First Look: CMMG Mk47 Mutant

[Zarvan]

CMMG Inc. has just announced the release of its new Mk47 Mutant rifle platform, which pairs the accuracy and appearance of the AR-15 with the AK47′s 7.62x39mm cartridge and magazine compatibility.

The CMMG Mk47 Mutant features uniquely designed upper and lower receivers manufactured from 7075-T6 billet aluminum. Its receivers are engineered to manage the dimensions and pressures of the tapered 7.62x39mm cartridge without adding excess weight — coming in at slightly over 7 pounds unloaded.

A carbine-length direct impingement gas system cycles the action, while a 16.1-inch free-floating barrel with a 1:10 twist comes threaded with a CMMG SV brake or A2 compensator (depending on the specific configuration). Derived from the AR-10 bolt carrier group, the Mk47′s bolt face maintains a beefy size even though the overall length of the carrier is shortened to eight inches. The upper also includes a full length Picatinny rail and CMMG’s RKM KeyMod Hand Guard.

The lower receiver of the Mk47 accepts existing AK47 magazines, and an ambidextrous magazine release system is familiar with traditional AK47 controls. AK-style features pair with AR-15-style controls on the lower receiver with an AR-style pistol grip, safety selector and trigger group. Lower components also include a collapsible Magpul CTR stock attached to an AR-15 buffer tube.

CMMG’s Mk 47 Mutant rifle is available in the following three configurations:

CMMG Mk 47 Mutant T:

• Caliber: 7.62x39mm
• Barrel: 16.1-inch medium taper profile
• Muzzle: A2 Compensator
• Hand Guard: CMMG RKM15 KeyMod
• Upper Receiver: 7075-T6
• Lower Receiver: 7075-T6
• Trigger: CMMG Single Stage
• Furniture: A4 Six-Position Collapsible Stock, A2 Pistol Grip
• Weight: 7 pounds (unloaded)
• Length: 32 3/4 inches (stock collapsed)
• Magazine: Magpul PMAG 30 AK/AKM MOE
• Price: $1,499.95

CMMG Mk 47 Mutant AKM:

• Caliber: 7.62x39mm
• Barrel: 16.1-inch medium taper profile
• Muzzle: CMMG SV Brake
• Hand Guard: CMMG RKM15 KeyMod
• Upper Receiver: 7075-T6
• Lower Receiver: 7075-T6
• Trigger: CMMG Single Stage
• Furniture: Magpul CTR Butt stock, MOE Pistol Grip
• Weight: 7.2 pounds (unloaded)
• Length: 33 1/2 inches (stock collapsed)
• Magazine: Magpul PMAG 30 AK/AKM MOE
• Price: $1,649.95

CMMG Mk 47 Mutant AKM2:

• Caliber: 7.62x39mm
• Barrel: 16.1-inch medium taper profile
• Muzzle: CMMG SV Brake
• Hand Guard: CMMG RKM15 KeyMod
• Upper Receiver: 7075-T6
• Lower Receiver: 7075-T6
• Trigger: Geissele SSA Two-Stage Trigger
• Furniture: Magpul CT Butt Stock, MOE Pistol Grip
• Weight: 7.2 pounds (unloaded)
• Length: 33 1/2 inches (stock collapsed)
• Magazine: Magpul PMAG 30 AK/AKM MOE
• Price: $1,849.95

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[Path-Finder]

7.62x39mm has become very popular in the US it is a good round it just needed a newer improved platform away from ak47.

 

[The_Sidewinder]

Wow thats one mind blowing gun.

I am bit skeptical about its operational reliability though.