Windham Weaponry CDI | Gun Carrier Rifle Reviews

The Windham Weaponry CDI is one of the company's top-of-the-line AR-15 rifles. This firearm has a whole new look from the handguard to the buttstock.

In this article:

1. Windham Weaponry Carbine Diamondhead Integrated
2. Gun Specs
3. Ease of Use and Performance
4. Pros and Cons
5. Windham Weaponry CDI Price and Overall Verdict

Windham Weaponry CDI Review | “Tacticool” AR-15

 

Windham Weaponry Carbine Diamondhead Integrated

Unboxing a new firearm is probably one of the most exciting time for a gun enthusiast. You almost know what to expect as soon as you open the box, but the fascination always gets you as if it's the first time.

I remember unwrapping my new Windham Weaponry CDI, I couldn't wait to get my hands on a gun they made differently from most of their ARs. CDI stands for Carbine Diamondhead Integrated. You'd get the picture by now if you're familiar with other AR-15 rifles and accessories. It comes with a Diamondhead V-RS “X” free-floating handguard and a Picatinny rail stretching from the upper receiver combined with the full length of the handguard.

 

Gun Specs

This semi-automatic rifle has a 16-inch barrel chambered for .223 Rem/5.56mm NATO. It features a gas impingement system like most Windham WW 15 rifles with a magazine capacity of 30 rounds. The upper receiver is M4A4 type flat top made from forged 7075 T6 aircraft aluminum with a hard coat black anodized finish.

Its 16-inch barrel has a chrome line with vortex flash suppressor from chrome-moly vanadium steel. The front and rear sights are both Diamondhead flip-ups and have Magpul MOE 6-position telescoping buttstocks. All these features make up an overall weight of 7 lbs.

Ease of Use and Performance

The CDI has great balance as with the other Windham Weapon rifles I know. My colleagues and I consumed a total of 18 magazines of ammo from a unit just out of the box and had zero malfunction or misfires.

The trigger breaks at a nice 7 pounds but can be adjusted to your preference. Sight acquisition is easy with the built-in Diamondhead flip-up sights and an impressive accuracy for an M4 style carbine. This firearm is built as a true duty rifle with its durability and reliability in fieldwork.

Pros and Cons

The free-floating handguard reduces stress on the barrel as it also relieves some of the heat with its diamond-cut design. The uninterrupted Picatinny rail runs from the upper receiver through the whole length of handguard provides enough space to install your optics along with the related accessories of your choice.

The barrel's strength chrome line enhancement 4150 chrome-moly-vanadium steel. It also features a Vortex Slash suppressor which is compatible with blank-firing adapters. If there's one thing I'd want to change in this rifle, I still prefer the traditional M4 style handguard. It's not about the functionality. I just think it looks better with the old design so it's not that big a deal.

Windham Weaponry CDI Price and Overall Verdict

All the enhancements made on this rifle makes it a good buy at around $1680. I got mine for a few hundred dollars less from a friend looking to purchase a Beretta 2-shot rifle. This firearm has a similar design to the YHM Diamond Specter, particularly with its handguard.

 

Watch a detailed review of the Windham Weaponry CDI modern sporting rifle from OVOMagazine:

If you love accessorizing your rifle with the best optics, the Windham Weaponry CDI is one of the top choices for this purpose. That includes night vision and all the good gear you can think of mounting in its extended Picatinny rail. I bought mine for this reason and will soon be the best modified CDI anyone could lay their eyes on!

What can you say about the Windham Weaponry CDI? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on June 19, 2017, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.