EMG Daniel Defense DDM4® PDW SBR AEG

EMG International
Code:
429.49
  • Full metal construction
  • 6.03mm Tightbore & MOSFET
  • Licenced by Daniel Defense via EMG

If you're loving the latest and greatest Daniel Defense releases but are looking for a CQB platform, here you go! The EMG Daniel Defense DDM4® PDW SBR AEG is a full metal PDW style M4/AR-15 AEG boasting licenced trademarks, flawless replica DD furniture and the absolutely ferocious internals CYMA Platinum AEGs are renowned for.

On the outside, the DDM4 PDW is rocking a DD linear compensator, MFR XL M-LOK handguard, Daniel Defense marked receiver complete with .300BLK calibre markings, a great replica of the DD "Tornado" pistol grip and a compact PDW sliding stock. Inside the box, you're even treated to a battery extension unit, allowing for normal buffer tube batteries to fit into this micro AR.

Inside, things get even better! Built around a version 2 gearbox fitted with the CYMA Platinum MOSFET, 13:1 CNC steel high-speed gears running on 8mm ball bearing bushings, CNC aluminium piston and cylinder head driven by a high-speed Neodymium magnet motor; the DDM4 PDW is a serious CQB menace and an asset to fast-moving outdoor skirmishers!

Full description

Description

If you love a cutting-edge officially licenced platform and you're in the market for a new CQB primary, the EMG Daniel Defense DDM4® PDW SBR AEG is perfect for you. This full-metal M4/AR-15 platform is manufactured by CYMA Platinum, which of course, means incredible performance and thoroughly pre-upgraded internals to rival the best out there.

Inside the DDM4 PDW, you will find a version 2 gearbox equipped with the CYMA Platinum MOSFET, 13:1 CNC steel high-speed gears running on 8mm ball bearing bushings, a CNC aluminium silent ball bearing piston head, CNC aluminium silent double O-ring cylinder head, a quick change ball bearing spring guide and a polycarbonate piston with a full steel tooth rack. This impressive gearbox setup is driven by a powerful high-speed Neodymium magnet motor, and the result is spectacular!

Externally, the DDM4 PDW is built as an almost perfect match for the real DDM4 PDW, down to its perfectly replicated DD MFR XL M-LOK handguard, Tornado pistol grip, Grip-n-Rip charging handle and DD marked receiver, dust cover and mock bolt carrier. If you're looking for a compact AR, whether it is for CQB or a fast-moving outdoor playstyle, you can't do much better than the EMG DDM4 PDW!

Starting at the front, we can find a perfectly replicated DD linear compensator, matching the OEM muzzle device of the real DDM4 PDW perfectly. The linear comp functions similarly to a sound amplifier when it comes to Airsoft, giving this compact platform a psychological warfare advantage up close thanks to its booming muzzle report. If you're more of a sneaky skirmisher or you need a tracer for an instinct-aiming advantage, you can replace the linear comp with a 14mm CCW muzzle device of your choice, including tracer units, suppressors and alternative flash hiders.

Immediately behind the linear compensator, we come to the flawlessly replicated DD MFR XL handguard, measuring 6 inches in overall length. The handguard boasts M-LOK negative space attachment slots at the 3, 6 and 9 o'clock positions with additional slots at the upper offset angles, ready for M-LOK accessories.

The upper surface features a 20mm Picatinny rail which runs back to meet the receiver rail seamlessly, allowing for optical sights of practically any length to be mounted despite the short overall length of the DDM4 PDW. Also present on the handguard are a pair of QD sling sockets, allowing for QD sling swivels to be mounted. On the top rail, we are treated to a set of flip-up aperture iron sights, a compact set well suited to the DDM4 PDW design. The sights can be deployed by hand, and are fully adjustable for both windage and elevation.

Next up, we reach the receiver which is a stunning showcase of licenced Daniel Defense trademarks, flawlessly engraved and a perfect match for the real DDM4 PDW. The left side of the upper receiver also includes a 300BLK calibre marking in high-vis white laser engraving, together with the stylised DDM4 logo at the rear. The dust cover, found on the right side, also features DD markings and is constructed from high density polymer to match modern weight-reduced dust covers found on the latest H&K HK416 rifles as well as Daniel Defense's DDMK18.

The charging handle is located at the top rear of the receiver, and as we might expect, is a licenced Daniel Defense design. Known as the "Grip-N-Rip" charging handle. The handle is ambidextrous, with enlarged latches on either side allowing for flawless functionality whether you wear gloves or not.

