Tw1tch Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 So I have my first AK, now to get used to a completely different system (will post pictures eventually but right now it's stock and the light is terrible). LCT LCKS74, what midcaps should I be looking for as I hate hicaps with a passion? Failing that I MIGHT be tempted by flash mags but still don't like the idea. I also struggle to focus with AK irons, I can do it but it's nowhere as easy as with my MBUIS when I still had some, I'm thinking possibly an optic but worried it might ruin it as I'd be running it primarily as an OPFOR gnu (I have my eyes on a dish dash and have a Makarov kicking around). But if I do go optic should I get a classic side mounted (which will interfere with my stock no?) Or get a railed top cover? Sorry for all the questions, used to Western modular kit. Do love the wood on it though, and the ROF after a GBB is lovely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Isamu Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 I use Cyma translucid mags on my E&L gen2 and a field colleague uses the same mags on his LCT AKSU, you will just need to file down a bit the front lips, not difficult or long process, just use a dremmel like tool to file and test. On optics... well, depends on which opfor you are running, if it is something russian SF style, you can just get a railed side mount and use your favourite western optic, like an EOtech, if you aim for something less SF, any more russian looking optic will do. For example, I have an AK105 and use a micro dot in a clone ultimak, not very russian-ish, but I don't care for full 110% kit precission, I just want to shoot people and have fun, I have a PK01v as well, awesome optic TBH, but heavy as suitcase. My advice is that if you don't care much for realism and kit accuracy, or you already have a nice optic, just get a russian style side mounted rail from kalinka or ebay and call it a day =) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Got Wood? Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 I'd echo the above. But going local milita I wouldn't do any optic at all. With regards to mags, cymas standard styles fit fine, the clear and black Bulgarian ones require filing. However, I've already snapped 2 in this area by rocking them home too hard so won't be buying any more. I did get a couple of RPK mags, on standard the other a Molot. The molot for some reason creates an over hopping effect, on that mag only. So no good if you're using it alongside others Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
renegadecow Posted January 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 All Russian irons aren't the quickest due to very narrow rear sight. You can file it wider, sacrificing long distance accuracy (irrelevant to airsoft) or use something like this: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dimitri MdP Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 AK irons are no problem if you train properly with them. Specially in a full-length AK, where you can use just the front post as a "poor man's red dot". That being said, I reckon aperture sights and such are quicker and easier to use No simple way to add those to an AK, so red dots are a welcome addition.If you're going that route, I suggest using the side rail mount. Top covers are the loosest part of any AK, specially in airsoft, so it will be extremely easy to get some zeroing issues if you try to mount the optic in a railed top cover. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blobface Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) I guess anything picatinny would be a bit too high speed for the opfor feel you're after, but yes, I got a few side mounted optics for this exact reason as it doesn't "ruin" the look, the best ones I've come across in terms of sight pictures not being too visually obstructive is the OKP-7 (no clones afaik) and the Kobra (with plenty of clones). They will however stop you from being able to use your folding stock, I never shoot the guns with the stock folded anyway, it's too 80s for my liking, however before / after the game I will take them off so that things will fit into my bag better with the stock folded and optics back in their canvas bags, they hold zero anyway. Edited January 23, 2017 by blobface Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tw1tch Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 They will however stop you from being able to use your folding stock, I never shoot the guns with the stock folded anyway, it's too 80s for my liking, however before / after the game I will take them off so that things will fit into my bag better with the stock folded and optics back in their canvas bags, they hold zero anyway. This was the primary reason for me wanting to fold the stock, how long does it take roughly to remove the sight? I know my home sight does do some sort of AK side mount optic so I probably speak to the owner about that after downing the spring, grabbing some mags and a chicom/claymore bag Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blobface Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Depending on the model, but most sights take seconds to remove and put on without the need of any tools, depending on how tight you've set it, it could cause the bleeding of the finger tip thanks to Russian engineering. Personally I use the sling of the rifle to loop around and pull down on the lever of a Kobra sight to undo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tw1tch Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Amen to that, my fire selector is pretty damn stiff right now. Hoping it eases in or worst case I'll very lightly file it down. I'm excited to join the AK club, especially as it only cost me £115 (well technically £125 as I won a voucher in a raffle before Christmas and it was discounted). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blobface Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 You can easily "fix" the selector by taking the top cover off, swinging the selector upwards beyond its normal range, and then just bending it outwards (slowly and carefully) to the tightness you like. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tw1tch Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) blobface, you are the hero of the people. Edited January 23, 2017 by Tw1tch 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Got Wood? Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Is just give it a few game days. You don't want to suffer from it dropping whilst firing which is what happens when it's too loose. LCT you can be fairly rough with, don't be afraid to be harsh on it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sigma3 Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 Practice makes perfect with the iron sights. There's a different "cheek weld" philosophy to the AK so it's more about positioning your head in an AK-space rather than trying to adapt western ideas backwards. As was already said, it's all about the front sight anyway (in any form of shooting, really). I would not put an optic on it at all, for your intended purpose. If you do, get something issued at least. I have an RPG sight that I sometimes use on my "insurgent" rifle... it provides a mild magnification function and also looks the part... but usually I simply don't use that at all. Same thing with my modern Russian AK, actually. I have a magnified optic but usually just stick to the irons.And yeah, you won't be able to fold the stock with anything on the side rail, but how often is that honestly a big deal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan le Fou Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Not seen one of those mounts before. Pretty cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blobface Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Have wanted them for a while but still struggling to dish out the coins for them. Are those real steel or Asura Ivan? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Got Wood? Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 You can get a full set from ebairsoft for $40. I've got one on mine. Thought I'd stuck a photo up but maybe not. Hoping it's not too high over the SVD receiver. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skarclaw Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) You can have optics and still be 'rebel' and not like tacticool... tactiveryuncool Edit sorry didnt notice new page - this is for twitch Edited January 25, 2017 by Skarclaw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tw1tch Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 I'm definitely thinking a Soviet style optic. And if it comes to it I'll blag it as an "undercover operator". Most importantly I now have a working AEG, that's shooting hot right now. XD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan le Fou Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Have wanted them for a while but still struggling to dish out the coins for them. Are those real steel or Asura Ivan? Asura from ehobbyasia. You can get a full set from ebairsoft for $40. I've got one on mine. Thought I'd stuck a photo up but maybe not. Hoping it's not too high over the SVD receiver. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Ebairsoft is OOS on them. :/ That's why I had to pick mine from ehobby. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Got Wood? Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Ah fair enough. I'm hoping that the 30mm ring mounts are perfect for a short dot on the SVD. Tomorrow I'll find out Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan le Fou Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Ah fair enough. I'm hoping that the 30mm ring mounts are perfect for a short dot on the SVD. Tomorrow I'll find out Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro It should be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheFull9 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Well there we have it, the rebel/insurgent/mid-eastern-overthrow fighter AK look for the twenteens - Grab a cheap tacticool looking CYMA, outfit it like 95% of newbie airsoft players (I was that guy with my M4 back in the day) and there you're sorted. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan le Fou Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Apparently, and that's from a friend who was deployed in Mali, a lot of accessories mounted on rebels' guns are ACM airsoft parts... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hopna Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) That explains the siderail on the handguard on the upper photo . I guess I'd rather use a gun with stock parts than fit it with fancy and exciting ACM parts in a real life situation. Edit: On second thought, that also applies to airsofting. Edited January 25, 2017 by Hopna Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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