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Daniel Defense MK12 VS Daniel Defense MK18

Head to Head Comparison

Daniel Defense MK12

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84%

Critic Rating

2 Reviews

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100%

User Rating

4 Reviews

Daniel Defense MK18

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86%

Critic Rating

6 Reviews

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100%

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1 Reviews

50 MOA

Accuracy

50 MOA

6.5 Yeets

Damage

N/A

1000 yards

Range

1000 yards

N/A

Recoil Velocity

N/A

20+1 rounds

Capacity

30+1 rounds

1748

Mobility

1843

50

Ergonomics

50

50

Fit & Finish

50

50

Reliability

50

MSRP:

$1.60

Used Price:

$1.60

New Price:

$2349.99

MSRP:

$1975.00

Used Price:

$1975.00

New Price:

$1975.00

Gun Specifications

Specifications

Daniel Defense MK12

Daniel Defense MK18

Weight

118.4 oz

94 oz

Length

34"

26.75"

Action

Semi-Automatic

Semi-Automatic

Caliber

.223 Remington

5.56x45mm

Capacity

20+1

30+1

Finish

Black

Gun Type

Rifle

Carbine

Barrel Length

18"

10.3"

Gun Stats

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Gun Descriptions

Cold hammer forged stainless steel barrel (salt bath nitride) and stainless MK12 low profile gas block (black oxide) are designed to US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) specifications. Two-stage Super Semi-Automatic (SSA) trigger from Gelssele Automatics. DDM4 twelve inch rail provides a continuous upper rail platform allowing the shooter to mount any optic of choice while allowing a longer sight radius for back-up sights. Rifle length gas system. DD Improved Flash Suppressor.

The Daniel Defense MK18 features the railed forend Daniel Defense currently provides to USSOCOM, and a 10.3” Cold Hammer Forged Barrel. The MK18 rail system features the patented bolt-up attachment system and has been rigorously tested prior to fielding by USSOCOM. The MK18 SBR by Daniel Defense is unmatched in size, weight, and performance.

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