Target acquisition is made easier with optics, and the AK design in recent years has become much more adaptable to mounting them and other aiming devices.

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Though the AK design debuted in 1947, it has gone through numerous design revisions and had a myriad of aftermarket adapters designed for it that have made it more suitable to mounting these products. These include side-mounted optic rails to top-mounted rails to forend-mounted systems, to name just a few.

Consumers have many options these days when it comes to aiming devices for their AK, from surplus optics to high-tech lasers. Here’s a look at some top optic AK upgrades for enthusiasts.

For more information on the AK upgrades listed above, please visit the following websites:

• Aimpoint Micro T-2: (aimpoint.com; 877-246-7646)
• PK-A From Atlantic Firearms: (atlanticfirearms.com; 410-352-5183)
• Crimson Trace CMR-204: (crimsontrace.com; 800-442-2406)
• Burris Optics XTR II Tactical Scope: (burrisoptics.com; 970-356-1670)
• CenterPoint Open Reflex: (centerpoint.crosman.com; 866-726-1122)
• Hi-Lux CMR-AK762: (hi-luxoptics.com; 888-445-8912)
• Kashtan 1P78 Tactical Combat Scope: (kalinkaoptics.com; 910-454-8194)
• LaserLyte Sight CM Dual Lens: (laserlyte.com; 928-649-3201)
• LaserMax Uni-IR: (lasermax.com; 800-527-3703)
• MeoTac 1-4x24mm RD: (meoptasportsoptics.com; 800-828-8928)
• Streamlight TLR-4 G: (streamlight.com; 800-523-7488)
• Texas Weapon Systems AK Peep Sight:(texasweaponsystems.com; 512-554-1136)
• TruGlo Triton: (truglo.com; 888-887-8456)
• Viridian X5L-RS: (viridiangreenlaser.com; 800-990-9390)