I love the Mk18. Used one while I was a Ranger. I also enjoy people nitpicking saying "if you want one go join the military" and I come back with "I'm 38 years old and WAS in the military and was a Ranger"
@@veandreyahuda5333Ranger Regiment issued out 10.3" barreled uppers with the SOPMOD Block II program, in addition to 14.5" guns. They had standardized the initial production M4A1 with 727/XM4 barrel profile from 1994-2000s. When Block II SOPMOD came out, they were among the first to get them.
Greetings friend. If you don't mind me asking, have you ever used any of the EOTech optics and if so, what do you think about them?. I would be using this on a MK18 Mod 1 airsoft AEG.
I know. I get what you mean. I’ve gone down that rabbit hole too. I just quit caring about other’s opinions and now I’m much happier. I do understand where you’re coming from though. For what it’s worth I think it’s a awesome build.
Love the intro. I have one rule. Respect all builds whether you like them or not. There's nothing better than making or doing something your way with your creative vision.
This video was AWESOME! The attention to detail is crazy. Gun looks amazing and the history behind was HUGE plus! I hope you do more clone build videos! Thank you!
Clone clown here - you should have got the Geissele SSF instead of the the SSA... boy oh boy is that a big deal... lol, love the channel keep doing what you doing bro 💪
Thanks for sharing. The guys in the unit used to buy upgrades and put it on to for what worked for them during their deployment. So yes, many had similar standards MK18’s and some had upgraded MK18’s. Thanks for sharing.
Like I've said before... love you collection. You must spend long hours on research and finding parts. My son started building and I see him doing so much research. Thanks for sharing.
Heck a of a build bro! I can definitely appreciate the time, effort and money you put into that MK18! My build is somewhat of and inspired MK18 build rather than a clone and mine took forever, can’t imagine how long yours took. Keep up the great work!
Liked the video. I am building a DD Mk18 and have had a few issues with it being sluggish chambering rounds after a few hundred rounds in a class. It came with a H buffer from factory, was here to see which buffer you used. Bought an H2 Buffer recently and tossing it in now. Thanks for the video.
As a grunt that did a couple combat deployments in early-mid gwot/OEF. I can say for sure, I saw the "cool guys" using rifles that looked identical. Sometimes they would make personal flavor adjustments like grips & Stocks (like you mentioned). Awesome job brother.
As a combat veteran I approve of this build lol there ya go it’s got a “letter of approval”. But in all seriousness you did a great job on it . Very nice
Great information and well presented.... thank you for going in depth and not being biased in your description of your clone.... if everyone had a "Clone Correct" Mk18 or M4A1 it would be boring... its great seeing different setups... period... what works for you is Clone Correct!!!! 😂
Top notch build. I believe the McFarland one-piece gas ring was a part of the BCG overhaul too. I think that was either for Block I or II. I’ve never thought the O-ring was necessary on the civvy clones (e.g., no fun switch). The OEM Colt gold spring with insert by itself is actually really good. But I understand why you would add it for a clone.
The crane extractor o-ring predates the colt gold spring/black insert. With the older extractor spring and blue insert, it was determined to be a point of failure on shorties, the o-ring being an interim solution to add more tension to the extractor claw. Some of the oldest M4 carbines I've used still have the original rifle spring and blue inserts without the crane o-ring. The newer gold spring and black inserts were the permanent fix for the extraction issues, and do not require the o-ring. Not trying to be critical, I hope someone finds this informative.
I appreciate the video. Very helpful and informative. I just finished an M4A1 clone-ish build. It is sort of "correct", or about as correct as a civilian can build. My lower has "US Property" markings and safe/semi/auto markings. It is semi-auto, of course. I did a lot of study and one thing I found, especially with photos of rifles "in the wild", is that there are many variances which show up. Some may be field expedients applied by individual users. Especially with accessories and things like grips and buttstocks, rail covers. Since the MK18 Mod 1 is a SOCOM weapon, I imagine there are even more variances in the field. I am thinking of building a MK18 Mod 1 next, as I have a correct lower to use. It would be my first SBR build. My M4A1 uses a Colt 14.5" barrel, but I pinned and welded an extended A2 flash hider to avoid the SBR. The total difference in length was .35" and I wasn't going to go through registration and taxes for less than a half inch in overall length, and virtually no difference in appearance.
