How is my MK18 clone? Would you run it?

[@OhItsThat]

Looking to build one myself. Great looking setup!! I just bought my first suppressor last week. Got approved in 4 days…couldn’t believe it. Did my first Form 1 back in July, it only took 9 days. SBRd my HK SP5. I’m glad I put off entering the NFA world till now. I’d rather not have anything then have wait 9-10 months. I’d go crazy!

[@sectorseven07]

Damn that SBA5 brace looks good

[@RedRiverProductions]

@sectorseven07 considering it's a brace? I know right. I thought so myself.

[@RedRiverProductions]

I'm going to review it soon too.

[@RedRiverProductions]

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[@luisfeliciano7712]

Excellent, dude! It doesn't have to be an actual MK18 for it to do what an actual MK18 does.

[@RedRiverProductions]

@@luisfeliciano7712 amen! I appreciate you watching!!

[@fmj8329]

The perfect rifle is always the one that works for you ,nothing to add or to remove as long as it works for your needs that's my opinion

[@RedRiverProductions]

@@fmj8329 that's right brother!

[@fmj8329]

@RedRiverProductions for sure brother don't let anyone tell you different good looking piece by the way 👌

[@RedRiverProductions]

@@fmj8329 thanks man! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@fmj8329]

@@RedRiverProductions you got it 👍

[@lordfifth3885]

From Facebook group. That's a beauty 😍

[@RedRiverProductions]

@lordfifth3885 Thanks for watching, brother!! It's much appreciated.

[@gabrielmolina8214]

I love Daniels Defense they build the most reliable rifles ever

[@RedRiverProductions]

@@gabrielmolina8214 i sure hope so. It my first DD rifle

[@T20-c8f]

Very slick build! Of course I would run that sucker! I was in the position to build one 2 years ago when I saw an amazing blackfriday deal on brownells. I opted for the M4A1 upper and I pinned my flash hider to it. I love the 10.3” but something about no longer worrying with the braces and ATF was more appealing to me. I couldn’t be more happy with the build. I threw an nx8 2.5-20 with a top mounted Steiner MPS on mine. Last weekend I got 1.5” groups out of friggin PMC 62 green tip Xtac ammo lol. It’s a laser beam! I can’t hate the eotechs, I have one but that puppy would look so nice with a 1-4 Elcan specter on it.

[@RedRiverProductions]

@@T20-c8f sounds like an awesome build!! I I love the 14.5!

[@tin7499]

I run a smaller tailcap ( the one without button) for easy access to the top rail ( just in case you wanna shoot lefty). Also get the ergo rail cover with cable management ( very cheap) it will do better job with your cable.

[@RedRiverProductions]

@tin7499 ill look into the ergo cover. When I zip tied the cable I was thinking I wish I had a better method. Thank you!

[@kevinfisher6136]

Looks great man!

[@RedRiverProductions]

@@kevinfisher6136 thanks! I appreciate you watching!

[@Flashhideronly]

1-10: good light, good optic, back up irons, suppressor, good trigger, nice safety, good charging handle= 10 points, pistol brace and left handed upper receiver, minus 9…1 out of 10 score 🎉

[@RedRiverProductions]

Its a right handed receiver. I forgot to flip the video. 😂😂

[@msquared9605]

Your score is invalid because you really believed it was a left hand receiver 🤣

[@Gmny1MOA]

Looks slick...i take those arm bands off the braces and use them to tie my sling to the stock...idk if thats illegal but whatevr i dont really care anymore

[@RedRiverProductions]

@@Gmny1MOA I completely understand 😂🤣😂

[@hillcosparky1050]

I run an SBA three, and I fold the forearm flaps inward lol, in order to stop the flop. The Velcro band ended up a little long, so I wrapped it with camo Hockey tape and problem solved, and now I have a little more woodland on my build 🤣

[@Gmny1MOA]

@@hillcosparky1050 yes bro I do the same lol I fold them under in like a w shape

[@lucasremke5385]

Great content man

[@RedRiverProductions]

Thank you!! And thanks for watching.

[@chiquitosusa]

Real nice setup !!!

[@RedRiverProductions]

@@chiquitosusa thank you! I sure appreciate you watching!

[@chiquitosusa]

Your welcome! I take that rifle every day no problem !!!

[@RedRiverProductions]

@@chiquitosusa thanks bro!

[@msims1250]

Looks good! I’d be interested in a review of the brace and how it compares to the A3 and A4 SB braces.

[@RedRiverProductions]

@msims1250 I'm on it! I'll post one tonight.

