Tac TV Season 1, E1: Daniel Defense M4 Torture Test

[@RADIOACTIVEBUNY]

Really appreciate how you disclose your financial relationship with DD and your relationship with the facility.. Many might not notice that, but it's important and an appreciated commitment to transparency.

[@MrSwaggerLlama]

He legally has to disclose that dummy

[@ChristianGames316]

lol @ the hate on this video. wtf? The Aimpoint lost zero after an explosion, the rear glass being cracked and being dropped, ran over, etc... but not good enough for some of you keyboard operators? just lol

[@netchemica]

Some people need to feel better about themselves after buying an eotech.

[@Zaes223]

+netchemica if Aimpoints are so shitty and Eotechs are so amazing why does the military use Aimpoints, it makes eotech people so mad

[@netchemica]

+supaproman2 At no point did I say anything negative about Aimpoints. I was implying that Eotech owners are insecure about their purchase and need to talk shit about Aimpoints... while Aimpoint owners know they own the best line of non-magnified optics out there.

[@DJEinsteinUSA]

+veggie530 forget the critics man i own an Aimpoint an Trijicon Acog and just bought an eotech! Man! Aimpoints are great!

[@Zaes223]

netchemica I was implying the same thing by telling you what I say to Eotech people when they say they're eotech is better than my Comp m2

[@Labman1970]

I just bought a DDM4v11. I love to see things like this. it reassures me that I made a good decision. I will most likely never do most of what he put that AR through, but it is comforting to know that it will take it and perform when I need it to. Thanks Larry and DD for making a quality American made product.

[@sgt.gunbunny5959]

Your rifle still good to go?

[@jayonez137]

I have 3 DD’s. You can’t kill them. They always run flawlessly

[@swingnamiss8130]

Have an M4A1 and a blacked out suppressed MK18. Bomb proof carbines, I’ve trusted my life to em

[@EdwardSnortin]

First Glock commercial I've ever seen.

[@Flymike_5]

im more impressed with the aim point !!! it seemed after the explosion even the group was surprised at the aim point . i must say i now plan on buying myself an aim point .. wow

[@thayward65]

I see why Aim Point is high price. Well worth it and that is not really a high price if you think about what abuse it came across that $400 plus in cost that is not a bad price at and Daniel Defense AR is outstanding now I want one. I am curious how a S&W Sport II AR would handle these tests.

[@danendraarkananta9442]

Tom Hayward i also curious how colt le6920 would faced this torture test

[@Gorlami90]

I can say my DD purchase came directly because of this video. I did want an Aimpoint but the micros are a lil expensive after my DD purchase

[@Gorlami90]

I understand why people want these proven systems, I am one, but at the same time I highly doubt I’ll ever be in that situation. This along with the fact I shot a DDv11 and it just shot so smooth with that mid length gas system, compared to my colt (which has a carbine length system) I still like colt and trust colt but they definitely aren’t as nice as the DDs are, there just facts

[@tomde3]

Yeah I'm about buy one for the rifle I just built. Was going to buy an eotech but not now.

[@motherlovinsnuffstar]

Jeep's and AR's, Vickers is a man after my own heart! I love being an American!!!

[@singletrackftw]

BolognaTheTiger hahaha. He clearly is a jeep fanatic with as much as he mentions it

[@crystaldunkin864]

Has nothing to do with being American...

[@justanotherinternetexpert7743]

@@crystaldunkin864 both are American inventions soooo yeah it does. .....well that was embarrassing for you. Lmao

[@justanotherinternetexpert7743]

GOD BLESS THE USA!!!!

[@crystaldunkin864]

@@justanotherinternetexpert7743 keep thing that.

[@redneckoperations8190]

And that's it, I'm buying an Aimpoint.

[@redneckoperations8190]

CDubs HasIt I'm using a Vortex Currently. Love it, but you can't argue with Aimpoint quality.

[@jailee8340]

the Aimpoint test was BS. He could see the irons through the broken glass. That why he cleaned the front sight in the mud test.

[@jailee8340]

Ian Wolf Didn't say a word about the iron sight or the quality of Aimpoint. Just pointing out that the test was BS.

