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SKU: 170851
UPC: 810148628864
MPN: 33A030C-SG
The CMMG Banshee MK3 8.6 Blackout 20-round 12.50" compact platform delivers precision and modularity in a sub-rifle footprint optimized for home defense, property security, and tactical training. Chambered in 8.6 Blackout—a subsonic cartridge engineered for suppressed fire with superior ballistics compared to 300 Blackout—this purpose-built compact accepts standard AR magazines and integrates seamlessly into existing platform ecosystems while maintaining the ballistic performance operators demand.
The 11-inch M-LOK handguard machined from 7075-T6 aluminum provides full-length accessory rail coverage on top, sides, and bottom, enabling unlimited mounting flexibility for optics, lights, lasers, and vertical grips. The 12.50-inch black nitride barrel maximizes velocity within a compact overall length, while the CMMG Zeroed Grip ensures consistent hand placement and ergonomic control. Included Magpul PMAG delivers reliable ammunition feed with proven durability. The aluminum construction and nitride finish resist corrosion and facilitate rapid field maintenance during extended training cycles or operational rotations.
This configuration serves law enforcement specialists, defensive shooters, and range competitors seeking a compact 8.6 Blackout rifle for barrier penetration, subsonic accuracy, and noise management. Weighing 11 pounds fully assembled, the Banshee MK3 balances manageable recoil impulse with sufficient mass for repeatable shot placement. The 8.6 Blackout cartridge performs distinctly from 5.56 NATO in terminal performance and suppression characteristics—a critical distinction for shooters evaluating ammunition costs and mission requirements.
The BANSHEE series represents CMMG's commitment to non-NFA compact rifle design, offering the modularity and reliability expected in modern tactical platforms. The M-LOK system has established itself as the industry standard for accessory mounting on modern carbines, ensuring compatibility with current and future tactical hardware without rail-mounted weight penalties.
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