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I'm in the market for a new rifle. I've got a DD M4A1, V3, and V5. I'm looking for something a little different and I've narrowed it down to two choices: a BCM Jack carbine and a DDMk18 pistol (while I wait for the BATFE paperwork).
I like the Jack because I don't have a keymod rail and cerakote finish. I like the MK18 because of the shorter barrel.
Anyone have any thoughts? This will probably be the last purchase in a long time so I want to make it count.
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What is the stated purpose of the new purchase?Originally Posted by odugrad
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Of the two mentioned, I'd probably be happier with the Jack. Not about me though...... Get what you like / want best. Good luck!!
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Just for the range. I'll be taking a carbine class toward the end of the year. Nothing exciting unless the world ends.
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Skip Jack (or sell off less used rifle) and get suppressor for MK18.
ETA: kinda pricy but still put it out there.
Last edited by lunchbox; 04-24-15 at 11:52.
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I think you're pretty covered on 14.5-16" rifles. I'd go SBR.
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What will the Jack do that your DD won't? Go with the Mk18. And throw a can on it.
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The Jack has a keymod rail? Not the ones I've seen.
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I've got 14.5 carbine but I was wondering if the 14.5 middy would be any different. The Jack has a type of modular rail. I guess keymod isn't the right term.
Has anyone had any issues putting a stabilizing brace on the MK18? Cause for a while that's how I'll use it. I have heard it won't fit the pistol receiver extension on the MK18.
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MK18 doesn't have a pistol receiver extension. It should be a standard carbine RE.
Either way I'd skip the DD MK18, given all I've seen of them being overgassed. Overgassing may not be a big deal in the short term, but if you ever decide to buy a suppressor it will become more problematic.
I registered a lower I already had on a Form 1 and bought a factory BCM upper. I would recommend you do something similar. Either register an existing lower or buy a new one to register. Then get a short barreled upper from BCM with whatever rail you want on it.
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