CMMG ‘Mutant’ is an AR/AK hybrid

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

Notably, the Mk47 Mutant uses a larger, AR-10-style bolt carrier group and direct impingement system. It also uses the common and easily procured AK-47 pattern magazine and is designed to have a lot more energy in the operating cycle for better reliability.

During full-auto test firing, the rifle had the smooth recoil impulse to be expected from any direct impingement operating system, despite firing the punchier 7.62x39mm cartridge.

Unfortunately, the Mk47 does not have a bolt hold open capability, though CMMG is looking into solutions for this.

The Mk47 is available from  $1,499.95 to $1,849.95.