Is it a mutant or a unicorn? You decide… One thing’s for certain though – it appears that the embargo against Kalashnikov has spurred other firearms makers to get alternatives onto the market to meet the demand for 7.62x39mm rifles.
CMMG Inc. today announced the release of the Mk47 MUTANT – an all-new modern sporting rifle that combines the accuracy and user-friendliness of the AR platform with the relentless performance of the legendary 7.62x39mm caliber.
Engineered from 7075-T6 billet aluminum, the Mk47 MUTANT features a uniquely designed upper and lower receiver built to manage the dimensions and pressures of the 7.62x39mm tapered cartridge all whilst keeping the weight of the rifle at a minimum – the Mk47 MUTANT weighs just over seven pounds (unloaded).
The Mk47 MUTANT utilizes a unique bolt carrier group derived from the AR10 group, shortened to a length of eight inches. However, the Mk47 bolt group retains the full size bolt face of the AR-10 for added durability and strength.
The rifle ships with one Magpul PMAG® 30-round AK/AKM MOE® 7.62×39 Magazine, but the lower receiver is designed to accept all existing standard 7.62mm AK magazines, which are widely available, inexpensive and extremely reliable. An ambidextrous hook and latch system makes reloading fast and intuitive.
A full-length Picatinny rail runs atop the Mk47, making it easy to mount your preferred sights or optics. CMMG’s RKM KeyMod™ Hand Guard is light and ergonomic and gives users the freedom to mount a wide array of accessories using the KeyMod slots found in the 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions. For accessories that are not yet KeyMod compatible, CMMG offers 5-slot accessory rails.
The Mk47 sports a 16.1” free-floating barrel with a 1:10 twist, and uses a carbine-length direct impingement gas system. By effectively harnessing knockdown power of the 7.62x39mm with the accuracy, controllability and familiarity of the AR platform, the Mk47 is an ideal rifle for a variety of sporting and defense applications.
The Mk47 MUTANT is available in three different configurations – varying in choice of muzzle device, trigger, and furniture:
CMMG Mk47 MUTANT T:
- Caliber: 7.62x39mm
- Barrel: 16.1″ 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 6-Position Collapsible Stock, A2 Pistol Grip
- Weight: 7 pounds (unloaded)
- Length: 32.75 inches (stock collapsed)
- Magazine: Magpul PMAG® 30 AK/AKM MOE®
MSRP: $1,499.95
CMMG Mk47 MUTANT AKM:
- Caliber: 7.62x39mm
- Barrel: 16.1″ 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: 33.5 inches (stock collapsed)
- Magazine: Magpul PMAG® 30 AK/AKM MOE®
MSRP: $1,649.95
CMMG Mk47 MUTANT AKM2:
- Caliber: 7.62x39mm
- Barrel: 16.1″ 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 CTR® Butt Stock, MOE® Pistol Grip
- Weight: 7.2 pounds (unloaded)
- Length: 33.5 inches (stock collapsed)
- Magazine: Magpul PMAG® 30 AK/AKM MOE®
MSRP: $1,849.95