[@ShooterQ]

Jai Lee, I understand your doubts in this example, but have you seen this other video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYnHo5yNaLCZrbc Aimpoints are pretty tough.

[@gregboggs4721]

Doesn't matter what you look thru when the enemy is on top of you.

[@race1roger]

I have been looking and researching for a quality M4 for a long time but after watching the video I'm completely SOLD on Daniel Defense. Thanks for the video and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@rvamotorsports4379]

Can’t believe the Magpul stock didn’t get any love for making it through all that

[@davedavenport8176]

Absolutely the best and that is why military loves Daniel’s Defense

[@Danstheman1357]

need to throw it in hot lava, i don't want an AR that can't stand a little lava.

[@digitalsiler]

make the video then

[@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive]

You never know when you’ll be fighting in a volcano.

[@nickvarblow752]

Yes. Just make sure that the lava is the exact same material as the AR It needs to be able to withstand its own melting point!!!

[@fujimi715]

Well what if a nuclear bomb goes off and you discover you were immune despite being only a few feet from the blast core? Does your weapon still function? It fucking better

[@faustiization]

The next test is to have an A-10 warthog auto strafe the rifle.

[@PrototypeBMX]

even tanks cant handle that >.

[@ocalavictory3728]

@@PrototypeBMX Of course not...tanks aren't as tough as a DD AR rifle. Haha Anyway, after the A10 Warthog, on to Los Alamos where the rifle will be positioned at the epicenter of a 50 megaton nuclear blast. 🙂👍

[@PkwyDrive13]

Maybe it's just me, but I am pretty sure that the explosion is more of a test than dropping it 100 feet onto tall grass.. I would have done the explosion for the finale

[@wolfgangalpha2941]

Seriously! Why didn't they do the helicopter drop onto gravel?

[@easbreid9879]

Wolfgang Alpha they were trying to simulate soldiers fast roping and dropping there rifle while doing it. Most of the time, teams get dropped into a field or opening outside of wherever they are, i think they did the test that way bc its more real world to them but dropping it 100 ft onto asphalt im pretty sure would jack it up somewhere

[@Gorlami90]

Gravel or grass, 100 feet could easily fuck up any AR, even a DD. I think it just got lucky with the way it landed

[@csl110]

Exactly. Hilarious watching him drop it after the explosion

[@theegress3131]

This is the best torture test I’ve ever seen and I ain’t bullshittin!!!!

[@ar1368]

I don't yet have a DD, but I just saw a guy who had a MK12 @ my 500 yard range. He had a Nightforce scope and he was hitting steel from 50 yards out to 500 yards (without touching his settings) . It was really cool to watch him shoot.

[@djarnoldo516]

The Aimpoint is the real star here. You get what you pay for. Nice video, guys.

[@gregboggs4721]

I was in the service also, I own a DDM4, and from real life experience I have no problem with DD being an exceptional rifle. Not hating on anyone here but unless you've been there, done that, don't judge something.

[@DatGrunt]

Wow. This is...wow. The aimpoint and the M4 far exceeded my expectations too.

[@diemos322jones9]

I was truly hoping when he threw it into the pond he was going to say "I'm going to get some more lunch."

[@Jeff-uq7iu]

I bought a Daniel defense rifle in 2012, have a few thousand rounds thru it. Have ran it hot, dirty and uncleaned. I have never had any malfuctions! Not once. I removed the hand guards and added a bcm free float rail and a spikes heavy carbine buffer. This is the smoothest shooting ultra accurate rifle I own. It chews through any ammo I fed it! If your watching this vid trying to decide on wich AR to buy, I highly recommend a DD! I wish I had bought 2 of these early model DDM4vs

[@donfrance3]

These tests are really above and beyond cumulatively. Love my DDM5V1.

[@leiruagetro]

I bought my first Daniel Defense in 2014 after seeing this video. Daniel Defense is fantastic quality. Now I am working on getting a DDM4V7.

[@HDInstrumental1]

This made me very reassured about my MK12 and M4A1.

[@jigarzasu]

Seems like this was more of an Aimpoint torture test haha.

[@darkknightstrikes]

Mr. Vickers, do this for a BCM Recce. that way I don't have to do it to mine. LOL

[@michamichaowski8375]

It would not survived, from my experiance the BCM rail are much softer that DD, and the gas Block is not pinned but screw on.

