Why The Daniel Defense MK12 is a Rifle I Don't Deserve

Daniel Defense MK12
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In 1999 the US Military wanted a Rifle that could shoot as fast as an M4 or M16 but had the M24 bolt action rifle's long-range capability while being lightweight and maneuverable.
In Short, they wanted the Jesus rifle. Instead, what they got was the MK12.
I love the way this rifle feels and handles. If I had to describe it in one word, it would be "EASY" everything feels easy on this rifle.
Where I truly fall in love with this rifle is in how it shoots. Good lord, I love the way this rifle shoots because it's so easy to shoot. Like the "True Mk12," the Daniel Defense MK 12 has a Rifle length direct impingement gas system which, to be honest, will make most rifles a soft shooting rifle, and this Mk12 is no exception.
I can shoot this rifle all day and not fatigue. But it's more than just how soft it shoots.
It also comes with the Geissele SSA 2-Stage trigger, which is freaking phenomenal because it's just as good at shooting fast as it is shooting slow and accurately.
It's a two-stage trigger with a single-stage personality.
When I want to go fast, it lets me go fast. When I want to go slow, it allows me to go slow, and I love it. However, what I don't love very much is the charging handle. I can live without this charging handle. It's not bad; I don't prefer it. I like a charging handle with a bigger profile and wings that are ambidextrous.
My Daniel Defense Mk12 Is not a rifle I show off when I have friends come over. It's a rifle I appreciate the most when it's just me and the rifle out on the range or a piece of property.
I shoot this rifle way more than I did before, and the more I shoot it, the more I love it.
However, It usually doesn't hit me how much I love this rifle until I'm finished shooting and I'm packing up for the day.
I'll look over and see it lying there, and I'll think, man, I really love that rifle, and then another voice will say, "Yeah, you like it now, but you neglected it at first, so you don't deserve it."
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[@yalewilliams2237]

Imagine buying a $2,200 gun and "forgetting" it in you safe for years. Gun safe goals

[@michaelhatfield3430]

Add another $2200 for that Leupold Mk6 scope. Unless he moves the scope gun to gun like the bipod and suppressor.

[@bradhaines3142]

the mercedes behind him at 6:53 isnt exactly cheap either. very much a first world problem kind of guy

[@tonyromano6220]

It is called being “busy”!

[@tonyromano6220]

@@bradhaines3142 Joe will fix that during the great reset.

[@bradhaines3142]

@@tonyromano6220 dont kid yourself. joe cant fix anything.

[@ino592002]

Wish I had high end rifles just sitting in the safe where I can go "oh I forgot I had this"

[@See_Jayy]

Fr lol

[@JohnW-yv6yp]

Lawyer money lol

[@SuperIcarusman]

Kudos to Daniel Defense for putting together a rifle like that "at the time"... Upon its Inception rifles with that much versatility options weren't really a thing; But now with how much third-party support there is for the AR platform you could pretty much get yourself a mk 12 equivalent pretty easily. You're basically paying for their name and reputation, which is alright, this is a capitalist country.. I hope, still.

[@htaylorja]

🤣🤣🤣

[@amorton94]

@Odysee Is A Better Site Not if you're responsible and have a list of your firearms, with serial numbers and current market value for insurance purposes.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Imagine having a Daniel Defense that you forgot about then re-finding it and driving it to the range in your Mercedes-Benz GelandeWagen. Good for you. Congrats my friend.

[@peterquinn2997]

Yeah some people are just blessed like that. FML☹️

[@Murasame13]

@@peterquinn2997 being blessed and working hard for something are two different things. My man is a lawyer. He's put in the time, he's put in the effort, he's put in the work. He's reaping the rewards of said hard work. Making good choices will be rewarded, eventually.

[@TheAverageGam3r]

Fun fact: He loves this rifle

[@MrHav1k]

Homeboy getting me to make bad decisions with my wallet lol.

[@ComfortsSpecter]

“I’m not gonna financially recover from this”

[@ScientificBeatz]

Lol.

