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- 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
- 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
- Handguard: Daniel Defense RIS II MK18, CNC Machined of 6061-T6 Aluminum, Type III Hard Coat Anodized, Black
- 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
- AR Pistol Receiver Extension; Made in the USA
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.
Warranty Information
| Caliber | 5.56mm NATO |
| Capacity | 30 Rd |
| Twist | 1:7" |
| Gas System | Carbine |
| Muzzle Thread | 1/2x28 TPI (Threads Per Inch) |
| Magazine | DD Magazine (32 Round) |
| Buffer | H Buffer |
| Brace | SB-Tactical SOB Pistol Stabilizing Brace |
| Case | Daniel Defense Full-Latch Impact Plastic Case |
| Barrel Profile | Government |
| Barrel Length, in | 10.3" |
| Length, in | 28 5/8" |
| Weight | 5.95 |
