Description
The .300 Blackout cartridge was designed from day one to do its work in short barrels, and the Banshee Mk4 is CMMG leaning all the way into that idea. The 8-inch 4140 chrome moly barrel gets a salt bath nitride treatment for wear and corrosion resistance, a 1:7 twist that stabilizes everything from light supersonics to heavy 220-grain subsonics, and a pistol-length gas system tuned for the cartridge. Out at the muzzle you get 5/8×24 threads wearing CMMG's Zeroed linear compensator, which pushes blast and concussion forward instead of back at you. Spin that comp off and you have a natural home for a .30 caliber can, which is where this platform really comes alive with subsonic ammo.
Zeroed Parts Come Standard on the Banshee Mk4
A lot of AR pistols ship with bargain-bin lower parts and expect you to fix it later. CMMG skips that step. This Banshee comes out of the box with their Zeroed drop-in trigger, a 60/90 degree ambidextrous safety you can set to the throw you prefer, an ambi charging handle, ambi mag catch with an extended release button, Zeroed pistol grip, and a polymer dust cover. The EML handguard gives you full-length M-LOK real estate on the sides and bottom plus Picatinny sections up top, so lights, lasers, and hand stops all have a place to live without adding bulk.
Living With the Banshee in .300 Blackout
At roughly 4.7 pounds with an overall length around 23.7 inches, this is a genuinely handy package that stores easily and maneuvers well in tight spaces. The Armor Black Cerakote finish holds up to real use, and the flat top receiver is a blank canvas since no sights are included, so plan on a red dot or backup irons. One 30-round Magpul PMAG ships in the box, and it feeds from standard AR-15 magazines, so mags are cheap and everywhere. CMMG builds these in the USA and stands behind them with a lifetime guarantee against defects, which says plenty about how much they trust their own work.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: CMMG
- Model: Banshee Mk4
- Manufacturer Part Number: 30A240FAB
- UPC: 810144724119
- Caliber: .300 AAC Blackout
- Action: Semi-Auto
- Barrel Length: 8"
- Barrel Material: 4140 Chrome Moly, Salt Bath Nitride Finish
- Twist Rate: 1:7
- Muzzle Threads: 5/8×24
- Muzzle Device: CMMG Zeroed Linear Compensator
- Handguard: CMMG EML M-LOK with Picatinny Rail Sections
- Capacity: 30+1
- Safety: CMMG Zeroed 60/90 Degree Ambidextrous
- Sights: None (Optics Ready)
- Finish: Armor Black Cerakote
What’s Included
- CMMG Banshee Mk4 .300 Blackout AR pistol
- One 30-round Magpul PMAG magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CMMG Banshee Mk4 suppressor ready?
Yes. The 8-inch barrel is threaded 5/8×24, which is the standard thread pitch for .30 caliber suppressors and muzzle devices. It ships with CMMG's Zeroed linear compensator installed, so you can run it as-is or swap on your can. The pistol-length gas system is tuned for .300 Blackout, which makes it a strong pairing for suppressed subsonic shooting.
Does the Banshee Mk4 come with sights or an optic?
No, this model ships without sights. The upper receiver and handguard have Picatinny rail sections up top, so mounting a red dot, low-power variable optic, or backup iron sights is quick and easy. Most buyers pair a short barrel like this with a red dot for fast target acquisition.
Will it run both supersonic and subsonic .300 Blackout ammo?
That is exactly what this setup is built for. The 1:7 twist barrel stabilizes light supersonic loads as well as heavy 200 to 220 grain subsonics, and the pistol-length gas system is tuned around the cartridge. As with any .300 Blackout gun, some unsuppressed subsonic loads may need a suppressor's added backpressure to cycle with full reliability, so test your preferred ammo.
What magazines does the CMMG Banshee Mk4 in .300 Blackout use?
It feeds from standard AR-15/5.56 pattern magazines since .300 Blackout uses the same case head and magazine dimensions. One 30-round Magpul PMAG comes in the box. Dedicated .300 Blackout marked PMAGs are also available and are a smart way to keep your Blackout mags visually separated from your 5.56 mags.


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