[@HectorGarcia-rr7lu]

No Fr 🤣😭

[@at5mics]

I've made several bad decisions. But I don't regret them...🤣🤣🤣

[@ahumm8280]

guns are the best bad financial decisions you can make! 😎

[@Kattbirb]

When I was a teenager I was absolutely enamored with the Mk12. Part of me still wants a clone-correct Mk12 mod 0, and perhaps I might get just that some day. In the meantime I have an 18" Aero Precision set up as a De Facto SPR and she treats me right so far.

[@J14ernandez]

I thought it was kinda difficult sourcing the clone correct parts a few years ago, I imagine it’s even harder now. Good luck to you tho if you decide to go down that rabbit hole.

[@Kattbirb]

@@J14ernandez Thank you. I suppose everyone need their Grail Gun, don't they? ;)

[@JohnSmith-xv2ob]

Same, I had one back in the day when I was super into airsoft (to be fair only because I couldn't own a real gun yet). It actually largely contributed to how I use rifles today. But these days, the M16A4 is my heartthrob.

[@johnniewasr5740]

De facto huh🙄

[@johnniewasr5740]

@@JohnSmith-xv2ob nice…I like the M16A1

[@thisismagacountry1318]

"WE'RE NOT WORTHY, WE'RE NOT WORTHY!!!" - Wayne and Garth

[@horsied]

Legends

[@DerekLB]

These are the kinds of videos I miss.

[@lorenshultz1]

“Shut up, Peter.” This sounds like an inside joke.

[@evilblackcat6357]

He made an AK video recently and it had a 'dong' grip on it. Some hilarious reference for you. :3

[@htaylorja]

Or inside voice

[@deantebattle4871]

and Peter is the guy that records all his videos so Peter couldve had a smart remark and was immediately told to "shut up" lol

[@poodlenoodlesoup1]

Maybe that's his real name?

[@rebeloakland8470]

It’s his inner conscience , you know like that new Disney movie Lucas . Silencio Bruno .

[@AuntyMabele]

DDM4V7 owner here. DD is truly a top-tier manufacturer!

[@ripcurlreadiness8777]

I run many different set ups using the DDM4 . Love them. Never lets me down. And wile I love my LWRC THE DD ARE LIGHTER.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

They are. I had a truly hard time deciding between a DD or Noveske complete, but this was around 2009ish? And I got a super deal on my Noveske N4 Light Recce Middie with Switchblock and SWS rail. Love it to this day. But Im sure I would have been equally happy with a same era DD!

[@noluckpureskill9985]

Hopefully it's the revised gas port spec per Crane. Otherwise DD is notorious for being over gassed. And if I'm not mistaken they dabbled in some anti 2a antics for a second

[@AuntyMabele]

@@noluckpureskill9985 Mine was manufactured in 2018

[@rickypickles2219]

try Radian if you dont have 1! I want to get a DD soon. i built off of a radian platform and theyre amazing. and tight, indestructible

[@realTempix]

I love my MK12 and MK18. Great duo. I was considering selling my MK12 because I did the same thing… maybe time to take her out for a date.

[@blackrifle3932]

Nice X-ray of the circle game lol

[@Hoplite9]

Take your meds.

[@gaberay2903]

love the integration of car reference to the old schoolness of the DD quad rail

[@sidekickz2180]

I'll take one! How much is it? Oh... it's worth more than me? Nevermind

[@brianbrown9700]

How much do you thank you worth?

[@LetsgoBrandon2023]

@@brianbrown9700 1¢

[@sidekickz2180]

@@brianbrown9700 I have loads of college debt. So I'm in the red lol

[@cosmicbear88-23]

Distressed rifles are the equivalent of pre-ripped jeans.

[@gcanaday1]

Heh heh. And "relic'd" guitars

[@rickypickles2219]

still sweet tho

[@transporter13956]

Yup my rifles earned their distressed look.

[@warpartyattheoutpost4987]

That's it! I'm gonna getta FFL, buy a buncha cheap, ugly Hi Points, scruff them up really bad and sell them to hipsters for ridiculously high prices.

[@sixpest]

Yup Absolute Cringe City. And their response is always "but it takes a long time for a gun to wear" they only do it so they can act like they are spec ops marine navy submarine door gunners. And personally I don't prefer my gun to look like some used up piece of government property that's been through like 800+ 18 year olds who have never touched or handled a firearm. but if you want that look so bad just wear gloves and use your gun.

