Mutant AK-47s, long guns, take center stage at SHOT Show

FoxNews.com ^ | Allison Barrie

[RoosterRedux]

What happens when you marry two Cold War rivals?

At SHOT Show, you get a mutant rifle that’s smart and as simple to use as a modern sporting rifle.

CMMG introduced its newest AR-15-style rifles: the Mk47 Mutant T, Mutant AKM, and Mutant AKM2. The company touts the new Mutant arrivals as a smart blend of the AK’s ammunition and magazines with the accuracy and compatibility of components of the AR.

The Mutant was drawing a lot of crowds interested in the accuracy of an AR combined with the take down power of the 7.62x39 mm cartridge.

The MK-47 gas-operated semi-auto rifle is removable box magazine fed. It features a 16.1-inch free-floated barrel fitted with an AR carbine length direct-impingement gas system operating the AR-style bolt assembly. It has a slim receiver enhancing its sleek looks.

The two-position safety lever works like an AR safety and is positioned on the left side just above the grip.

Many of the Mk47's components are interchangeable with military-spec AR-15 and CMMG Mk3 components, including the threaded muzzle, gas tube and block, grip and shoulder stock.

The Mutant T base model is chambered for the 7.62×39 cartridge and there’s a special receiver for AK-47 magazines. The weight is 7.2 pounds and the overall length is 33.5 inches with the stock collapsed.

[stuck_in_new_orleans]

Waiting for photos

[Azeem]

Thanks for the info. I don’t work on the AR platform.

I don’t understand why anyone would pay that kind of money just to shoot the AK mag, especially when the Arsenal (which I think is overpriced) is cheaper but is a fantastic rifle.

You can shoot the 7.62x39mm accurately to 300m with a $600 C39. The trajectory of the round drops hard after that.

I build my own AKMs but only have a range to 100m.

[old gringo]

it has already been around a long time i have a ww2 moslin naget that uses it.

[Jack Hydrazine]

Video about the IDF’s Tavor rifle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgWWPB8Zd8Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6eG_xuQDcg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxCuDtQW3nw

[RedStateRocker]

Oh, I know the round had been around for many decades, I mean the hybridization of this particular style of weapon :-)

[rickomatic]

My 300 AAC Blackout chambered AR does everything the 7.62X39 does, and more. More accuracy, more choice of bullets, no need for any changes in a standard .223/5.56 NATO chambered AR other than a barrel, and in some cases, a shorter gas tube. I reload my own ammo with cases converted from .223/5.56 range brass so my shooting costs are kept low.

I am building a 300 AAC Blackout budget rifle as we speak. With judicious shopping I'll be into it for less than $800. Then I may get a $1200.00 can for it. LOL.

[DirtyPigpen]

I have heard some say they want one for parts commonality, others say for ease of attaching optics. Others say its easier when all the guns you have are similar, for training purposes.

Personally, I think the more types of rifles you’re familiar with the better off you’ll be.

But, to each his own . Hope they make lots of money.

I’ll stick with what I have. My AR’s and AK’s work for what I’ll need them for and within the scope of the purpose they were designed.

[DirtyPigpen]

The m91 type rifles use the 762x54r. Unless yours has been rechambered.

[Dick Vomer]

doesn’t anybody love the mini-14 anymore?

[GladesGuru]

Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
Those who do not learn gun history are doomed to be misled by companies selling “innovative” guns.

Google Daewoo DR300 rifle for the 7.62X39 version.

Then ask yo sef’ why an American didn’t develop it instead of a South Korean!

[Do the math]

I love my mini-14. It’s fun as hell to shoot. However, when it gets hot it is not very accurate past 50 yards.

[Charles Martel]

I’ve had pretty good luck with my Clinton-era Ranch Rifle. Maybe I got lucky, or perhaps the stainless models are less susceptible to the problems than the blued steel version. My wife has claimed it as her own, so it’s not going anywhere now... :-)

[SgtHooper]

It is because they are cheap and everywhere. Plus, if the AK’s shoot the steel crap reliably, it’s a win-win for general purpose use.

[Lurker]

Thanks!

[lcms rev]

People have tried multiple times to design an AR that will take 7.62x39 ammo, but most of them don’t work well for various reasons. I think most of the time the issue is the shape of the cartridge: it doesn’t work well in standard AR magazines, and the AK magazines don’t work properly in standard AR lowers.