When it comes to Ar 15 rifles, the Land Warfare Resources Corporation (LWRC) and Daniel Defense (DD) brands stand out, and choosing between the two might be tough at times. This article might help you with that by comparing their features and performance.
Here is a summary of what each of the rifle wins at
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The Similarities in LWRC Vs Daniel Defense
When comparing these two AR15 rifles we look at out-of-the-box characteristics because their modular nature allows a variety of customizations. Both have also received a variety of positive reviews from users for a variety of reasons.
The LWRC began the manufacture of firearms in 2006, which preceded that of Daniel Defense which began in 2009. Both of their AR15 rifles are within the same price range with the LWRC being slightly cheaper by about $200. The lower price doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s of poor quality. In fact, It outdoes the Daniel Defense AR15 in a variety of characteristics.
Let’s go through some of the differences between these two AR15’s;
Trigger
It’s safe to assume that the LWRC has a better trigger than the Daniel defense. It’s strong and responsive enough to get you in sync as a shooter with the rifle, making repetitive firing a breeze. The one from Daniel’s defense is mushy and slow to react especially when dealing with multiple targets. This, however, can be fixed with an aftermarket trigger.
Ergonomics
Everyone wants to use a rifle that’s comfortable on the hands as well as the cheeks. This is one forte of the Daniel Defense. It gives shooters a strong grip on the handle courtesy of tough rubber and indentation on either side of that handle that you slot in your fingers. The handle also feels a bit sturdier compared to that on the LWRC.
Additionally, the multipoint stock of the Daniel Defense has a rubberized cheek weld which is a bit more comfortable than that on the LWRC. The LWRC, however, has a bigger cheek weld which also makes the shooter feel comfortable while shooting. The LWRC also has an ambidextrous mag release something which the DD lacks.
Design
One of the design highlights of the Daniel Defense Ar15 is that it comes with the MLOK handguard system for attaching different accessories. Moreover, the M-Lok handguard goes up to the end of the barrel. Additionally, you get QD mounts at various locations for a versatile attachment of slings.
LWRC rifles normally use a short-stroke gas piston system, however, the DD employs a typical Ar15 direct impingement. Although the short-stroke gas system is cleaner more reliable and feels smoother when firing, guns with direct impingement are considered slightly more accurate, as is the DD.
Accuracy
The DD and LWRC aren’t far away in terms of accuracy, but the DD feels superior in this regard, especially if you replace the subpar trigger. Accuracy is also highly subjective because it is dependent on several factors, including the shooter’s ability and the sorts of accessories on the rifle.
Weight
The Daniel Defense is theoretically lighter due to a simpler gas system with fewer moving parts, which may improve accuracy by giving the user more control of the weapon. However, when comparing the DD and LWRC side by side, the weight difference is negligible.
Conclusion
The discussion between LWRC and Daniel Defense will rage on because both are well-known in the market and have a track record of good performance. Both rifles excel in different ways, and this article will highlight some of them. It’s also worth noting that you can make an unlimited number of adjustments to your AR15, whether it’s DD or LWRC to suit your shooting needs but as for me I’d go with the Daniel Defense, mainly because of the M-Lok, and rather accurate performance.
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