Brandon's MARSOC MK18 Clone Overview
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- čas přidán 13. 03. 2024
- Brandon goes over a clone of how he setup his issued MK-18s. Additionally, Brandon discuses if the 50 year old MK-18 is still a viable carbine to train with or not.
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We are getting ever closer to Brandon having his own channel.
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Issac uploads: 🤓
Lucas uploads: 😎
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Why you gotta do Issac dirty like that?
You swallow
@@TheDankCat127 It's going to be ok, everyone knows that Isaac is the coolest one.
Don’t you know that the nerdy stuff is actually cool nowadays?
@@FieldopsOfAA Yep.. soldiers win battles.. nerds win wars..
“If you stake your manhood in your ability to deal with a mil-spec trigger guard then good for you” 😆
Gold
I feel the same way about bros who base their personality on the fact that they still use a quad rail.
Damn, bro...@@TheDankCat127
@A2Grip 👀
I shoot consistent Sub MOA with my Daniel Defense DD5 V5 with a milspec trigger. You guys allow these guntubers make you feel inadequate with all but the most high end gear.
Take your struggle pony and train.
Thanks for the content. Would love to hear more from Brandon and the things he learned from his time in the Marines.
I’ve never seen Brandon shoot anything else as smooth as he did in this video. You can tell he feels right at home with that firearm
I'd be really interested to hear some of Brandon's stories from his time in MARSOC. I love stuff like that. Might be cool to do like a combo vid with the kit he used and a few cool stories from deployments. Even if he didn't see a ton of action, stories from time in the military are always super cool to hear
I probably won't share any combat related experiences publicly. I don't want my relevancy to be based around what I used to do, I'd rather it be in my competency in what I do now.
@@brandon.wombat I can understand that. I don’t think anyone who actually shoots would think you’re only as good as you are now because you were in MARSOC back in the day though. We know if you’re not constantly training and learning new things, you get pretty rusty pretty quickly.
I can definitely understand not wanting to share certain things. But I’d bet there’s a lot of us who’d love to hear anything you are comfortable sharing.
I clicked on this video like someone set a timer.
Loving the uptick in content!
Good video, Brandon. Appreciate you explaining the context behind your use of the rifle.
Love this kind of content, keep it up Brandon
Thanks for your service bro. I really enjoyed your PSA jackl video
Brandon stays killing it. Great video.
MK18s always look super cool, thanks for sharing
Been waiting for the full vid to drop
PEQ 16 and a WMX200? You poor, poor man. 🥲
Ah Mr Hop!
So I'm getting into night vision and wanted to know your recommendation for an IR vamp light. Thanks!!
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i love the content and the fact y’all say what y’all feel. godspeed and godbless
Getting issued the PEQ-16 with that silly built in light while I was an 0311 (09-13) felt so stupid of the Marine Corps. I understand their thinking but the light on that thing sucked ass.
I remember getting my musket in ‘09 with a giant scout light, peq-15, and a KAC broom handle haha.
Really digging Brandon’s content.
For me, one of the best looking classics.
Good morning...stay safe and strong "Sir Brandon"💙💙💙
Mk18s ❤. Mine runs like a sewing machine with a H3/Sprinco blue buffer spring. Ejects full power 556 @ 3:00 reliably.
I added a law tactical folder and that bolt carrier slug is so heavy I had to downgrade my buffer weight to tune it up, even with the suppressor
Give this guy a raise Lucas!! 💰😎🇺🇸🤠 love the MKchonkyboi
MK18m best clone rifle out there. This rifle got me started on the road to 2A
Very cool for sharing with us.
I did not know you're a Marine till now. Semper Fi
Great video sir!
great video! i put ergo ‘gappier’ on my milspec tigger guard to cover the gap and hotspot.
Love your reviews. Subscribed
Great content!! My fav setup 🔥🔥🔥
How much it pains me to live in a country that doesn't allow citizens to own shit...
my condolences
Normally I would say "just move!" but as a family man I'm well aware how difficult that would be. My advice to you is figure out legal ways to get something comparable, and remember to have fun!
@@MrGible I've been considering picking up a set of high quality Airsoft guns to at least get used to handling and dry firing a gun (sort of like that T-Rex Arms video I'm sure everyone has seen). It won't be the exact same, obviously, but maybe it'll come in handy at some point.
