AK-47 Buyers Guide

The online version of the book by Robert Kay

Primary Arms Silver Series Advanced Push Button Microdot Red Dot Sight

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PA’s Advanced Push Button Microdot Red Dot Sight has gone through more incarnations that the Dalai Lama. It’s steadily been improved over the years and is a bestselling microdot. It offers an estimated 50,000 hours of battery life from a CR2032 battery at medium illumination setting. It’s got 12 total illumination settings and is compatible with night vision equipment to further extend its range of uses.

The 2 MOA red dot is extremely crisp which means you can remove it from your AK and using it on a 1911 for Bullseye shooting. The small dot means you to take shots at short range while still making effective shots at medium ranges. The glass is fully multi-coated to reduce reflection and the body is covered with a durable hardcoat, anodized, 6061 aluminum housing. PA offers a 3-year warranty. It’s great for home defense or target shooting. It’s also a perfect ‘starter’ optic with a great price point.

It’s reassuring to know that this optic this optic has been given a Silver-tier rating by the National Tactical Officers Association.

Trijicon ACOG 1.5x16S Low Compact Scope – Dual Illuminated ACSS CQB-M5 – Green

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This Trijicon ACOG 1.5x16S Low Compact Scope was jointly developed by Primary Arms and Trijicon. It combines the legendary TA-44 Mini-ACOG with the patented Advanced Combined Sighting System (ACSS®) reticle system. It is not an exaggeration to say that this is the ultimate in AK optics. It’s designed primarily for owners of 5.45×39mm rifles.

The TA-44 is incredibly small and light, measuring just 4 inches long and weighing in at only 5.1 ounces. The forged 7075-T6 aluminum body stands up to punishing abuse, and the glass clarity is world famous. It’s proven to be ideal atop AK platform rifles. Inside this TA-44 you will find our patented ACSS® CQB-M5 reticle, combing bullet drop compensation with automatic ranging. It’s great for both short range and long range duty.

This TA44-C-4003010 model features green reticle illumination powered by fiber optic light gathering in daytime and tritium in the dark. No batteries are needed. A low base is machined into the scope body for use on AK-47s and other rifles with a stock that sits low relative to the Picatinny rail mount. (If you purchase through this site comes with optional free mount if in stock).

Real Avid Gun Boss cleaning kit

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AKs seem to get dirty in a hurry. (That cheap ammo doesn’t help). Real Avid created a comprehensive cleaning kit at a very reasonable price ($29.99). The Real Avid Gun Boss Cleaning kit contains a proprietary carbon-scraping tool designed for AK pistons and bolts. The chamber brush is threaded on both ends to reach the hard-to-clean chamber from both directions. The Gun Boss cleaning kit will get your gun cleaned fast and easy, so you can spend your time where you want – on the range.

SPECS

  • 6 Threaded Steel Rods with Durable Black E-Coating and Swivel Tip Combine to Form a 28.5″ Rod
  • T-Handle
  • 7.62mm Bore Brush
  • Gas Tube Nylon Brush
  • Gas Tube Mop
  • Nylon Slotted Tip
  • AK47 Drift Pin Punch with Gas Port Scraper Tip
  • Bore Illuminator/Safety Flag
  • Chamber Brush
  • Compact AK47 Carbon Scraper
  • 50 1.5″ x 3″ Cleaning Patches

Mr. Guns & Gear Tri-Tip Flash Suppressor-14mm

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The Tri-Tip Flash Suppressor is a new product designed with input by Mrgunsngear, one of the most respected firearms reviewers on the Net. This device was created specifically to hide your AK’s flash and features a three- prong design, with an elongated prong at the 6 o’clock position with a special ping-reducing channel. It has a durable black oxide finish and is
left hand threaded for 14x1mm (standard AKM). It’s compatible with up to 7.62x54mmR. The Tri-Tip weighs a scant 2.5 ounces and is only 2.4″ in overall length and made from 4140 steel.

Made in the U.S.A. and 922(r) compliant.