CMMG Mk47 Mutant explained

CMMG Mk47 Mutant
Origin:United States
Type:Semi-automatic rifle
Is Ranged:yes
Designer:CMMG Inc.
Manufacturer:CMMG Inc.
Production Date:2014–present
Variants:See Variants
Cartridge:7.62×39mm M43
Action:Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Feed:Detachable box magazine
Sights:Iron sights

The CMMG Mk47 Mutant is an American-made semi-automatic rifle chambered in 7.62×39mm, made by CMMG Inc. It can accept all types of Kalashnikov pattern magazines, including steel, polymer and drum magazines.[1]

History

The Mk47 was publicly announced for a release in 2014.[2] In 2015, CMMG released its first production Mk47s to stores throughout the US.[3] [4]

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 7.62×39mm 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".[5]

In SHOT Show 2015, CMMG representatives have suggested the possibility that they can do a variant of the rifle based on the 5.45×39mm caliber.[6]

Design

The Mk47 Mutant has an AR-10-sized bolt carrier,[7] which was enlarged, with a CMMG RKM KeyMod handguard[2] [4] and an upper/lower receiver manufactured from 7075-T6 billet aluminum.[8]

The rifle has an AR-15-based pistol grip, safety selector, trigger group and a buffer tube.[8] It was influenced by the CMMG Mk3 assault rifles.[9] The Mk47 relies on a direct impingement gas system.[10]

For rifles/pistols being marketed to California, they are sold with Vepr 10-round magazines and with the mandated bullet button on the magazine release.[11] [12]

The MK47 is fitted with its iconic Kalashnikov styled curved magazine with the capacity of 30 rounds.

Variants

The following variants are made by CMMG:[7] [8]

Reception

The Mk47 underwent several tests in reliability, being manageable to handle, especially with a suppressor.[16] Shooting Illustrated mentioned that the only thing the rifle needs is something to hold the bolt open so that the shooter or someone can see that the weapon is not loaded.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Review: CMMG Mk47 Mutant Rifle. 2015-09-25. 2017-01-25. American Rifleman.
  2. Web site: Review: The New CMMG MK47 Mutant. 2017-01-25. Alex Capps. 2015-11-30.
  3. Web site: CMMG Has Begun Shipping MK47 Mutants. 2015-01-07. 2017-01-25. Nathaniel F.
  4. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20170125042746/http://gundigest.com/reviews/cmmgs-mk47-mutant-blends-ak-ar. CMMG's MK47 MUTANT Blends AK and AR. Gun Digest. 2017-01-25. 2017-01-25. Elwood Shelton. 2014-12-09.
  5. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20150906183740/http://www.shootingillustrated.com/articles/2015/4/24/cmmg-mk47/. CMMG Mk47. Shooting Illustrated. 2017-01-25. 2015-09-06. 2016-04-24. Jay Grazio.
  6. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20160921162828/http://www.defensereview.com/cmmg-mk47-mutant-takmakm2-akar-15-hybrid-7-62x39mm-russian-tactical-riflecarbine-fires-kalashnikov-ak-47akm-cartridge-with-ar-15-capability-and-controls-video/. 2016-09-21. CMMG Mk47 MUTANT T/AKM/AKM2: AK/AR-15 Hybrid 7.62x39mm Russian Tactical Rifle/Carbine Fires Kalashnikov AK-47/AKM Cartridge with AR-15 Capability and Controls!. David Crane. Defense Review. 2017-01-25. 2015-02-25.
  7. Web site: 5 New Models Released For CMMG's Mk47 Mutant . https://web.archive.org/web/20160407110856/http://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/5-new-models-cmmg-mk47-mutant/#mk47-nv-pistol. 2016-04-07. 2015-08-07. Tactical Life.
  8. Web site: First Look: CMMG Mk47 Mutant. Guns and Ammo. 2017-01-25. 2015-12-01. 2017-02-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20170202044157/http://www.gunsandammo.com/first-look/first-look-cmmg-mk-47-mutant/. dead.
  9. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20160119023415/http://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/rebuilt-cmmg-mk47-mutant#mk47-ballf15-lead. 2016-01-19. 2017-01-25. Torn Down And Rebuilt: CMMG's Mk47 Mutant . Tactical Life. John Scott. 2015-07-20.
  10. Web site: CMMG's MK47 Mutant: Excellence in Duality. https://web.archive.org/web/20161011133623/http://asgmag.com/gear/reviews/cmmgs-mk47-mutant-excellence-in-duality/. 2016-10-11. 2017-01-25. Garrett Lucas. American Survival Guide.
  11. Web site: CMMG EXPANDS THE MK47 MUTANT LINE. https://web.archive.org/web/20170125040009/http://www.shotbusiness.com/cmmg-expands-the-mk47-mutant-line/. 2017-01-25. 2017-01-25. Shot Business.
  12. Web site: CMMG Mutant; California Compliant Version. 2017-01-25. Tom R. 2015-10-02.
  13. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20150418191434/http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2015/1/16/cmmg-mk47-mutant-akm-rifle/. CMMG Mk47 Mutant AKM Rifle. 2016-01-16. 2017-01-25. 2015-04-18. B. Gil Horman. American Rifleman.
  14. Web site: CMMG Mutant Krinkov – MK47 AKS8 — SHOT Show 2016. Guns America. 2017-01-25. Jacob Epstein. 2016-01-30.
  15. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20160416120538/http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2015/11/24/new-cmmg-mk47-krink-equipped-models/. NEW! CMMG Mk47 KRINK-Equipped Models. American Rifleman. 2017-01-25. 2016-04-16. 2015-11-24.
  16. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20160215195218/http://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/test-cmmg-mk47-mutant-akm/#akm-swja15-lead. Gun Test: CMMG Mk47 Mutant AKM in 7.62x39mm Rifle . 2017-01-25. 2016-02-15. Dave Badhe. Tactical Life.

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