[@jamielindberg3594]

You can keep Marvell and DC, Mr. Vickers is my favorite super hero.

[@usmchardcore0621]

*drives over a lawn* "Gotta love jeeps" haha. great video!

[@doctorsvitaminstore]

I bought my DDM4 V1 a few years ago and love it. I have a similiar setup with a Micro T1. Anyone considering an Aimpoint you will be happy you paid extra for the Micro over the other larger options. Daniel Defense is a quality rifle no doubt.

[@ruthlessray2]

Do u know what Aimpro is in the video?

[@pipeline_hank5277]

I love the gunny adds

[@johnconnolly2079]

awesome video, just purchased one on this and many reviews of reliability and quality of workmanship. keep up the good work it always good to see a well made weapon system exceed anything I would ever put it through but I have total piece of mind after spending the money. thanks everyone who puts these things together.

[@maxmann8607]

"I'm a professional!" Therefor, I am the only one who can put my finger in the muzzle break to clear debris while there is a loaded magazine inserted into a gun that was just dropped from 100 ft.

[@debrisgaming5995]

Shove in in the back of a f-16 engine I need a rifle that can survive that

[@Steamboatsprings1864]

Definitely impressed with Daniel Defense and Aimpoint. Gonna have to get me a new optic now. Thanks for the video Larry

[@danielhesse8600]

18:43 - I like explosives, I'm an explosives engineer, but then again, who doesn't like a good old explosion.

[@Cejo871]

I just bought this gun and it is amazing.

[@chrisabbott2712]

haha so many haters, this is a great video I guess not everyone can keep up with keyboard operators

[@K0gashuk0]

+chris abbott I agree with the keyboard operators. However, the results of the tests are not too surprising. I saw a lot of jacked up things happen to m16s and m4s. They very rarely break in these type of circumstances. The weak point in the system is the buffer tube. If that bends or breaks it is a brick. Otherwise the system is pretty robust. I just wished that he had done it on a loaded chamber. Yes there is extra safety measures to look at but you might not always think to rack the charging handle 15 times each time you bump your weapon. Also, if it hits the ground, goes off out of battery, and explodes that is a fail no matter if the hardware components survived the fall.

[@MrStrongmuscle]

Cheaper AR's could of passed those tests man. Have you seen the Torture tests on the AK? These guns are steal and hardened aluminum, any AR could of went through that. They covered the muzzle, that to me is not a torture test. They leave the muzzle open when they do it with an AK. Not only that, they fire the AK underwater over and over.

[@dragunmane3029]

chris abbott someone should do a torture test on keyboards to shut these man children up

[@just82much72]

@@dragunmane3029 : You are a boss.

[@nybubba3569]

Daniel Defense makes good rifles. I own several. The M4A1 and V7 are my go to rifles.

[@davidmendez9256]

Daniel Defense M4V5 owner here, hell yeah!!!

[@ImGayWhenISayThisBut]

David Mendez How do you like it I just have to clear the background check before I can pick mine up in tornado grey.

[@davidmendez9256]

guitarprodigy100 I got the black one. Its amazing, worth every penny

[@ImGayWhenISayThisBut]

David Mendez Awesome! Can't wait to shoot it.!

[@Lapeno1984]

i always looking for top quality. thats the reason why i own DDM4V5s milspec+ :D awesome rifle.

[@samasbeck1847]

I have the v7! Worth every penny!

[@dominicviner6619]

Love his little sayings "ima rack it" "going hot" "pull it out of the drink"

[@AnthonyD1986]

Sweet I’m about to get the DDM4V7 and may have to consider the aim point now but the Sig Sauer Romeo 5 is only $100 right now.

[@MF-Rell]

Bro Alabama arsenal shot one with a 12 gauge and it kept working. Get a Romeo 4T and save yourself 200 bucks.

[@NateSail82]

Badass video Mr. Vickers. The AR is a damn good platform, anyone who says it is an overcomplicated system has never built one lol. It's one of the simplest most reliable systems in existence internally. Great video and dear God that explosion lol.