Pulling the charging handle back will pop open the dust cover and reveal the mock bolt carrier with its DD trademarks. The mock bolt carrier will lock to the rear, allowing access to the rotary HOP-up unit. This unit is constructed from alloy for increased strength, allowing you to tune the DDM4 PDW for your chosen ammo weight. Once your adjustment is complete, slap the "ping pong paddle" bolt catch on the left side to send the mock bolt home with a satisfying "clank".

The fire selector switch is located on the left side of the receiver, just above the pistol grip and is a standard M4A1 mil-spec design with a textured surface for optimal traction in wet weather. The selector provides 3 modes of fire; safe, semi-automatic and fully automatic, with a 90-degree throw between each mode. The selector switch is one of the best aspects of the M4 design, easily accessible and fast to use with enough distance between modes that it isn't easy to knock out of position inadvertently.

The magazine release button is over on the right side of the magazine well, a standard M4/AR-15 push button release but compatible with aftermarket ambidextrous alternatives. The button is surrounded by a raised protrusion in the receiver, known as the "magazine release fence" and designed to prevent the mag release from accidentally being pressed as the DDM4 PDW rubs against your gear. Another great aspect of the AR-15 design, the magazine release is easily accessible from a firing grip, making for scorchingly fast reloads as long as you practice!

At the rear of the receiver, we come to the PDW sliding stock, the one area where this design deviates from the real DDM4 PDW. Though the real DDM4 PDW stock looks fantastic, it is in fact a pistol brace and would have no battery space whatsoever in its Airsoft form. With this excuse in mind, we forgive CYMA for this minor compromise! The stock offers 6 positions of adjustment, just like a normal M4 stock, and allows the DDM4 PDW to fit into positively tiny gun bags and cases.

The adjustment lever is on the right side, taking the form of a steel textured button for maximum strength and wet weather functionality. Holding the lever down will allow you to slide the PDW stock into your position of choice, allowing for almost any body type. Included in the box with the DDM4 PDW is a battery extension unit which we wholeheartedly recommend you use. Without the BEU, there is only space for an absolutely tiny battery inside the PDW stock, but with it installed, you can just about fit an 11.1V 1000mAh LiPo battery in stick configuration inside, perfect for an advanced high-power-draw platform like this!

To install your chosen battery, hold the stock adjustment lever and the steel bar on the opposite side and slide the stock bars and butt plate off to the rear. With this done, you can unscrew the buffer tube cap to reveal the Deans battery connector inside. If you're using your BEU, this is the time to install it; simply screw it on, install your battery and replace the buffer tube end cap. The BEU means you won't be able to collapse the stock into its most compact position but is worth the compromise to have easily sourced batteries which last far longer.

On the inside, the DDM4 PDW's incredible rate of fire and trigger response is down to CYMA's finest AEG internals yet. Known as the CYMA Platinum E-Edition gearbox, the version 2 GB inside is equipped with a CNC machined steel 13:1 high-speed gearset, MOSFET and high-speed motor. The gearbox shell is also reinforced in all the key places for a long lifespan, and inside you will find 8mm ball bearing bushings, a CNC machined aluminium silent piston head and cylinder head set, a polycarbonate piston with a full rack of steel teeth and a ball bearing quick change spring guide. The inner barrel is also a tightbore 6.03mm example, adding accuracy potential so this lil PDW can duke it out with the big boys.

If you're a fast mover in outdoors skirmishes or you play a lot of CQB, the DDM4 PDW will be an asset to your arsenal. With slick, modern externals, official licencing from Daniel Defense and an enviable internal feature set with little room for more, the DDM4 PDW is an incredible piece of kit!

Features

  • Full metal construction
  • 6.03mm Tightbore inner barrel - Great accuracy potential
  • MOSFET Pre-installed - Improves trigger response & rate of fire
  • 14mm CCW Male threaded outer barrel - Tracer/suppressor ready
  • Daniel Defense 6-inch MFR XL M-LOK handguard - M-LOK slots at 3, 6, & 9 o'clock, 20mm up top
  • Daniel Defense Linear compensator pre-installed - Works as a sound amp, nice snappy muzzle report
  • QD sling points & additional M-LOK slots at the upper offset handguard positions - More accessory space
  • 20mm Picatinny railed receiver - Ready for a red dot sight or scope, plenty of rail despite the short length
  • Flip-up aperture iron sights pre-installed - Fully adjustable for windage and elevation
  • Gorgeous Daniel Defense trademarks engraved on the receiver - Includes .300BLK calibre markings
  • Ergonomic Daniel Defense "Tornado®" pistol grip - Comfortable design with rubberised backstrap for extra grip
  • Ambidextrous DD "Grip-N-Rip®" charging handle - Easy HOP-up access for left or right-handed shooters
  • Alloy rotary HOP-up unit - Accessible with the charging handle pulled, alloy for extra strength
  • Daniel Defense marked polymer dust cover - Ultra-modern dust cover design with DD markings
  • 3 Position M4/AR-15 fire selector - SAFE - SEMI - AUTO with a 90-degree throw between each mode
  • PDW Sliding stock with Battery Extension Unit (BEU) - Super compact and robust, add the BEU for more battery space
  • Rear wired: Deans/T-Plug battery connector - Recommended battery (BEU Required):11.1V 1000mAh LiPo stick
  • CYMA Platinum E-Edition version 2 gearbox:
    • CNC Steel 13:1 high speed gearset
    • Polycarbonate piston with full steel tooth rack
    • 8mm Ball bearing bushings
    • CNC Aluminium silent ball bearing piston head
    • CNC Aluminium silent double O-ring cylinder head
    • Quick change ball bearing spring guide
    • High speed Neodymium magnet motor
    • CYMA Platinum MOSFET
  • Compatible with M4/AR-15 AEG magazines - EMG 190rnd Lancer L5 .300BLK Mid-caps are ideal!
  • OEM: CYMA Platinum