@@therealad1238 it's not 1:1, but at least you get fundamentals down, maybe laws change or there's a club you can attend. It may be difficult but if there's a will there's a way!
Own it however you want.
Props to your editor for 10:25 LOL
Great video bro! 🤙🏽
Which one of you Zoomerfudds said the MK18 is obsolete?
Reference to the garand thumb video I guess
Love this build! I always get shit because I used a aero lower to build my mk18 clone but I do have a daniel defense upper on it, as long as it looks nice and it’s a 10.3 barrel u got ur self a mk18 period.
I run a m4a1 and a 10.3 v7p. Love the DD uppers. Rock solid pieces, even tho I love my ris2 more, the v70 handguard isn't terrible, Nice lightweight even with a full size can
Hey man keep up the energy, content was solid an presentation was on point. Need some practice on that pistol transition tho ;)
Would love to see you guys do a full review on the battlearms development workhorse lineup as well as the battle arms 300blkout pdw
If you are using a basic trigger guard. Use sugru to help not only mitigate burn on your finger, but it will also mold to your grip and feel more comfortable.
Should do a part two next with a modernized MK18 and all the parts you would use now and if you could swap out rails and such.
Beautiful
can we get more of brandon?
Laser aiming module at the rear of the handguard AND offset 90. Absolute meme build.
I don't like the attachment point of the sling. But the Ambi bolt release is something I use. Also use the Phaze 5 bolt release on my Watchman, and use a We the people sling from the guys from Vagas.
I have tried several slings and I keep coming back to my TRex Arems sling too
Such a beast gun, i really wish i could have one,
So… you were the guy who made the calls, technically?
Streamlight hlx also does double tap to stay on
I always wanted a mk18 and finally bought one for the gram(historically) but quickly realized why they’ve been used so much and it’s been main rifle the last year+ Mines a dd factory SBR and it’s gassed perfectly with h3 and a sandman s. Plus side is I get constant under 3/4 moa with 77gn imi
Your honesty is appreciated
Dude crushes it on the range
Peak aesthetics 🤌🏼🤌🏼
The Mk30 is where its at. Get in on it!
Semper Fi brother
You look so much more at home with that 10-3
Fucking Outstanding!! I absolutely LOVE my Mk18, and will run it till I can't carry it any longer. Great weapon system!
I placed a larger Order yesterday on Buds. Noticed today that they cancelled my order yesterday the same day I placed it. I called them and spoke with their supervisor asking why they cancelled my order. The guy said they felt uncomfortable with my order so it was cancelled. It didn't make any sense to me in the slightest. I asked if it was because the order total was $3,600? He said no its not the price or what you ordered or you he said that the order made them feel uncomfortable. All I ordered was a small amount of ammo, some magazines for my AK, 10/22 and AR15, along with some magpul grips and accessories. That was my first order with buds. Definitely will be the last. The Supervisor said on the phone that I am blocked from placing orders with them. Still not giving me a reason why. I never had this issue with any other company before. I have been buying guns since i was old enough never had an issue with anything. Buds has gone Communist I'm afraid. I still didn't get my refund yet. This is crazy. Buds is Crazy. The worse people/company I've ever stumbled across. Screw Buds they are very rude and commy.
Buds is a Fudd store, so you're not really missing anything from this point forward.
I just finished a loose pistol clone build of the Mod 0. I love the old school look of it!
Man I’ve been wanting to build a Mod0 for a while. I’m usually always working on at least one or two builds but the one I’m working on right now is taking forever for some reason.
I do have a stripped Colt upper and Colt lower just sitting on a shelf so maybe I should just start it. Couldn’t really decide if I wanted a Mod 0, block 1 m4 full on GWOT, or a block II Mk18.
I finished a URGI clone and a block II m4a1 clone last autumn and loved building them so much. Never really planned on getting into cloning it just kinda happened accidentally
@kdb1891 Those are all awesome platforms. I ended up going with the Mod 0 simply because I like the old school flair.
@@The_Ghost923 yeah it’s definitely a super cool looking rifle
They look like any other short AR.
You guys are weird.