[@RedRiverProductions]

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[@dfiantii64]

RIS2 Rail is now a Brownells Exclusive at least that’s where i got my upper for about $659 at the time. Nice build i have the MBUS 3 sights but will be changing them to the Pro model, My red dot is the Holosun 510c withe 3X Magnifier from Holosun. 😮😮

[@RedRiverProductions]

That sounds like an awesome build you're doing. Would love to see it.

[@dfiantii64]

@@RedRiverProductions I’m actually done with it for the time being. How do i send you a picture of it

[@RedRiverProductions]

​@@dfiantii64email me. [e-mail]

[@dfiantii64]

@@RedRiverProductions email on the way.

[@twiztidrivers6192]

Awesome gun bro looks a lot like mine. I've changed mine a lot from 2 different streamlights to the same surefire you have on there. At first I had a aero lower but changed it to an lmt full ambi and it's awesome. I have an exps3-2 on mine and a g44 magnifier but I really don't like the magnifier and will likely get the g33. Keep us updated. I came here from your post on mk18 nation.

[@RedRiverProductions]

@@twiztidrivers6192 awesome! Thanks for showing some love bro!!! It's much appreciated!

[@kamikazelyricist1563]

Very nice build!

[@RedRiverProductions]

Thank you!

[@davidwilson2477]

I think it looks great but the real question is how does it run? Looking forward to seeing some plinking videos from this setup.

[@RedRiverProductions]

@davidwilson2477 it was getting a little late. So I didn't do any shooting. But what few rounds I've ran through it, it has run flawlessly.

[@speedyconcretepumper]

Nice build!

[@RedRiverProductions]

Thanks for watching. I sure appreciate it.

[@Cgonz1982]

G33 is the 3x, i been looking up mk18's and i dont see any of them with that weird "stock" looking thing, also left hand ejecting is interesting.

[@RedRiverProductions]

The g43 is the micro 3x. Thanks for watching.

[@Cgonz1982]

@@RedRiverProductions and the weird stock? And left hand eject?

[@RedRiverProductions]

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[@Cgonz1982]

@@RedRiverProductions oh. you waiting on form 1?

[@RedRiverProductions]

@@Cgonz1982 as of now. No. I go out of state too much.

[@hillcosparky1050]

Build looks good man! 🤙

[@RedRiverProductions]

@@hillcosparky1050 thanks bro. Appreciate the encouragement!

[@hillcosparky1050]

@@RedRiverProductionsI’ll eventually build my own Mk18 clone as well. I’m planning on doing a Block II with the front sight post cutout rail first through. I already have a carbine length gas rifle with the fsp gas block. Just need to find the rail.

[@RedRiverProductions]

@@hillcosparky1050 it took me forever to pull the trigger on it. I bought the upper first to get the fire under my butt to start.

[@hillcosparky1050]

@@RedRiverProductions I’m the same way. I have so many other things I tell myself I need more importantly 🤣. Just picked up a PMM comp for my Glock 19, and put it on yesterday. Hoping to get to the range with it today.

[@RedRiverProductions]

@@hillcosparky1050 that's going to be fun!!

[@1982PRODUCTIONS]

Nice setup bro

[@RedRiverProductions]

@AMUNRA1982 thanks man! I appreciate you watching and commenting. Means alot.

[@ethangifford1673]

Buddy that’s just like every mk18 ever, of course I’d run it

[@armorers_wrench]

I'd sbr it but otherwise nice setup. I got that same surefire light, mine flickers a little bit whenever the hammer drops. I tried emailing Surefire customer support and they emailed me back but every time I respond to their email their system blocks my email because its from outside their network or something so that's cool lmao. Edit: Just so ya know, you can still put a pistol brace on an SBR and travel out of state with it. At least I've heard you can.

[@RedRiverProductions]

Wow... now that may be a game changer on the SBR. I didn't know that. I'll look into it.

[@RedRiverProductions]

Thank you for watching too. And I appreciate the knowledge. Lol

[@deltakilo317]

Nice build 👌

[@RedRiverProductions]

@deltakilo317 thanks for the feedback!

[@Korpzgrindr]

The magnification is just not needed. Rarely will you engage passed 300 meters. Only us Americans think it's needed. Not only am i a 22 year veteran in the Army, i did 2 contracts in Ukraine. You'll never engage far distances. Other than that, pretty nice.

[@RedRiverProductions]

@@Korpzgrindr it's more for my horrible eye sight. Lol

[@Korpzgrindr]

@RedRiverProductions i get that but realistically you'll be fighting in urban environments or wooded areas with trenches most of those engagements are 100-250 meters. If you train to fight, so to speak, there should be absolutely no reason you're not crushing targets in that range with an Aimpoint or Eotech only. All the fighting being done now is very close due to drone warfare reshaping infantry tactics not to mention covering advancing movements as well as retreating movements with Artillery. Believe me when I tell you, it's not needed. Yeah it looks cool and it definitely works as intended but in my opinion most people you engage will be in defilade and when you do see more of them you're within 50 meters. It's your money though, do what you wish. Only people I've ever seen in all my years in service with scopes or magnification were machine gunners or marksman, which that gun it's not.

