Better Than An AK47 Pistol | CMMG Dissent MK47 12.5inch Pistol

Published on March 1, 2024
Duration: 15:43

Colion Noir provides an expert review of the CMMG Dissent MK47 12.5-inch Pistol, highlighting its AR-15 controls with AK-47 compatibility in 7.62x39mm. He details the innovative bufferless 'Compact Action Direct Impingement' system, its ergonomic advantages in a pistol configuration, and compares it favorably against traditional AK pistols, ultimately opting to SBR his unit.

Quick Summary

Colion Noir reviews the CMMG Dissent MK47 12.5" Pistol, a 7.62x39mm firearm blending AR-15 controls with AK-47 magazine compatibility. Its unique bufferless 'Compact Action Direct Impingement' system enhances maneuverability and allows for folding braces, making it a preferred alternative to traditional AK pistols for its ergonomics and handling.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Backstory
  2. 00:51Product Reveal and Sponsor
  3. 02:16Technical Overview and Controls
  4. 04:07Compact Action System
  5. 04:51Ergonomics and Balance
  6. 07:14Recoil and Shooting Dynamics
  7. 09:42Trigger Assessment
  8. 11:23Final Verdict

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the CMMG Dissent MK47's action system unique?

The CMMG Dissent MK47 features a 'Compact Action Direct Impingement' system. This bufferless design integrates the entire action within the upper receiver, allowing for a folding brace or stock while maintaining direct impingement gas operation, unlike traditional AR-15s.

How does the CMMG Dissent MK47 handle 7.62x39mm ammunition?

The Dissent MK47 is chambered in 7.62x39mm and is designed to accept standard AK-47 pattern magazines, offering the benefits of AR-15 controls and ergonomics with the power of the AK round.

What are the ergonomic advantages of the CMMG Dissent MK47 pistol?

The 12.5-inch Dissent MK47 pistol is praised for its superior balance and maneuverability. Its compact form factor makes it more proportioned and easier to handle for transitions compared to longer variants.

Why is the CMMG Dissent MK47 configured as a pistol?

The firearm is initially presented in a pistol configuration with an SB Tactical Folding Brace to comply with Federal regulations. This avoids the NFA requirements and tax stamp needed for a Short-Barreled Rifle (SBR) with a barrel under 16 inches.

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