Can use some advice on Building MK18 Replica

**Joeballz** · 11-19-13, 17:36

Im currently in the market to upgrade my current AR and make a decent replica of a MK18. I can use some guidance. Ive been doing alot of research and it seems as no 2 are the same. From what i gathered theres sopmod block 1,2,3. Ive created a list of what im considering buying and im curious to hear your opinions. I would love to do a sbr version but my state does not allow so 14.5 will be my choice.

BCM BFH Mid Length Upper w/ 12" RIS II Flat Earth Rail & Battlecomp 2.0 LINK BELOW
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-1...bfh-ddris2.htm

BCM BCG
BCM Charge Handle
Eotech 553 (Tan)
Knights Armament Front & Rear Micro Flip Ups
Insight M3X Light or Surefire X300 Ultra or Surefire M300B Scout Light
B5 Enhanced SOPMOD Stock (Tan)
Tango Down (tan pistop grip) or just leave the stock one
Tango Down Short vertical grip (Tan) or Knights Armament Foreward Grip
QD Swivel Mount

What sling choice would you recommend for this build?

This is what ive come up with, once again please let me know your thoughts on what ive picked. I can use any advice. I kinda rushed into building my first AR so im taking more time to do some R&D before i jump the gun. Thanks.

**Sean W.** · 11-19-13, 17:49

BFG VCAS is what I would recommend.

**Joeballz** · 11-19-13, 18:03

I got a BFG for my shotgun great sling. I got a Magpul for my AR but its black and im thinking about going the tan route this time for this build.

**StevieJ309** · 11-19-13, 18:33

It depends entirely on how "correct" you want your clone to be, but this is what I would do.

Buy this: http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin...on&key=6920SOC.

Pull the 16" barrel and buy a 14.5" Colt Socom barrel to replace it. Sell the 16"barrel.
Buy a RIS II in your flavor of choice along with the appropriate accessories and you'll have one hell of a Block II clone.

**Joeballz** · 11-19-13, 18:38

well ah id just love to purchase another complete Ar..but yea about that i live in NY Thanks Cuomo!

**SilverBullet432** · 11-19-13, 19:00

DD MK18?

**kaltesherz** · 11-19-13, 21:09

Uh, that's more like a SOPMOD Block II replica, pretty much nothing to do with a MK 18

**Steve S.** · 11-19-13, 21:29

Shouldn't it be a carbine length gas 10.3" or 10.5" barrel? To me, that's the heart of the Mk18....

**Split66** · 11-19-13, 23:18

Originally Posted by Steve S.

Shouldn't it be a carbine length gas 10.3" or 10.5" barrel? To me, that's the heart of the Mk18....

The OP has the block 2 SOPMOD and the mk18mod whoosiwhatzit confused.

as for the barrel length, he lives in one of those states that wouldn't dream of allowing that kind of short barreled killing machine