[@chrisclifford4109]

The AR is not a system or a platform. It's a fucking rifle. Jesus Christ so much tacticool bullshit

[@MrStrongmuscle]

AR is a rifle platform people prefer. Depending on the style set up they want. Nothing tactical about saying that. Now, when people call it a battle rifle, that shit pisses me off, a rifle that has not seen battle or that is not fully automatic is not a battle rifle.

[@jonathandavila683]

"We had a short stroke, not sure what happened." LMAO BWAHAHA

[@zombierider85motovlogs36]

Yet it passed with flying colors? Yep, DD is in his pocket deep.

[@paulwang2604]

I just bought DDM4V7 today

[@justanotherinternetexpert7743]

I am sorry

[@DESERTDOG730]

@@justanotherinternetexpert7743 lol nerd

[@justanotherinternetexpert7743]

@@DESERTDOG730 haha lol

[@joem3279]

It's an awesome gun!

[@joem7023]

@@joem3279 why you steal my name, bro?

[@redneckoperations8190]

I personally think the explosion test should've been last, but very nice test.

[@POPJack1717]

Wait did Larry just say "bruh" at 20:10???? I was cooking food and stopped everything I was doing to replay what I thought I heard lol

[@MF-Rell]

Old school 😎

[@TheMetalHeaD256]

cannot believe that the gun outran the T1. That's very impressive. Held my first DD yesterday and was very impressed. I think I'll buy a BCM (assemble two halves) because they're a bit cheaper for the same quality, but still. Very cool guns, and probably a bit more durable than some of the new BCM's (at least in the way of hand guards). I would have really liked if Larry'd rip the Aimpoint off and looked to see if the irons were still on zero (they probably weren't either but you know I'm curious).

[@3.2Carrera]

I stumbled on this video and I do have this same model in the safe- the old milspec DD M4 Carbine with the Omega X rail. This is still an excellent rifle today. It's much lighter than it looks considering the substantial pic rail real estate this has. I had moved away from the fixed front sight models, but I tested this one with a Meprolight M21 I had lying around and that front sight co witnesses perfectly with it and gives a reference for when the dot washes out on a bright target.

[@joeychavez8318]

Daniel defense is awesome but I'll still choose bcm any day of the week. But still cool video I really enjoyed it.

[@Gorlami90]

Joey BCM & DD are in the same league n both are better than colt n S&W for sure. Just the mid length gas systems make them better not to mention everything fits better, the guns shoot better (the BCM n DD don’t have that chug chug feel like the colt does)

[@trigga7326]

DANIEL Defense too the world blows. #1Best quality AR carbons on the market #2 second too none!! 🆗

[@timwilkins2094]

with a HK416 you won't even need duct tape

[@josephvalinski849]

You clog up a 416 barrel with dirt then shoot it and let me know how that goes.

[@MaximGhost]

Best informational for Aimpoint ever!

[@kelvinso920]

I loved this vid. Was trying to find an AR that would be good for me and one of the local gun shop owners recommended Daniel Defense and told me to watch this video if i wasnt convinced. Now im convinced

[@mikemusgrove9654]

Cool little tip about taping the muzzle. I'll be doing that from now on. Easier alternative to muzzle caps.

[@brettjameslarue]

My thinking is, no disrespect to Daniel Defense, the gun is a bunch of aluminum and steel, it SHOULD be able to go thru all that stuff and be fine. What REALLY impresses me is that F%#king Aimpoint!!! WOW

[@SONofLIBERTY]

Ok so I'm assuming that the only people that gave this a THUMBS DOWN were ISIS? Bravo Larry. This video ROCKED

[@jayonez137]

I’ve been using Aimpoint for 15 years. It’s the only optic I trust my life to

[@gravydogg1]

just bought a ddm4v1 today. After watching this ,theres no doubt i made the right decision! My first tactical weapon and it surely will get an aimpoint!

[@Chris-cs9sd]

Would have liked to see some of these tests done on pavement (urban environment).

[@waynedomingue7655]

awesome rifle i am definitely getting one I cannot believe it survive the torture test and still going from this video it looks like great dependable rifle that will go through hell and back and you can still depend on it i can't wait to get one now

[@ShepherdsSheepdog]

Bought mine after seeing this video. STILL one of my favorite firearms.

