There have been several attempts to reduce the simplicity of the Kalashnikov combined with ergonomics and customization of the AR. The most famous, which does not mean popular, is the SR-47 by Knight's Armament. Some time ago we wrote about the currently available two variants of the replica of this rifle: the budget CM.095/095A with a receiver made of nylon:
and a slightly more expensive all-metal CM.093/093A:
The second one is the carbine featured in the old (2010) animated film about Packy and Botasky:
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Of course, the SR-47 did not became a hit, but the idea of merging the AK and the AR did not die. In 2014, the American company CMMG presented the first copy of its product - the Mk47 carbine. This was done apparently because the raging American civilian shooting market needed a 7.62x39 cartridge-powered weapon produced in the United States. Currently, CMMG's offer includes several different Mk47 variants with 8, 10 and 16.1 inch barrels. Comparing the Mk47 to the SR-47, the most noticeable difference is in the shape of the lower receiver, more specifically the magazine well.
Last week at Taiwangun we had the opportunity to look at the first replica of the CMMG product - the Mk47 Mutant AEG.
The replica is made of aluminum alloy, has foldable detachable sights and an AR-15 telescopic stock. It is, of course, feed from typical magazines dedicated for AK replicas. The metal handguard has a top Picatinny rail and additional M-Lok slots on the sides. Space for the battery is provided in the stock.
The carbine is made very well. The individual parts fit together very smoothly and all connections are stable and free of slack.
The magazine supplied with the replica is a polymer hi-cap . A battery is also included.
Whether and when the Mutant will go on sale is not yet known.
