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| CMMG’s goal was to create a rifle that combines the strong points of both the AR-15 and AK-47. Loosely based on its Mk3 series of .308 Win chambered rifles, the aptly named Mutant fires a different breed of .30-caliber round, the 7.62x39mm. Its receivers are machined from billet of 7075-T6 aluminum. |
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| As with a regular AR, the upper receiver goes on and comes off with the help of two captured pins in the lower receiver. |
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| EOTech’s Model 518 features a 68-MOA ring surrounding a 1-MOA dot for fast target acquisitions, and the Model G33.STS 3X magnifier sits on a side-flip mount. |
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| “The CMMG Mk47 feels like an AR that spits out AK lead, both good things in our book.“ |
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| The Mk47 AKM is equipped with a Magpul MOE grip and CTR carbine stock. |
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| We attached Griffin Armament’s 30SD Flash Comp, which made a noticeable difference in easing the muzzle rise and overall felt recoil of the 7.62x39mm. A Griffin Armament QD Blast Shield can be attached to project concussive force forward. |
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| After our initial outing with the Mk47, we brought it back to the lab and configured it with a few aftermarket parts. |
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| “The Mutant takes a leap in the right direction of where we believe AR/AK mash-ups should be headed.“ |
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| “In terms of visceral enjoyment, the Mk47 is a thrill to shoot and a good-looking rifle to boot.“ |
