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Daniel Defense
Overview
The Daniel Defense Collapsible Buttstock in Black is designed for versatility and comfort, featuring a collapsible design that allows the shooter to adjust the length of pull to suit their preference and shooting style. Made from durable polymer, this stock maintains a lightweight profile while providing the necessary stability for effective shooting. It is commonly found on builds with a mid-length gas system and chambered in 5.56 NATO, making it a suitable choice for those looking to optimize their AR-15 for balance and performance.
Daniel Defense Collapsible Buttstock - Black was the ninth most added stock on GunPartPicker in August 2026, behind the Magpul MOE SL-M Carbine Stock Mil-Spec OD Green, with about 3% of all stocks and braces added to builds. Up from #10 in July. Builds with this stock are mostly chambered in 5.56 NATO (81%, then 300 Blackout 13%), mostly on mid-length gas (62%, then carbine-length 23%), and mostly AR-15 (91%, then AR-10 9%).
It was in stock most days in August 2026, and today 7 of the 8 retailers we track have it in stock. The best price crept up from $78.29 to $84 over August 2026. Buying today, the lowest price is $82 at BattleHawk Armory.
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Builds in the community that include the Daniel Defense Collapsible Buttstock - Black
| Build | Parts | Total |
|---|---|---|
 | 15 | $4883.84 |
 | 27 | $2294.81 |
 | 30 | $5062.36 |
 | 12 | $2123.85 |
 | 28 | $2665.78 |
 | 8 | $2450.02 |
 | 27 | $3367.96 |
 | 14 | $1312.43 |
 | 25 | $1859.00 |
| 7 | $2104.97 |
 | 20 | $1876.54 |
 | 21 | $8461.36 |
3 global ratings
Top reviews
Daniel Defense collapsible stock in black is lightweight but solid feeling. The rubber butt pad grips shoulders well even with a smooth jacket. Stock locks tight at each position. Both side QD sockets are functional. Black matches everything.
drops onto a mil spec tube and locks firm at any of 6 positions. butt pad is the soft rubber DD spec which grips a plate carrier without slipping during a shoulder transition
daniel defense collapsible runs on a mil spec tube with no wobble at any position. adjustment lock engages with a positive click. integrated QD socket on each side allows ambi sling mounting
