Roba93 Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 looks like specna have stepped up there licensing game with Daniel Defense. They've released a Mk18 with trades. Just when I was sure I wanted an SA-A03 as well! Although this is basically just an Edge replica (SA-E19), so QC may be an issue! Might wait for some owners reviews before I grab this one ?
Skara Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 They should definitely make a Core version with polymer body. Or at least make a polymer upper (with poly rail too if possible) as a spare so I can buy it and have 2 different uppers for mine
Roba93 Posted October 1, 2020 Author Posted October 1, 2020 I think they have! https://gunfire.com/en/products/daniel-defense-r-mk18-sa-c19-core-tm-carbine-replica-chaos-bronze-1152227098.html
Speedbird_666 Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 Meh. Another M4. But it's OK, this one's got licenced trades. Yay I suppose..... ?
Roba93 Posted October 1, 2020 Author Posted October 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Speedbird_666 said: Meh. Another M4. But it's OK, this one's got licenced trades. Yay I suppose..... ? I know what you mean. Not usually all that into m4s. Think I'm just excited because I've wanted a mk18 for a while and this releases literally as I was about to buy!
Speedbird_666 Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 17 minutes ago, Roba93 said: I know what you mean. Not usually all that into m4s. Think I'm just excited because I've wanted a mk18 for a while and this releases literally as I was about to buy! But this ain't really a Mk18. Daniel Defense make a gun they call the 'Mk18' for the civilian market simply because they fitted the same rail they supply for the SOPMOD block II program. A marketing gimmick. Real Mk18s use Colt rifles as the base, and now 'block 3' is a thing, Mk18s are being fitted with Geiselle rails. I think TM and G&P produce the closest in terms of accuracy to a Mk18 block II.
Roba93 Posted October 1, 2020 Author Posted October 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Speedbird_666 said: But this ain't really a Mk18. Yeah I know. To a layman (me) its close enough to make me happy ? Although I am a little disappointed they have DD trades on the receiver and not colt. Will probably replace the ugly iron sights too. Unfortunately I have a mars and evo so can't justify another £400 RIF. Would if I could though!
HuttArmouries Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 I wouldnt touch specna arms till they sort out their quality control.
Speedbird_666 Posted October 2, 2020 Posted October 2, 2020 I think the pricing is well off with this one. Its an Edge 1.0 (Gate X-ASR) and is costing £230 (PatrolBase), £220 (Gunfire). For less money, you can buy this: https://www.patrolbase.co.uk/specna-arms-rock-river-arms-sa-e02-edge-carbine?pv=9070 and this: Cheapo Mk 18 Rail £155+£25 = £180. So that's £50 for the logo. I suppose you could spend that on a new E&C gearbox to replace the shite stock one.
Roba93 Posted October 3, 2020 Author Posted October 3, 2020 14 hours ago, Speedbird_666 said: I think the pricing is well off with this one. Its an Edge 1.0 (Gate X-ASR) and is costing £230 (PatrolBase), £220 (Gunfire). For less money, you can buy this: https://www.patrolbase.co.uk/specna-arms-rock-river-arms-sa-e02-edge-carbine?pv=9070 and this: Cheapo Mk 18 Rail £155+£25 = £180. So that's £50 for the logo. I suppose you could spend that on a new E&C gearbox to replace the shite stock one. Yeah i agree there, it is very expensive for a specna. Think I'm going to go with my original plan and pick up an SA-A03 for a lot less. Heard they are still OEM'd by E&C so QC should be better.
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