Daniel Defense MK18 - REVIEW/UPGRADES 

It's sad spending around 2k for a rifle or pistol and getting a DD trigger. I have 3 one came with a geiselle and the others I had to buy a trigger for. I'm not saying that there triggers need to be geiselle but come on lol

Ya the Geissele triggers are legit!

I swapped my trigger for a Timmny single stage trigger 3 pound.

Was about to comment this

Will do thanks!

That's really good to know, thank you

@@mminnich83 putting tape on the brace does not change it from its natural function. Thus making it perfectly legal to put tape on it

Nice, I’m going to try that on mine

Thanks I appreciate it!

i like it!

I just wipe off with a D Lead wipe and good to go.

does the vaseline block the light output though?

@@ExplorersWorkbench activeresponsetraining has an article on it called "The Chapstick Trick", a quick google search should get you there. Garand Thumb has also made a video on an alternative product ages ago (the video is called "Firearm Tips #1: Dirty Weapon Light") But to answer your question: Very slight change in light output will of course occur, since this is a very Redneck approach to this problem lol. It also varies based on what product you use and how much you apply. But especially for a day at the range this trick/hack, whatever you wanna call it, is pretty sweet :)

@@TehPh1L Nice!

Thank you for your service. Ya it has a specific application. Close quarters it’s a beast.

Yes it is.

Toothpaste works well too

One hundred concepts has a light cover. I haven't tried them out yet but I will here soon. Ricky crisky on RU-vid likes them it seems

I will give that a try. Thanks!

Good to know

Or also a small piece of Velcro

Yep 👍

I’ll give it a go.

I appreciate it. The next few months will be interesting.

Or just don't comply with unconstitutional laws or decrees.

I appreciate it! I will definitely look into this.

will give it a try! thanks!

Thanks!

Thanks. That May be a safer option.

I have a mk12. It's exactly as you imagine. It's heavy, easy to shoot, and shoots straight. Shot a class with it on irons. Surprised everyone.

@@oliverallen5324 That's exactly how I imagine a Mk12 to be. I was originally interested in a PRI but decided on going with DD instead. (I might still get the PRI in a few years) It's going to be my dedicated SPR build.

Sounds sweet man!

Ya I think so too! Thanks!

Lip gloss or chapstick bro?

@@ExplorersWorkbench haha! Good point, let’s go with chapstick! Haha! I swear I don’t use lip gloss ….

@@mdbbdm7850 😂

I guess you have good taste then!

Ya that’s a nice setup!

Or just shift the optics forward and put the rear sight where its supposed to go.

@@SamFisher007 eye relief on the magnifier ain’t great

I’ll try that thanks

Will do

They are sweet!

Good stuff!

@@ExplorersWorkbench Yes.

Make one!

thanks

Good to know!

Geissele 🙌🏼🙌🏼

She's a gem!

Same

1 MOA capable. Depends on shooter an ammo. More accurate than me that’s for sure

Thanks for the reply!@@ExplorersWorkbench

Ya I’m really digging it! Thanks

The atf just banned braces unfortunately.

I’ll give that a shot. Thanks

never thought of that. Will give it a try!

Thanks!

I dont have experience with the hk. I just know its crazy expensive and hard to get.

@@ExplorersWorkbench Top tier gets those Only reason is because of piston driven vs direct impingement

Will do!

Absolutely love it!

You're def not now thanks to the ATF.

@@Lbdataz1469 smh 🤦🏽‍♂️

Agreed.

Ya it is!

Thanks!

Thank you!

Help a little with the heat too. But I chose these for how they look.

Huh?

I ran out of money for an eotech haha. It works well tho!

Agreed, they do help with that!

Nice

It’s great! I love it.

This one here amzn.to/3H0HRMU

Here is my breakdown of the vertx gamut 2.0 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_nig3Ckr2kQ.html

Sweet! Will check it out. Thanks!

Thanks! will do.

Thanks!

Thanks! I believe it’s an A2 buffer and spring. Whatever came stock with the mk18. Brass ejection usually around 3 o clock. I have an adjustable bolt carrier group that can adjust the back pressure, so usually it’s pretty close to

Same

Thanks!

Thanks!

Thanks

I actually put my index finger in front of the front knob it and my other fingers in the middle and then c clamp grip and pull it into my shoulder. I've actually grown fond of it and prefer it to my other rifle with a 90 degree foregrip.

It was a dealer special. sold as ar pistol.

They are Magpul rail ladders. Thanks.

Yes I did. It’s a bit of a pain, but you can do it. Might take you an hour tops. You’ll need a good vise and a basic armorers tool to remove the castle nut. Freakin love the ability to fold it.

Thanks!

Thanks!

@@ExplorersWorkbench 👍👍👍

magpul xtm handstop.

Thanks for the sub!

Ya I believe so

I don’t know much about that noveske 16 inch. If you’d prefer something more handy and compact the mk18 would be way better. It’s an incredible gun and a blast to shoot, especially suppressed.

@@ExplorersWorkbench Exactly, looking for something a little smaller and maneuverable. Would love to shoot at suppressed as well with my Sandman on it. Thanks!

at :20 I show it’s clear weapon

@@ExplorersWorkbench apparently, if he did not see it was clear, he did not stare whole time 🤦

makes no difference when the cans on. Mine usually is.

True

Anyone know what mix ratio and colors they use to achieve this color?

Don't have experience with the eotech. I know they are the standard, but a lot of people online prefer the holosun.

@@ExplorersWorkbench thank you

Ya the braces have a little play. You can use electrical tape to tighten the gap, but it’s not really a big deal

Not the folder that’s rock solid

Thanks! Ya the holosun has been great. Would definitely recommend

Ehy? Battery life?

@@ulflyng Up to 50,000 Hours Battery Life (Setting 6), i've had mine for 2 years now. still havent replaced the battery, and mine sits on 4, but i also have it set to using the solar.

@@Cgonz1982 👍

@@ulflyng i should also point out i have the green one. although the battery lives are the same. astigmatisms suck.

K

Dealer special

I’m pretty sure they are magpul.

@@ExplorersWorkbench awesome I’ll see if I can find some

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Ya dude this optics sick and half the price of eotech.

Thanks

That’s a great question. Since we’re talking California, my guess is no haha. But I don’t actually know sorry.

It's not an SBR it's a pistol. To make it an SBR from this configuration you would need to fill out an ATF form 1 and pay the appropriate tax stamp then have the lower receiver engraved accordingly. Only then can you put a stock on it.

This is an AR pistol with a pistol brace instead of a stock. so it’s not an NFA regulated item, as for now, although the new laws may change that soon.

@@ExplorersWorkbench The rule dropped im in the same boat as you.

Thanks bro

This has the R2 rail system. Quad rail

Yes it can

Or any recommendations?

Magpul 2 point. It works well.

@@ExplorersWorkbench thanks!

What do you recommend?

haha

Neutered on haha

Picatinay

It came with a pic Mount.

@@ExplorersWorkbench thanks

This one is rock solid and great quality. I have not heard of the adapter. How does the bolt cycle if it's folded?

@@ExplorersWorkbench It has a very small buffer tube which allows buffer spring into it

@@cloud-ny5ux 3k now

A2

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Nah I don’t think so

Nah