@@ryanb1314 PSA (Palmetto State Armory). They have an extensive line of government marked M16, M16A1, M16A2, M16A4, M4, M4A1, and others such as experimental models. Most are available in both PSA and H&R branding. H&R was government contractor making M16A1 rifles during Vietnam. They are also marked "Safe/Semi/Burst" or "Safe/Semi/Auto" as appropriate. I get UID labels from Carolina Laser Works for my builds for the final authentic touch.
Beautiful rifles, let the haters hate, your rifles rock my friend, my MK18 is just a factory Daniel Defense MK18 (form 1) SBR, mines not at all clone correct and I’ve had a dude say I shouldn’t own a mk18 that’s not “clone correct” at the range, people are just petty and rude, I just don’t get it, but thank you for explaining how you set up yours! They look awesome
Thank you for your kind words about my build. I am cool with all Mk18s. Even if they are just inspired builds. People need to buy, build and shoot the guns that make them happy.
@@thetexasgunvault I love my MK18, running a YHM turbo K, Holosun 510C and magnifier, streamlite Protac light with an Arisaka mount, I’m saving up to get my own recording done for my channel, I’ve got some whacky builds (mostly spare parts guns) that I wanna share with the community! Hence the name of my channel
@@frankensteinfirearms hey man, I'm a big Mk18 geek too! I don't get wrapped around the axel about clone correct everything. Just subbed to your channel. Looking forward to seeing some of your hardware 😎👍
I like this build, there’s obviously minor differences that I would prefer (like magpul foregrip and ctr stock) but it all comes down to the shooters preference. Nice gun dude
Never mind the clone clowns dude, happens in every hobby, there’s always someone just green with envy because they can’t have what you built or their build is inferior to yours. Great build, great video and what better way to honor and remember these men who did and still do what most couldn’t even fathom. I’m subscribed too!
Don’t waste your time with trolls and haters. U got a very nice sexy rifle and it’s yours to enjoy. I enjoy the crap out of my MOCK 18 with a budget 10.5” upper with a poverty pony Anderson lower, Holosun RDS with magnifier, streamlight WML, suppressor from YHM… overgassed AF but man is it fun to shoot!
Charlie’s custom clones can Cerakote your existing eotech hood to remove there logo and laser engrave the correct nsn markings. Kinda pricey but worth it to some…..
@@thetexasgunvault thanks for following up! I found the DD videos and more on this topic, I was curious to see how DD proprietary or not it was. No need to bug you with a video, enjoy your collection!
Hey Jason, thank goodness there’s the 1st amendment to tell those naysayers what's up: screw them! I like to see all kinds of firearms, regardless. I appreciate your videos.
Awesome video, I have subscribed to your channel. Airsoft has brought me here friend. Just recently decided to get back into airsoft and bought me an MK18 Mod 1 AEG. The only thing is that is doesn't come stock with the correct 10.3 inch barrel, instead it comes with a 10.5 inch barrel but oh well. It will do me just fine!. I'm here to research accessories for my airsoft MK18 Mod 1. Might go with the EoTech.
I have a question about the barrel. I have a 16in colt m4 carbine barrel. I plan to cut it down and u need to know what all I will need to do to the gas system if anything. Some say nothing, there's have to bore out the gas port ect. Do I just wait till the barrel is done and try and see how it goes?
So dang close to the exact rifle I used while I was in! We had the KA grips both forward and aft. I’d say the only noticeable difference to me was I wasn’t given a magnifier. Where did you get the rail covers you have on this build? i’d love to get them for my rifle.
