AK Master Mount™ Optic Mounts
$5.00 – $185.00
The AK Master Mount™ patented optic mounts are unique and purpose built products for serious AK users. They are built as rugged as the AK rifle itself.
It's low profile with a low axis over bore. It also has our unique quick release "Dual Axis Locking" lever and our “2 in 1” top rail design that can accommodate picatinny or ACOG based optics. Made in the USA.
It comes in several styles:
(1) AKM versions (for the "standard AK pattern" side rail AND our own side rail kit): Forward Biased, Rear Biased, or Full Length top rail. 7K version specifically for the Arsenal™ SAM7K pistol. Micro version specifically for the Romanian Micro Draco™ pistol.
(2) YUGO versions (for the factory Yugo / Zastava side rail): Rear Biased or Full Length top rail versions.
(3) VZ58 version for the VZ58 factory side rail.
(4) PSL - SVD version for the PSL & SVD factory side rail.
Quick Installation
Easily adjusts to different width AK side rails.
Easy On / Easy Off
True quick release mechanism.
Built to Last
Machined from a solid block of aluminum to be rugged, but light.
Dual-Axis Locking
AK optic mounts secure to an AK receiver’s side rail by one of two main methods. The first method uses a rotating lever that has a contoured portion to rotate and lock into a corresponding cut-out in the side rail. Many of the traditional com-bloc optic mounts utilized this design and are broadly referred to as SVD styled mounts. This method is primarily securing the optic mount in the horizontal axis.
The second method utilizes a rotating lever to deform the bottom part of the mount to “crimp” onto the side rail. These mounts are not really quick release despite their labeling as such, and this mount deformation makes it difficult to resize the mount to a different side rail on a different rifle. The more modern approach to this method is to use the rotating lever to manipulate a spring loaded clamping bar to compress against the receiver’s side rail to make it quick release capable. These style mounts are prone to “walking” along the side rail with heavy shooting sessions as they only secure the optic mount in the vertical axis.
We have combined these two techniques in our patented design to firmly secure our optic mount to an AK’s side rail in both the vertical and horizontal axis to make it Dual Axis Locking. This secure attachment maintains optics zero even with sustained heavy shooting sessions. Our clamping bar is also longer than the other optics mounts on the market to provide additional clamping surface contact, and we use two springs in the clamping bar mechanism for increased clamping bar stability and true quick release capability. Our handle is upgraded to stronger 7075 aluminum.
The optic mount's low profile hugs the side of the AK receiver and the dust cover to deliver a low axis over bore placement. This allows simultaneous use of the rifle's iron sights if needed.
Our 12 sided proprietary locking bolt provides for a greater clamping bar tension range, twice that of most optic mounts on the market. This allows for true fine tuning of the clamping bar’s clamping force, and it also ensures proper fitting on side rails of slightly different dimensions on different AKs. Optics zero is maintained.
Built Rugged As the AK Itself
We machine our optic mounts from a solid block of 6061-T6 aluminum to achieve superior strength, but yet be weight conscious. Its one piece design keeps things simple, maintains structural integrity, and avoids fastener failures or movement that can occur in two piece optic mounts. Likewise we intentionally overbuilt our optic mounts with heavy duty struts to reliably support its integral 2-in-1Picatinny / ACOG rail and any attached optics.
Its robust struts then pleasantly blend into the body of the mount which is also rugged enough to withstand whatever abuses are thrown at it. Despite our mounts ruggedness, we have rounded and contoured the edges to make it ergonomical, snag free, and good looking.
No wimpy levers here. The throw lever is also heavy duty and is fully inset into the body of the mount to protect it from any snags and accidental release.
Compatibility
The AK Master Mount™ AKM version optic mounts are specifically designed for the "standard pattern" AK side rail and our own side rail kit. It does not fit the Century Arms™ proprietary side rail that was found on some of their earlier AK rifles. The AKM version is also not compatible with a "Yugo" (Zastava) factory side rail as the Yugo pattern side rails are placed higher and further back on the receiver wall; thus, an optic mount for a standard pattern AK side rail will not sit on a factory Yugo side rail in the correct location over the dust cover. However, when a standard pattern AK side rail (like our AK Master Mount™ side rail) is added to a Yugo rifle or pistol, our optic mount can be used successfully (as is shown in the associated picture of our side rail kit installed on an Zastava PAP92).
The Yugo version optic mount is specifically designed to fit the factory Yugo side rail. It does not fit the standard AK side rail.
The VZ58 optic mount version is made specifically for the factory VZ58 side rail.
View the "Installation" section under the "Support" tab on this website for installation video, tips, and troubleshooting guide.
Greater Optics Versatility. Superior Finish.
A unique feature of our optic mount is our proprietary rail on the top. We have combined the standard picatinny rail pattern and the ACOG base pattern into one combined rail section. This “2-in-1” rail design allows for more versatility in optics choice by not having to buy two different optic mounts, or an adapter, to accommodate optics with a picatinny base or an ACOG base.
