Description
The .300 Blackout cartridge was designed from the ground up to burn efficiently in short barrels, and the Banshee MK4 leans all the way into that idea. CMMG built this one around an 8-inch 4140 chrome moly barrel with a salt bath nitride finish, a medium taper profile, a 1:7 twist, and 5/8×24 muzzle threads capped from the factory with CMMG's Zeroed linear compensator, which pushes blast and concussion forward instead of back at you. That matters more than you might think on a gun this short. Run supersonic loads and you get ballistics that hang with 7.62×39 out of a package that measures just 23.7 inches with the brace collapsed. Spin on a can and feed it subsonics, and you have one of the quietest AR setups you can put together.
What Sets the Banshee MK4 Apart
CMMG did not cut corners on the parts list. The Zeroed single stage trigger is a genuine upgrade over the gritty mil-spec units most factory ARs ship with, and the controls are set up for either hand: ambidextrous charging handle, ambi mag catch with an extended release button, and a 60/90 degree ambi safety you can adjust to your preferred throw. The EML7 handguard runs M-LOK slots along the sides, bottom, and between the top Picatinny sections, so lights, lasers, and hand stops all have a home. Out back, the six-position RipBrace extends with a quick pull, no fumbling with adjustment levers. The whole gun weighs right around 5.1 pounds, and the Midnight Bronze Cerakote over the receivers gives it a look you will not confuse with the sea of black rifles at the range.
Setting Up Your Banshee for the Range
The flat top receiver ships optics ready with no sights installed, so plan on a red dot or LPVO before your first trip out. It feeds from standard AR-15 magazines and comes with a 30-round Magpul PMAG in the box. Since the lower accepts standard AR parts and accessories, anything you already own for the platform carries right over. Between the short barrel, the light weight, and the soft-shooting nature of .300 Blackout, this is a truck gun, home setup, or suppressor host that earns its keep.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: CMMG
- Model: Banshee MK4
- MPN: 30AF20AMB
- UPC: 810148623562
- Caliber: .300 AAC Blackout
- Action: Semi-Auto, Direct Impingement
- Barrel Length: 8 inches
- Barrel Material: 4140 Chrome Moly, Salt Bath Nitride Finish
- Twist Rate: 1:7
- Muzzle Threads: 5/8×24, CMMG Zeroed Linear Compensator
- Capacity: 30+1
- Handguard: CMMG EML7 M-LOK
- Brace: 6-Position CMMG RipBrace
- Trigger: CMMG Zeroed Single Stage
- Safety: CMMG Zeroed 60/90 Degree Ambidextrous
- Finish: Midnight Bronze Cerakote
What’s Included
- CMMG Banshee MK4 .300 Blackout AR Pistol
- One 30-round Magpul PMAG magazine
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the CMMG Banshee MK4 come with sights?
No, this model ships optics ready with a bare full-length Picatinny rail on top. Most owners mount a red dot or a compact LPVO, and there is plenty of rail space to add backup iron sights if you want them. Plan your optic purchase alongside the gun so you are ready for the first range trip.
Is the Banshee MK4 a good suppressor host?
It is one of the better factory setups for it. The 8-inch barrel is nearly ideal for .300 Blackout, and the 5/8×24 threaded muzzle means the factory linear comp spins off and your can spins right on. Pair it with subsonic ammo and a quality suppressor and it gets remarkably quiet for a centerfire rifle cartridge.
What magazines does the Banshee MK4 .300 Blackout use?
It runs on standard AR-15 magazines, and CMMG includes a 30-round Magpul PMAG in the box. Any quality 5.56-pattern mag will feed .300 Blackout, though many owners pick up dedicated Blackout-marked mags to avoid mixing calibers on the shelf. That is a smart habit if you own ARs in both chamberings.
Are the controls on the Banshee MK4 truly ambidextrous?
Yes, CMMG went further than most on this. You get an ambidextrous charging handle, ambi safety selector with an adjustable 60 or 90 degree throw, ambi mag catch, and an extended mag release button on the right side. Left-handed users can run this gun without any workarounds.





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