MK18 MOD 1 CLONE: Why I'm going to use this SBR more

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  • Опубликовано: 14 июн 2024
  • I built this MK18 inspired clone a few years ago to go alongside my M4A1 Block II and M16A4 clones. I filed for my tax stamp via NFA Form 1. This SBR is primarily made from Bravo Company USA (BCM) parts.
    Upper Receiver: BCM
    Lower Receiver: BCM
    Optic: Aimpoint Comp M4S
    Light: Surefire M640U
    Front Sight: Knight's Armament M4 Front Sight (Taupe)
    Rear Sight: Knight's Armament Rear Sight, 200-600m
    Stock: B5 SOPMOD in Coyote Tan
    Internals: Aero Precision A2 Lower Parts Kit
    00:00 - 00:42: Intro
    00:42 - 01:57: Background
    01:57 - 07:38: Parts List
    07:38 - 09:01: Why the MK18?
    09:01 - 10:03: Purchasing Rifles w/ Shorter Barrels
    10:03 - 11:56: Future Plans for my Rifles

Комментарии • 61

  • @RyuTheAsian47
    @RyuTheAsian47 4 месяца назад +17

    It's so weird to hear a guntuber being so chill with their guns. Just a nice, "I like this gun, and I wanted to tell you guys about it." It's a nice change of pace from the whole "You should be putting 20 million rounds a day through your guns otherwise you're worth nothing" that's normally in and around some parts of the community

    • @jamesshoots
      @jamesshoots  4 месяца назад +3

      Haha for sure, thanks bro. Yeah I think this vibe is a little more relatable 😂

  • @RangerColinLZ
    @RangerColinLZ 4 месяца назад +4

    I had a MK18 upper that I put about 4000 rounds on.
    I loved it with the Surefire Warcomp on it. I could have optimized it, but I ended up getting rid of it to do an HK416 build.
    The MK18 is definitely a nice system

    • @mrdato116
      @mrdato116 2 месяца назад +1

      I hate HK, leftist company that will sell you ar15 for 5k lmao

  • @tarheelrealist8935
    @tarheelrealist8935 4 месяца назад +10

    I've got three Mk18 Clones (two Mod 0 & one Mod1 ) and have one suggestion...upgrade your buffer system with a VLTOR A5 kit.
    Your internal parts will thank you several thousand rounds later.

    • @jamesshoots
      @jamesshoots  4 месяца назад +2

      Thanks bro! Yeah I keep hearing about that. Would it be just as effective if I eventually got a suppressor for this gun?

    • @joelerk6298
      @joelerk6298 4 месяца назад

      @@jamesshoots it would be even more effective with a can.

    • @USMC_LAterZ
      @USMC_LAterZ 4 месяца назад

      OSS, the O.G. in flow through technology!

    • @Frostcrag64
      @Frostcrag64 3 месяца назад

      does your barrel have a 0.070 gas port?@@jamesshoots

    • @jamesshoots
      @jamesshoots  3 месяца назад

      @@Frostcrag64 Negative, it is 0.750"!

  • @artist_with_a_gun
    @artist_with_a_gun 4 месяца назад +3

    Rear sight about to go "weeeeeeeeeee"

  • @whathappy6052
    @whathappy6052 4 месяца назад

    Man I just enjoy your videos. Thanks

  • @calebuhl3143
    @calebuhl3143 4 месяца назад

    Rapidly becoming my favorite channel

  • @deadcrazyboy09
    @deadcrazyboy09 2 месяца назад

    Really been enjoying your videos. Keep up the work and the alg will find you.

  • @PG-nm2qi
    @PG-nm2qi 4 месяца назад +4

    Just found your channel, absolutely love the content.

  • @hazehendrix7133
    @hazehendrix7133 4 месяца назад

    Great video enjoyed watching!

