confirmed - M4A1 RIII Rifles will have a 14.5" Gov Mid Barrel. You're welcome! S/F Joe Thank you to the whole of DD for making this change! Any chance some of these will be available pinned and welded or will they all be sold as factory SBRs? |
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