Thank you for telling it how it is on yoir channel. There is no room for know it all assholes. I see it on other channels hourly. Good for you for not putting up woth it. Even more importantly great informative video. Im learning alot. Not a newby but need to expand my knowledge. Love the content and even the attitude man!!! Keep up great work
Hey Jason, what is the size of your rail for that shorty. And build what and how you want half the people wouldn't now the difference 😂. Keep it up, brother 👍🏾
Dude! awesome preface! I am reitered USMC infantryman 20 yrs- 94-2014.. I am currently doing a hunt and peck for the rifle i toured with.. you just gave me hope, they are still out there! i enjoyed your vid!!! awesome!!!! love it and it looks good!! but..but.. do you have the infamouse shake of the reciever?? ( mine always seemed to have that shake)..lol
What do you mean you can’t get a fully automatic lower long as is a pre-ban you can acquire it but I guess people don’t understand. It’s a clone not the real deal but overall it’s still pretty good bill you did especially dedication you put into it but if you want to transferable lower, I’ll be happy to do business with you.
I do have a question though I’ve seen a few pictures of the ops inc suppressors that were used on mark 12 spr rifles I’m in the process of putting the parts together for a mark 12 but I’ve seen pictures of the ops inc suppressors on mark 18 rifles would that have been a correct part on a limited number of rifles or probably something someone in a special operations group added personally
I have a colt le 6920 I wanted to start to build into a clone need to start with getting a property marked lower but they seem to have go skywards. What did this build cost you in total ?
Awesome builds man. I binge watched your MK18 videos. I have a MK18 RIS II Upper. Thinking about cutting down my Colt LE6920 16” barrel and putting my RIS II on that rifle. Would a 6920 receiver set and cut barrel be acceptable as “clone correct”?
Not really. The original Mk18s were made from used and left over parts in inventory. They typically used old Colt rifles. If you look at pictures of real Mk18s, you will see they used Colt lowers.
Thats amazing bro nice build. Ive wanted a mk18 since i first saw one in person in Iraq when i worked with SF. Now how much did it cost is my question.
People dont realize they change to their liking my buddy in the army change to a magpul stock, pistol grip and vertical grip. Plus it's your build do as you like like I said they "upgrade" their stuff all the time.
Hey man, you did a good job and probably the most clone correct mod1 I've ever seen! I'm also a cloner. I built a not so clone correct MK18 mod 1, so I know how much time and money is in this thing. 😎👍
Good morning, Jason, mate, a quick question, Is there a gun under the attachments? I would love to be a clone clown. But I live in a country where we are not allowed such great kit, Cheers
Dont be hating on the Anderson lowers! I got an Mk-18 pony and she fcks!! Sure not "clone correct" but a lower is a lower is a lower, unless you want certain roll marks or ambi... but i took that gun to competitions and beat many teams with gucci gear. Love reminding them its an Anderson lower ❤ ..I got colts, RRA ect but my go to is that mk-18 sbr Anderson lower. 😂😂
@thetexasgunvault bro dont pay them dudes any attention... I was in the military and after that was a contractor for couple years.. went to many different shooting schools and whatnot and they all want you to shoot "their" way... one last schools I went to was for CIA contractors in Moyock aka the point. Them dudes who are way better than any of us taught us do you... meaning do what works for you consistently as long as end goal was achieved it didn't matter. long story short fck the internet half these dude liars or if you met them in real life wouldn't be about sht.. I like all builds especially one like yours...were you did the research applied it worked around what you had to and end result is a dope a$$ MK-18.... I remember building my 10.3" and the internet lost there mind... they said it wouldn't be good for anything and good luck past 100 yards bla bla... I had it out past 300yards and it does surprisingly well drop not bad at all, it ain't no 20" but these tards would lead you to believe it falls out the sky past 100. Half internet is FOS haha
Just Built a MK18 clone lol with a psa upper 🤣 man slapped a Midwest quad rail and threw my other stuff on it. Just waiting on my suppressor to get back to me 😭😭
I love the Mk18. Used one while I was a Ranger. I also enjoy people nitpicking saying "if you want one go join the military" and I come back with "I'm 38 years old and WAS in the military and was a Ranger"
That is awesome!
Rangers are issued mk18s?
@@veandreyahuda5333 Yes they are apart of jsoc. They have access to most of the same weapons as most oda's
Thank you for your service. Climb to Glory!
