My "Custom MK18 Clone"

AR/M4 Custom Build Forum
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So I’ve decided to “clone” a MK18.
I know theres this little list of all the actual parts that keep the clone authentic but I’ve decided to venture away from that and do my own kinda “clone.”
I built it as a pistol as I’m pending my tax stamp approval. Another curve is that I’ve built it chambered in 300 Blackout as I will be running it suppressed once I’ve obtained the can.
Build parts list as follows:

Upper:
Aero stripped upper
Aero BCG
Daniel Defense CH (pending to upgrade to a Geissele super CH)
Ballistic Advantage 300 Blackout 10.3" Hanson Series Barrel 1:7 twist pistol length gas system
Ballistic Advantage low profile gas block & gas tube (pistol length)
Surefire Warcomp 7.62
Aimpoint Micro T1 w/ Larue 1/3 co-witness mount
Surefire M300 Scout light w/ Surefire SR07 tape switch
Daniel Defense DDM4 9.0" Rail (Could not source the DD RIS II by its self)
*Also purchased the BCM KAG but not installed yet

Lower:
Aero stripped lower
Spikes Tactical LPK
CMC 4.5 lbs trigger
Magpul enhanced trigger guard
KNS pins
KAK pistol buffer tube w/ Shockwave blade
Tubbs flat coil buffer spring
Spikes Tactical T2 buffer
BCM Mod0 Pistol Grip
Seekins Mag release and bolt catch.
Also ordered Seekins ambi safety (not installed yet)

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Looks nice. I’m thinking of doing a similar build in 300 blackout. Patriot Brown? Any plans for iron sights? Is this a home defense setup or range gun?

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Yea cerakote is Patriot Brown. Undecided on sights still. Mainly if wether to go fixed front or not. Yea its home defense, cqc, training etc

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Cerekote Patriot Brown is a good color. I have taken one of my SBR lowers and a DD Mk18 rail and coated in that color. Looks good.

5

colors look good!

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Nice! This is getting me pumped for my next build.

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I think the Mk18 would be better if it was a 300 Blackout. Not that I’m hating on the 5.56mm, but once you move away from “twenty inches and rifle gas” you’re inevitably starting to make compromises. That’s a rocking little stick!

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Nice! If I can find another CASV-EL or two I’m considering a faux-Dissipator (“live” gas block concealed under handguard, sighting-only FSB near barrel end) version of a “.300BLK Mk 18” myself…