CMMG Upgrades Mk47 Mutant Platform With AKR, AKR2 Rifles

By Tactical-Life

Missouri-based CMMG has updated its Mk47 Mutant platform with its new Mk47 AKR and Mk47 AKR2 rifles. These models feature an ambidextrous safety selector; new RML15 M-LOK handguard; and a new ambidextrous charging handle.

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As the CMMG presser notes, the Mutant is a mid-sized AR that runs the 7.62x39mm round using a bigger and more durable AR10-sized bolt. It does this while offering AR-15-style ergonomics. In addition, it’s constructed from an AR10-style platform which is shortened by ¾ of an inch. Meanwhile, the lower receiver accepts AK magazines and drums.

The Mutant works with most aftermarket AR parts, except charging handles. That’s because the Mutant is a shortened, mid-size platform AR. Slapping on the new ambi charging handle makes the Mk47 AKR and Mk47 AKR2 easier to run, CMMG says. Furthermore, you get a fully ambidextrous rifle thanks to …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life