Description
Most AR pistols get a shorter barrel but keep the same buffer tube hanging off the back, so the package never ends up as small as it looks on paper. CMMG went after the real problem. The Dissent MK4 uses their patent-pending Compact Action, which relocates the entire recoil system into the upper receiver above the bolt carrier. No buffer tube, no receiver extension, just a clean 1913 Picatinny rail section at the rear of the lower so you can mount whatever fits your setup. The result is a 300 Blackout pistol that measures 14.7 inches overall and weighs around 4.6 pounds, making it the shortest, most packable gun CMMG has ever built.
Why 300 Blackout Belongs in the Dissent MK4
The 6.5 inch barrel sounds stubby until you remember 300 Blackout was designed from the start to burn its powder in short barrels. Subsonic loads especially give up almost nothing here, which is exactly why this platform gets suppressed so often. The 4140CM barrel wears a salt bath nitride finish, spins a 1:7 twist, and threads at 5/8×24 behind CMMG's Zeroed linear compensator, which pushes blast forward instead of back at you. The SLR adjustable gas block is the quiet hero of the whole package, letting you dial the system in for supersonic range ammo, subsonic loads, or a can without beating up the gun or your ejection pattern.
Controls and Trigger Done Right
CMMG paired the Compact Action with a forward non-reciprocating side charging handle that swaps to either side, plus fully ambidextrous AR-style controls, so lefties are not an afterthought. The trigger is a TriggerTech AR-D two-stage developed specifically for the Dissent, breaking at a crisp 4 pounds that feels far better than anything mil-spec.
Built to Last, Finished to Stand Out
Both receivers are 7075-T6 aluminum dressed in a two-tone Tungsten gray Cerakote that wears hard and looks sharp doing it. A 5.5 inch M-LOK handguard keeps accessories close and the whole package tight. Two 30-round magazines come in the box, and CMMG backs it all with their Lifetime Quality Guarantee. Add a red dot to the optic-ready top rail and you have a truck gun, bag gun, or suppressor host that takes up half the space of a conventional AR pistol.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: CMMG
- Model: Dissent MK4
- MPN: 30A0E33-TNG
- UPC: 810097508101
- Caliber: .300 AAC Blackout
- Action: Semi-Auto, Direct Impingement
- Barrel Length: 6.5"
- Barrel: 4140CM Steel, Salt Bath Nitride, 1:7 Twist
- Muzzle Device: CMMG Zeroed Linear Compensator, 5/8×24 Thread
- Overall Length: 14.7"
- Weight: 4.6 lbs
- Capacity: 30+1 Rounds
- Trigger: TriggerTech AR-D 2-Stage, 4 lb Pull
- Gas Block: SLR Adjustable
- Handguard: 5.5" M-LOK
- Finish: Tungsten Gray Cerakote, 7075-T6 Aluminum Receivers
What’s Included
- CMMG Dissent MK4 300 Blackout pistol
- Two 30-round magazines
- Owner's manual
- Cable lock
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Dissent MK4 work without a buffer tube?
CMMG's patent-pending Compact Action moves the entire recoil system into the upper receiver, sitting above the bolt carrier group. That means no buffer tube or receiver extension is needed at all. In its place, the rear of the lower has a 1913 Picatinny rail section for mounting the rear accessory of your choice.
Is the CMMG Dissent MK4 a good suppressor host?
It is one of the better ones out there. The 6.5 inch barrel is threaded 5/8×24 behind a removable linear comp, and 300 Blackout subsonic loads were practically made for short barrels and cans. The SLR adjustable gas block lets you tune the gas system for suppressed shooting so the gun runs clean and soft.
Will the Dissent MK4 run both supersonic and subsonic ammo reliably?
Yes, and that is a big part of why the adjustable gas block is included. You can dial gas flow up or down to match whichever load you feed it, whether that is full-power supersonic range ammo or heavy subsonics. Take a few minutes to tune it for your preferred load and it settles right in.
Does the CMMG Dissent MK4 come with sights or an optic?
No, it ships optic ready with no sights installed. The full-length top Picatinny rail gives you plenty of real estate for a red dot, which is the natural pairing for a compact platform like this. Many owners run a compact dot or a small magnifier combo depending on their intended use.


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