CMMG Mk47 Mutant and AK Operators Union

Published on June 11, 2015
Duration: 13:12

The CMMG Mk47 Mutant offers a hybrid AR-15/AK-47 design in 7.62x39mm. It features an oversized bolt for durability and AR-style controls with an AK-style magazine release. Suppressed performance is notably quieter than AKs, with impressive zero point-of-impact shift. Potential issues include a small charging handle and a handguard that may loosen.

Quick Summary

The CMMG Mk47 Mutant is a hybrid 7.62x39mm rifle combining AR-15 controls with AK-47 magazine compatibility and an oversized bolt for durability. Suppressed, it offers a quieter experience than AKs with zero POI shift, though the charging handle is small and the handguard may need tightening.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: CMMG Mk47 Mutant & AK Operators Union
  2. 00:35Design: Upsized AR-15 with Oversized Bolt
  3. 01:53Suppressed Comparison: Mutant vs. AK
  4. 03:38Suppressor Performance: POI Shift & Heat
  5. 05:45Ergonomics: AR Controls, AK Mags, Charging Handle
  6. 08:14Field Issues: Handguard Shift & Mag Release
  7. 10:21Final Thoughts & Future Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the CMMG Mk47 Mutant unique?

The CMMG Mk47 Mutant is a hybrid rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm, blending AR-15 ergonomics and controls with AK-47 magazine compatibility and an oversized bolt carrier group for enhanced durability.

How does the CMMG Mk47 Mutant perform when suppressed?

When suppressed, the Mutant's direct impingement system is noted as being quieter and more comfortable than traditional AKs, with impressive zero point-of-impact shift observed during testing with a Griffin Armament Recce 7.

What are the ergonomic features of the CMMG Mk47 Mutant?

It features AR-style controls like the safety and bolt catch, but uses an AK-style rock-and-lock magazine well. The magazine release is large and easy to use, though the charging handle is considered too small.

Were there any issues encountered during the CMMG Mk47 Mutant review?

Yes, during testing, the handguard began to slide forward due to a loose bolt. The charging handle was also noted as being too small for efficient operation.

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