@@veandreyahuda5333Ranger Regiment issued out 10.3" barreled uppers with the SOPMOD Block II program, in addition to 14.5" guns.
They had standardized the initial production M4A1 with 727/XM4 barrel profile from 1994-2000s.
When Block II SOPMOD came out, they were among the first to get them.
You just have to appreciate the time and effort he put into this build. What a beautiful mk18!
Thank you so much. That means a lot to me
Greetings friend. If you don't mind me asking, have you ever used any of the EOTech optics and if so, what do you think about them?. I would be using this on a MK18 Mod 1 airsoft AEG.
Quit worrying about what other people will say and just build your guns and enjoy them.
I will, I just try to avoid having to deal with silly comments
I know. I get what you mean. I’ve gone down that rabbit hole too. I just quit caring about other’s opinions and now I’m much happier. I do understand where you’re coming from though. For what it’s worth I think it’s a awesome build.
I felt that way after my first PSA rifle.
Agreed
Bookmarked, thank you for doing all the work and research for us. You are the man dude. Awesome rifle.
Thank you so much and I am honored you enjoyed it.
Love the intro. I have one rule. Respect all builds whether you like them or not. There's nothing better than making or doing something your way with your creative vision.
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me.
This video was AWESOME! The attention to detail is crazy. Gun looks amazing and the history behind was HUGE plus! I hope you do more clone build videos! Thank you!
I plan on making a complete clone rifle build collection video.
Am a clone junky been for 20years, u sir have a best clone i seen soo far 👏🏼
Thank you so much! I am very proud of it.
Love it. With mine I was not looking for a clone. Is great thought. Like the time and effort you put in your clone. Thanks
It was a passion project. I was kind of OCD about it.
Clone clown here - you should have got the Geissele SSF instead of the the SSA... boy oh boy is that a big deal... lol, love the channel keep doing what you doing bro 💪
LOL!!! Thank you so much. You made me laugh.
Thanks for sharing. The guys in the unit used to buy upgrades and put it on to for what worked for them during their deployment. So yes, many had similar standards MK18’s and some had upgraded MK18’s. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the info and thank you for watching!
Like I've said before... love you collection. You must spend long hours on research and finding parts. My son started building and I see him doing so much research. Thanks for sharing.
You are very welcome! It is a lot of fun if you are into that sort of thing.
A lot of time and effort produces an awesome firearm.
Thank you. It was a passion project!
Probably one of the best build videos for the MK18 I've seen. Well done.
Thank you so much!
That upside down pinapple in the back tho. Ifykyk
😉
What's up with the upside down pineapple 😂
Like I said, you got dedication to find the correct parts and they have no idea how hard they are an expensive
Thank you so much!
Love your presentation! Very easy to understand and go back to.
Thanks so much!
I just wanted to say thank you for your videos! I think your builds are dope! Please keep making videos and don’t worry about the haters.
I appreciate it!
I enjoyed it immensely! Wish I could afford to go that route. Won't hear any negative comments from me! Maybe a bit of jealousy!😊
Thank you very much! I know going into this depth is not for everyone. It was a passion project for sure.
Heck a of a build bro! I can definitely appreciate the time, effort and money you put into that MK18! My build is somewhat of and inspired MK18 build rather than a clone and mine took forever, can’t imagine how long yours took. Keep up the great work!
Thank you. It took me awhile and in some ways is still a work in progress.
US Marines here, we use Surefire Pressure pads with our PEQ 15s and 16s. Also you can run any grip you want even if it isn't issued SL3.
Thank you for the information!
Thank you for your videos. The mk12 and the mk18 rifles that you built it’s incredible. Thank you for sharing.
It is my absolute pleasure. I am humbled that you enjoy them.
Liked the video. I am building a DD Mk18 and have had a few issues with it being sluggish chambering rounds after a few hundred rounds in a class. It came with a H buffer from factory, was here to see which buffer you used. Bought an H2 Buffer recently and tossing it in now. Thanks for the video.
You are very welcome. The H2 buffer is great on the shorties
As a grunt that did a couple combat deployments in early-mid gwot/OEF. I can say for sure, I saw the "cool guys" using rifles that looked identical. Sometimes they would make personal flavor adjustments like grips & Stocks (like you mentioned). Awesome job brother.
