Thank you everyone who helped my with my decision on my first AR15. I can not thank you enough for all your input and guidance.
Just got a brand new DDM4V7. Now, what do I do with it? ))) I know, I know - training, shoot and have fun.
Before I shoot should I clean the rifle? Is there anything I should before shooting?
Also, can someone recommend a great getting started video and a video on how to clean it properly.
Any other recommendation are always welcome!
Jake
Just inspect the bore and lube accordingly before shooting. Check the stickies here for good cleaning info. As for a video, I’m not a big fan of them… especially if you’re new to a platform. Watching a vid without a live instructor opens you up to getting into bad habits, whereas a live instructor can critique in real time. Good luck!
Start here:
The DD comes in a hard case. Can someone recommend a good soft case for AR that is smaller and portable? I have seen some on this forum that carries upper/lower broken down to decrease the case size. I was thinking that it would be practical?
Any thoughts on this?
If so, what can you recommend?
Thank you,
Jake
I don’t like using a case unless I have to due to having several long guns. A case that requires me to assemble the weapon is an even bigger lifesuck.
Midway sells a nice soft case that doesn’t break the bank
I have a v7 and love it. You made a good choice.
Can you please post or send me a pic of your AR? I would LOVE to see how you have it setup!!!
And thank you, I am very excited.
Thank you so much.
So, brand new, it is not lubed enough?
Nope. Mine wasn’t.
What specific type of product do you personally use to lube and clean?
Also, would LOVE to see how you have yours setup.
How do you carry it around without a case then? )))
Using “Search” tab located between “New Posts” and “Quick Links”. Enter “Lube” in Key Word, select “Titles Only”, select AR General Discussion. It spits out this,
https://www.m4carbine.net/search.php?searchid=4933150
You can use this to find out many, many things about the/your AR. 
I love my DDM4V1. You picked a great brand for your first AR. Don’t forget to post a pic on the following thread when you get a second:
www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=69350
Daniel Defense has great customer service. Don’t hesitate to contact them if you have any questions.
Congrats. It’s never lubed enough.
Hey congrats I just got a V1 in early September, great rifle! Take a class and enjoy it.
I used to live in apartments and didn’t want strangers to see me lugging around a rifle case in and out of my apartment, so my perfect solution was a double tennis racket case. They only cost about 30 bucks and have a couple compartments for mags and ammo too.