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Post by Pacman(noobgunner) on Mar 24, 2011 13:20:18 GMT -5
I tried to get as much info as I could to do a decent replica of a MK18 MOD0/1. First let me give a run down of my knowledge then you guys can fill in where I'm missing something. Started as a G&G Top Tech M16A3 (still have the parts to switch back) added a crane type stock, Daniel Defense MK18 RIS II, Troy Battle Sights, Elcan Spectre, PEQ-15, I'm also running a LED light on the farside with a Magpul AFG (non standard?). How close did I come to getting it accurate? I'm thinking of ditching the AFG and going with a standard vertical grip. It's being used in a DEVGRU/SEAL style loadout. Also what do you think of repainting the crane, AFG and possible the pistol grip tan/khaki/coyote? P.S. things might be backwards, I'm left handed ;D   |
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Post by cqbr on Mar 24, 2011 13:48:28 GMT -5
Need a new: Barrel, light, PEQ, BUIS set, flash hider, VFG, railcovers, and body.
Keep the SOPMOD and Elcan.
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Post by a1 (Babez) on Mar 24, 2011 13:58:32 GMT -5
Could you provide a link to a "proper" MK18 Mod whatever? I can't seem to find one on google.
I don't think anything is "wrong" with the gun. I guess some people are more picky than others.
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Post by Roughneck on Mar 24, 2011 14:05:28 GMT -5
If he is going for a MK-18 it is wrong. My MK-18  Knife's  CQBrs   |
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Post by Knife on Mar 24, 2011 14:31:23 GMT -5
Could you provide a link to a "proper" MK18 Mod whatever? I can't seem to find one on google. I don't think anything is "wrong" with the gun. I guess some people are more picky than others. Actually, the MK18 is a rather specific weapon. It was originally produced by LMT. It was built on an A1 lower, so it had the right angle near the front pin on the body. They also had the A1 pistol grips. The lowers were old ones produced by Colt, which LMT laser engraved their own markings on the right side of the body, near the mag well. They were pretty much only used by Navy VBSS and the SEALs, with the vast majority of the MK18s seen in use with VBSS. SEALs seemed to mostly have M4s with CQBR uppers. The uppers were the CQBRs, which is Close Quarters Battle Reciever, not Rifle as most believe. Mostly CQBR uppers were sold to the military, thus the upper was swapped out with the standard M4 upper. Most people use MK18 as a misnomer for what is essentially an M4 with a CQBR upper. Depending on what era you're going for, there are two distinct set ups. Given what you have, it seems you're going for the MOD 1/Block II set up. Given what you've got, you're closer to a Block II set up than a Block I/MOD 0 set up. What CQBR said is basically what you'd need to swap out. The RIS should actually be the FDE one, the black ones are produced for civi's, the contract ones are FDE. Swap the barrel for a 10.3" will be the biggest change from an accuracy standpoint. Paint the Elcan as well if possible, contract SpecterDRs are FDE. Some black ones were used for testing and a bit of contract filling when FDEs were low, but largely they are not used. Decent photo of a SEAL's Block II CQBR:  Forget the exact event, but they were showing off their weapons. The FDE SOPMOD is part of the Block II transition as well from what I understand. Teardrop forward assist is a bit out of place, built on an older upper it seems. There's a pretty good photo of the MK18 MOD0 around, but its on an older hard drive I don't have access to at the moment. Edit: Here's a decent analysis of the MOD 0 that's made its way around for years now...  |
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Post by cqbr on Mar 24, 2011 15:59:06 GMT -5
Could you provide a link to a "proper" MK18 Mod whatever? I can't seem to find one on google. .   |
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Post by ctres on Mar 24, 2011 19:25:43 GMT -5
Dang, you guys really have some sweet block II setups there. I hope to purchase the vfc mk18 mod 1 soon, so I'll have one too. However, the name mk18 mod 1 brings up a quesion I have. Are the lmt mk18 lowers still used with the new block II accesory kit? From what I have seen, I It dosen't look like it. If not, then wouldn't it be incorrect to call it a mk18 mod1? It would really just be an m4 cqbr and block two accesory kit right? Also, I would also like to know how much the mk18 mod 0 was actually used in the seal teams, because I have mainly just seen the m4 w/ cqbr and block one accesories. Anyone know? Anyways, I'm lovin those block II's!
Oh yeah, and Pacman, In case it wasn't clear, the block II accesory kit goes something like this:
Daniel Defense Mk18 ris II in fde 9.5"
peq 15 and m3x in fde (sf scout light was/is also used some I think, but usually the m3x is seen)
lmt sopmod stock in black or fde
pmag in fde or black
tangodown grip in fde (the grip choice does seem to vary however, so there are other options)
magpul ladder and/or tangodown rail covers both in fde
knights 600m or matech rear sight
knights flip up front sight
cqd front and rear sling mounts
eotech 553 or elcan specter dr both in fde
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