The Mk-47 “Mutant” — a fusion between the AR-15 and AK-47 rifles — was unveiled by a U.S. gun maker at the annual Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas this week.
Missouri-based CMMG Inc. brought its new creation to the industry event, which routinely attracts 1,600 exhibitors and 60,000 attendees from around the globe.
Brandon Novotny, mechanical design engineer for CMMG, told Military Times Tuesday that the rifle has “all your familiar AR-15 controls: drop-in trigger, safety selector, stock, safety grip.”
The “Mutant” weighs just over 7 pounds, has a 16.1-inch barrel, and a bolt carrier group derived from the .308-caliber AR-10, Military Times reported.
CMMG Inc. told the newspaper that it has already shipped 500 rifles to customers, with its base model selling for roughly $1,500.
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