Builds/Brand
Daniel Defense AR builds
These are the parts builders picked most often in builds with Daniel Defense parts finished on GunPartPicker. At today's lowest prices the median parts list comes to $3,269, and most land between $1,607 and $6,559. The most common caliber is 5.56 NATO.
Median parts total
$3,269
Typical range
$1,607 to $6,559
Top caliber
5.56 NATO
Most chosen parts in builds with Daniel Defense parts
- Upper Receiver10%Daniel Defense 14.5" 5.56 M4A1 AR-15 Complete Upper
- Lower Receiver7%Smith & Wesson M&P15 Complete Lower 5.56x45mm/.223 Remington
- Barrel19%Daniel Defense 14.5" 5.56 NATO CHF Mid-Length 1:7
- Handguard10%Daniel Defense MFR XL Free Float AR-15 Handguard
- Bolt Carrier Group20%Bravo Company M16 Bolt Carrier Group Black
- Trigger22%Geissele Automatics AR-15 SSA-E X Lightning Bow Trigger
- Charging Handle20%Radian Raptor Charging Handle & Talon Safety Selector Combo
- Muzzle Device6%Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor
- Gas Block21%Wilson Combat AR-15 Lo-Profile Gas Block .750" Black
- Stock37%Daniel Defense Collapsible Mil-Spec Buttstock
- Buffer20%Geissele Automatics Super 42 Braided Buffer Spring and H3
- Pistol Grip13%Wilson Combat AR-15 Starburst Gunfighter Pistol Grip Black
| Slot | Most chosen | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Receiver | Daniel Defense 14.5" 5.56 M4A1 AR-15 Complete Upperbuilds | 10% |
| Lower Receiver | Smith & Wesson M&P15 Complete Lower 5.56x45mm/.223 Remingtonbuilds | 7% |
| Barrel | Daniel Defense 14.5" 5.56 NATO CHF Mid-Length 1:7builds | 19% |
| Handguard | Daniel Defense MFR XL Free Float AR-15 Handguardbuilds | 10% |
| Bolt Carrier Group | Bravo Company M16 Bolt Carrier Group Blackbuilds | 20% |
| Trigger | Geissele Automatics AR-15 SSA-E X Lightning Bow Triggerbuilds | 22% |
| Charging Handle | Radian Raptor Charging Handle & Talon Safety Selector Combobuilds | 20% |
| Muzzle Device | Daniel Defense Flash Suppressorbuilds | 6% |
| Gas Block | Wilson Combat AR-15 Lo-Profile Gas Block .750" Blackbuilds | 21% |
| Stock | Daniel Defense Collapsible Mil-Spec Buttstockbuilds | 37% |
| Buffer | Geissele Automatics Super 42 Braided Buffer Spring and H3builds | 20% |
| Pistol Grip | Wilson Combat AR-15 Starburst Gunfighter Pistol Grip Blackbuilds | 13% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a build with Daniel Defense parts cost?
The median parts list is $3,269, with most between $1,607 and $6,559, using each part's lowest in stock price today. Open any part for store by store prices.
What parts go with Daniel Defense parts?
Daniel Defense 14.5" 5.56 M4A1 AR-15 Complete Upper is the most chosen upper receiver (10% of builds with one); Smith & Wesson M&P15 Complete Lower 5.56x45mm/.223 Remington is the most chosen lower receiver (7% of builds with one); Daniel Defense 14.5" 5.56 NATO CHF Mid-Length 1:7 is the most chosen barrel (19% of builds with one); Daniel Defense MFR XL Free Float AR-15 Handguard is the most chosen handguard (10% of builds with one).
What calibers do builds with Daniel Defense parts use?
Most run 5.56 NATO (76%), 300 Blackout (6%), .223 Wylde (6%), .308 Win (3%).
Shares come from builds finished on GunPartPicker. The price range totals a sample of recent builds at each part's lowest in stock price today; open a part for prices at every store. Want your own? Start an AR-15, AR-10 or AR-9 build.