What is the best way to mount a sight to a WASR 10?

[62chevyimpala]

Im new to to shooting, but I enjoy it very much. I've put about 1000 rounds through my AK and love it. I would like to put a red dot on it to help with aiming. Does anyone have any good ways to put a better sight on? Do they make rail systems for AKs?

 

[TheWabbit]

You have several options. Do you have an AK side rail? You can mount a rail with that. You could use the Texas Weapon System or go even simpler and replace the upper handguard with a small rail for a red dot.

 

[mjlcobra]

You have several options. Do you have an AK side rail? You can mount a rail with that. You could use the Texas Weapon System or go even simpler and replace the upper handguard with a small rail for a red dot.

This guy knows what he's talking about. There's some other options out there, too. Check out www.akfikes.com - spend some time looking around and be amazed at what you learn. Have fun.

 

[tradertator]

You should have a rail on the side of your WASR. If so, I highly recommend using it, and going with one of these:
Kalinka BP-02 AK/AKM Low Profile Centered Side Mount to Weaver Rail w/ Black Finish

 

[42769vette]

My personal preferance is RS regulate mounts, but il not as versed in ak mounts as some others.

 

[Laughing Snake]

Do you know what kind of red dot you want? I have/or used both of the rail mounts tradertator and 42769vette mentioned and both have been solid options.

The BP-02 has a little more weight to it but to me at least it has more of a combloc look and feel. For some reason the mount itself makes me think of brass knuckles. One thing about them though, and it could have changed since I bought mine, is the rail is ever so slightly offset to the right. It's not over enough to really complicate anything, but as a DIY you can remove the rail, grind down the center support, or all of three supports, and re-bolt the rail lower and more centered. Just laying out the options.

The RS Regulate mounts are slimmer and lighter and can set a red dot low enough to co-witness the irons depending what red dot/mount. The purchase price is higher compared to the BP-02 but you get quality nonetheless.

 

[paintman]

I have been looking at the rs mounts for mine. it seems to be everything I want as far as keeping the optic low and still being able to use the iron sights if needed.

 

[techres]

AK-47 Accessories, AK-47 Mini-14, Mini-30, M1 .30 Carbine Scout Scope Mount from UltiMAK

 

[62chevyimpala]

Thee are awesome. Thanks for the options. I have a lot of reading to do!

 

[62chevyimpala]

You should have a rail on the side of your WASR. If so, I highly recommend using it, and going with one of these:
Kalinka BP-02 AK/AKM Low Profile Centered Side Mount to Weaver Rail w/ Black Finish

This looks like what I've been looking for!