@@hansblitz7770 no question about that lol
Let’s go the only guy I like from trex arms actually has experience and you can tell definitely better the Lucas
Have you guys at trex mostly switched to the EXPS3-1 over the traditional donut of death?
I want to work for TRex Arms solely on the basis of that badass logo shirt.
Take a shot every time Brandon says "Obviously" :D
Who makes they wind shirt in the intro?
5:56 You are LITERALLY THE GUY THAT MAKES CALLS
Is that the quick detach tangle down grip?
Based on that suppressor is it best for you. Talk about durability please
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10/10
What is the model of that pressure pad?
What pressure pad is that?
What is the tape for on the right side of the lower?
More of Brandon.
Whats the point of having a dump pouch if your not going train with it.
Seems like it would be difficult to use your pressure switch while you’re holding the rifle left handed. Did you have a specific technique for that, or did you even have to worry about it if most of your engagements were at 800m+?
Switching shoulders isn't a common technique nowadays, even in CQB. If you need to take a shot, you'll want it to be on your dominant shoulder
What type of laser is that?
How was it that someone made a decision to not bring magnifiers? I would’ve assumed that would be up to the individual operator for their duty.
Where did you get the muzzle device compatible with that can? I have been looking for KA muzzle devices compatible with something I lost in a motorboating accident...
I’m pretty sure that particular can is compatible with A2 pattern MDs. Like anything that has the same notches as an A2 birdcage. I’m not 100% sure if it’s that one or a different KAC can - it’s been a while since I’ve looked into them since I finally decided they’d just be impossible to find.
@kdb1891 unfortunately nope, an NT-4 is not compatible with an A2 flash hider.
@@nukkohuits17 really? It definitely looked like the a2 mount in the vid. And I just looked it up and it seems that it is A2 compatible. Every photo of it is pictured with an A2. The first one I pulled up was Pew Science, which is pretty reliable. But I could also be missing something - like I said, it’s been a while since I’ve seriously looked at KAC cans.
@kdb1891 I have lost both my A2 flash hider and my NT-4 can in a boating accident, but before that they didn't fit.
Interesting. My Streamlight does that.
The fact we cant have full auto or rapid fire at a range is why this country is failing.
now that's one g r e a s y charging handle
chad build
11.5 is the future.
I wonder if MARSOC ever uses T1 red dot on deployments and not only trainings.
Brandon a raider or socs?
Do the MARSOCs still use mk18s today?
Who are these people that claim the MK18 is outdated?
By what metric?
You were communicator you literally made the call
WMX lights are would be cool to have... If cloners didn't price them at 900 bucks.
A lot of people don't realize that the MSOB bois drop more bombs than the Air Force :D
Telling a Marine to be a man is like telling Lucas to get good at shooting.
Why light on the right instead of left with a push button and pressure pad? I never understood why so many people prefer it in the right but I’m curious
People shoot at the light source. If you are a right handed shooter and it's on the right hand side of the rifle, lessens your chance of getting hit. Any little bit like that would be helpful
There are many like it but this one is mine.
Holy shit. Someone put their peq in a different place. Call the press
If it's milspec, branding is a formality
It hurts my feelings that there was no woodland MARPAT in this video.
Let's go Brandon
"Typical engagements were at 800 meters"??! Bravo! What ammo and rifle setup??
120mm mortars and .50cals lol
@@brandon.wombatHahaha but of course 😂
Ok at least one current guy that still rocks the mk18 social media just last year was flooded with people wanting to cline the mk18 now EVERYONE is SPR,GPR,RECCE,SEALRECCE,NSW RECCE, LONG RANGE RIFLE,RECCE IS LIFE THE MK18 IS DEAD and im.over here still carrying my dd mk18 with my 14.5 block ii upper in my bag
I’ll take it if you don’t want it anymore 😂
@@Nach0s187 my mk18 is so close to being clone correct with the amount of coin spent Ive decided to make it my son's first ar
what iron sights are those?
They are KAK Folders
was Brandon a SOCS-C?
Yeaup! I had a fairly unique experience, though. I had a few other MOSs as well lol
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Soundtrack kinda reminds me of a doom slayer
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I hereby decree that Brandon must adorn crye m81 pants henceforth
I still have my m81 cryes, they're just.... tight now lol