  • @kurosangi2891
    @kurosangi2891 4 месяца назад +1

    First gun is the most memorable gun 👍

  • @russellmurphy1359
    @russellmurphy1359 Месяц назад

    Looooooooooove the comp m4s on the shorter builds

  • @Gojeto346
    @Gojeto346 3 месяца назад

    hi I just found your channel and I just wanna say thank you for representing who I am as a shooter. I don’t want to larp as a tactical shooter, sure I want the same gear and stuff but, idk your filming setup looks like someone I’d watch who would talk about film. I appreciate it because I do like watching people talk about star wars or marvel, but I also like being trained and deadly. I just enjoy how you talk about things and make it feel like friends talking through their gear. I’m so sick of the “gray man” appearance when the whole idea of a gray man is to be a deadly force in disguise as an everyday man. But you’re a very refreshing creator to come across and I can’t wait to see what else you bring us.

    • @jamesshoots
      @jamesshoots  3 месяца назад

      Hey thanks so much, that means a lot! Glad to hear you find these videos to be relatable in a sea of tactical channels lol. Can’t wait to keep bring y’all some more vids!

  • @AKSEVEN4U.
    @AKSEVEN4U. 4 месяца назад

    I like the M16 clone more. Great video and info.

  • @Sora-o
    @Sora-o Месяц назад

    Nice video :)

  • @badhabitarms
    @badhabitarms 4 месяца назад

    Good informative video, I’ve always wanted a mk18, but I’m a ak guy so I went with zpap 85.

  • @joelerk6298
    @joelerk6298 4 месяца назад

    Agreed on the aimpont v eotech point, for us civis especially battery life is the main concern, durability is not a concern anymore since both these are tanks

  • @alexoutdoors2211
    @alexoutdoors2211 4 месяца назад

    Occasional updates on the toolcraft bcg would be awesome. There’s pretty much nothing as far as good reviews on those bcg’s besides the ones that say “Oh yeah, this bolt looks good. Should work.” So an actual round count update every now and then would be awesome! Great video!

    • @Rightpedal
      @Rightpedal 4 месяца назад

      Watch school of the American rifle (sotar) not necessarily safe buying any brand

    • @jamesshoots
      @jamesshoots  4 месяца назад

      Hey for sure, will do!!

  • @JohnZ556
    @JohnZ556 4 месяца назад

    Very cool and still practical clone! I'm more of a practical guy, so I went the RIII MK18 complete upper route for a more modern SBR build. I got CompM5 and Eotech 5x on Unity, Peq, 18350 Plhv2, Axon button, and Super 42 H3 buffer/spring. It has a nice consistent 4olock ejection with M855 unsuppressed, and 2oclock when using Sandman K(5.56FHFC) with no fireball.
    Since the RIII lower does nothing good for me. I just used an Aero M4E1 for the smooth mag well and intergraded trigger guard. Radian safety, and hyperfine eclipse trigger(super light, fast, crips and reliable thanks to the unique 'cam toggle'), and put a Phase 5 lever for the best ambi bolt control(for a righty).
    It is one of the most practical 5.56 rigs I have, and I agree with your reasoning. I'll take a reliable, compact, and weight-efficient rifle any day.
    I don't really get the 'short barrels are no good' logic from some keyboard warriors. When training or having fun, which is over 99% of the time it doesn't matter how hard the bullet hits the paper or steel. It doesn't make any sense to not load it with 75-77gr OTM or TMK when staging it for 'real work' when a few dimes to a few bucks are the least of all the concerns. Even for SHTF, you are going to shoot what ammo you have, and more importantly try to stay alive and out of the fight.

  • @TheNatestEver
    @TheNatestEver 4 месяца назад

    You will really appreciate the MK18 once you pick up a suppressor. The Block II is heavy but not unbearable but when you put a full size Surefire RC2 on it, it really becomes cumbersome during training classes etc.

