The CMMG Mk47 Mutant is an American-made

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chambered in 7.62×39mm

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, made by CMMG Inc. It can accept all types of Kalashnikov pattern magazines, including steel, polymer and drum magazines.

History

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". In

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2015, CMMG representatives have suggested the possibility that they can do a variant of the

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based on the

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caliber.

Design

The Mk47 Mutant has an AR-10-sized bolt carrier, which was enlarged, with a CMMG RKM

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handguard and an upper/lower receiver manufactured from 7075-T6 billet aluminum. The rifle has an AR-15-based pistol grip,

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selector,

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group and a buffer tube. It was influenced by the CMMG Mk3 assault rifles. The Mk47 relies on a direct impingement gas system. For rifles/

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being marketed to California, they are sold with

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10-round magazines and with the mandated

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on the magazine release. 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: CMMG Mk47 Mutank K

* CMMG Mk47 K Pistol - Has a 10" medium taper profile

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with a Magpul MOE pistol grip and a CMMG single stage trigger. * CMMG Mk47 K Short Barrel Rifle - Same specs with the K Pistol, with the addition of a Magpul CTR buttstock. * CMMG Mk47 Mutant AKM - Has a 16.10" medium taper profile barrel with a SV

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and a CMMG single stage trigger with a Magpul MOE pistol grip and CTR buttstock. * CMMG Mk47 Mutant AKM CA - Has a 16" medium taper profile barrel with an SV brake with a CMMG single stage trigger. * CMMG Mk47 Mutant AKM 2 CA - Same specs with the AKM CA, but equipped with a Geissele SS trigger. * CMMG Mk47 Mutant T CA - Has a 16" medium taper profile barrel, CMMG single stage trigger, A4 6-Position Collapsible Stock and an A2 Pistol Grip. * CMMG Mk47 AKS8 - Released in 2016, can be used in a pistol and in a SBR configuration with an 8" medium taper profile barrel and a Krink muzzle device. * CMMG Mk47 AKS13 - Released in 2016, has a 13" medium taper profile barrel and Krink muzzle device.

Reception

The Mk47 underwent several tests in reliability, being manageable to handle, especially with a suppressor. 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.

In popular culture

The weapon is featured in ''

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'' and '' PUBG: Battlegrounds''.

References

External links

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