Red Jacket AK Rear Sight Question

[Mlapor3]

So I was rewatching the Sons of Guns episode where they made the integrally suppressed AK on the DVR and I got to thinking about how the sights were mounted. At one point they were testing the rifle without the rear sight attached at their range. The suppressor worked great but the accuracy wasn't stellar, I can only assume it was due to the lack of a rear sight and because they were merely interested in testing the suppressor's function.

All this led me to wonder about how the rear sight is attached. In another scene later in the show the rear sight seemed to be attached to the dust over. I am curious why a sight would be mounted at that point. I thought dust covers were generally pretty loose on Ak's. Can someone please explain this a little better to me?

 

[Storm52]

Psssssst....it is television!

 

[Mlapor3]

I realize it's TV. I just thought AK dust covers were notoriously loose. I thought that was why they made a receiver mount for scopes and red dots. If this is correct then why would someone mount a rear sight to an AK's dust cover?

 

[biggie1447]

They weld HK mounts to the dust cover. You can't make an AK dust cover lock up like a vault, but if they are well fitted they are reasonably functional.

Not to mention that these are custom guns so the dust cover is likely tightened up more than your regular $400 AK from the pawn shop.

 

[SpeedRacer]

Yes, IIRC they do modify the top cover for a tight fit. I highly doubt they'd put their name on a rifle that you couldn't aim.

If you want to know more, just PM Will directly here on BS I'm sure he'd gladly answer your question.

 

[RyanW]

I'm going to talk them around noon about doing that very thing, so stand by for updates. I also need a few other things done...

 

[RyanW]

It's very secure, got to touch some of the toys today and I don't forsee having any issues with it coming loose

 

[Mlapor3]

Thanks for all the helpful replies. My curiosity is satisfied.

 

[Red Jacket]

Welding the HK base on the dustcover only works on Saiga's or those with similar heavy dustcover's . No problems in 10 or so years of doing it . Wouldn't do it on a AKM cover . Will

 

[Ben Segrest]

You could also use a hinged top cover like on a krink.

 

[southerner985]

i thought of doing that(the krink cover) seems like it would be a sturdy mount yes?