Thank you so much! Your comment means a lot to me.
I've never even heerd of the Mark 18, but that is one BAD ASS rifle ❤️ 😍
Look it up. It is a really cool special operations rifle made by the navy. It is for operators operating operationally. 😆
As a combat veteran I approve of this build lol there ya go it’s got a “letter of approval”. But in all seriousness you did a great job on it . Very nice
Thank you so much. That means a lot to me.
Great information and well presented.... thank you for going in depth and not being biased in your description of your clone.... if everyone had a "Clone Correct" Mk18 or M4A1 it would be boring... its great seeing different setups... period... what works for you is Clone Correct!!!! 😂
Thank you so much and I appreciate your comment.
Top notch build. I believe the McFarland one-piece gas ring was a part of the BCG overhaul too. I think that was either for Block I or II. I’ve never thought the O-ring was necessary on the civvy clones (e.g., no fun switch). The OEM Colt gold spring with insert by itself is actually really good. But I understand why you would add it for a clone.
I believe those were used on the Mod 0. Thank you for your kind comment!
The crane extractor o-ring predates the colt gold spring/black insert. With the older extractor spring and blue insert, it was determined to be a point of failure on shorties, the o-ring being an interim solution to add more tension to the extractor claw. Some of the oldest M4 carbines I've used still have the original rifle spring and blue inserts without the crane o-ring. The newer gold spring and black inserts were the permanent fix for the extraction issues, and do not require the o-ring. Not trying to be critical, I hope someone finds this informative.
I command you for doing your research very thoroughly
Thank you so much.
I appreciate the video. Very helpful and informative.
I just finished an M4A1 clone-ish build. It is sort of "correct", or about as correct as a civilian can build. My lower has "US Property" markings and safe/semi/auto markings. It is semi-auto, of course.
I did a lot of study and one thing I found, especially with photos of rifles "in the wild", is that there are many variances which show up. Some may be field expedients applied by individual users. Especially with accessories and things like grips and buttstocks, rail covers. Since the MK18 Mod 1 is a SOCOM weapon, I imagine there are even more variances in the field.
I am thinking of building a MK18 Mod 1 next, as I have a correct lower to use. It would be my first SBR build. My M4A1 uses a Colt 14.5" barrel, but I pinned and welded an extended A2 flash hider to avoid the SBR. The total difference in length was .35" and I wasn't going to go through registration and taxes for less than a half inch in overall length, and virtually no difference in appearance.
It sounds like you have caught the cloning bug.
Where did you buy the property of us govt. marked lowers?
@@ryanb1314 PSA (Palmetto State Armory). They have an extensive line of government marked M16, M16A1, M16A2, M16A4, M4, M4A1, and others such as experimental models.
Most are available in both PSA and H&R branding. H&R was government contractor making M16A1 rifles during Vietnam.
They are also marked "Safe/Semi/Burst" or "Safe/Semi/Auto" as appropriate.
I get UID labels from Carolina Laser Works for my builds for the final authentic touch.
Yes I think u are definitely right about that it was probably the Gordon carbine with the ops inc suppressors
Thank you.
Beautiful rifles, let the haters hate, your rifles rock my friend, my MK18 is just a factory Daniel Defense MK18 (form 1) SBR, mines not at all clone correct and I’ve had a dude say I shouldn’t own a mk18 that’s not “clone correct” at the range, people are just petty and rude, I just don’t get it, but thank you for explaining how you set up yours! They look awesome
Thank you for your kind words about my build. I am cool with all Mk18s. Even if they are just inspired builds. People need to buy, build and shoot the guns that make them happy.
@@thetexasgunvault I love my MK18, running a YHM turbo K, Holosun 510C and magnifier, streamlite Protac light with an Arisaka mount, I’m saving up to get my own recording done for my channel, I’ve got some whacky builds (mostly spare parts guns) that I wanna share with the community! Hence the name of my channel
@@frankensteinfirearms hey man, I'm a big Mk18 geek too! I don't get wrapped around the axel about clone correct everything. Just subbed to your channel. Looking forward to seeing some of your hardware 😎👍
Thank you for another great video. I do really appreciate all the input you put in your videos!👍🏼
That means a lot to me! Thank you so much!
