Daniel Defense MK18, 5.56 NATO, 10.3" Barrel, 32 Round, Black, Pistol The Daniel Defense MK18 Pistol takes its look and layout from the original MK18, a carbine that became a favorite of law enforcement and special operations units for close quarters work. It pairs a 10.3 inch cold hammer forged barrel, the same length used on MK18 uppers for CQB, with the picatinny quad rail Daniel Defense supplies to USSOCOM. This listing is part number 02-088-01202, finished in black Type III hard coat anodizing. Daniel Defense classifies it as a pistol, not a short-barreled rifle, so it ships to your FFL like any other handgun. It comes with an SB Tactical SBA3 pistol stabilizing brace, a Daniel Defense flash suppressor and one 32 round DD Magazine in a Daniel Defense full-latch impact plastic case. A 10.3 inch MK18 with the same rail and barrel length special operations units trusted, built as a pistol. RIS II MK18 Quad Rail The free-floating Daniel Defense RIS II MK18 handguard is CNC machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and Type III hard coat anodized. It uses Daniel Defense's patented 6-bolt Bolt-Up System and was rigorously tested before USSOCOM fielded it. Four full-length picatinny rails give you room for a light, laser, optic, night vision and a vertical grip, and the included Santoprene rail panels are heat resistant to 300 degrees F to protect your hands during long strings of fire. 10.3 Inch Cold Hammer Forged Barrel Daniel Defense hammer forges its barrels in house from chrome moly vanadium steel. Cold hammer forging packs the steel tight around a mandrel, which gives long barrel life and consistent accuracy. Each barrel is chrome lined, Mil-Spec heavy phosphate coated and HP/MPI tested. The MK18 barrel is a 10.3 inch government profile with a 1:7 twist, which stabilizes the heavier 5.56 bullets commonly used for defense and duty. A carbine length direct impingement gas system runs through a low profile gas block machined from hardened 4140 steel. The muzzle is threaded 1/2x28 and carries a Daniel Defense flash suppressor of 17-4 PH stainless steel with a salt bath nitride finish. An H buffer in the mil-spec carbine receiver extension smooths out the cycle. SBA3 Brace and Controls The SB Tactical SBA3 pistol stabilizing brace has 5 positions of adjustment and an integral, ambidextrous QD swivel attachment point for a sling. It is a pistol brace, not a shoulder stock. The Daniel Defense pistol grip is glass-filled polymer with soft touch overmolding and an integral trigger guard, so there is no gap behind the trigger guard to rub your middle finger. The GRIP-N-RIP charging handle has independent latches on both sides, so left- and right-handed shooters can run the rifle the same way. The upper and lower receivers are CNC machined from 7075-T6 aluminum and Type III hard coat anodized. The upper has indexing marks and M4 feed ramps, and the lower has an enhanced flared magazine well and a rear QD swivel attachment point. The bolt carrier group is M16 profile, Mil-Spec MP tested and chrome lined, with a properly staked gas key. Is the MK18 Pistol Right for You? If you want a compact 5.56 that handles like a carbine inside a house or vehicle and takes the full range of rail-mounted gear, the MK18 Pistol is a proven choice. Compared with the 300 Blackout DDM4 PDW, it has a longer barrel, a quad rail instead of M-LOK and runs common 5.56 ammunition. Browse more Daniel Defense firearms or compare other AR-style pistols. Product Specifications Manufacturer: Daniel Defense Model: MK18 Pistol Part Number: 02-088-01202 UPC: 815604016742 Caliber: 5.56mm NATO Action: Semi-automatic, direct impingement Barrel: 10.3 in., cold hammer forged CMV steel, chrome lined, government profile Twist Rate: 1:7 Muzzle Thread: 1/2x28 Muzzle Device: Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor Gas System: Carbine length, low profile gas block Handguard: Daniel Defense RIS II MK18 picatinny quad rail Brace: SB Tactical SBA3, 5 positions Buffer: H buffer Grip: Daniel Defense Pistol Grip, soft touch overmolding Magazine: 1x DD Magazine, 32 rounds Finish: black Type III hard coat anodizing Overall Length: 28 5/8 in. with muzzle device Weight: 5.85 lb Case: Daniel Defense Full-Latch Impact Plastic Case Frequently Asked Questions Is the MK18 Pistol an SBR? No. Daniel Defense classifies it as a pistol, not a short-barreled rifle, so no NFA tax stamp is involved. What brace does it use? It ships with the SB Tactical SBA3 pistol stabilizing brace with 5 positions of adjustment. What is the barrel twist? 1:7, on a 10.3 inch cold hammer forged, chrome lined barrel. Does it come with a magazine? Yes, one 32 round DD Magazine. Can I mount a light and laser? Yes. The RIS II quad rail has picatinny rails at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. How do I buy it? Pistols ship to a licensed FFL dealer near you. See how buying a firearm online works. Order the Daniel Defense MK18 Pistol in Black from BattleHawk Armory and have it shipped to your local FFL dealer.