I reviewed the original Mk47 Mutant and I loved it. Like most new firearms it had one or two things that could use a little polish, but overall if you’re looking for a good AR-15 that shoots cheap and reliable 7.62×39 ammunition the Mk47 is well worth a look. CMMG announced this week that they are expanding the Mk47 line to include shorter barrels and California-compliant versions, which is good. The only thing I’m complaining about is that they still don’t have the upper available as a standalone SKU. So because the receiver set is proprietary, you either need to buy the factory SBR and wait forever for ATF clearance or you buy the pistol and have a nearly useless range toy for a few months. Still, progress and all that. Presser after the fold . . .
CMMG’s Mk47 MUTANT has been the most talked-about rifle of 2015. Built around the 7.62x39mm caliber, the MUTANT features a shortened AR-10-sized bolt carrier group that is paired with a unique upper and lower receiver to minimize weight and increase ergonomics. One of the primary benefits of the Mk47 design is its ability to accept existing AK magazines. After thorough review and testing by the foremost rifle experts in the industry, the Mk47 MUTANT has earned a solid reputation as the ultimate mid-sized AR rifle.
Today, CMMG has announced the addition of an AR pistol and a short-barreled rifle (See NFA Regulations) version of the MUTANT, as well as the availability of California compliant versions of the three original MUTANT rifles (Mk47 T, Mk47 AKM and Mk47 AKM2).
The new Mk47 K Pistol and Mk47 K SBR utilize many of the same features as the full-sized rifles, including the ability to accept AK magazines and drums, a shortened AR-10-sized bolt and CMMG’s SV Brake. Each firearm has a CMMG single stage trigger, a 10-inch medium taper barrel and a CMMG RKM9 KeyMod™ hand guard.
Complete specifications on the new Mk47 K Pistol and SBR models are below:
CMMG Mk47 K Pistol:Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Barrel: 10″ medium taper profile
Muzzle: CMMG SV Brake
Hand Guard: CMMG RKM9 KeyMod
Upper Receiver: 7075-T6
Lower Receiver: 7075-T6
Trigger: CMMG Single Stage
Furniture: MOE® Pistol Grip
Weight: 6 pounds (unloaded)
Length: 26.5 inches
Magazine: Magpul PMAG® 30 AK/AKM MOE®
MSRP: $1,499.95CMMG Mk47 K SBR:
Caliber: 7.62x39mmBarrel: 10″ medium taper profile
Muzzle: CMMG SV Brake
Hand Guard: CMMG RKM9 KeyMod
Upper Receiver: 7075-T6
Lower Receiver: 7075-T6
Trigger: CMMG Single Stage
Furniture: Magpul CTR® Stock, MOE® Pistol Grip
Weight: 6.7 pounds (unloaded)
Length: 27.5 inches (stock collapsed)
Magazine: Magpul PMAG® 30 AK/AKM MOE®
MSRP: $1,629.95CMMG has also added additional models of its original Mk47 line-up that will comply with California’s 10-round magazine capacity and bullet-button standards. While the original design and magazine capacities for these models will remain the same for other states, the move will broaden the availability of CMMG’s new rifles to residents of California. Aside from including a 10-round VEPR magazine (instead of a 30-rounder) and bullet-button on the magazine release, these California-legal Mk47s are identical in feature to the original rifles.
CMMG Mk47 MUTANT T CA:
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: 10-round VEPR magazine
MSRP: $1,549.95CMMG Mk47 MUTANT AKM CA:
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® Stock, MOE® Pistol Grip
Weight: 7.2 pounds (unloaded)
Length: 33.5 inches (stock collapsed)
Magazine: 10-round VEPR magazine
MSRP: $1,699.95CMMG Mk47 MUTANT AKM2 CA:
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® Stock, MOE® Pistol Grip
Weight: 7.2 pounds (unloaded)
Length: 33.5 inches (stock collapsed)
Magazine: 10-round VEPR magazine
MSRP: $1,899.95All of these new models are currently in production and are available at your local CMMG dealer.