Package Includes

  • EMG Daniel Defense DDM4® PDW SBR AEG
  • 190rnd Lancer L5 .300 BLK Style Mid-cap magazine
  • Speedloader
  • Battery extension unit
  • Allen key
  • QR Code user manual

Specification

General

Weapon Construction External
Weapon Type
Assault Rifle
Over 18 Only Icon
Over 18
Yes
Icon UKARA - United Kingdom Airsoft Retailer Association
Defence / UKARA Required
Yes, No,
FPS Icon
FPS (Feet Per Second), using 0.20g BB
Approx. 350fps ± 10%, using 0.20g BB
Site Legal Icon
Site Legal, using 0.20g BB
Yes
Screwdriver Icon
Pre-Built
Yes
Package
Included Items
Magazine
Skill Level Icon
User Skill Level
Regular Player
Patrol Base - Warning Icon
Warnings
Li-Po - Never Leave Charging Unattended
Li-Po - Only Use Approved Chargers
Li-Po - Charge in a Fire Safe Area

Weight and Dimension

Weight KG Icon
Weight (KG)
Approx. 2.243kg
Weapon Length Collapsed
Length (Collapsed)
50cm
Weapon Length Extended
Length (Extended)
62.5cm

Construction

Colour Wheel Greyscale
Primary Colour
Black, Flat Dark Earth,
Construction Icon
Construction
Steel body pins/screws, receiver end plate, castle nut, stock bars & adjustment button. CNC aluminium handguard. Alloy receiver, buffer tube, outer barrel & trim parts. Polymer butt plate & grip
Weapon Construction External
External Construction
Polymer
Alloy
Aluminium
Steel
Gearbox Icon
Internal Construction
Polymer
Alloy
Aluminium
Steel

Weapon Specific

Power Source Icon
Powered By
Electric
Blowback Icon
Blowback
None
Weapon Platform
AR, M4 / AR-15 / M16, Assault Rifle,
Magazine Style Icon
Magazine Style
Long Gun Magazine, Assault Rifle, M4 / AR Platform,
Fire Select Icon
Fire Selector
PatrolBase | Fire Select Safe
Safe
Patrol Base | Fire Select - Semi Automatic
Semi Automatic
Patrol Base | Full Automatic
Full Automatic
Weapon Safety Features Icon
Safety Features
Trigger Lock
Shooter Configuration Icon
Shooter Configuration
Right Handed
Weapon Configuration Icon
Weapon Configuration
Standard
Weapon Scale Icon
Weapon Scale
1:1
Suggested BB Weight
0.25g

Hop-Up

Hop-Up Unit Icon
Hop-Up Unit
Yes
Hop-Up Unit Adjuster Icon
Hop-Up Adjuster
Rotary
Hop-Up Unit Location Icon
Hop-Up Location
Behind mock bolt carrier, accessible when the charging handle is pulled and the mock bolt is locked to the rear.

Furniture

Weapon Furniture Icon
Furniture
  • Railed Handguard
  • Flip-Up Ironsights
  • Railed Receiver
  • Ambidextrous Charging Handle
  • Muzzle Sound Amplifier
  • Ergonomic Pistol Grip
  • QD Sling Point
  • PDW stock
  • M-LOK Handguard
  • Stock Battery Compartment Extension
Rail System Icon
Rail System
20mm Railed Receiver, M-LOK Rail system,
Icon Stock Positions
Stock Setting
Sliding , Multi-Position ,
Weapon Length Extended
Stock Positions
6 Position
Sight Type Icon
Sight Type
Iron Sights , Aperture Iron Sight,
Sling Plate Icon
Sling Options
Handguard , QD ,

