Description
Some rifles make you pick a side. The CMMG Resolute MK47 refuses to. It runs AR-style controls, takes down like an AR, and mounts optics like an AR, but the lower is built around AK-pattern magazines. That means the tapered 7.62×39 cartridge feeds from magazines that were designed for it in the first place, which is a smarter approach than forcing that round through a straight AR-15 magwell. CMMG has been refining this platform since 2014, and the Resolute is the most dialed-in version yet.
What Makes the Resolute MK47 Different
The MK47 is a true mid-size platform. Instead of squeezing 7.62×39 into a standard AR-15 receiver set, CMMG scaled up the critical parts with their PowerBolt technology for extra durability, without ballooning the rifle into AR-10 territory. The result weighs in around 7 pounds and handles like a carbine should. The 16.1 inch 4140 chrome moly barrel wears a salt bath nitride treatment, spins a 1:10 twist that suits the cartridge well, and is threaded 5/8×24 with a Zeroed muzzle brake installed to tame what little recoil this round produces.
Zeroed Parts and Real-World Usability
This rifle comes upgraded from the factory rather than begging for aftermarket parts. You get CMMG's Zeroed single stage drop-in trigger, ambidextrous 60/90 degree safety, ambi charging handle, Zeroed pistol grip, and a polymer dust cover. The six-position RipStock adjusts fast and locks up solid, and the EML 15 inch free-float handguard carries M-LOK slots at the 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock positions so you can hang lights and accessories where you want them without extra bulk. The whole rifle is finished in Armor Black Cerakote over the receivers and handguard, so it shrugs off weather and range wear.
Feeding the CMMG MK47
A Magpul 30-round PMAG ships in the box, and the rifle accepts most conventional AK-47 style magazines, so feeding it is cheap and easy. It ships optics-ready with no sights installed, leaving the full-length top rail open for whatever red dot or LPVO you prefer. For anyone who loves the 7.62×39 round but prefers AR ergonomics, this is about as clean a solution as it gets.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: CMMG
- Model: Resolute MK47
- MPN: 76AC20A-AB
- UPC: 810144729398
- Caliber: 7.62x39mm
- Action: Semi-Auto, Direct Impingement
- Barrel Length: 16.1 in
- Barrel Material: 4140 Chrome Moly Steel, Salt Bath Nitride
- Twist Rate: 1:10
- Muzzle Thread: 5/8×24 with Zeroed Muzzle Brake
- Capacity: 30 Rounds (AK-Pattern Magazines)
- Handguard: CMMG EML 15 in Free-Float M-LOK
- Stock: CMMG RipStock, 6-Position
- Safety: CMMG Zeroed 60/90 Degree Ambidextrous
- Sights: None, Optics Ready
- Finish: Cerakote Armor Black
- Weight: 7 lbs
What’s Included
- CMMG Resolute MK47 rifle
- One Magpul 30-round PMAG (AK-pattern)
- CMMG Zeroed muzzle brake (installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the CMMG Resolute MK47 take AR-15 or AK magazines?
It takes AK-pattern magazines. The MK47 lower is purpose-built around the AK magwell, so the tapered 7.62×39 cartridge feeds from the curved magazines that were designed for it. Most conventional AK-47 style mags will run in it, and a Magpul 30-round PMAG comes in the box.
Does the Resolute MK47 come with sights?
No, this rifle ships optics-ready with no iron sights installed. The flat top receiver and Picatinny sections on the EML 15 handguard give you plenty of real estate for a red dot, LPVO, or a set of backup irons. Most buyers pair it with a quality optic right out of the gate.
Can I mount a suppressor on the CMMG MK47 Resolute?
Yes. The 16.1 inch barrel is threaded 5/8×24, which is a common thread pitch for .30 caliber muzzle devices and suppressor mounts. Just remove the factory Zeroed muzzle brake and attach your mount or can of choice.
How is the MK47 different from a standard AR-15 in 7.62×39?
Standard AR-15s in 7.62×39 rely on modified straight magazines that can cause feeding issues with the tapered Soviet cartridge. The MK47 solves that with a mid-size receiver set that runs proven AK mags and uses CMMG's beefed-up PowerBolt technology for added durability. You keep AR controls, modularity, and accuracy while gaining AK-level feeding reliability.





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