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Optics or irons?

Nostradumbass

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Posted: 4/2/2015 1:42:59 PM EDT

[Last Edit: Nostradumbass][Edited]

Optics or Irons on an AKS-74U?
I'm really struggling with this....I love the look of the rifle without an optic, but thinking about functionality.
What is your preference and why on your Krinks?
Thanks so much,

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Nick710

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Posted: 4/2/2015 2:10:08 PM EDT

[#1]

Put some form of Red Dot on it.

I prefer a Micro Aimpoint.

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cantfightfate

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Posted: 4/2/2015 9:43:52 PM EDT

[#2]

Irons work for me, I think it depends how good your vision is.

nictra

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Posted: 4/3/2015 10:20:45 AM EDT

[#3]

I've run mine in multiple configurations, and I've settled on an Ultimak with microdot.

Icopy

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Posted: 4/3/2015 8:09:40 PM EDT

[#4]

Irons for me. I can get decent groups at 50 yards with irons.

freeride1

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Posted: 4/4/2015 7:46:52 PM EDT

[Last Edit: freeride1][Edited] [#5]

Irons on the Krink are a mile ahead of the standard AK.

With my eyeglasses on irons work fine at any distance I plan on shooting my Krink(<200 yards.)

A tritium front sight or another contrast color makes it even better.

ETA, if you do go with an red dot I recommend the Zenitco B-18 as the mount.

MAKAK47

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Posted: 4/8/2015 10:14:03 PM EDT

[#6]

I run it old school and use a Kobra, love it, however I'm looking to upgrade to a more modern red dot soon

ryanr256

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Posted: 4/16/2015 12:01:17 AM EDT

[#7]

I use a PK-06 red dot on a K-Var KV-04SP mount.

Old eyes.

;-)

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faldoc

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Posted: 5/19/2015 12:38:06 PM EDT

[#8]

I started with irons but went ahead and put a rail on the top cover for my H1 Aimpoint. It's great. No regrets.

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Posted: 5/21/2015 3:32:19 PM EDT

[#9]

Good red dot makes all the difference at 300 yards

Z

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