Daniel Defense DD4 RIII FDE No Magazine 5.56mm Rifle

Manufacturer	Daniel Defense
System Compatibility	5.56mm NATO / .223 Remington Tactical & Duty Platforms
Product Type	Direct Impingement Ambidextrous Duty Rifle (No Magazine Included)
Barrel Specifications	16″ Government Profile, Cold Hammer Forged, 1:7 Twist, Chrome Lined
Gas System & Muzzle	Mid-Length Direct Impingement \| DD Flash Suppressor (1/2×28 TPI)
Rail System & Finish	RIS III 12.5″ M-LOK Handguard \| Flat Dark Earth (FDE) Finish
Requirement Note	Ships Without Magazine; Institutional & Agency Fleet Optimized

Authorized Distributor for Daniel Defense Government Sales. PAI Defense is a premier holder of state and federal contracts, specializing in the deployment of elite tactical systems for military, law enforcement, and corrections clients. The Daniel Defense DD4 RIII in Flat Dark Earth (FDE) features a fully ambidextrous lower receiver—enabling right- and left-handed operators to manipulate the bolt catch, safety selector, and magazine release without breaking their dominant grip—paired with a lightweight 12.5-inch RIS III M-LOK handguard and a 16-inch Cold Hammer Forged Government profile barrel. Driven by a smooth-cycling mid-length gas system, the DD4 RIII delivers exceptional precision, reduced recoil, and uncompromised duty reliability. Supplied in an agency-direct configuration without factory magazines, this model allows institutional armorers to integrate existing standardized magazine inventories seamlessly.

Procurement Strategy: This specialized armory equipment is restricted to professional agency acquisition and dealer transfer. Please reach out to us to ask for a quote or submit a request for proposal (RFP).
Ecosystem Compliance: As a fully licensed Type 10 FFL and SOT (Special Occupational Taxpayer), PAI Defense is fully authorized to supply your agency with regulated firearm platforms and supporting tactical hardware under streamlined government contracts.

Description

Full Ambidextrous Control & RIS III Evolution in Flat Dark Earth The DD4 RIII is engineered to satisfy the demanding requirements of modern tactical operators, law enforcement officers, and institutional end-users. By integrating a fully ambidextrous lower receiver, operators can seamlessly operate the bolt catch, safety selector, and magazine release from either side of the platform without shifting their hand position from the grip. Finished in a durable Flat Dark Earth (FDE) scheme, this variant provides advanced visual disruption while maintaining elite tactical performance.

Advanced Barrel, Gas System & Rail Engineering

16″ Cold Hammer Forged Barrel: Built around a Government profile Chrome Moly Vanadium steel barrel with a 1:7 twist, chrome lining, and heavy phosphate coating. Individually HP/MPI tested for maximum durability and match-grade precision under adverse operating conditions.
Mid-Length Gas System: Delivers a significantly smoother recoil impulse than traditional carbine-length platforms, reducing mechanical wear on internal components and facilitating fast, precise follow-up shots.
RIS III 12.5″ M-LOK Handguard (FDE): Modeled after the revolutionary RIS II two-piece rail developed for SOCOM, the lightweight RIS III features M-LOK attachment slots for superior modularity and weight reduction while retaining M203 grenade-launcher mounting compatibility.
Institutional Configuration Note: Shipped in an unmagged configuration to support agency fleets utilizing established standardized magazine pools.

PAI Defense: Your Fully Licensed Procurement Partner Navigating government acquisitions for tactical weapon systems requires a strategic, compliant B2B approach. PAI Defense provides the audited technical specifications and streamlined RFP processes necessary to support procurement officers. By utilizing our Type 10 FFL licensing, your agency gains direct, lawful access to elite duty systems designed to keep your operators safe and operational divisions at peak efficiency.