What will Gunfather Milsim say on an airsoft version of his favourite rifle for SWAT duties? Watch the video to find out... "This is an in depth review of the EMG (Evike Manufacturing Group) Daniel Defense Mk18 with the CYMA Platinum gearbox. In this video I compare the externals to my real steel DD Mk18. I discuss the internals and stock performance of this airsoft replica."

Korean YouTube channel, Ahjae TV, gets to test the Maple Leaf Short Bolt for the VFC MK18 Gas Blowback Rifle. Also known as the "Hummingbird", this is a drop-in replacement for the stock bolt assembly and will increase the ROF to around 18 rounds per second depending on gas pressure and BB weight. This also allows the conversion of the AR to non-stock or folding-stock and maintain bolt locking function.

Here is the take of Evike.com of the licensed EMG ICS Daniel Defense DDMK18 AEG which they have available for the North American airsoft market... "Patterned after the original ArmaLite AR-15, this venerable weapons platform has gone through numerous updates and evolutions through the years to become the go-to choice for military personnel, law enforcement agencies, and civilian shooting enthusiasts alike.

Hyperdouraku takes a look at the licensed Daniel Defense MK18 AEG from ICS Airsoft. Available in different colours, this MK18 uses the  EMG ZETA Grip & Stock which makes it look somewhat different from other MK18s in the airsoft market. This uses the  SS.III E-trigger system with smart trigger & pre-cocking function, short stroke trigger and it has an EBB.

The Firearm Blog abuses the favourite AR in airsoft, the MK18, but this one's the real deal... "In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves asks “is the Mk18 reliable?” For the unaware, the Mk18 is, more or less, a 10.3″ barrel short and compact AR-15 or M4 that is common in the special operations community.

You can officially call the early part of the 2020s where the Daniel Defense MK18 reigns supreme amongst the AR-style airsoft guns made during these years. It looks like almost every major company got their MK18 versions and they're mainly fully licensed. ICS Airsoft got their own MK18 offering and in this video, they tell more about the details and what makes it better than others.

In Issue N0. 44 of 0'20 Magazine, the free to read airsoft magazine, they cover the new ICS MK18 Daniel Defense AEG... "The Mk18 Mod.1 is a rifle developed from the US Navy CQB-R, offering an M4 rifle to special forces operators, but with a much shorter barrel: perfect for carrying in vehicles or fighting inside buildings.

The Specna Arms SA-E26  EDGE 2.0 Daniel Defense MK18 AEG is available to order from Sniper-AS and they check it out if it's the best MK18 AEG in the market... "The SA-E26 EDGE 2.0 DANIEL DEFENSE MK18 from Specna Arms has been here for a few weeks and we finally have a review for you! Is this the best MK18 airsoft?! How much has the predecessor been improved?

Turkish language airsoft YouTube Channel Edoyman Airsoft give their take on the licensed Specna Arms MK18 SA-E19 EDGE AEG... "Here is a licensed Daniel Defense® product, produced in cooperation with EMG (Evike Manufacturing Group) and Specna Arms, and presented to us by ARMORION. MK18 SA-E19 EDGE."

Can you guess which MK18 Gas Blowback Rifle that Maydaysan Airsoft used in the gameplay video? Watch it first... "Some simple Airsoft MK18 Gameplay in Japan. This is one of the best GBBR MK18's on the market, and it's perfect for Japanese Airsoft. In this gameplay, I hold down the left flank at TENKOO with the MK18 GBBR. I hope you guys enjoy this Airsoft MK18 Gameplay!"