The Daniel Defense MK18 Pistol, equipped with the SB-Tactical SOB Pistol Stabilizing Brace, is a variation of the MK18 SBR, which has been extremely popular within the Law Enforcement and Special Operations communities. This firearm is classified as a Pistol and not a Short Barreled Rifle (NFA regulated items require ATF approval and a tax stamp). The Daniel Defense MK18 Pistol features the railed forend Daniel Defense currently provides to USSOCOM and a 10.3” Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, the same length commonly used for CQB operations. The MK18 RISII features the Bolt-Up System and has been rigorously tested prior to fielding by USSOCOM. This pistol comes equipped with the rugged and comfortable Daniel Defense Pistol Grip with an integral trigger guard and soft touch overmolding. The MK18 Pistol is unmatched in size, weight, and performance.
Materials & Construction
• lower receiver: mil-spec with enhanced flared magazine well and rear receiver qd swivel attachment point. Cnc machined of 7075-t6 aluminum, type iii hard coat anodized
• upper receiver: mil-spec with indexing marks and m4 feed ramps. Cnc machined of 7075-t6 aluminum, type iii hard coat anodized
• receiver extension: ar pistol receiver extension
• barrel: chrome moly vanadium steel, cold hammer forged, 1:7 twist, 10.3” govt profile, chrome lined, mil-spec heavy phosphate coated, and hp/mpi tested
• gas system: low profile gas block cnc machined of 4140 hardened steel with mil-spec heavy phosphate coating, carbine length, direct impingement
• muzzle device: daniel defense flash suppressor, 17-4 ph stainless steel, salt bath nitride finished
• bolt carrier group: m16 profile, mp tested, chrome lined, properly staked gas key
• buffer: h buffer
• handguard: daniel defense ris ii mk18, cnc machined of 6061-t6 aluminum, type iii hard coat anodized, black
• brace: sb-tactical sob pistol stabilizing brace
• pistol grip: daniel defense pistol grip, glass filled polymer with soft touch overmolding
• rail panels: daniel defense rail panels made from santoprene, heat resistant to 300° f.
• made in the usa!
Caliber: 5.56mm NATO
Muzzle Thread: 1?2×28 TPI (Threads Per Inch)
Gas System: Carbine
Barrel Length: 10.3"
Profile: Government
Product Weight: 5.95
Length: 28 5/8"
Magazine: DD Magazine (32 Round)
Case: Daniel Defense Full-Latch Impact Plastic Case
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge was designed by James Sullivan, a member of Eugene Stoner's engineering team that developed both the M16 rifle and its original cartridge. The 5.56X45mm NATO was adopted by the U.S. military in 1964 and by NATO in 1980. With bullet diameter of .224-inch, the original M193 military cartridge used a 55-grain bullet at 3250 fps; the current M855A1 cartridge, developed by FN, uses a 62.5-grain bullet at 3020 fps, offering greater range and better penetration. The civilian version of the 5.56X45mm is 223 Remington; the cartridges are dimensionally identical but military chamber dimensions and specifications for military brass are different. It is considered safe to use 223 Remington ammo in a 5.56X45MM NATO chamber, but not a good idea to use 5.56X45mm ammo in a rifle specifically chambered for the 223 Remington. Although the stopping power of .22-caliber bullets remains controversial the 5.56X45mm has served well in now multiple generations of M16 rifles.
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Craig Boddington