[@smoothoperator137]

I just got this weapon used today and proud to say I have an aimpoint on it with a surefire light. I have wanted a DD rifle for a lonngggg time

[@Ghost-my1tr]

Recently bought my first AR, a DDM4V7. It'll never see this type of abuse, as i just need it for range fun and home defense, and some training classes here and there. But seeing that if anything ever happened, my DD would be able to survive serious abuse makes me a proud DD owner.

[@BootLeg-ee3bq]

Theres just so much notch kicking my sphincter cannot take it, sir.

[@Tredoslop]

21:15 Lol, such a hearty laugh from Larry Vickers.

[@Ohsnapzdawg]

This is like watching those awful prime time TV shows that try their best to be dramatic and suspenseful. Please stop producing the show like this, you do great work.

[@dontprayforme]

Ohsnapzdawg I agree. I do think they proved the reliability (mostly) of the rifle, the almost annoyingly fake dramatization is cringe inducing.

[@mrdark9916]

Lol at 29:28 "H o l y fuck" made me laugh so hard

[@pauleasterbrook658]

The individual tests amazed me. But then i think about it and im like damn it actually went through all that and it STILL works.

[@twitchdj15]

in your opinion do you think the colt 6920 m-4 is on par with this Daniel defense you and your team tested???

[@danieldotter6077]

Larry V lookin’ THICC

[@Blueknight1960]

Well if I ever find myself going overseas to fight in the desert, in the swamp or throwing my weapon out the window, aim point is the way to go.

[@shananagans5]

I hate the way all these places do the dirt test. They close the cover, put the port down or any number of different things. Well, anyone knows any gun will malfunction if to much dirt gets into it. They need to do more realistic tests. Drop it on sand with the cover opened, bolt closed & magazine in like if a soldier dropped it in the field. Maybe kick a little sand on it, shake it out & go. That isn't as impressive as burying it but it's more realistic & won't rely on an unrealistic set up like dust cover closed & port down over a hole. Those tactics aren't fooling anyone and, lets face facts here, if your rifle ends up getting totally buried you are going to have to open it up & do at least dump any sand or clumps of soil out. That goes for pretty much any gun. Function during blowing sandstorm would be a good but hard to set up test. The other tests are great & impressive. I think the things most people really want to know is will still run good when it's dusty or dry with a few hundred rounds already through it ? Will it run 1,000 rounds without cleaning or additional lube with only a few breaks to cool a bit? Like conditions you would see in an intense firefight. Anyways, overall, great torture test. By the way, I love my DD.

[@grant133]

They dropped it out of a helicopter and detonated tannerite and diesel 5 feet from it. Who cares if the dust cover is open?

[@lm-usmc]

Pretty sure the Army teaches then same, but in the USMC, when the rifle is not being fired, the dust cover is closed. That's what it is for. So the test was spot on. You can what if all day, but the Aimpoint and the DD rifle did outstanding. Go back to your moms basement.

[@leetskeet4476]

The M4 is a closed bolt, and has very little open spots for dirt or mud to get into the bolt/chamber, you can open the dust cover, dump 20 lbs of mud directly on it and it will still fire

[@bdadbdan426]

true testament, not only to the gun, but ESPECIALLY to the Aimpoint! AWESOME! Would love to see a terminal velocity drop test though.

[@SHEPDEV_ONLINE]

Man. They should sell these guns with that rugged destructed look to them...so dastardly good looking.

[@seanchristianii3206]

Well I'm highly impressed. I expected the DD M4 to survive but I didnt know aimpoint is so tough. Now to drop it from the same hight on to concrete. Lol

[@VickersTacticalLAV]

Aimpoint stole the show without a doubt

[@stevenmerica3152]

After this vid im and deff looking to getting one of those aimpoints. It would make a great SHTF sight. Great testing Larry i like to see how operational weapons can be.

[@goinhot9133]

Now let’s see it with a Anderson 🤣

[@kyreeclark2760]

THANK U MR LARRY HOPE TO SEE U AT THE PHILADELPHIA TRAINING ACADEMY IN PHILLY WILL ARRANGE IF NEED

[@Clodknocker]

Call of duty jeep lol I've watched this video several times and just noticed it.

