Quote Originally Posted by noonesshowmonkey View Post
Look, dude.

The difficulty related to, and limitations on, mounting optics on an AK are reason alone to abandon the project in the modern era.
Against my better judgement I'm going to weigh in on this...

Between quality gas tube rails like the Ultimak and side mounting options that retain zero like those made by RS Regulate, the AK has plenty of options to effectively mount optics. Beyond those there are solid dustcover replacements with solid and dependable rails built into them as well as a myriad of other mounting options.

There are reasons to chose an AR over an AK, but the criticism of ergonomics and rail mounts is not a valid argument in the modern aftermarket era. You can make arguments for weight (valid), battlefield accuracy (less valid), and ammo availability (more personal preference than anything), but the criticism of the AK being an outdated platform reeks or fanboy-ism.