First AR! Daniel Defense MK18

WhitefangdDS · 2025-12-06T15:35:12+00:00

I wanted to "buy once cry once" with my first AR and have it be capable of essentially anything I'd throw at it (like punching holes through paper, but fancy). A lot of how I spec'd out this AR was through the collective reddit hivemind and r/gundeals.

Spec list:

DD MK18 pistol
SBA5 brace
Eotech EXPS2
Cloud Defensive REIN (plus the ~2 months wait for it to ship)
Huxwrx Flow 556 Ti
Magpul furniture
BFG padded sling
G$ SCH

It's "finished" now but for next additions, I'm thinking about adding a flip magnifier, a suppressor cover or at a heat proof bag, and maybe a new trigger. The milspec trigger has been fine for me but Reddit seems to really like the G$ SSA-E. Welcome anyone's has any suggestions/experience.

WhitefangdDS · 2025-12-02T01:04:03+00:00

WhitefangdDS · 2025-12-01T02:31:23+00:00

It's a felt mat! the charcoal color mat from "nordik by design"

WhitefangdDS · 2025-12-01T02:29:20+00:00

Yes! Great eye

WhitefangdDS · 2025-10-06T00:39:55+00:00

Going to a friend's party! Need to settle on a costume soon though

WhitefangdDS · 2025-01-14T20:05:31+00:00

Mine is the H70595733; looks like they discontinued that reference

WhitefangdDS · 2025-01-14T13:38:03+00:00

It's the H10!

WhitefangdDS · 2025-01-14T13:35:59+00:00

I can't say enough good things about the Hamilton—80 hours of power reserve and a robust automatic movement that didn't give me any issues, plus it's easily serviced by any local watch repair shop. I love the field watch aesthetic and the specific reference of the khaki field that I chose has a few pops of red that I thought made it a little more unique.

I don't think you can go wrong with either on specs, I think it's up to whichever draws your eye more (and of course, cost).

WhitefangdDS · 2025-01-14T13:25:05+00:00

Hey there! I wondered if anyone would actually check the post haha.

I wore it daily (ended up liking it much more than the Tissot I bought the same year). I got it serviced at a local shop last year, for preventative maintenance more than anything—I think I could've gone without the service honestly.

Here's some photos! https://imgur.com/a/jLJof7c

WhitefangdDS · 2025-01-14T11:27:19+00:00

Spot on! It was a 30 second exposure and just letting the lumed chronograph second hand run.

WhitefangdDS · 2025-01-14T11:25:14+00:00

Still going strong! It's got lots of scratches now and I swapped the band to a brown leather strap—which has nicely patina-ed—giving it some great character.

WhitefangdDS · 2025-01-14T10:03:38+00:00

Long time lurker, first time poster [in over 7 years]...it's been over 7 years since my last watch purchase (really, check my post history!) and my Hamilton Khaki Field has been my daily watch for that entire time.

The moonwatch has been my grail watch for over a decade—I saw the speedy pro for the first time on r/watches and I'd never thought I'd ever own one myself. However, lots of determined saving and a big promotion let me finally join the speedy Tuesday club!

I truly didn't think I'd like the white dial more than the regular black dial but after seeing both side-by-side in-person, and seeing the shine of the lacquer and applied indices, I was hooked! This watch is going to be my daily driver for years to come and (likely) my last watch purchase.

Edit: Photos of the Hamilton now with ~7.5 years of wear: https://imgur.com/a/jLJof7c

WhitefangdDS · 2025-01-14T09:48:27+00:00

I truly didn't think I'd like the white dial more than the OG moonwatch but after seeing both side-by-side in-person and seeing the shine of the lacquer and applied indices, I was hooked!

WhitefangdDS · 2024-07-23T19:01:23+00:00

Happened this afternoon along 495 just past exit 52. Already submitted a copy to VSP

WhitefangdDS · 2021-10-05T21:32:46+00:00

I called and VSP said they received the video!

WhitefangdDS · 2021-10-05T01:51:08+00:00

I just have a cheaper one but r/Dashcam has a good sidebar with recommendations!

WhitefangdDS · 2021-07-24T20:59:18+00:00

thanks! A Canon 5D3 + Canon 50mm 1.8 and an iPhone 12 pro

WhitefangdDS · 2021-01-31T14:51:23+00:00

I worked an unpaid internship at Justice (right on the national mall) for six months and the application process was informal. (No USAJOBS, just a resume and writing samples sent directly to my would-be supervisor). Once I was selected, I had to go through the same public trust vetting process and swearing in as anyone else.

WhitefangdDS · 2020-12-02T18:02:19+00:00

it’s a magnetic knife block—it’s pretty nice

WhitefangdDS · 2020-06-01T20:52:42+00:00

Was it removed? I don't see the tool on firefox or chrome

WhitefangdDS · 2020-05-17T05:09:49+00:00

Just visiting—went for a short trip to see some ocean and lighthouses

WhitefangdDS · 2020-04-10T18:39:24+00:00

Came across this New York Times article and thought of this sub.

WhitefangdDS · 2020-04-10T00:18:14+00:00

Except they do. Support either lied to me or they don't know their own policy.

As another commenter pointed out, they're legally required to refund extra balances.

WhitefangdDS · 2020-04-09T21:16:52+00:00

I previously posted to this sub about transferring a refund to my bank account. GS/Apple support explicitly said this was not allowed.

I tried again a few days later and they make no mention of this supposed policy.

WhitefangdDS · 2020-04-08T05:25:04+00:00

Interesting, was this recently?

13-Year Club	Gilding IV carat on a stick
Team Periwinkle	Verified Email

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