[@AFreeThinkingDawg09]

I did the same thing ☹️ the MK12 is a thing of a beauty. Every time I shoot it I’m amazed at how accurate it is

[@SolomonSamson747]

There’s no way that thing is 7 and a half pounds. Maybe without the optics, can, mag, and bipod

[@lordfordification]

See if they will let you hold one at the gun store, make sure daddy goes with you

[@SolomonSamson747]

#foundtheboomer

[@AspenSavage]

Yeah 7.41 lbs is the listed weight on DDs website lol

[@sammearle]

Yeah he made it sound like it was that weight with that attachments on but clearly it’s without any of that

[@REPR100]

I was wondering if someone else called that out, I just set up a mark 12 with an acog and an older ghemtec halo suppressor and it was very heavy. Probably wouldn’t be bad with the new titanium halo but the gun was def balanced which has me considering keeping the rig.

[@Austinhelm]

I’ve had my DD MK12 several years now and this is the review I’ve been waiting for.

[@woe2thet1m1d6]

Confirmation bias confirmed

[@Austinhelm]

@@woe2thet1m1d6 It’s actually been an amazing rifle I have shot countless rounds of ammo through it. Anything from steal case Tula to 77gr match ammo and it’s done amazing

[@woe2thet1m1d6]

Right on, I'm looking to pick one up myself!

[@TheClarkBars942010]

I thoroughly enjoyed this review 👍🏻 looks like fun

[@Coyote-wm5op]

I made my own version of one with an 18” 1:8 5R twist, wylde chamber, medium contour, double flute barrel. IMO it’s the sweet spot for running standard 223 and standard 5.56. Won’t ever own a suppressor though because the regulations on them are pure extortion.

[@UrNotThatGuyPal]

It’s easy to recommend DD rifles when you get them all for free lol

[@theodorehunter4765]

They're good guns. Probably the best at their price point, unless you build one yourself.

[@TomFox1]

LOL

[@fabiangonzalez-cortes8894]

@@theodorehunter4765 Ever heard of SOLGW?

[@theodorehunter4765]

@@fabiangonzalez-cortes8894 Nope.

[@thewisconsingunchannel1243]

@@theodorehunter4765 check them out. I have a 13.7” pinned and welded from them. Easily my best rifle. Came in a quite bit below a DD rifle and right around a BCM for price. Amazing rifles, truly.

[@dilldowschwagginz2674]

Beautiful rifle. The most enviable part of this whole video was left unsaid - having enough ammo to run your AR's without worrying about your reserves

[@delonjohnsonii6277]

“……. My transient illusions of grandeur” My soul: that’s exactly how I be feeling

[@chetbiddlecom6016]

Something you hit on with regards to training that is so true and needs to be addressed by all gun carriers - train your "off side" (your non dominate) side of yourself. You never know when that training might come into effect.

[@wc4201]

Great review. I’ve been fondling this gun at gun shows for about 5 years now. I struggle with the price as I can build a similar gun for half the price but I think I might finally pull the trigger on one.

[@klj5150]

This is my dream rifle! I can’t believe you are lucky enough to purchase a rifle like this and NOT sleep with it and shoot it daily. You put it in a safe and forgot about it? I’m almost mad at you lol! Great content and great story. Thank you, Sir

[@brownsvilleborn]

I have been looking at the DD MK12 for my first long gun. You just helped me feel more confident at my choice.

[@Peyton73]

Get a PRI mk12. Beats the shit out of the DD and is literally the company that made them for the military. DD runs about 2300 and PRI runs about 2000.

[@brownsvilleborn]

@@Peyton73 thanks. I'll do some research.

[@superdave2403]

I absolutely love my DDM4V5! I changed the trigger with a nice 3.5 pound cartridge style with a short reset! I trust my life with it! I have added a few other upgrades like ambi safety and charging handle and a UBR stock! Love it! Thanks sir keep up the great videos!!!!!!!!!

[@chrisjimenez1062]

Straight fire on the backround beat. Rifle brings us mid-late 30sumthings to another time. Trust in your job and your weapon. Great video bangin beat!!

[@CJTurner512]

Gotcha, finally see a shot of you without your hat (0:32). Keep up the great videos!

