CMMG Mk47 Mutant
The CMMG Mk47 Mutant is an American-made semi-automatic rifle chambered in 7.62×39mm caliber, made by CMMG Inc. It can accept all types of 7.62-type magazines, including steel, polymer and drum magazines.
Few debates have been waged more vigorously than that of the superiority of the AR versus the AK. Each side of the argument has staked its position, and both have dug in like defenders of the earth preparing for the last stand against an invasion.
Both platforms have proven to be excellent performers when playing to their strong points, yet neither can be universally declared the best combat rifle for all missions and in all environments.
One might wonder what would happen if a company created a modern mashup of the two rifles. Could a new champion be made from the parts of the two existing contenders? That’s the exact question CMMG seems to answer with the Mk47 Mutant rifle.
The Mk47 was publicly announced for a release in 2014. In 2015, CMMG released its first production Mk47s to stores throughout the US.
According to CMMG Production Manager Tyson Bradshaw, he mentioned that CMMG made the rifle due to the need of "consumers to have a reliable, U.S.-made rifle that could properly handle the dimensions of the 7.62x39 mm cartridge. To do this properly, it required CMMG to build the rifle around the caliber. Using AK magazines was an easy decision to make because they are known to be some of the most reliable magazines available that work properly with the tapered cartridge".
CMMG Mk47 Mutant Specs
Caliber:
7.62x39mm |
Barrel:
16.1 inches
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OA Length:
33.5 inches
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Weight:
7.2 pounds (empty)
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Stock:
Magpul CTR
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Sights:
None
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Action:
Semi-auto
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Finish:
Hardcoat anodized
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Capacity:
30+1
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