$5,500 Daniel Defense PCC build

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boogaloojoel@reddit

Bro bought overpriced mil-spec for a couple letters

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ParticularOwn7033@reddit

Zero regrets. Posting how much he spent. Showing the AI logs that he got a good deal. I'm not sure what stage of grief this is, but pretty sure we're not out of the denial phase.

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I think sometimes people forget that your reality is not everyone else’s reality. You can make $4K easily in 1 day. You gotta start using the online casinos🤭 don’t do options tho stick to regular stocks at first. #nottradingadvise

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Ok_Crab_3522@reddit

The rest of us with 4k of disposable income burning a hole in our wallets aren't dumping it on a substandard pcc that objectively is worse than all of the $3k, $2k, and even some of the $1k options on the market.

Should've gotten an sp5, mpx, or kuna like everybody else looking to buy a pcc.

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TacosNGuns@reddit

I run the OG Colt 6450. $800, runs 100%.

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Ok_Crab_3522@reddit

like I said, it's 2026. Reliability isn't a feature it's a prerequisite.

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PM_ME_FLOUR_TITTIES@reddit

Crazy that someone with all that dough is still spelling "advice" with an s

If only knowing how to spell made me money 😞

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map2photo@reddit

I know plenty of dudes making tons of money that can’t spell shit. Go to talk to some aircraft defense contractors. Half of them have a GED.

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TacosNGuns@reddit

They should thank the US tax payer. Because otherwise they’d be changing my oil in five minutes or less.

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cruisersncans@reddit

Ew. Degenerate gambling.

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Admirable_Expert1776@reddit

Wait, buying socks is degenerate gambling? Investing ain't all r/wallstreetbets 😂

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hueynot@reddit

He literally said to use an online casino lmao. No hate but in theory you can double your money with one roulette spin!!!

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Admirable_Expert1776@reddit

The stock market is regularly referred to as a casino, which is what the original comment did

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cruisersncans@reddit

I read the I Irish comment as actual online casinos like poker. But yeah both are gambling.

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YuenglingsDingaling@reddit

Yes.

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NotTodaySlick@reddit

His (imaginary) wife already told him he's a fucking clown now he's come here to make the rounds!

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jimmy_leonard1@reddit

What part of that did you build?

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TacosNGuns@reddit

I love “builds” that are 98% picatinny accessories 😂

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twojsdad@reddit

I love my PCC, but I only paid $1.3k for it.

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FlyingTrimangle@reddit

Damn bro, you could have got a B&T for all that.

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skankslayer69@reddit

For real. If you could find one in stock lmao

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FlyingTrimangle@reddit

You cant 🤣 These were a limited run, and now B&T separated from USA. Officially unobtainable.

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AP587011B@reddit

It’s cool but 4k towards a direct blowback set up?

You coulda had an MP5 or MPX or APC9 or P90

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pandixios@reddit (OP)

I do have an MPX and never got used to the shape. I just feel like is too fat. The DDPCC is so slim and it just feels right. All controls etc it’s much easier to transition from my regular AR. Makes my training a lot easier.

MP5 I like it but I wouldn’t own it. I know it’s legendary but I’m good.

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beshtiya808@reddit

I make an ok bit of coin now days. Former infantry in peak GWOT years. 5k for an ar….barf

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1Crusty_Old_Man@reddit

A BLOWBACK 9mm at that.

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LiberalLamps@reddit

He could have had an AP5, AP5P and AP5SD.

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LiberalLamps@reddit

OP basically bought two guns he changed so many parts. This is why I prefer to build my own AR’s with the parts I actually want.

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pookie_buster@reddit

If I had your money I’d throw mine away 😂😂

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vkbrian@reddit

$5500 for an AR9 with a drop-in buffer kit lmao

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newjitsu21@reddit

You got robbed lol

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JohnT36@reddit

When you decide to sell it let me know, I'd love to see the look on your face when they offer you a crisp $900 for everything pictured lol

Damn thing holds it's value like a gallon of milk

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clientnotfound@reddit

'save money on ammo' - buys the most overpriced AR9 because it says Daniel defense on it. Love that logic.

Could've gone with an FM9 and 3 cases of ammo. But hey that wouldn't win you a flex on MT6

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kashluk@reddit

Not defending anyone's PCC choices, but at least here where I live ammo is really expensive. The price of .223 is between 50 and 60 cents per round if you buy low-end bulk ammo. You can get 9x19 mm for 30 cents. The price difference starts hitting when your annual ammunition expenditure goes up.

Amount of ammo	Difference in price (€)
1 000	300
2 500	750
5 000	1 500
10 000	3 000

People who actually shoot a lot, like biathlon or other shooting sport athletes, can fire tens of thousands of rounds per year.

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clientnotfound@reddit

Sure. But spending 2k+ extra on the gun itself for no performance increase doesn't make sense when there are cheaper alternatives.

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LiberalLamps@reddit

OP basically bought two guns he changed so many parts. This is why I prefer to build my own AR’s with the parts I actually want.