[@cookerbullock]

I love the difference in “torture tests “ with a $2000 rifle, pull out a PSA and they don’t even oil it and run 5k rounds. All taped up and gently bury it. The cheaper rifles the stomp dirt into the action… stop

[@twiztidrivers6192]

Exactly that's why I said I wasn't impressed by this.

[@ronslusser4233]

Larry, you are the man!

[@edhollis3]

Amazing demonstration. Going buy myself one. The weapon is the best

[@mr.nemesis6442]

With this kinda of quality, I’m willing to depend my life on it. Thing will probably last for a couple generations

[@frankopanklaric]

ar15's on Mars. I'm tellin' ya.

[@Datacorrupter234]

aimpoint torture test. not daniel. drop it on the barrel and ill be impressed

[@AlbertaDMode]

I respect the durability, no doubt. But do you have to tape the muzzle every time? What if dirt makes its way inside the bore?? :p The last drop tests are good too. But what if you drop on the hard surface from that high... like on the concrete? Regardless... I think M4 is a great rifle, no questions asked. Next on my list!! God Bless US and 2A!

[@dontprayforme]

AlbertaDMode Any rifle, or handgun for that matter, with a severely clogged or blocked bore will experience an exploding barrel in spectacular fashion. That’s not something specific to the AR design. I’m sure that was simply a precaution by the testing team and something people do in the field when necessary.

[@Bulldog75stp]

This was an awesome test for both the DD and Aimpoint. I'm in the market for my first AR and I've been researching which manufacture to go with. I narrowed it down to DD and BCM. Think DD may have the lead after this video.

[@VickersTacticalLAV]

I no longer use or endorse DD and haven’t for many years ; I have no personal knowledge of the current quality of their products. I just wanted you to know that before you bought one based on a video that is nearly a decade old.

[@Bulldog75stp]

A decade? Oh, I had no idea the video was that old. I thought I saw a video of you testing BCM recently and gave it glowing reviews, but wasn't sure after seeing this one I was right. I'm very new to the gun community, especially for ARs. If money were no object, who would you recommend for my "cry once, buy once", rifle? And thanks for responding!

[@VickersTacticalLAV]

BCM - that’s what I use and I have no plans on changing

[@King_Leonidas_x99]

Why isn't this on the History channel??? I would love to see this on tv all day.

[@FXIIBeaver]

Rip Gunny.

[@KrazyWorldWars]

Reporting in from 2024

[@fortunateson6035]

I love the we seal the gun up and then put dirt on it OMG IT WORKS!!!

[@sadrocket1]

i mean seriously, is there any other ar15 brand was tested and withstood this kind of abuse???? this is quality stuff at the highest level...

[@basicallyoperate]

After an explosion like that I'm not even sure if I'd still be breathing lol... who t f worries about the aimpoint...

[@futuresonex]

This episode is why my primary carbine wears an Aimpoint Micro now!

[@jonathandavila683]

"Gotta love Jeeps" (in hardcore outdoorsy tone)

[@KatotownUSA]

Urgh. I need to sell my M&P15 sport and upgrade. I want the bronze colored m4a1. Awesome tests Larry. Been a fan since I had baby teeth

[@sho1489]

this is a great test but in the real world we don't tape our muzzle over and over with each situation not an accurate test. part of the test should be to let dirt get in the barrel just like real world.

[@rickypickles2219]

this thing is gnarly lol....ADM, geissele, or maybe now a DD

[@ctford27]

I was born in the backwoods of Kentucky, thats all the training I need!

[@Gunnvulcan]

benjamin dover That is the stupidest thing i've read all day.

[@GreenMachineLJ]

Blake Presson agreed..funny though...

[@keithpage9051]

benjamin dover p

[@gunsodin5299]

benjamin dover pfft peasant i was born in IDAHO

[@MattfromFlorida-u5f]

Regarding 11:11 the magazine was not seated. That was not a short stroke.

[@nbates9893]

thats a real gunslinger's magazine in the gun at the 25 minute mark. 550 loop duck taped to the bottom of the mag...old school.

[@jackedfu]

How about you guys perform a real torture test, where our operators may not have the luxury of time to tape up the muzzle or even close the dust cover?

[@BrianMcKinny]

Damn, I'm sold on Daniel Defense and Aimpoint optics now. I've got to get me one of these!