[@seraph6758]

Man, you're goin to leave me drooling again.

[@user-ui8sp5th4g]

Hey you should do a complete video from start to finish about flying with a firearm. I’m getting ready to leave for my vacation. I’m headed from Chicago to Phoenix and the thought crossed my mind as my CCL transfers from IL to AZ. My lack of experience in travel gets me nervous so I’m opting not to bring it. I think it would be a great idea for a video. Start with what you utilize as a case and go into the logistics and protocol from when you notify the airport to when you have security check your case and what not. I would be really interested in hearing your thoughts and how to properly do this. Thank you if you do it I know so many people would benefit from your video.

[@neighborlyairsoft7180]

When will we get a vid with Peter shooting and colion behind the camera? “Shut up Colion” 😂

[@bigbadwolf460]

Finally shot my DDM4V7 Gun Metal Gray. I chose to ignore it so I wouldn’t fall in love. With the July 4th limited edition Radian set, it’s a masterpiece 😍

[@brennanmiller8642]

I just bought one yesterday.

[@possumslayerslayer4816]

That leupold needs a paint job! Beautiful rifle!

[@wellsbibo6175]

Colion is the PewTuber who appeals to the upper middle class of America. Pulls up to a private range in a G Wagon to dump 500 rounds through a $3K rifle. Beautiful.

[@rangervapes571]

Great segment, enjoyed your passion

[@josephgillilan3548]

The more I watch his vids the more I think he should get into poetry.

[@NoOdL3z18]

Seriously, dude speaks like a high quality book.

[@boredblackbelt]

He is writing poetry. Firearm Poetry.

[@josephgillilan3548]

Changing conversation just saw a video about the U.S having a high incarceration rate, and they say china is lower. Doesn't china have concentration camps and work camps along with willing to cut off your arm or hand for stealing? Cause google maps shows allot of weird buildings that china says doesn't exist.

[@kokonanana1]

@@josephgillilan3548 Incarceration rate can be low if you just kill the dissidents!!!

[@Youtubeuser1aa]

Gahy

[@Johnny2Gats]

Love my DD M4A1. DD has got this shit figured out, and their FDE is money 👌

[@ShadowWolf2396]

It was fantastic meeting you Mr. Noir. Thank you for coming to Michigan!

[@Elvisthepoonhound]

Excellent video.. Informative and well thought out.

[@johnmutz9919]

Love giessele triggers, have one for my dmr. Would love to do a shoot with. Next time you in louisiana 👍

[@Aphabet21]

Honestly, Ive shot many triggers. And for the price and hype, Geissele is garbage. Larue has a better two stage trigger all day long and the Timney 3.5 lb skeletonized trigger makes geissele their bitch. The people who chase geissele are the same who chase Jordans, not caring about the fact that they are cheap garbage made in a sweat shop. But since there is a check, people worship that shit. BTW I have all three for reference.

[@nastystang113]

@Tap-Rack-Stack Studios “That’s like your opinion man.” What exactly makes Geissele poor triggers to you? Also which Geissele and Timney triggers do you own? Geissele makes some stupid stuff as they’ve expanded their line but the triggers and rails are still great. I have an SSA, SSA-E, and the SD-3G and two Larue 2 Stage triggers. I used to own a Timney until it broke. I don’t get where you come up with that they are made in a sweat shop. The Larue for the money is good trigger. Timney triggers have nothing on either of them and don’t have anything resembling the reliability of Geissele and Larue. Cassette triggers are garbage. There is a reason why SF units run Geissele when they could choose any trigger that passes the muster.

[@Aphabet21]

@@nastystang113 I have, like I said, the Timney 3.5 lb skeletonized trigger, I have the Geissele single stage “hybrid” trigger, which was their poor attempt to compete with Timney and failed horribly. Like they poured kitty litter into the trigger and let it have so much over travel and creep, I thought it was just a lighter milspec trigger. Built many rifles with SSA-E and did the Pepsi challenge between the SSA-E and the Larue MBT-2s. The Geissele, was grittier, not a clean second stage break, too much over travel and the trigger shoe was too narrow, which dug into my finger after extended shooting sessions. Did the greasing and everything. I see no reason to spend nearly $300 for a trigger that shoots worse that an $87 trigger. Both tool steel and comes with heavy and light springs. So why pay more for worse? Only the fanbois would pay more for less. Like Nike