@@thetexasgunvault ruclips.net/video/-Wz8aoGMLg4/видео.html&si=BOc_Ei1NOi3qqJH3
He’s “so clown incorrect but would definitely know”!
I like this build, there’s obviously minor differences that I would prefer (like magpul foregrip and ctr stock) but it all comes down to the shooters preference. Nice gun dude
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me.
Really nice build. Keep up the good work I got to check out your clone correct list
Thank you so much!
Never mind the clone clowns dude, happens in every hobby, there’s always someone just green with envy because they can’t have what you built or their build is inferior to yours.
Great build, great video and what better way to honor and remember these men who did and still do what most couldn’t even fathom.
I’m subscribed too!
Thank you so much, and I hope you enjoy my other content.
Don’t waste your time with trolls and haters. U got a very nice sexy rifle and it’s yours to enjoy. I enjoy the crap out of my MOCK 18 with a budget 10.5” upper with a poverty pony Anderson lower, Holosun RDS with magnifier, streamlight WML, suppressor from YHM… overgassed AF but man is it fun to shoot!
I am stealing that... Mock 18! Brilliant!
noice, this made me happy, and now I can be happy with my mark 18.
I am glad 😊
Gorgeous rifle you got there
Thank you so much!
The pineapple in the back is wild
IYKYK
@@thetexasgunvault trust me I know
Love your video man! Solid!
Awesome! Thank you!
I dig it.. you have an awesome collection brother.
Thank you so much!
Awesome video! Thanks for all the info!
You are very welcome!
Charlie’s custom clones can Cerakote your existing eotech hood to remove there logo and laser engrave the correct nsn markings. Kinda pricey but worth it to some…..
Thank you for this information. I may have to look into that.
Screw the haters. Get as “clone correct” as possible and run it brother 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
Thank you!
Your mk18 is badass man keep up the good work brother!!
Appreciate it! It means a lot to me.
Your rifle is awesome man nice set up
That means a lot! Thank you!
Been watching your channel for awhile now. Just noticed your pineapple. Love being around like minded peeps.
Yep! IYKYK!
Beautiful! Like the rig I ran in Afghanistan
Thank you so much! I put a lot of time into this build.
Just as cool as I remembered!
I hope so. I love this build.
Ive meant to ask you what kind of ladder rail covers do you use? Magpul or Ergo?
Sick!
Thank you so much.
Oh man I’d love to find a B5 stock like that for my current build
I think they still make them.
garand thumb just did a video on this today!!! talk about perfect timing!!! 19Nov2023
Thank you so much!
Any chance you could talk or even show how the DD handguard attaches to the Colt upper receiver? Thanks!
I can try and I will do it on my 2nd channel. Just email me and let me know and I will try and make it this weekend.
@@thetexasgunvault thanks for following up! I found the DD videos and more on this topic, I was curious to see how DD proprietary or not it was. No need to bug you with a video, enjoy your collection!
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you
I just came across this video and now you have a new subscriber I like your attitude I love the content keep it up watching from South Carolina
Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy my content.
Super informative video! Do you plan to do an URGI clone some time? Would love to see a build and your thoughts on it!
I have thought about it.
Great build, good job
Thank you so much!
Super nice build! I did not see the parts list though.
I need to remake it and post it.
Beautiful piece. But my eye kept drifting to the upside-down pineapple on the wall. lol
#IYKYK
Yep. LOL. Life it too damn short.
Hey Jason, thank goodness there’s the 1st amendment to tell those naysayers what's up: screw them! I like to see all kinds of firearms, regardless. I appreciate your videos.
Thank you so much Michael!
Will you ever do a collection video? I swear that would be one of the most watched and talked about videos for awhile.
Have you been watching my Top 25 guns of my collection series?