  • @mtnbound2764
    @mtnbound2764 4 месяца назад

    ive found a 14.5" rifle to be perfect for a "all around carbine" length. thats taken the place of both my 10.5" and 16" set ups

  • @joelerk6298
    @joelerk6298 4 месяца назад

    I also prefer the M4s because of the battery placement. Also looks good asf

  • @rohnek2
    @rohnek2 4 месяца назад

    i actually hada URGI upper, and changed out the upper receiver for a BCM because of the finish. BCM has flatter finish and it just looks better. The shiny black anodizing looks cheap. BCM makes great parts.

  • @sportsmanslegacy
    @sportsmanslegacy 4 месяца назад

    You will start to see the difference between the two rifles when you start shooting further distances.

  • @huntermann7799
    @huntermann7799 4 месяца назад

    Awesome build man. But when you said Aero LPK but have an Elcan on top it hurt my heart a little🤣

  • @noneyabidness196
    @noneyabidness196 4 месяца назад

    My mk18 i use for home defense is fairly similar to yours other then a heavy colt socom barrel, colt cage code upper receiver, radian ADAC form 1 lower, arisaka 18350 and of course suppressed is life.

  • @filipinophreak
    @filipinophreak 4 месяца назад

    New sub

  • @chadw.6049
    @chadw.6049 10 часов назад

    What barrel and length?

  • @enigma4430
    @enigma4430 3 месяца назад

    ETTS is a great range

  • @korbindallas3783
    @korbindallas3783 4 месяца назад

    You say its a BCM upper, but the handguard is Daniel Defense unless BCM makes one like that with the DD bolt up pattern ?

    • @jamesshoots
      @jamesshoots  4 месяца назад

      Correct! The actual upper receiver body is BCM, the barrel is Criterion, and the rail is DD.

  • @AlvarezCarlLawrence
    @AlvarezCarlLawrence 3 месяца назад

    This the m4 in mw 2019? ❤

  • @EmilianoAguirreSerrano
    @EmilianoAguirreSerrano 4 месяца назад

    M16A4 forever

  • @TouqasBonquishes
    @TouqasBonquishes Месяц назад

    … MK18 … M4A1 … now you need a MK12 upper!

  • @guyrandom1
    @guyrandom1 4 месяца назад

    Where do you get the qr code sticker?

  • @danzigmcnaniel5226
    @danzigmcnaniel5226 4 месяца назад

    Get a surefire rc2 mounted on 3 prong. It'll change your life.

  • @svtguy887
    @svtguy887 4 месяца назад

    I was like this range looks like ETTS, then I realized it was lol

  • @mtnbound2764
    @mtnbound2764 4 месяца назад

    WHy not go with DD on a mk18 clone?

    • @jamesshoots
      @jamesshoots  4 месяца назад +1

      That’s definitely a good option, but this way was a cheaper IIRC, and I wanted the experience of building my own!

    • @mtnbound2764
      @mtnbound2764 4 месяца назад

      @@jamesshoots cost is def a factor!

  • @bigfootdrums
    @bigfootdrums 4 месяца назад

    2:50 Your rear sight is loose! haha

    • @jamesshoots
      @jamesshoots  4 месяца назад +1

      Hahaha I didn’t realize that until I watched it back!

  • @Excalibur01
    @Excalibur01 2 месяца назад

    Is it me, or your rear sight is shaking too much. Loose maybe?

    • @jamesshoots
      @jamesshoots  2 месяца назад +1

      Oh it definitely was lol, I didn’t realize until after i got back from the range. Fortunately it didn’t fly off 🤣

    • @Excalibur01
      @Excalibur01 2 месяца назад

      @@jamesshoots Yes. Wouldn't want to lose the expensive rear sight that you never use.

    • @jamesshoots
      @jamesshoots  2 месяца назад +1

      @@Excalibur01 exactly, gotta get my money’s worth at all costs

    • @Excalibur01
      @Excalibur01 2 месяца назад

      @@jamesshoots all for the larp