[@RosaParksWasWyt]

If you can’t see the benefit in magnification then you must’ve done 22 years as finance/administration and 2 contracts in ukraine as a yoga instructor 😂

[@Korpzgrindr]

@RosaParksWasWyt i started my career as a 19D went to Airborne School and then became a 18D. If you're setting up an AR15 platform you should have in mind your engagement limits. If you want to engage 500-800 meters, set up the proper platform for the designation. Be mindful of the effectiveness of your platforms as well as what you're trying to accomplish. I didn't say magnification wasn't important. Please read my comment correctly. If you want to build a DMR, it's the wrong optics.

[@msquared9605]

First off awesome build! But in my opinion, considering all the money you’ve spent on it, you might as well spend another $200 on the SBR stamp. That way you won’t have to worry about ever changing brace rulings, and don’t have to look over your shoulder should you decide you want to put something stiffer on it when shooting. Take this with a grain of salt tho, cause I’m in the same pickle with my 11.5” build 😅 I’m leaning towards SBR eventually because I keep my 300blk shorty a pistol and also have a 9mm pcc pistol on the way And also, fuck the cloners. I much prefer a “Mock18” build over a MK18 clone build

[@RedRiverProductions]

"Mock 18" I love it!!! Thanks for watching man!

[@larryhaley5694]

MT6...

[@RedRiverProductions]

Thanks for watching. Are you talking about the trap shotgun?

[@kyzmn]

so this is why we hide purchases from our wives

[@kyzmn]

I’d run it 24/7 everywhere

[@RedRiverProductions]

@@kyzmn lol you hit the nail on the head!!! It helps when you make those purchases over time. 🤣😂🤣

[@yeshua1176]

Noice

[@RedRiverProductions]

@@yeshua1176 thanks for watching!

[@deadweight2049]

Nice setup. Just sbr it, you're already in nfa territory with the suppressor, might as well have a stable point of contact with a stock. I get what you're saying about not wanting to have to deal with requesting out of state travel permission, but a barrel that long needs a suppressor. If you're concern is travel, why not have a 13.9 pin & weld?

[@RedRiverProductions]

It's definitely a struggle to give the government any more money. Lol

[@SPI-fr3tg]

All that money and still has a brace on it. Just get the lower sbr'd man. The ATF keeps tabs on everyone regardless if stamped or not.

[@Gmny1MOA]

Only thing is when you sbr something that marries that lower to you...unless you jump thru all the whoops to sell it...I don't want them attached to any of my business that deeply or raiding my house at 6am bc something is all of a sudden illegal

[@SPI-fr3tg]

@@Gmny1MOA ATF have raided innocent people for less. If they want your ass they'll get it. No knock warrant. You don't even need an sbr to get your door kicked in.

[@SPI-fr3tg]

You people are completely oblivious your suppressor is registered by the ATF. Sbr or not they still have you on file for your NFA item.

[@RedRiverProductions]

@SPI-fr3tg I feel ya. I just haven't decided. We travel out of state from time to time. So I didn't want that hassle. But another comment said I could put a brace on it when traveling? 🤷‍♂️ I don't know and haven't heard that before. So that's something to check out.

[@Gmny1MOA]

@@SPI-fr3tg I'm not oblivious I don't have a suppresor either...your oblivious brain assumed I did

[@Blake12804]

Pistol brace detected opinion rejected

[@truesf345]

Would you prefer being shot by an AR pistol with a brace or a stock ?

[@kamikazelyricist1563]

Really!? So if he pays the 200 extortion fee you'll listen? Wtf

[@deadweight2049]

​@@kamikazelyricist1563 he's already paying extortion for that can

[@dfiantii64]

@@kamikazelyricist1563I had a friend feed me that line today i asked him when did he become a FED. Utter silence from him after that lol.

[@RedRiverProductions]

​@kamikazelyricist1563 thank you

[@Anzomax2]

If hes going to be taking the gun out of state a lot then there is no need to Form 1 the gun unless he really want to. I have to remind myself every year to fill out 5320.20s

[@RedRiverProductions]

@Anzomax2 that was my thought process also. I was actually supposed to be out of town this week, but plans changed. Thanks for the view and the comment!

[@Anzomax2]

@@RedRiverProductions yea you good That SBA5 actually looks good in there. Check out their website and change the strap to match the gun