Both our "AKM" and "Yugo" versions have the locking lugs for mounting the optional accessory side rail onto the struts of the optic mounts. See the optional accessory side rail section for pictures and additional information.
Our patented AK Master Mount™ optic mount build is completed with a black hardcoat (type III) anodized finish that not only looks great, but adds additional structural strength and wear resistance.
AKM Micro Version
This optic mount version is specifically designed to fit behind the rear sight of the Romanian Micro Draco™ AK pistol. Its top combo Picatinny / ACOG rail is 1 6/8 inches long, and it weighs 4.6 ounces.
2-in-1 top rail design accommodates Picatinny and ACOG based optics without need for an adapter.
Accepts our optional accessory side rail.
AKM 7K Version
This optic mount version is specifically designed to fit behind the oversized rear sight of the Arsenal™ SAM7K pistol. Its top combo Picatinny / ACOG rail is 1 6/8 inches long and it weighs 4.6 ounces.
2-in-1 top rail design accommodates Picatinny and ACOG based optics without need for an adapter.
Accepts our optional accessory side rail.
AKM Rear Biased Top Rail Version
This optic mount version is designed for the standard AK side rail, but its top picatinny rail length is also specifically designed to fit behind the oversized rear sight of the Zastava™ PAP pistols when paired with our AK side rail kit. It has a steel insert at the end of the dovetail channel. Its top combo Picatinny / ACOG rail is 1 6/8 inches long and it weighs 4.6 ounces.
2-in-1 top rail design accommodates Picatinny and ACOG based optics without need for an adapter.
Accepts our optional accessory side rail.
AKM Full Length Version
Its top Picatinny / ACOG rail is 7 1/4 inches long to nearly run the entire length of the dustcover. This allows for placement of larger optics, magnifiers, or for those wanting optic placement flexibility. It has a steel insert at the end of the dovetail channel. It weighs 6.6 ounces.
2-in-1 top rail design accommodates Picatinny and ACOG based optics without need for an adapter.
Accepts our optional accessory side rail.
AKM Forward Biased Top Rail Version
Its top Picatinny / ACOG rail is 3 1/4 inches long. This version is for those AK users who like the optic placed further forward from their eye. It has a steel insert at the end of the dovetail channel. It weighs 5.5 ounces.
2-in-1 top rail design accommodates Picatinny and ACOG based optics without need for an adapter.
Accepts our optional accessory side rail.
Yugo Full Lenth Top Rail Version
This optic mount version is specifically for the factory Yugo side rail. Its top combo Picatinny / ACOG rail is 6 1/2 inches long to allow for placement of larger optics. It has a steel insert at the end of the dovetail channel. It weighs 7.1 ounces.
2-in-1 top rail design accommodates Picatinny and ACOG based optics without need for an adapter.
Accepts our optional accessory side rail.
Yugo Rear Biased Version
This optic mount version is specifically for the factory Yugo side rail. Its top combo Picatinny / ACOG rail is 2 1/8 inches long, perfect for a red dot. It has a steel insert at the end of the dovetail channel. It weighs 5.3 ounces.
2-in-1 top rail design accommodates Picatinny and ACOG based optics without need for adapter
VZ58 Version
Specifically designed to fit the factory VZ side rail. Its top Picatinny / ACOG rail is 4 1/4 inches long, and it weighs 6.0 ounces.
Its 2-in-1 top rail design accommodates Picatinny and ACOG based optics without need for adapter.
Accepts our optional accessory side rail on the rear two struts.
PSL / SVD Version
Specifically designed to fit the factory PSL or SVD style side rails. Its top Picatinny / ACOG rail is 7 1/2 inches long, and it weighs 8.0 ounces.
It is machined from a solid block of 6061-T6 aluminum. A robust one piece optic mount that sits low over the dustcover. It has a full length top rail to handle large optics. The abusive recoil of this full caliber rifle is tamed by the large steel insert at the end of the dovetail channel. It is quick release with a modern adjustable clamp bar. The handle is upgraded to stronger 7075 aluminum. Finished in black hardcoat (type III) anodizing.
2-in-1 top rail design accommodates Picatinny and ACOG based optics without need for adapter.
Accepts our optional accessory side rail at two locations: between the front second and third struts, and between the rear two struts.
Optic Mounting Screws
These are the needed M5-0.8X8mm screws to mount Primary Arm's™ reflex optics with an ACOG base directly to the top rail of our optic mounts. This is one of the unique features of our optic mounts that get the optic mounted about as low as possible over the dustcover. No other brand of optic mount has this "2-in-1" top rail design.
Note: these mounting screws are for Primary Arm's™ ACOG based optics only. Trijicon™ uses a different size screw. An ordered set includes 2 screws.
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