Awesome video, I have subscribed to your channel. Airsoft has brought me here friend. Just recently decided to get back into airsoft and bought me an MK18 Mod 1 AEG. The only thing is that is doesn't come stock with the correct 10.3 inch barrel, instead it comes with a 10.5 inch barrel but oh well. It will do me just fine!. I'm here to research accessories for my airsoft MK18 Mod 1. Might go with the EoTech.
I think the EoTech is the easiest way.
I have a question about the barrel. I have a 16in colt m4 carbine barrel. I plan to cut it down and u need to know what all I will need to do to the gas system if anything. Some say nothing, there's have to bore out the gas port ect. Do I just wait till the barrel is done and try and see how it goes?
I have never cut one down, but I do hear you need to bore out the gas port due to the shorter dwell time.
Very good breakdown vid!! Im the guy with a psa lower lol I do atleast have a dd mk18 true upper on it tho so only half correct. Love the build man
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me.
So dang close to the exact rifle I used while I was in! We had the KA grips both forward and aft. I’d say the only noticeable difference to me was I wasn’t given a magnifier.
Where did you get the rail covers you have on this build? i’d love to get them for my rifle.
Thank you for your very kind comments. The rail covers are from Ergo Grips. Magpul and B&T make similar ones now. But the originals were Ergo
good one! thank you
Glad you liked it!
Very well done and impressive man. What's it's weight in full kit like that?
Off the top of my head I am not sure. I really should weigh it.
@@thetexasgunvault I gotcha! Just curious. I plan on building one in the future and if i get half as close as yours ill be happy!
Very nice weapon
Thank you so much!
Thank you for telling it how it is on yoir channel. There is no room for know it all assholes. I see it on other channels hourly. Good for you for not putting up woth it. Even more importantly great informative video. Im learning alot. Not a newby but need to expand my knowledge. Love the content and even the attitude man!!! Keep up great work
Thank you for this comment. It means a lot to me.
I feel personally attacked 🤣🤣🤣. I have a Anderson lower w/ a Daniel Defense MK18 upper
Lol, I am sorry.
Great job I’m retired military
Thank you so much!
Always remember that the price of admission to the comments section is very, very low. Actual knowledge is optional.
You are very right.
awesome gun man
Thank you so much.
Amazing video! Love your content !
Thank you so much!
Here in West Virginia not a lot of people realize u can have nfa items
That is why we need to get the word out.
Did you shorten the lead of the laser switch? I have 9" of cable to try and hide. Nice build too
No, it came that length. Thank you for your kind comment.
Hey Jason, what is the size of your rail for that shorty. And build what and how you want half the people wouldn't now the difference 😂. Keep it up, brother 👍🏾
9.55 inches. Thank you so much!
@thetexasgunvault thank you sir
Looks badass!!!
Thank you!
Your mk18 is beautiful 😍🤤
Thank you so much. That means a lot to me.
Dude! awesome preface! I am reitered USMC infantryman 20 yrs- 94-2014.. I am currently doing a hunt and peck for the rifle i toured with.. you just gave me hope, they are still out there! i enjoyed your vid!!! awesome!!!! love it and it looks good!! but..but.. do you have the infamouse shake of the reciever?? ( mine always seemed to have that shake)..lol
Thank you so much! Your comment means so much to me. No, mine does not have a shake. Was it the buffer?
What do you mean you can’t get a fully automatic lower long as is a pre-ban you can acquire it but I guess people don’t understand. It’s a clone not the real deal but overall it’s still pretty good bill you did especially dedication you put into it but if you want to transferable lower, I’ll be happy to do business with you.
Thank you, but I do not think I have the budget for a full transferable one. Maybe one day though. But FA is not all it is cracked up to be.
I do have a question though I’ve seen a few pictures of the ops inc suppressors that were used on mark 12 spr rifles I’m in the process of putting the parts together for a mark 12 but I’ve seen pictures of the ops inc suppressors on mark 18 rifles would that have been a correct part on a limited number of rifles or probably something someone in a special operations group added personally
No, only the Surefire and KAC were on Mk18s. Are you sure you are not thinking about the Gordon Carbines?
I have a colt le 6920 I wanted to start to build into a clone need to start with getting a property marked lower but they seem to have go skywards. What did this build cost you in total ?
