--- title: "Daniel Defense MK18 5.56 NATO Pistol - Patriot Brown" description: "5.56 NATO pistol with a 10.3\" cold hammer forged, chrome-lined barrel, RIS II MK18 handguard, Geissele SSA trigger, and SBA3 brace." canonical_url: "https://www.kygunco.com/product/daniel-defense-mk18-5.56-nato-10.3-30rd-patriot-brown" meta: author: KYGUNCO "og:description": "5.56 NATO pistol with a 10.3\" cold hammer forged, chrome-lined barrel, RIS II MK18 handguard, Geissele SSA trigger, and SBA3 brace." "og:image": "https://cdn.kygunco.com/assets/products/292694/thumbnail.jpg?v=1754415990" "og:image:height": "500" "og:image:width": "500" "og:title": "Daniel Defense MK18 5.56 NATO Pistol - Patriot Brown" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.kygunco.com/llms.txt) [Home](https://www.kygunco.com/) / [Shooting](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting) / [Guns](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/guns) / [Handguns](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/guns/handguns) / [Semi-Auto](https://www.kygunco.com/category/shooting/guns/handguns/semi-auto) / DNL-02-088-21136 ![Main product image](https://static.kygunco.com/cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,w=600/assets/products/292694/main.jpg?v=1754415990) For illustration purposes only, this image may not be an exact representation of the product. # DANIEL DEFENSE MK18 5.56 NATO 10.3" 30rd - Patriot Brown The Daniel Defense MK18 is a 5.56 NATO AR15-style pistol with a 10.3" cold hammer forged, chrome-lined barrel, RIS II MK18 handguard, Geissele SSA two-stage trigger, SBA3 brace, and Patriot Brown finish. $1,902.99 ** 5 interest-free payments of **$380.60** with ![Sezzle logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/sezzle.svg) ** ![Credova logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/credova.svg) As low as **$179.95**/month with ![Credova text logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/credova-text.svg) ** Online In Store ** Free Shipping Enjoy delivery to the Lower 48 States at no cost. ** Ships To FFL Dealer Handled by our expert shippers in Bardstown, KY. ** Check Local Restrictions Not sure whether this item can be shipped to your area? Enter your ZIP code for a quick check. Almost gone. Order now before it sells out. Item # 292694 Style DNL-02-088-21136 UPC 818773021821 Condition New Manufacturer [Daniel Defense](https://www.kygunco.com/brand/daniel-defense) Model MK18 Round Capacity 30 Caliber 5.56 NATO Action Semi-Auto Barrel Length 10.3 in The MK18 AR15 style Pistol is inspired by the original MK18, 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 MK18 Pistol features the picatinny quad rail Daniel Defense currently provides to USSOCOM and a 10.3 inch Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, the same length commonly used for CQB operations. The MK18 RISII features our patented 6-bolt Bolt-Up System and has been rigorously tested prior to fielding by USSOCOM. This pistol comes equipped with the SB Tactical SBA3 Pistol Stabilizing Brace with 5 positions of adjustability and integral, ambidextrous QD swivel attachment point. The independently ambi GRIP-N-RIP Charging Handle accommodates left- and right-handed shooters. This pistol comes equipped with the ergonomic Daniel Defense Pistol Grip with an integral trigger guard and soft touch overmolding. - LOWER RECEIVER: Mil-Spec with Enhanced Flared Magazine Well and Rear Receiver QD Swivel Attachment Point. CNC Machined of 7075-T6 Aluminum - TRIGGER: Geissele SSA Two-Stage Trigger - UPPER RECEIVER: Mil-Spec with Indexing Marks and M4 Feed Ramps. CNC Machined of 7075-T6 Aluminum - RECEIVER EXTENSION: Mil-Spec Carbine Receiver Extension - BARREL: Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel, Cold Hammer Forged, 1:7 Twist, 10.3" Government 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 Gen II Muzzle Device - 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 - CHARGING HANDLE: GRIP-N-RIP Charging Handle, Body CNC Machined of 7075-T6 Aluminum, Handles & Latch CNC Machined of 6061-T6 Aluminum, Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Roll Pins, Type III - Hard Coat Anodized - BRACE: SB Tactical SBA3 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! ** WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 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