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# DANIEL DEFENSE MK18 PISTOL BLK

The Daniel Defense MK18 Pistol is a black AR-style pistol featuring a 10.3" cold hammer forged, chrome-lined barrel, RIS II MK18 handguard, SBA3 stabilizing brace, and carbine-length direct-impingement gas system. It also includes a Daniel Defense pistol grip, flash suppressor, M16-profile bolt carrier group, and H buffer.

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Item #

41854

Style

DNL-02-088-01202

UPC

815604016742

Condition

New

Manufacturer

[Daniel Defense](https://www.kygunco.com/brand/daniel-defense)

Model

MK18

Round Capacity

32

Caliber

5.56 NATO, 223 Rem

Action

Semi-Auto

Barrel Length

10.3 in

### MK18 PISTOL, BLACK

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.

**FEATURES**

- 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 SBA3 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!

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WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to [www.p65warnings.ca.gov](https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov).

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## Reviews

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one of the best CQB weapons ever, everything is just nice about the DD, well deserved its price.

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There is no way to go wrong with this rifle. It’s my first Daniel Defense, and it had to be the MK18. Since I received it, it’s been gone over top to bottom. I’ve used my bore scope to look over the tight areas, and I can confirm Daniel Defense milling and machining is flawless. Ever the gas port is without burring or machining marks. I have zero doubts this weapon will serve my expectations to the fullest.

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