Description
The Dissent MK47 answers a question a lot of us have asked at the counter: why can't I get AK power in a package that handles like my AR? CMMG built exactly that. This large-format pistol runs the 7.62×39 cartridge through a direct impingement system with familiar AR-style controls, and it feeds from AK-pattern magazines, including the two 30-round Magpul PMAGs that come in the box. The 12.5 inch barrel squeezes solid velocity out of the cartridge while keeping the whole thing at just 22.4 inches overall, so it stores easily and moves fast in tight spaces.
What Makes the Dissent MK47 Different
The big story here is the compact action. CMMG ditched the traditional buffer system entirely, which is why the receiver ends in a Picatinny rail end cap instead of a buffer tube. The forward-mounted side charging handle is non-reciprocating and can be swapped for left or right handed use, so you can run the gun without breaking your grip or coming off target. An adjustable gas block lets you tune the system for your preferred ammo or dial things back when running a suppressor, which is a nice touch on a 7.62×39 gun since ammo quality varies a lot in this caliber.
Built to CMMG Standards
The 4140 chrome moly barrel wears a salt bath nitride finish with a 1:10 twist and 5/8×24 threaded muzzle topped with CMMG's ZEROED linear compensator, which pushes blast forward and helps tame the muzzle on a barrel this short. Receivers are machined from 7075-T6 aluminum and finished in Armor Black Cerakote, and the M-LOK handguard with a full-length top Picatinny rail gives you plenty of real estate for lights, optics, and grips. At 6.7 pounds it carries its weight well, and CMMG backs it with their Lifetime Quality Guarantee. If you want 7.62×39 thump in a modern, tunable, AR-mannered package, this is one of the most interesting ways to get it.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: CMMG
- Manufacturer Part Number: 86A8E0BAB
- UPC: 810148623111
- Caliber: 7.62x39mm
- Action: Semi-Auto, Direct Impingement (Bufferless Compact Action)
- Capacity: 30+1
- Barrel Length: 12.5"
- Barrel Material/Finish: 4140CM Steel, Salt Bath Nitride
- Twist Rate: 1:10
- Muzzle Thread: 5/8×24 TPI
- Muzzle Device: CMMG ZEROED Linear Compensator
- Receivers: 7075-T6 Aluminum, Armor Black Cerakote
- Handguard: CMMG M-LOK with Top Picatinny Rail
- Charging Handle: Forward Side Charger, Non-Reciprocating, Reversible
- Overall Length: 22.4"
- Weight: 6.7 lbs
What’s Included
- CMMG Dissent MK47 pistol
- Two 30-round Magpul PMAG magazines
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the CMMG Dissent MK47 use AK magazines?
Yes, and that is one of its biggest selling points. The MK47 platform feeds from standard AK-pattern 7.62×39 magazines, so mags are cheap, rugged, and everywhere. Two 30-round Magpul PMAGs come in the box to get you started.
Does the Dissent MK47 have a buffer tube?
No. CMMG's Dissent uses a bufferless compact action with a direct impingement gas system, so there is no buffer tube hanging off the back. Instead you get a Picatinny rail end cap at the rear of the receiver, which keeps the overall length down to just 22.4 inches.
Is the CMMG Dissent MK47 suppressor friendly?
It is well set up for it. The 12.5 inch barrel is threaded 5/8×24 under the included ZEROED linear compensator, and the adjustable gas block lets you dial the gas system back to keep the gun running clean and soft when suppressed. That same adjustability helps when switching between different 7.62×39 loads.
Does this Dissent MK47 come with sights or an optic?
No sights are included. The flat-top upper and full-length Picatinny rail are ready for whatever red dot, LPVO, or backup irons you prefer. Most owners run a red dot on a pistol build like this given the size and intended distances.




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