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spros@reddit

Saves money on ammo cuz you too broke to shoot sfter6

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VanillaIce315@reddit

FM9 SBR with Obsidian 9, Holosun ARO, some Magpul furniture, and deadblow buffer/Kynshot spacer/A5 buffer tube. All in around $1700-$1800, and the suppressor gets swapped to multiple guns. Call it $2000 if I wanted a nicer optic.

Not my money, but I certainly wouldn’t spend double the cash for 0.5% increased performance.

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hitemlow@reddit

buys the most overpriced AR9 because it says Daniel defense on it

...and then swaps out half the parts.

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pittsmasterplan@reddit

*assembly

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Ruthless4u@reddit

If I’m dropping $5k I’m getting a Shiloh sharps.

For a PCC I don’t see the value of dropping $5k.

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cyan1de23@reddit

JP5 would have been cheaper and far better than this trash. Lmao.

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HistoricalNatural944@reddit

This is a 5k build… you over paid somewhere my man.

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pheonix080@reddit

He used MSRP to come up with that number, not what he actually paid. Actually, he didn’t even gather the info himself. He asked ChatGPT to spit out an answer and then ran with it.

Also- your build is very nice.

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WoodenGlobes@reddit

And to think, all that for a firearm that is as effective as a Glock 19.

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Mdmrtgn@reddit

Could build something that would bend that rifle over for like a grand.

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ArceusTwoFour_Zero@reddit

"this is a load of barnacles"

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pandixios@reddit (OP)

Damn yall a bunch of haters. I just wanted the DD because that shit looks good and wanted something in 9mm so I don’t wear ear pro (subsonic) and “save” on ammo. My budget ain’t your budget. Shittttt

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Vegetable-Reporter93@reddit

I like it brother your good don’t waste your time with negativity 💯

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HeughJanus@reddit

was there any research into this purchase or did you simply go oo daniel defense, high price means high quality!

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DumbNTough@reddit

Woof

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red_alert24@reddit

To reach his own, but that ain't above 5k.....

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pandixios@reddit (OP)

I asked chatGPT about the MSRP prices lol

Estimated MSRP values
Daniel Defense DD PCC 9mm: $1,949
Rugged Sub 9 Suppressor: $950
Rugged 3-Lug Adapter: $90
Rugged Direct Thread Mount: $92
Rugged Totem Tool: $67
Geissele SD-3G Trigger: $250
Radian Talon Ambi Safety + Charging combo: $145
DrivenArmsCo Grip: $40
DrivenArmsCo Cable Management: $14
DrivenArmsCo Rail Panel: $10
DrivenArmsCo ShortStop: $33
SB Tactical SB5: $125
EOTech EXPS2: $705
Unity FAST Riser: $95
SureFire Mini Scout: $341
SureFire Switch Assembly: $143
6x Magpul PMAG 35 EV9: $120

Total MSRP: $5,169
Total MSRP + TAX (7%) = $5,530

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greatthebob38@reddit

Why are you judging by "estimated" msrp and not your actual purchasing price? Wouldn't the value be more accurate to state what you paid for it?

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GrandioseAnus@reddit

Did you ask chat GPT if you should buy all that shit too?

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Hoyle33@reddit

Thanks for making my electricity bill go up

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SOSB-Haru@reddit

This shit is so fucking funny

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GesuMotorsport@reddit

Gunsmif

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Uzi_Jesus_@reddit

Im just lost when people have this kind of money to spend on their setup. I am the poors. Can only hope to find your loot drop in the climate wars.

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THELEGENDARYZWARRIOR@reddit

Mean Arms roller delayed: $1,500 2 extra lifters so you can tune it: $90 MAUL buffer system: $300

You can use any standard AR lower Endomags or exomags

or ejector less “AR-9” lower

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CH-67@reddit

This reminds me of those AR “build” asmr videos on YouTube that have a microphone attached directly to the torque screwdriver

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ardesofmiche@reddit

Direct blowback 9mm AR or high spec Gen 3 PVS14???

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pandixios@reddit (OP)

It depends. I don’t really hunt and haven’t got into shooting at night a lot (I did liked it). This build is for me to train (cheap ammo) and easily transition to my regular AR. Literally all controls and positions are the same.

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ardesofmiche@reddit

Spending $4,000 so you can have cheap ammo is the boy version of girl math lol

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pandixios@reddit (OP)

Lmao

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ardesofmiche@reddit

I say with a 10/22 I spent like $1,000 on for the same reason

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ardesofmiche@reddit

But seriously i do like the AR controls and scorpion mag combo

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pandixios@reddit (OP)

Maybe build it. PSA has a very similar option to DD. I just went with buy once cry once.

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Nyancide@reddit

mfw you could get 22 lr bolt and mags, that way you are literally using the same gun. and cheaper in every metric possible.

if you just want a gun because its cool, fair enough, but saying you spent 4k to make a 9mm version of your ar to shoot cheaper is just silly. you could just spent 4k on ammo and classes too.

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RGBlowMe@reddit

I could buy a decent used car for this.

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pandixios@reddit (OP)

Or buy stocks and double your money🤭

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