[@mileswri]

@@nastystang113 hey I’m about to get geissele for my dem4v7, I’m trying to make it into a mid/long range gun. Which trigger by them do you like the most? They have quite a few options

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

I built a Frankenstein Mk12, and, $2500 later... yes, it shoots incredibly well, is one of the more real "do-all" AR's out there. But the key that some may overlook isn't just the gun, it's the ammo. 55 gr or 62 gr doesn't deserve it. If you want longer range and the best accuracy, 75 gr BTHP or 77 gr OTM is where it's at with this gun. Those rounds stay supersonic over 300 yards farther than 55 gr, and groups, especially in wind, will be much better.

[@handlebarslim78]

I appreciate you brother and have nothing but respect for you. What an extraordinary weapon.

[@Tex735]

Couldn't agree more... I LOVE my DD MK12! It really is a do-it-all rifle!!

[@PROnKAT]

Springfield Massachusetts Home of the Smith and Wesson👍🇵🇷

[@Serve_iam]

What's good boricua

[@jrc731]

Puerto Rico?

[@j.franklin21]

Puerto Rican flag

[@JDCali459mm]

Springfield MA. 🤮

[@MrMarq22]

I'm in holyoke

[@thejeepdude4578]

I have a V7 Pro in gray that I feel the same way about. I just love it. The look, the way it shoots and the way it groups. Mine is similar in your configuration with a Sig 3x8 BDX combo that has an offset Romeo 1 Pro. Still learning the high tech part in the BDX (also have the BDX range finder) but the scope combo works very well. Sorry, I digress. The rifle is awesome in performance and just feels great. The wife named it 'Skeletor' which I find amusing. Keep up the great videos and commentary. Love your Fox News segments also.

[@_Bandido1911]

What’s better v7pro or m4A1?

[@thejeepdude4578]

@@_Bandido1911 It depends on what your looking for. V7Pro is much lighter and more portable. M1A1 is more accurate at longer distance. I love both and am happy with my purchases.

[@thejeepdude4578]

@@_Bandido1911 Really it is apples to oranges. 5.56 vs .308, AR platform vs M1. They are so different in so many areas I would not compare. I love them both. I would say for close in >500 yards the V7 is easier to handle. If I had a scope then the M1A1 would be better from 500 yards up. Without a scope on it my eyes aren't that good. I have plans to put one on it but already have a great Leupold MK on my Sig AR 10 so it is kind of nice with just the iron sights.

[@smurfaka]

@@thejeepdude4578he asked about m4, not m1 though :)

[@thejeepdude4578]

@smurfaka Sorry, I guess I read what I wanted to... IDK. Based on the specs, match trigger and barrel, I would guess the V7 Pro is better than a stock M4 army issue unless you want to burn a bunch of ammo faster :-)

[@bohoundd-6-actual]

I can relate to this,I bought a Barrett REC7 DMR 6.8mm,I saw it on the front of a Magazine and had to have it..loved it so much I’ve shot it exactly zero times,I’ll rectify that on base in September have a shoot coming up oh I bought the REC7 in 2017.but all’s not lost I bought a DD MK12 a few weeks ago to keep it company..oh and it’s ambi,well Atleast the safety is...Rough rider out!

[@ShaunJaySays]

After watching your video of ddm4 pdw a few years ago I coped it!! I love Daniel defense!!!

[@LatinoJackson]

Who would run back up iron sights for a backup red dot sight? Who thinks everything is going to fail on their rifle?

[@rickypickles2219]

nothing wrong with having a backup though....if you can..why not.

[@kdubb11]

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

[@MountainBikeTx]

the red dot isn't a back up, it's for distances that the scope is not suited for (i.e., close). The irons are a back up to the red dot, though they could also serve the same for the scope. It's not uncommon to do.

[@franke.3098]

LOL... I've never heard of backup Iron Sights? Of course that is what I shot with. Glass is a luxury imo. If u cannot shoot on iron sights... ur setting urself up for failure. If ur battery dies or you break ur optical on a mission... but still have bad guys to deal with... kinda fucked. JS 🤷‍♂️

[@nastystang113]

What do you mean you haven’t heard of back up iron sights? What exactly did you think BUIS stood for? lol

[@mackharding251]

MK12 by Daniel Defense is my workhorse do it all rifle. It's never once let me down and is extremely accurate out to 600+yrds easily and like said in this vid is easy to handle and maneuver.

