
The Daniel Defense MK18 DDM4 AR Pistol delivers the compact configuration associated with the MK18 platform in a factory pistol package. It features a 10.3-inch cold hammer forged chrome moly vanadium barrel chambered in 5.56 NATO, a 1:7 twist, and a 1/2x28 threaded muzzle fitted with a flash suppressor. The Daniel Defense MK18 RIS II quad rail uses the patented six-bolt Bolt-Up System and provides extensive Picatinny rail space for accessories. A Flat Dark Earth finish covers the pistol, while the black barrel and receiver components provide a contrasting two-tone appearance. The pistol includes an SB Tactical SBA3 brace, an ambidextrous GRIP-N-RIP charging handle, and an ergonomic polymer Daniel Defense pistol grip. It ships without a magazine and without factory-installed sights or an optic.
Key features
- Compact 10.3-inch cold hammer forged barrel for a maneuverable AR pistol configuration
- 5.56 NATO chambering with a 1:7 twist for compatibility with a broad range of factory loads
- Daniel Defense MK18 RIS II quad rail with Picatinny mounting space for accessories
- SB Tactical SBA3 brace with five-position adjustability and an ambidextrous QD attachment point
- 1/2x28 threaded muzzle with an included flash suppressor
- Ambidextrous GRIP-N-RIP charging handle supports left- and right-handed operation
The Daniel Defense MK18 DDM4 is a compact, accessory-ready AR pistol supplied in Flat Dark Earth without a magazine or sights.
Daniel Defense MK18 DDM4 AR Pistol 5.56 NATO Flat Dark Earth: quick facts
- What caliber is the Daniel Defense MK18 DDM4 AR Pistol 5.56 NATO Flat Dark Earth?
- It is chambered in 5.56 NATO.
- How big and heavy is it?
- Barrel length 10.3 inches, overall length 28.63 inches, weight 5.85 pounds.
- What kind of action does it use?
- Semi-Automatic.
- Is it optic ready or threaded?
- Optic ready: Yes; threaded barrel: Yes.
- What sights and finish does it have?
- finish: Flat Dark Earth.
- Is it new or used?
- New, in the original packaging.
- Can I buy it in Iowa?
- Yes. It ships to a licensed FFL dealer in Iowa; you pick it up there after the background check. Handguns ship to the Iowa dealer you pick at checkout, where you complete Form 4473 and the background check before pickup.
- Is it in stock?
- Yes, at $2488.01. Orders leave within 1-2 business days; shipping is free over $999.