Close to 8K when I built it. The parts now are even more expensive.
Awesome builds man. I binge watched your MK18 videos. I have a MK18 RIS II Upper. Thinking about cutting down my Colt LE6920 16” barrel and putting my RIS II on that rifle. Would a 6920 receiver set and cut barrel be acceptable as “clone correct”?
It depends on the year, but for the most part, yes.
@@thetexasgunvault just looked up the SN. It’s a 2012. Thanks!
Is there another light I could use that’s just as good?
Not if you want to be clone correct. There was also a L3 Harris light that was used, but those are discontinued.
Great video. Maybe just don't worry so much about the haters
I appreciate that!
Would it be clone correct if we use an FN lower and FN upper receiver instead of colt? I just ordered it and want to put it on my MK18.
Not really. The original Mk18s were made from used and left over parts in inventory. They typically used old Colt rifles. If you look at pictures of real Mk18s, you will see they used Colt lowers.
I’m surprised you didn’t go with the binary trigger
No, I wanted something as close to the originals as possible.
Thats amazing bro nice build. Ive wanted a mk18 since i first saw one in person in Iraq when i worked with SF. Now how much did it cost is my question.
When I assembled it, I dropped nearly 8k for everything.
I just want a sbr with a 12.5 barrel and that's it love the rifle
12.5 is the perfect barrel length for an SBR
People dont realize they change to their liking my buddy in the army change to a magpul stock, pistol grip and vertical grip. Plus it's your build do as you like like I said they "upgrade" their stuff all the time.
Yes, but what I am trying to do is build it as it came before they customize it.
Yes and you nailed it that thing ❤❤ you inspired me to get in to cloning @thetexasgunvault
Hey man, you did a good job and probably the most clone correct mod1 I've ever seen! I'm also a cloner. I built a not so clone correct MK18 mod 1, so I know how much time and money is in this thing. 😎👍
I appreciate that and it means a lot to me!
Damn that look good u have my dream gun lol
Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoy it!
Kac nt4 are impossible to find! 🦄
I know. I was lucky to find this one.
Good morning, Jason, mate, a quick question, Is there a gun under the attachments? I would love to be a clone clown. But I live in a country where we are not allowed such great kit, Cheers
America is always looking for freedom loving patriots to move here!
Dont be hating on the Anderson lowers! I got an Mk-18 pony and she fcks!! Sure not "clone correct" but a lower is a lower is a lower, unless you want certain roll marks or ambi... but i took that gun to competitions and beat many teams with gucci gear. Love reminding them its an Anderson lower ❤ ..I got colts, RRA ect but my go to is that mk-18 sbr Anderson lower. 😂😂
I have nothing against Anderson lowers, only people who act like their Anderson lower is fine, but then nitpick my build for not being correct.
@thetexasgunvault bro dont pay them dudes any attention... I was in the military and after that was a contractor for couple years.. went to many different shooting schools and whatnot and they all want you to shoot "their" way... one last schools I went to was for CIA contractors in Moyock aka the point. Them dudes who are way better than any of us taught us do you... meaning do what works for you consistently as long as end goal was achieved it didn't matter. long story short fck the internet half these dude liars or if you met them in real life wouldn't be about sht.. I like all builds especially one like yours...were you did the research applied it worked around what you had to and end result is a dope a$$ MK-18.... I remember building my 10.3" and the internet lost there mind... they said it wouldn't be good for anything and good luck past 100 yards bla bla... I had it out past 300yards and it does surprisingly well drop not bad at all, it ain't no 20" but these tards would lead you to believe it falls out the sky past 100. Half internet is FOS haha
I don’t care what anybody says it’s bad ass. Where in Texas are you?
Thank you. I am in the Frisco area.
Just Built a MK18 clone lol with a psa upper 🤣 man slapped a Midwest quad rail and threw my other stuff on it. Just waiting on my suppressor to get back to me 😭😭
It's ok. As long as you are happy with it, it is all that matters.
Cool content bro! I am a new subscriber from Chile 🇨🇱
Thank you so much! That means so much to me!
That pineapple tho lol
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