[@chrisgilliland7880]

Great video & DD makes fabulous guns!

[@HappyPappynKatyTX]

One of the few videos that I want to watch, multiple times!

[@Viper8962]

“Oh I’m a common citizen using their rights just like you!” Bring in the multi thousand dollar rifle including the accessories.

[@GrimRealityGroup]

4:09 either my vids glitched out or the vid was uploaded that way but when he says the trigger feels like a trigger had me dying lol "the trigger has such a creamy smooth trigger you can just stroke through the uptake and it feels like a trigger" lol 😆

[@tyroneturner7770]

yeah seems it was uploaded with a glitch but you can kind hear it. I think he said single stage trigger

[@elitefirearmsnc2419]

Excellent as Always!!

[@bygodfreeman]

Very poetic. Kinda sounds like myself and my ruger security six. Bought it and thought it was just "meh". Hated double action trigger. A year goes by and i give it another chance. And i loved it going single action, and how easy it is in dissasembly.

[@Jdak4797]

I have a cheap ass delton ar 15 sport after quad rail upgrage an some sights the rifle is actually amazing it blows my mind this ass cheap rifle is so fun to shoot an reliable its insane im seriously impressed at this cheap ass ar

[@Shredwizard445]

Delton always made good middle of the road products

[@hectormartinez9657]

I have a Delton also. Never had any issues with mine.

[@C_MR_WYld307]

Hey, Colion, if you don't feel like you deserve the MK12, I can give it a good home. :) Nice video!

[@goretro77hobbies]

I just picked up one in Gray (like a battleship color) and it handles like a dream. Going to the range soon to zero in the irons and scope. >>>I just shot it this past weekend! WOW. First impressions are excellent accuracy and very nice recoil due to its rifle length gas system.

[@everybodylovesscout]

This is how I feel about my pof minuteman with the PA Raptor 1x6 and a romeo 5 offset. Also a magpul bipod. It's light, accurate and reliable.

[@DoradoFever]

You have made we want the Mk18 and Mk12. My wallet hates you 😂

[@isaiahmiller9142]

Really want to build my own Mk12, but I doubt it would actually be cheaper.

[@DoradoFever]

@@isaiahmiller9142 with prices right now... I have done my best to stop looking at anything 😆

[@isaiahmiller9142]

@@DoradoFever Turned 18 last summer. Buddy of mine used to work at a small firearms manufacturing company called Ox Firearms here in Wisconsin. Do NOT look at them unless you want to see the most expensive AR-15s ever. Edit: He recommended them to me and a friend. Still don't know why, since we definitely can't afford them.

[@christophervogel4933]

If you bought a PRI upper and built your own lower it would cost about 2100$.

[@doitnowpleease5853]

@Ghost and put a Geissele Super 42 buffer with their H3, a Geissele airborne ch, and the Geissele trigger of your choice and bingo..the MK18 is awesome at it's intended job

[@zoozoocing4511]

It's looks like to heavy of a rifle to me with the 12 inch quad rail, suppressor, bipod and the scope with back up sites you know it's heavy.

[@bobbymalcich63]

i like your daniel defense mk12!! thank you for the video's!!! don't stop what you are doing!!!

[@velozzity7021]

The newest version that I got in 2019 has a grip and rip charging handle (dual levers so you can pull either hand) and ambidextrous safety. I agree with it being a well balanced rifle. My geissele super duty rifle feels heavier at times even though it has a mlok rail. The only thing that would make this rifle even more perfect would be for Daniel Defense to offer the same factory colors that they offer for instance in their v7 rifle.

[@Goldenwithaleash]

Love the MK12. I made my own bastardized version with a 18” BCM upper/lower, old school fixed A2 stock. Geisslee SSAE trigger, Harris bipod, and PA 3-16 scope with DMR reticle. It’s probably favorite rifle to take to the 300 yard range. I get consistent 1 MOA with IMI 77gr match ammo which is good for me.

