EMG / Daniel Defense Licensed M4A1 SOPMOD Block II Gas Blowback Airsoft Rifle (Model: Tan / Mk18 Mod.1)

"Amazing gun, recoil is great. I upgraded mine using a RS buffer and a improved buffer spring and the recoil is that of 5.56. I am in the process of adding a new bolt and inner barrel and soon to make this gun even better. All this is to improve a rifle that already outperformed most of the rifles on my field. Range and accuracy out of the box are great, and this gun helps to put down the stereotype that GBBRS are the worst type of rifle. But actually get this if you want a gas m4, especially if you are new to GBBR.

"I love the way my mk18 looks, feels and performed on the field my only issues with this rifle no mags/experience if I find them other than that love it.

"I just got this gun in the mail last month and I even used it in an event we had here over the weekend. The gun is great and everybody that held it and shot it liked it. The recoil is some you will have to get use to but other than that it's a great gun. Feels good, great weight, full metal upper receiver and lower, nice recoil feeling, smooth firing and trigger response, and the only gripe is that it doesn't have drum mags like an AEG but if you want realism this is it.

"I bought this rifle due to the rising cost of real ammo and I wanted to keep up with my desired amount of training. This allows backyard training at almost no cost. Finding this product that is practically identical to my DD where I can setup the rifle identically, I couldn't be happier.
With proper adjustment the airsoft is surprisingly flat shooting at that range, and I zeroed it in for 1.2 inch low at 25 yard to simulate an improved battle sight zero with a real 5.56 carbine. The recoil is impressive, while it doesn't exactly feel like a full power 5.56 recoil (it felt like shooting subsonic 5.56 with a suppressor), it's better than what I expected from a toy by far.

"This gun is amazing!! It has amazing range and is a heck of fun to shoot it. Everyone wants to try it. Great accuracy and range and the blowback action is very fun.
Over all well worth the money recommend to all players

"AMAZING EMG never disappoints and definitely with the Daniel defense trademarks they made a beautiful GBBR. This was my personal pic from all the the research to all the hours on YouTube watching videos on the most realistic rifle and that can also perform at range.

Overall, the pros

extremely snappy and solid(full metal besides rear grip and stock)

which also comes with good weight with it being full metal makes it feel more realistic as of the way it fires and feels

Daniel Defense trademarks

perform well out of box(350-400) in 75 degree weather and (320-360) in 60 degree weather

extremely customizable( of course due to the model )mk18

nice adjustable stock which is good from outdoor to indoor play

really SOILD magazine as in full metal like if this was to drop this on someone's foot it would be a bad day(about 2 pounds)

nice solid trigger I mean nice like real denial defense quality with it being full metal and needing weight for the pull( so snappy and no misfires)





some waring before buying of course doesn't come with gas besides what's in the mag for storage and no BBs but that's what's to be expected also absolutely get more mags and gas especially for full auto which just guzzles gas but is fun at the loss of longer range accuracy which outdoor full auto just sprays at about 150-200 Ft., or so but with a gas blowback its not the purpose of just spray and pray. Also have had a minor issues with the o rings but that's just a gas blowback problem. But like I said it is a extremely nice rifle just make sure to clean it just like any other.



So this gun is definitely worth the money I use .25 BBs with some basic coalmen gas with some Evike silicon oil and it works smoothly just prepare to have a lot of fun and to definitely invest in MAGS, OPTICS AND ALOT ALOT OF GAS IF USING FULL AUTO!

"Amazing rifle! This rifle is well built, every part is sturdy, strong, and functions just like it should. No wobble at all. Stock is a little smaller than I thought but don’t worry, it’s not a problem at all when shouldered and barely noticeable. Great trigger break and fantastic recoil despite the plastic buffer. Accuracy-wise, on average you’ll have close to or less than 2 inch groupings. 9.5/10.

"The Mk18 mod1 was my pick
If you’re thinking about getting this gun for airsoft wars or long day out get kings arms magazine while getting the gun I found some on Evike and bought they are Matrix 50 rd magazine they fit perfectly with the mk18 and I’m sure any other model of this section.

I haven’t shot it yet for the fact all gas magazine or shipped little to empty and the package doesn’t come with green gas cans you have to order separately.

It comes oiled and lubricated
And mag has a gassy smell but it’s A ok

Light weight but good light weight not plastic light but CQB maneuvering light weight.