Barrel

Outer Barrel Length (in)
6''
Icon Thread Type
Outer Barrel Thread Type
Male
Icon Thread Direction
Outer Barrel Thread Direction
CCW (Counter Clockwise)
Outer Barrel Thread Size
14mm
Inner Barrel Diameter
6.03mm
Inner Barrel Length
190mm

Magazine Specific

Magazine Type
Medium Capacity , AEG,
Magazine BB Capacity
Approx. 190 Rounds
Magazine BB Fill Method
Speed Loader
Magazine BB Fill Location
Top

Electric Gun Specific Information

Gearbox
Gearbox Icon
Gearbox Version
V2 Gearbox
Wiring Icon
Gearbox Wiring
Rear Wired
Spring Change Icon
Gearbox Quick Change Spring
Yes
Digital Trigger Icon
Gearbox Electronic Trigger
Yes
Split Gearbox Icon
Split Gearbox Design
No
Motor
Airsoft Motor Icon
Motor Type
High Speed
Battery Specific
Battery Connector
Patrol Base | Icon | Deans
Deans
Compatible Battery
Compatible Battery Type
Li-Po
Compatible Battery Configuration
Stick
Compatible Battery Voltage
11.1v

Product Testing Data

Notepad Icon
Test Description
350 FPS +/- 10%
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Tested Using
0.2g ASG BLASTER
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Test Date
16/02/2024

Size guide

Joule Charts

Special Instructions

These table can be used as a reference to see if the BB weight you are using will be over acceptable Joulage limits at some Airsoft Sites in the UK. To check if the weight can be used chrono your weapon using the BB you intend to use, and then compare it to the chart.

FPS, Power and Joule Limits can vary from site to site, so please get in touch with where you're going to play with in advance to avoid disappointment.

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, with a 350fps limit for Automatic Replicas, 400fps for Semi-Automatic Replicas, and 500fps for Bolt Action Replicas.

Tap the tabs below to open the relevant chart for your replica.

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 350fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 1.14j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
325 0.98 1.23 1.37 1.47 1.57 1.77 1.96 2.11 2.21 2.45
328 1.00 1.25 1.40 1.50 1.60 1.80 2.00 2.15 2.25 2.50
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
335 1.04 1.30 1.46 1.56 1.67 1.88 2.09 2.24 2.35 2.61
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
345 1.11 1.38 1.55 1.66 1.77 1.99 2.21 2.38 2.49 2.76
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
355 1.17 1.46 1.64 1.76 1.87 2.11 2.34 2.52 2.63 2.93
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used at Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 400fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 1.49j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01
370 1.27 1.59 1.78 1.91 2.03 2.29 2.54 2.73 2.86 3.18
380 1.34 1.68 1.88 2.01 2.15 2.41 2.68 2.88 3.02 3.35
390 1.41 1.77 1.98 2.12 2.26 2.54 2.83 3.04 3.18 3.53
400 1.49 1.86 2.08 2.23 2.38 2.68 2.97 3.20 3.34 3.72
410 1.56 1.95 2.19 2.34 2.50 2.81 3.12 3.36 3.51 3.90

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used at Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 500fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 2.32j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01
370 1.27 1.59 1.78 1.91 2.03 2.29 2.54 2.73 2.86 3.18
380 1.34 1.68 1.88 2.01 2.15 2.41 2.68 2.88 3.02 3.35
390 1.41 1.77 1.98 2.12 2.26 2.54 2.83 3.04 3.18 3.53
400 1.49 1.86 2.08 2.23 2.38 2.68 2.97 3.20 3.34 3.72
410 1.56 1.95 2.19 2.34 2.50 2.81 3.12 3.36 3.51 3.90
420 1.64 2.05 2.29 2.46 2.62 2.95 3.28 3.52 3.69 4.10
430 1.72 2.15 2.40 2.58 2.75 3.09 3.44 3.69 3.86 4.29
440 1.80 2.25 2.52 2.70 2.88 3.24 3.60 3.87 4.05 4.50
450 1.88 2.35 2.63 2.82 3.01 3.39 3.76 4.04 4.23 4.70
460 1.97 2.46 2.75 2.95 3.15 3.54 3.93 4.23 4.42 4.91
470 2.05 2.57 2.87 3.08 3.28 3.69 4.10 4.41 4.62 5.13
480 2.14 2.68 3.00 3.21 3.42 3.85 4.28 4.60 4.82 5.35
490 2.23 2.79 3.12 3.35 3.57 4.02 4.46 4.80 5.02 5.58
500 2.32 2.90 3.25 3.48 3.72 4.18 4.65 4.99 5.23 5.81
510 2.42 3.02 3.38 3.62 3.87 4.35 4.83 5.20 5.44 6.04