[@SuperIcarusman]

I don't understand why you would complain about the charging handle; when nowadays, there is so much third-party support for that platform you can just change it🤨🤔

[@kjd2487]

BCM makes nice charging handles imho

[@ignitionSoldier]

Sure, but he is reviewing it as it comes from the factory only. I am sure he realizes it can easily be switched. But if that is your standard then you could say that about any part of the rifle.

[@kenjarvis2123]

I think that was the best narrative I've ever heard about a man and his rifle. Poetry!!

[@ben9895]

Love the videos man keep it up

[@noluckpureskill9985]

Some even accused our soldiers of execution style killings (on ur knees gun to ur face) bc our guys were able to precisely place lead smack in the middle of insurgents faces with the mk12 fed with mk262 the American poison bullet... A real mk12 with the opsinc/Allen engineering can is by far and above one of the baddest rifles on earth imo

[@slimt2441]

I think thats the first time we seen colion without a cap on lol.

[@joshuagibson2520]

Time stamp?

[@SmackedInATL]

He wear the hat for a reason, fucked up hairline and five-head.

[@slimt2441]

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[@joshuagibson2520]

@@slimt2441 thanks. It didn't show the front, but I googled and damn, he got a fivehead!

[@joshuagibson2520]

@@SmackedInATL indeed. I might even call it a seven head!

[@DvjLuna]

I have the Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 set up almost exactly the same way as your MK12 and like you, I really love that rifle. The only difference is I do not have a suppressor and I have the Geissele Charging handle. Great vid as usual.

[@scotttart9254]

Great review brother! Love your videos!

[@blackhawkinternationalsecu6962]

If you're happy with a PSA, you've never shot a DD.

[@eddyhunter75]

As an owner of PSA's who's never shot a DD...sounds about right! 😂

[@eddyhunter75]

Ignorance is bliss... Lol

[@dnev8473]

DD shoots extremely well but my PSA will last just as long.

[@mitchculpepper738]

I have a safe full of PSA rifles that all have Geisssele, CMC, or Velocity triggers. Some hammer forged barrels, some not, most with Leupold glass, some nickel boron coated BCG’s , all with Magpul furniture and Mlok hand guards and all with adjustable gas blocks. All shoot sub 1.5 MOA and most are sub 1 MOA. I have these in three calibers, 5.56, .308, and 6.5 Grendel. I shoot at least 3 times a month and will send anywhere from 4 to 6,000 rounds down range every year. I have replaced gas rings in one of these but have never had a stoppage. Tell me again why I should sell three of them to get a DD??? What’s the difference between a porcupine and a Porsche? The porcupines prick is on the outside.

[@eddyhunter75]

@@mitchculpepper738 😂😂😂 Savage, but true! Also, the triggers do kinda suck, that's my next mod...

[@thesmallestminorityisthein4045]

That isn't technically a MK12, _but_ it's an 18" rifle length w/ 12 FF handguard, which is what separated the MK12 SPR from the M4 in the first place. Close enough 😄

[@talkingrock7011]

I feel ya , I took my Rock River competition AR rifle out today it gets neglected also , it shoots so good

[@mattwrvs754]

I can’t stop watching this video. That rifle is dope!

[@JessicaZane4realz]

As long as it defends yourself against thugs, it's good for me.

[@joebowman5564]

YOUR ADORABLE!

[@Spidouz]

The only question is: are the thugs 50 yards away, or 500 yards away? :D

[@gfyyoutube7702]

Overpriced, I'd put my Ruger SR556 up against it on the range or in the field.

[@slosubies4845]

Thanks for the review. As soon as I can find a decent outdoor range near me, I'll be in the market for a new AR-platform rifle that can reach out a bit.

[@perlenbacher6788]

"Forgets a gun" Daniel Defense pays you to do a commercial again, "Im now again in love with this rifle".

[@MultiSycorax]

FDE is a miserable color, real men choose OD green.