The stock is a little wobble, but to be honest it’s not even a minor issue and it’s easily adjustable

If you read the manual. On the disassemble page it may look easy to do but it’s a tough struggle with pulling the take down pin out I kinda scratched mine using a screwdriver to penetrate it through. After I got it I lift the upper receiver and examine the inside nothing was too confusing as long as you read the manual. FULLY

Oh yeah and blowback action is great I didn’t even have to shoot it to know when I pressed the bolt release button, it felt like a smooth jerk.
I would recommend to do semi auto, this way you don’t drain the gas out the magazine and you have better balance accuracy/control to hit your target without having to waist more than one round.

If those of you wondering if the gun get wet from rain or after being submerged it’s able to operate but I highly advise you at the end of the day to inspect an clean the gun make its oiled/ lubricated too.
I showered it nothing froze nor jammed but I haven’t submerged it yet.

Over all I LOVE the gun definitely recommend it for outdoor, indoor, target shooting , airsoft sport even home defense.
After all it’s DANIEL DEFENSE Lighter, Stronger, Better

"I bought the MK18 Mod 1. Version of this gun, and I am highly impressed. The main specs I'll mention is the Blowback, accuracy, compadibility, and ergonomics.
So I first shot the gun blowback is very crisp, stock it has a pretty Good buffer spring and a decent enough plastic buffer, (I later replaced the stock buffer with an aluminum WA buffer.) The bolt is a gorgeous chrome. So the overall looks and presentation is almost flawless...almost, there wasn't ever mention of a manual or anything helpful about the gun in the package, so it took longer than needed to find the hop-up.
First shots where amazing the gun just felt reliable and well it is. I've always noticed though BB's almost always curve slightly to the right even on a calm day, (might just be the stock barrel set up, not sure though)
I've noticed most GBBR parts fit this gun no problem and that's about it. Oh, Matrix 50rd mags work and I've heard GK5 mags work too.
Lastly, the ergonomics are very nice selector switch positively clicks into each setting. The bolt moves fluidly. Mags (as long as they break in a little) sit very nice with little to no wiggle. My one and only nitpick is the takedown pins, out of the box the rear pin was very stuff which makes sense but it's difficult to field strip requiring tools. To fix that I rolled up a piece of sandpaper and sanded the upper receiver ring that the takedown pin meets to keep the upper and lower together. This is a very good gun especially for the price that doesn't break the bank, and the only "issues" are company issues not the gun.

"Very solid. No pot metal. Shoots around 420 fps with 0.2s for 250mm inner barrel (mk18).

"I’ve only played a few games with it so far so this is an early review. Out of the box the gun came well lubed and greased from factory and everything seemed to be assembled well except for the handguard which came slightly loose. It does still wobble even when tightened ever so slightly but not exactly a big deal just don’t zero your scope on it. The hop up is in an annoying location being on the bottom of the outer barrel inside the handguard. At first my shots would fly at a legit 80 degree curve to the left because of the hop up but it fixed itself after a couple mags honestly no clue what was happening. The only real gripe i have is about the mag since while being a gen 2 mag it still leaks gas when charging it. Hopefully a moondog o ring will fix that but the mag itself doesnt leak gas. Also it isnt too difficult to load the magazine with a basic speed loader using no attachments. Somehow everynow and then id find a bb stuck in the gas router/gasket and im not sure if that happens because of me loading or if the gun itself is doing it. Still fires well with a bb stuck inside btw. Its a good idea for when you’re chronoing if its a lil too hot for your field but full auto become unreliable. The efficiency isnt too bad can almost get 100 shots in 60 degree bay weather. The recoil is also nice and heavy though a little sluggish but not much. Btw ghk g5 mags work just hopefully they dont go out of stock too soon though evike should theoretically be stocking the king arms gen 2 mags soon so keep an eye out

Overall: Good gun especially if you cop it for cheap off someone who got one in the mystery box and doesn’t want it. Thanks once more to the dude who sold it to me for 280$

"wow all i can say is this is one fine gbbr really sweet shoots hard and great blowback kick, very nice detail and true to spec, i added the daniel defense furniture so sweet great buy , now if emg would make a 308 in this platform that would be my next buy!!, and by the way the mag holds 50rounds and no problems and no cool downs!!

"i like it, it’s like a masterpiece that picasso drew the mona lisa its like the night sky and it’s like starring into the sun

"Great rifle, smaller than expected, but in a really good way, no problems with gas efficiency, shoots off the full 50 rounds just fine, over a, very satisfied

"I purchased this back in September and I it treated me very nice. The weight is something quite enjoyable.

The only I would give it four stars is because the rubber seal in the magazine shot out as I refilled the magazine. But apart from that incident I would say that it's a really good product.