Daniel Defense MK18 SBR | 5.56 NATO | 10.3in | 02-088-15028-011

The Daniel Defense MK18 is a factory short-barreled rifle configured around a 10.3-inch cold hammer forged, chrome-lined barrel and the Daniel Defense RIS II rail. This semi-automatic platform is finished in Mil-Spec+ Brown Cerakote and ships with a 32-round Daniel Defense magazine. For an optic that pairs well with the MK18 for close-quarters work, consider a compact red-dot such as the Aimpoint PRO.

Applications: close-quarters training and tactical range work.

Product Specifications

• The model is MK18.
• The manufacturer is Daniel Defense Inc..
• The manufacturer part number is 02-088-15028-011.
• The ATF type is listed as Short Barrel Rifle.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The caliber is .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO.
• The barrel measures 10.3 inches and is threaded 1/2×28.
• The barrel type is Cold Hammer Forged, chrome-lined.
• The rifling twist rate is 1:7.
• The magazine capacity is 32 rounds.
• The handguard is the Daniel Defense RIS II.
• The finish is Mil Spec+ Brown Cerakote.
• The receiver is CNC machined 7075-T6 aluminum.
• The unloaded weight is approximately 5.88 lbs.
• The UPC is 815604015745.

The MK18 is built to offer the compact handling of a short-barreled rifle while retaining rifle-caliber ballistics compatible with 5.56 NATO. Its cold hammer forged, chrome-lined barrel and bolt-up RIS II rail reflect the same basic configuration used for close-quarters professional applications, making the platform straightforward to equip with optics, lights, or aiming devices suited to fast target acquisition.

Related Videos: