Daniel Defense DD5 SBR
- Category
- Rifle
- Barrel
- 318 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.72 kg
- Introduced
- 2022
About
What it is, and why it matters
The DD5 SBR brings the power of the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge into a compact short-barreled rifle format. With a 12.5-inch barrel and mid-length gas system, it features a user-adjustable gas block for reliable operation with both suppressed and unsuppressed configurations. The linear compensator directs muzzle blast forward, reducing concussion for the shooter.
The DD5 SBR answers the demand for a compact .308 platform that maintains Daniel Defense's legendary reliability, offering big-bore firepower in a package not much larger than a standard AR-15.
MSRP: $3,024. NFA-regulated SBR. Ships with Magpul PMAG 20 SR-25 magazine. User-adjustable gas block for suppressor use.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Daniel Defense
- Category
- Rifle
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2022
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 318 mm
- Overall length
- 772 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.72 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Gas operated direct impingement
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 20
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Hard anodized
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 800 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Cold hammer forged barrel
Chrome lined barrel
Free floating handguard
M lok attachment
Grip n rip charging handle
Dlc coated bcg- Four bolt connection system
User adjustable gas block
Ambidextrous controls
Flared magazine well
Adjustable stock
Linear compensator
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 1,612 rifles | 3.72 kg | 3.50 kg | Heavier than about 60% |
| Overall lengthAmong 1,557 rifles | 772 mm | 1080 mm | Shorter than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 1,659 rifles | 318 mm | 584 mm | Shorter than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 1,611 rifles | 20 | 5 | Holds more rounds than about 90% |
Answers
Questions about the Daniel Defense DD5 SBR
How much does the Daniel Defense DD5 SBR weigh?
The Daniel Defense DD5 SBR weighs 3.72 kg (8.20 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Daniel Defense DD5 SBR?
The Daniel Defense DD5 SBR is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO.
How many rounds does the Daniel Defense DD5 SBR hold?
The Daniel Defense DD5 SBR holds 20 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Daniel Defense DD5 SBR?
The Daniel Defense DD5 SBR is 772 mm (30.4 in) long overall, with a 318 mm (12.5 in) barrel.
Who makes the Daniel Defense DD5 SBR?
The Daniel Defense DD5 SBR is made by Daniel Defense (United States).
When was the Daniel Defense DD5 SBR introduced?
The Daniel Defense DD5 SBR was introduced in 2022.
How does the Daniel Defense DD5 SBR operate?
The Daniel Defense DD5 SBR uses a gas operated direct impingement action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
85%
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API
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The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/daniel-defense-dd5-sbr' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "daniel-defense-dd5-sbr", "name": "Daniel Defense DD5 SBR", "manufacturer": { "id": "daniel-defense", "name": "Daniel Defense", "countryCode": "US", "foundedYear": 2000, "website": "https://www.danieldefense.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-11 23:44:38", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:43:46", "version": "6d10d3d98b28a078568620c53754ace8fc3c89156db0b437cd09a8e82678df77" }, "category": { "id": "rifle", "name": "Rifle", "description": "Long-barreled firearms designed for accurate shooting" }, "country_of_origin": "US", "year_introduced": 2022, "barrel_length_mm": 318, "weight_empty_g": 3720, "action_type": "gas_operated_direct_impingement"}