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I am looking for some a lot more photos and information than is on AR15 .com ,so I can build my NAVY MK18 MOD0 clone, Please help me and give me all your help including photos and close up shots and information about the MK 18 history? and what true markings come on the right side of lower reciever?
The lower is a standard M4A1.
I don't think the upper has any unique markings besides the barrel makers mark.
I saw a lot of Navy EOD guys carrying these in Iraq. Usually painted tan. The ones the SEALs carried were usually pretty dirty, I assume they were painted also. :D
militaryphotos.net has some hi-res photos of it.
The parts are pretty basic, a full auto lower with LMT SOPMOD buttstock, Dieter Sling plate, LMT 10.3 upper, LMT BUIS, KAC RAS, KAC SOPMOD supressor FH, usually Wilcox/PRI Aimpoint mount and Aimpoint Comp M2. I have seen Colt uppers, too. LMT is cheaper and generally more available.
As KevinB will tell you also, it's also NSW's new sniper rifle.:D
HUGE PIC... http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060128-N-4374S-001.jpg
militaryphotos.net has some hi-res photos of it.
The parts are pretty basic, a full auto lower with LMT SOPMOD buttstock, Dieter Sling plate, LMT 10.3 upper, LMT BUIS, KAC RAS, KAC SOPMOD supressor FH, usually Wilcox/PRI Aimpoint mount and Aimpoint Comp M2. I have seen Colt uppers, too. LMT is cheaper and generally more available.
As KevinB will tell you also, it's also NSW's new sniper rifle.:D
HUGE PIC... http://www.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/060128-N-4374S-001.jpg
It is hard to see from the pic, but it looks like there is a TD BG on it.
C4
It is hard to see from the pic, but it looks like there is a TD BG on it.
C4
It's a regular KAC vert grip and (I think) an A1 pistol grip.
Robb Jensen
01-27-07, 08:58
When you make the picture larger you can make it out a little better it is a KAC forward grip, M16A1 Crane marked lower, Crane/LMT stock, CQD Deiter sling mount, LMT BUIS, Surefire light, KAC rail, M16A1 pistol grip, and an Aimpoint.
What Aimpoint mount is that?
When you make the picture larger you can make it out a little better it is a KAC forward grip, M16A1 Crane marked lower, Crane/LMT stock, CQD Deiter sling mount, LMT BUIS, Surefire light, KAC rail, M16A1 pistol grip, and an Aimpoint.
What Aimpoint mount is that?
The Aimpoint mount looks to be the PRI (good mount, but no repeat zero and is pricey).
The light is the SF M962C or M961C (cannot see which mount it is). This is one of the few pics I have ever seen with a SF weaponlight and the SW02 (DEVGRU) tailcap on it
C4
The light is the SF M962C or M961C (cannot see which mount it is). This is one of the few pics I have ever seen with a SF weaponlight and the SW02 (DEVGRU) tailcap on it
C4
Grant,
Most of the resent (last couple of years) NSW photos I've seen, they have the "C/DEVGRU" tailcap on their SF 951/961's.
Grant,
Most of the resent (last couple of years) NSW photos I've seen, they have the "C/DEVGRU" tailcap on their SF 951/961's.
Thanks.
It is funny to me that one tailcap has so many "official" names (SW02, Charlie & DEVGRU).
C4
Submariner
01-31-07, 09:27
SW02 is the Surefire part designation/number. They install it on their M9XXC weapon lights. DEVGRU allegedly requested the switch due to its dissatisfaction with the SW01 switch, the switch installed on the M9XXP weapon lights.
Its all you really need for a 700m mountain firefight ;)
- The only lowers that are marked Mk18 Mod0 (in addition to the Colt M4A1 and Property US Gov't) are from my understanding the concept guns -- but some obviously do see service.
FWIW the EOD guns I believe are done by a vendor here.
Its all you really need for a 700m mountain firefight ;)
- The only lowers that are marked Mk18 Mod0 (in addition to the Colt M4A1 and Property US Gov't) are from my understanding the concept guns -- but some obviously do see service.
FWIW the EOD guns I believe are done by a vendor here.
All lies I tell ya! :D
C4
The PRI mount is the lightest Aimpoint mount available, and if loctited(as all optic mounts should be) hasn't any problems.
The larue BUIS provides a smoother Left side of the upper(CH access) vs. LMT's BUIS, and is on several of my friends mk18s.
Crane uses m4a1, m16a1, and other lowers interchangably in their builds. The Navy does not have burst trigger groups(and the crappy trigger pull associated with it) in any of the weps I've seen.
BravoCompanyUSA
02-01-07, 06:41
I think the RIS is more common with those guys.
The Navy uses the RIS, Army RAS. I haven't seen any practical difference between the two. One should always check the alignment of the PEQ2 or APTIAL against your EoTech/Aimpoint with NODs before the op anyhow.
Does anybody have any new pic's of the MK18 MOD0 ?
Dano5326, can you provide any Pic's of your buddys MK18 MOD0? I want to see some up to date Photo's of the MK18?
Wild
I can't see taking the time to take pics of m4's. The common denominator, for NavSpecWar will be a lower with Dieter CQD plate & and 10.5" upper of LMT or infrequently Colt manufacture, with a KAC RIS.
Individuals often put their prefered: buttstock, rear sight (LMT fixed issued), charging handle, optic (Aimpoint/PRI mount issued), forgrip (dieter or Tangodown issued, Tangodown is better as the alum Dieter is a damn heatsink), white light & laser, front sling mount, & sling system.
