Guns of SOCOM, Ep. 1: In this Fourth of July TFBTV special, James introduces viewers to a new TFBTV mini-series, the Guns of SOCOM, which will discuss various firearms that have some relationship to Special Operations Command in the United States.
This episode features the Daniel Defense Mk18, which is the closest COTS (“commercial off the shelf”) Mk18 clone. It features a 10.5 in. barrel and the DD RIS II, which is the same handguard/quad rail that Daniel Defense supplies to SOCOM. And while the DD is almost identical to the “real deal” contract Mk18, there are actually a few features that exceed military specifications like cerakoting and cold hammer forged barrels.
Surefire chipped in by sending in two essential pieces of special operations gear: The SOCOM .223 suppressor and quick attach muzzle device, and the Scout light. Both are discussed in this video.
Additionally, EOTech sent in a holographic weapon sight identical to those issued to special operations forces for use in this episode.
This is just the first episode of TFBTV Guns of SOCOM – be sure to check the Guns of SOCOM playlist in a few weeks for new episodes!
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Say what you want about mp5 no one can deny it’s one of the best old sub machine guns out there still going strong from the 60s and onwards love the fact there is hardly any recoil on the things aswell is happily get one over a handgun but for concealed carry I’d get a glock or desert eagle because of the stopping power
I would have changed the the charging handle to the Raptor SD from Radian. Other than that it is overall very good.
Nice sunglasses what brand?
Please do a review of the Daniel Defense V7S. Want to know how the V7S compares to the MK 18.
I have a Trijicon MRO on my DD MK 18 with FDE rail….
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5vaDxl3qaeE
How about a vid on the J7 OMA, aka the Johnny Seven(One Man Army). Seems to have the Mk 18 beat like a mule.
Forgot to mention the rote has has the awesome feature of losing zero when exposed to extreme temperature changes.
the joy of being in the US AND A
Fixed or folding front DD sight?
Why 10.3" and not 11.5" I thought that was more reliable and better performing
Watching from Sweden! Grew up with guns, love guns, heck I'm from the town of Bofors, Karlskoga.! You could hear those 155s in the next town over. I know that as I lived in Degerfors too.
We celebrate new artillery with cake and wish you all happy [Contextual Holiday Here]!
The AR15 platform is easily the best small arms weapon system ever designed . It will not be replaced any time soon. Going strong since 1959.
I will watch every episode of this series three times over.
Great series… can’t wait to see the mk25!!!
When will the next socom video be uploaded?
Hi from Serbia! We're mostly here 'cause of the occasional sneaky Zastava gun in your vids 😛
Smg have no use in any application anymore. The 10.3 , and 11.5 are superior in every way shape and form
Used to be a die hard eotech junkie . Not so much anymore . As I get older it becomes for confusing . So I switched to the MRO .
Just ordered a DD MK18 upper!
I don't know what's cooler: this or the POF P416
I noticed a DD mk18 on the shelf at a local store today… It made my pickle wiggle.
I'd like that rig w/ the echo-ar2 trigger group(civilian version of an automatic/select fire weapon w/out the nfa)
How was that salamon run, oh wait don’t care just shoot the damn gun
James is the only tfb guy I actually like.
I was unaware that the EOTech is incredibly compact and sits low to the gun
Loving it from Cape Town, South Africa. Hope you guys had a good 4th of July, hope to join you in a celebration after I get my degree, but for now I will be on this side of the world just watching TFB, you guys help us over in south africa by supplying info on things we dont get too much exposure to because it takes so long to obtain a license to get each gun you have.
A shortened M4? So a shortened, shortened, shortened rifle?
Should I get this or an arsenal SLR 107 sbr🤔🤔🤔
What gloves are those?
Great vid. It kills me that DD doesn't go with .223 Wylde barrels, or else they'd be an easy choice, same with POFs. Also why don't they do the salt nitrided barrels?
A couple other notes: the .223/5.56 round is actually better for indoor use because the bullet will likely fragment when hitting drywall, with less chance of over penetrating because of the high velocity (ironically), whereas the 9mm round from the MP5 tended to to go through the wall and/or bounce around due to the higher mass but lower velocity of the round.
Mk12 please!!!!!!
He Deffinetly stuck 2 Roman candles down the barrel of that shotgun I love it! Only in ‘Murica
I love the MK18 but the stock and pistol grip are so damn ugly to me I always change them out as soon as I get one. B5 Sydtems SOPMOD stock and Blackhawk ergo grip for me! Great fun though.
I am part of that 40%, thank you for your kind words James. Australia might have crappy laws, but I'm at least getting enjoyment from the videos!
M from India
And wish you a belated Happy Independence day to my Brothers and Sisters of America.
And I love TFB TV. Not just the shooting but I have learnt a lot of things.. the Gun culture in India is very very small. Stuck only with Ishapore bolt action rifle The INSAS and the AK 103.
The recent addition is MSMC .. hope u check that out..
The mp5 would be bad ass in a 5.56
failed torture tests, don't buy DD's overpriced COD shit
Almost exactly
Gay….
Spikes tactical is more premium and reliable.
"longetivity" ? Is that like longevity ? LOL – great vid
New to Ars but if you were to buy this should you upgraded gas systems for Mk18 or Is it really reliable with out any upgrades??????
anyone tell me the brand of the mag pouch thing hes wearing?
WHOA WHOA WHOA. where did you get a side by side capable of shooting fireworks?
What a beautiful gun ! Thanks for showing it off 🙂
The gas blowback . Jesus
James, please use ballistic eye protection. Especially with steel targets.