CMMG MK47 7.62×39 12.5-Inch AK Pistol

Description

The CMMG Banshee MK47 is built for shooters who want an AR-platform pistol that runs 7.62x39mm from standard AK-pattern magazines rather than a proprietary feed system. That magazine compatibility matters in practice: AK mags are widely available, inexpensive, and the Banshee’s 30-round capacity means you’re running the same steel you likely already stock. The platform suits suppressor hosts, truck guns, and anyone who prefers the 7.62×39 cartridge’s terminal characteristics at short-range distances.

The 12.5-inch barrel occupies a useful middle ground. It gives up relatively little velocity compared to a full-length AK carbine barrel, while keeping overall length compact enough to be genuinely handy. CMMG’s MK47 design adapts the AR lower to accept AK-pattern rotary bolt and carrier geometry, which is how the platform feeds the tapered 7.62×39 cartridge reliably without the feed-ramp geometry compromises that come with simple magazine adapters on a standard AR bolt. The result is a more direct mechanical relationship between the cartridge geometry and the bolt face.

The manual safety follows AR control placement, so shooters already familiar with that ergonomic layout don’t have to rethink their manipulations when transitioning from an AR-15. The Armor Black Cerakote finish — CMMG’s designation, not a generic coating category — provides corrosion resistance without adding meaningful weight. One magazine ships with the pistol. The Banshee ships ready to accept a brace or other pistol-format rear accessory on the buffer tube, and the handguard accepts standard accessories on whatever rail sections it provides.