DANO, sorry to worry you about a Pic of a up to date MK18.
That is not a PRI mount.
Wilcox for sure.
Robb Jensen
02-07-07, 05:18
That is not a PRI mount.
Wilcox for sure.
I think your correct. I looked around at different pics of both the PRI and Wilcox, they both have skeletonized tops. The PRIs top seems to be a lot thinner metal (like stamped metal) than the Wilcox mount. Wilcox seems to use a forged or billet cap.
Where can I find a real Wilcox mount with out buying the airsoft Wilcox mount?
Anybody got any new Photo's and Informatiom about the MK18 MOD0??
You may have already tried http://www.militaryphotos.net/
I think you have to register to search the site.
Good luck.
not too many pictures here...:(
I am curious about the different Surefire tailcap switches. What is the difference between the 01 and 02?
SW01 - push button switch, momentary
SW02 - push button on/off
I'm assuming you're referring to the above.
That was what I was refering to, thanks.
Does anyone have any more information on this? Pictures? etc.? I am in the process of building one and any information would be great...
Wally
yes wilcox I have a couple good mounts no issues
Anybody got any new Photo's and Informatiom about the MK18 MOD0??
Check your IM's.
parker7777
06-15-07, 20:10
The wilcox mount is $160.00 you can go to their web site and get the phone # to call and order it. I used a pri tall mount on my first mk18 "clone" it works well and I have taken it on and off a few times , using no torque wrench, and the 50 yard zero is ok. I am going to use a wilcox on my next project.
The lower is a standard M4A1.
I don't think the upper has any unique markings besides the barrel makers mark.
I saw a lot of Navy EOD guys carrying these in Iraq. Usually painted tan. The ones the SEALs carried were usually pretty dirty, I assume they were painted also. :D
The seabee guys here have Vltor uppers with 10" barrel, very handy little thing. It almost felt like I was holding a lower reciever and buttstock to my shoulder.
http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=SBR-10
Orrrrr, you can just put together something similar. :) This one has a LMT 10.5" upper, ACR stock, and LaRue rail, and redi-mod.
"Little Missy"
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e5/jakjakman/IMG_0259.jpg
Its all you really need for a 700m mountain firefight ;)
- The only lowers that are marked Mk18 Mod0 (in addition to the Colt M4A1 and Property US Gov't) are from my understanding the concept guns -- but some obviously do see service.
FWIW the EOD guns I believe are done by a vendor here.
I think they might send more of those to ships for VBSS teams. There is the well linked ships armory picture with the marking, and we had about 3-4 of them with markings when I was last on ship doing the VBSS thing. Ill be on a new ship in a few months so Ill be curious to see what theyve got since Im much more into guns now than I was back then.
The PRI mount is the lightest Aimpoint mount available, and if loctited(as all optic mounts should be) hasn't any problems.
The larue BUIS provides a smoother Left side of the upper(CH access) vs. LMT's BUIS, and is on several of my friends mk18s.
Crane uses m4a1, m16a1, and other lowers interchangably in their builds. The Navy does not have burst trigger groups(and the crappy trigger pull associated with it) in any of the weps I've seen.
I remember thinking to myself how old those M16A1 lowers must be!?
I know this is an old thread but here's my modest contribution. LMT MK18 MOD0 clone.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5461/9468480458_ebe3f71dba_c.jpg
MK18 Mod 0 is the first sbr I buy after I leave Kalifornia.
Not sure about the necro pic bump....but I find it interesting the two SME's mention the LMT uppers being issued in 06 and Colt as a rarity. I've seen multiple flame wars over that topic in the NFA arenas of several AR related gun forums
:D
Why is it interesting? It's not like LMT doesn't make them. Issuing them is another issue altogether.
Not sure about the necro pic bump....but I find it interesting the two SME's mention the LMT uppers being issued in 06 and Colt as a rarity. I've seen multiple flame wars over that topic in the NFA arenas of several AR related gun forums
:D
Issuing them is another issue altogether.
Yes, that was usually the spark point. From the mk18mod1 thread.......for example
[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Colt MK-18 uppers available
This thread on arfcom has all the information but for some reason I can't get it to display. Maybe because I'm not a team member.
It has the contracts for the MK18 barrels and uppers showing Colt as the "sole supplier of MK18 componets and the only company that can meet the specifications"
This also has been posted on a few other threads but I can't find them. This was used to out the whole LMT MK18 bullshit and put an end to it "LMT makes MK18 barrels/uppers" which has now proven to be false.
I was challenged on this matter 5 years ago, with people spreading this bullshit (even some "industry professionals" who had an agenda) and I was proven correct five years later.
Myself and a number of other people asked for any government documentation, factory documentation, or any photographic evidence of LMT barrels in MK18 use. I took a very hands off approach and let people post any evidence they had because I wanted to know myself. To this day none of this has surfaced. All I got was "I heard from a guy" or "I saw them with my own eyes", etc.. bullshit.
It's all minutia anyway in the long run.
Cant believe I posted in here back in 07', threads last this long?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/nf9648/Guns/IMG_20131113_190402_142_zps7c4201b7.jpg
Sure when they get resurrected for no real reason.
Cant believe I posted in here back in 07', threads last this long?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/nf9648/Guns/IMG_20131113_190402_142_zps7c4201b7.jpg
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