[@franke.3098]

LOL... not sure what makes it worth the extra cost? If u have a $700 AR vs a $2100 AR... all that matters... Steel on Target with no malfunctions. Keep it clean LOL... IT'S A TOOL 🔧

[@theodorehunter4765]

Yeah, I mean, I have a Toyota Corolla. Why the hell would I want a Lamborghini!?! It's a car! All that matters is that it gets me from point A to point B. Sarcasm, in case you missed it. The better analogy would be a Toyota Corolla and a nice truck. If you only ever drive on paved roads and never need to haul anything, then yes, a Corolla would be a more economic option. If you actually need to do work in your vehicle, you'll be happy to have the nice truck. That being said, if you can't tell the difference between a $700 AR and a $2100 AR, you don't shoot enough to need the $2100 AR.

[@franke.3098]

@@theodorehunter4765 LOL... well, a Lamborghini goes from 0 to 60 in 2.5 seconds? The Corolla does it in 8.8 seconds. Girls are attracted to Lamborghini's ... i cannot remember ever hearing a chick say "oh my God, is that a Corolla? What are you doing tonight?" Bad comparison LOL... it sends rounds downrange... if the twist is good & it's reliable, then you're paying over $1200 more for a name only. It's you're $$$ and yet for frugal folks... would you rather have an 2k$ AR or a AR with 2000 rounds for the same price? Or two AR with rounds Or one Ar + optics + ammo for the same price. That's your choice. I was drawing distinctions... Now... you show me where this barrel outlasts an FN barrel (which I put tens of thousands of rounds through as a SAW gunner & so can vouch for) or DD makes the shooter somehow shoot better then i will listen. We both know... EVERY shooter knows... the brand of gun doesn't make the shooter, the shooter makes the gun. Now there are shitty brands... however I'm referring to middle of the road like PSA or Aero, ect ... 600 to 900$ range. Good materials and good quality and a much more affordable price... then u have more ammo to actually get ypu trigger time. That's what matters... putting steel on target. Like i said before. Thanks for the banter! LOL... have a good Weekend sir.

[@SpeedyCotton55]

Love this, thank you sir.

[@wescon3745]

Nice gun. And charging handles are the easiest thing to replace, so it sounds like this is one heck of a gun.

[@brazzy1467]

I built my MK-12 on ZEV upper and lower receivers and a mix of parts from PRI and LMT. OH and I used a Douglas 18" barrel, it's a tack driver.

[@GamePath]

Been eyeballing the DD mk12, think I'll start saving up now.

[@HK-qj4im]

You have 1st class videos. I am not an AR guy.... but I have been trying to find an 18 inch barreled AR. Seems like a perfect compromise. Long enough to get the full speed from the Varmint round. 👍

[@ShawnL61189]

Very nice rifle and cool video Colion.

[@sonofagod8761]

That’s a good rifle I shot one on my last deployment was definitely my favorite

[@Sawer]

Your voice makes everything look cooler. But that is one sexy rifle, tho I do prefer the oldschool stocks for aestetic reasons :)

[@npotter1776]

I've never not had some mk12 configuration. So glad.

[@MrGschwaller]

Damn bro now I have to buy one, thanks C. Oh by the way optic setup is fire bro.

[@Michael_MW]

Love these videos.

[@azoneoutlaws]

Looove my DD. That gun and my Lantac are smooth and gorgeous!!!

[@kevin_delaney]

Wow......just......Wow. That was one of the most, if not the most satisfying and enjoyable videos I have ever watched. Wow. Okay, I'm sold. I'll buy one. 👌 zero doubt, zero regret. I'm 100% getting that. That sounds perfect.

[@andrewpaul51]

I recently built my own mk12 mod 1 clone. While i have a mk18 clone to replicate what i carried for years, the mk12 is my all time favorite to shoot. I have .224 Valkyrie AR’s that are much more accurate but it’s like I’m cheating. The mk12 comparison to the 930 is as accurate as I’ve heard….sure there are faster and more track worthy cars out there, but when you learn to master either, they become part of you. Thanks for a great video!

[@topturretgunner]

Colion. Man I envy you. That is a very good rifle. Thanks for this good video. Take care and be safe.

[@patrickstranad7599]

Great review. May need to go shopping.

[@GodschildinNC]

So cool! It looks just as good as your MB. Seems more versatile though.

[@NAVYABHAN]

When I see all of those Joy Toy Attachment’s, I wonder, “How far would I be willing carry all that extra weight, and how practical are they when they fail you?” Simplicity can be a life saver!