I have one and an wondering if I will encounter any issues running a factory built MK18 suppressed. I’m not anticipating any but was curious if anyone else has had any issues with that set up?
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This is exactly what I was thinking! Thanks guys!The MK18 was designed by Crane to run suppressed properly. It has a lot of work and a lot of .gov ammo put through it to make it roll well.
We shoot a MK18 at work a lot (DD) and its fine. I also shoot a DD 10.3 barrel in one of my rifles suppressed a lot and it doesn't give a shit.
That said, if you feel the need adjustable gas/ a BRT tube / an adjustable gas key can help with locking times. But it for sure was meant to be shot suppressed and work OK>.
These will be permanently canned. The older I get the more l like shooting suppressed. I was hoping to get by without running an adj gas block. With that said, I agree piston gun suppressed are the shiznit imo.I’ll circle back a minute.
It’s easy to tune an AR to work suppressed. It works better when you leave it suppressed.
Buffer weight
Gas system
BCG type
These 3 tune almost any AR to run with a can.
Some barrels are over gassed AF to add reliability when fouled. These barrels suck with a can, but you turn them down with a gas block or a suppressor type BCG like a bootleg and everything is forgiven.
If I’m always changing between can and no can I like a piston gun with a 2 setting gas block. LMT comes to mind.
AR 9mm buffers are the same dimensions as carbine buffers? Just heavier?I run a DD 10.3 (5.56) suppressed with the 9mm (black) buffer. Sweetest shooting SBR I've ever owned. No adjustable GB, runs in FA too without issue. Does not seem to care if the suppressor is on or off!
I’m curious/confused by this as well...AR 9mm buffers are the same dimensions as carbine buffers? Just heavier?
Yes. A lot heavier.I’m curious/confused by this as well...
Keep in mind with the dd mk18 upper if it's a older barrel (I don't remember the year) they used a large .78 or .83 gas port. Later on they downsized it to a much better .72 or similar. The older larger gas port versions were a beast to tame suppressed but mine was the smaller port version and was fine with just a buffer swap.
I have a DD MK18 circa 2011 with the larger gas port, it is the most reliable rifle I own and cycles everything. It is not the most pleasant shooting rifle. I changed the muzzle device to the Dead Air flash hider and I switched cans to the Sandman S. My current setup is the MK 18 with a Geissele flat spring and H3 Buffer, PRI Gas Buster charging handle and the Sandman S. I get 3 o'clock ejection and significantly less gas in my face then when I used a 556 can.I have one and an wondering if I will encounter any issues running a factory built MK18 suppressed. I’m not anticipating any but was curious if anyone else has had any issues with that set up?
I run my DD MK18 with a SF SOCOM RC2 ALWAYS. Never the slightest hiccup.I have one and an wondering if I will encounter any issues running a factory built MK18 suppressed. I’m not anticipating any but was curious if anyone else has had any issues with that set up?
To whom? You? Only you can answer that question, depending on how each stacks up against your requirements.Do y’all think the MK18 is worth more than a BCM equivalent?
Yes this is sort of my dilemma and why I asked about price for one over the other. I may offload some and am trying to figure out what to keep. It comes down to 10.3”, 11.5” or 12.5”. All the rest are 16” or 20”. Eh, maybe I keep them all. I rarely sell stuff unless it just doesn’t run.I would rather a 11.5" or 12.5" than a MK18 clone.
Much better shoot ability, reliability and less wear/tear on gun. Don't have to overgas the piss out of it to keep it running in adverse conditions.
I actually think that over gassed rifles are more likely to cycle in adverse conditions. I 100% agree with the wear and tear aspect though so maybe that is the trade off.I would rather a 11.5" or 12.5" than a MK18 clone.
Much better shoot ability, reliability and less wear/tear on gun. Don't have to overgas the piss out of it to keep it running in adverse conditions.
All things being equal this is true, there are a bunch of levers and and its a balancing act.I actually think that over gassed rifles are more likely to cycle in adverse conditions. I 100% agree with the wear and tear aspect though so maybe that is the trade off.
As others have stated already, I certainly agree about shootability and parts wear and tear, but the DDMK18 is definitely a reliable weapon.I would rather a 11.5" or 12.5" than a MK18 clone.
Much better shoot ability, reliability and less wear/tear on gun. Don't have to overgas the piss out of it to keep it running in adverse conditions.
guilty I suppose. The 12.5" middy I messed with was mostly likely my fault, I went for the me dumb need reliable solution. I know others have good luck, just wasn't my experience.There is no tinkering with a 11.5 or 12.5 unless you are using dogshit parts, shitty uppers or have no idea how to build an AR.
The 10.3 is currently my favorite AR setup, even over my suppressed 16” KAC.This thread has me wanting to order a MK18 to go with my RC2 that is in jail.
same, my over gassed mk 18 with the DA Sandman is my favorite by far.The 10.3 is currently my favorite AR setup, even over my suppressed 16” KAC.
I’ve currently got a 10.3 Andro pistol with the .070 gas port and Surefire SOCOM brake. Hands down my favorite right now. It goes bang and the muzzle doesn’t move at all, zero recoil too. I guess as quite surprised the first time out with it.The 10.3 is currently my favorite AR setup, even over my suppressed 16” KAC.
Just completed a eForm 4 for a RC2This thread has me wanting to order a MK18 to go with my RC2 that is in jail.
Nice! I’ve got a SB2 in jail too. I’m about 60 days in in that one and 7 on the RC2. Would be sweet if the SB2 can be done in the 90 day timeframe.Just completed a eForm 4 for a RC2
In my experience it’s not. As was mentioned in previous posts in this thread, if the gun is over gassed to begin with, adding a can will only make it worse.Is the RC2 known as a gassy can?
In my experience it’s not. As was mentioned in previous posts in this thread, if the gun is over gassed to begin with, adding a can will only make it worse.