DANIEL DEFENSE MK18 Pistol | 5.56 | 10.3in | 02-088-01202

The Daniel Defense MK18 is a compact AR-style pistol built around a 10.3-inch chrome-lined, cold hammer-forged barrel and finished in black hard coat anodized receivers. This model ships with a RIS II Picatinny handguard, an SBA3 pistol stabilizing brace, and a 32-round magazine; it is chambered for .223 Rem/5.56 NATO and is configured as a semi-automatic pistol. For a practical optic under $1,000 that suits close-quarters use, consider a 1-6x rapid-acquisition scope such as the Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6×24.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Daniel Defense.
• The model is MK18 (DDM4 MK18).
• The caliber is .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO.
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The barrel measures 10.3 inches.
• The barrel is described as Chrome-Lined Cold Hammer Forged.
• The handguard is a RIS II Picatinny rail.
• The stock/brace is a SB Tactical SBA3 Pistol Stabilizing Brace.
• The magazine capacity is 32 rounds.
• The package includes 1 magazine.
• The upper and lower receivers are CNC machined 7075-T6 aluminum.
• The finish type is Black hard coat anodized.
• The overall length is 28.75 inches.
• The weight is listed as 95.2 ounces.
• The UPC is 815604016742.

This compact MK18 pistol combines a short, durable barrel and a full-length RIS II rail for accessory flexibility while remaining maneuverable in constrained environments. The chrome-lined, cold hammer-forged barrel and CNC-machined receivers reflect a focus on long-term durability and consistent fitment; the SBA3 brace gives adjustable support for comfortable shouldering and control. With its 32-round magazine and MIL-SPEC construction, this pistol is suited for precision-oriented shooting drills and close-quarters practical applications where a short-barrel AR configuration is desired.

Many users have noted the MK18 design’s widespread acceptance among professional law-enforcement and special-operations users as a key strength of the platform.

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