Midwest Industries AK-47 Optic Mount

[@kyletango]

Thank you, I have been fooling with this mount for a number of minutes and had come to conclusion that something was wrong with it but then decided to look on YT and yours is the first that I chose to watch.

[@MrDdarks]

Just got my mount, and so glad I saw this with the release switch.

[@Conriocht]

Excellent video, very informative. Thanks for taking the time to share this with everyone.

[@okinswerdna]

This was a great help to me. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Awesome side rail for the $$$. Everyone raves about RS Regulate but it costs 2x more.

[@grenmoyo3968]

Niko Andreopolos and looking at it you need other parts to make the RS actually work. Aka you need a mount for the mount to have a mount.

[@bruceli457]

I wouldn't have known of the button , thanks for the video. Just installed mount, 9/9/21. Midwest industries Generation 1 Yugoslav AK mount.........I needed to go back and watch. Loosen mount slightly , press lever while pushing the bottom shown , if it's easy turn the top screw with fingers and wait till you feel more tension and then press and push at same time.. Great video, as I'd be trying to fit like an idiot..

[@kmerkingdomfilms]

Thanks for your information. This is just what I'm looking for my new Century Arm AK BFT47 version. Thanks for sharing.

[@Takhor86]

One of the best AK mounts ever made.

[@lukeallen6605]

Great video! Just the info I've been looking for.

[@thephoenix756]

Seriously, why wasn't the AK made with a split receiver in the first place?

[@SouthWestFloridaLife]

You just saved my butt thank you. I lost the instructions and almost sent it back because "it was broken" it sure wasn't I was. Thank you

[@dougcooper6004]

Thanks. I read the instructions for mine and did not even see the lock lever. Now mine works great on my WASR. The lock lever is hidden.

[@richiet6381]

You just helped another, sir! Mahalo from Kaua’i Hawai’i

[@trailertrashtactics]

Her ea few years later. It appears mine is loosening and sliding back while shooting. I wiped off all lubricant on the rifle and mount and I have it pretty darn snug now. Hopefully it will stay put now.

[@toyotrustPR]

Thank you. Your video helped me with my mount.

[@mparamo68]

Yes, I have this mount on my WASR. It's a good quality mount.

[@JoJoWilz]

Thank you for the heads up bro

[@earlycuyler2295]

Dont believe allthe negative hype surrounding the ras 47. Its based on one non scientific "test" that was preformed by a guy that admittedly was trying to break it, and makes his living selling imported aks. The ne " vska" rifle are identical to mid to late run ras 47s and no one( rob ski included) has had any issues with those. There have been less than 5 alleged " catastrophic failures" and all were within early production and century fixed the problem. These are solid aks.

[@frankiegunnz8066]

Thank you my brother! You are a life saver. 👏

[@stacysid2]

thank you i needed that. I just pulled my impulse buy ak47 century arms sar-1 (from 2000) out of the safe and in the process of researching what accessories im going to add. surefire light and aimpoint optic and types of mounts available. Just as soon as i get to the range and test fire it to make sure it functions properly.

[@josephsepulveda8819]

I guess I’m not the only guy that skipped the instructions in excitement. 🤣

[@orionfixr7713]

Learned a long time ago . Read the damn instructions ! You won't believe how much easier things go if you do .

[@JoJoWilz]

Will this work on a underfolder AK stock?

[@toweringhorse2054]

Glad you posted this video, I probably would’ve done the same exact thing.

[@leemitchum7498]

Respect for the honesty

[@seandoshandy]

Good review. Thanks.

[@APGJuggernaut]

Mine doesn't mount straight. Is there any adjustment on it

[@Hilander1298]

There is for tightness. But not level.

[@theallmighty8601]

I just bought one and I'm having the same issue. I have a Arsenal SAM7SF. When I attach the mount it is just slightly off and to the right of center. I don't know yet if the issue is with my rail or it's the mount itself. I think it may be close enough that I can still use an optic just fine but I am trying to look in to it and see how common this issue may be and what experiences others are having with this mount.

[@GianmarcoLatcovich]

@@theallmighty8601 mine has the same issue. Looks straight with sights and barrel, but it sit too on the right in the rear part. Is not centered to the release of the cover (and it’s very close to the cover itseld, almost touching).

[@theallmighty8601]

@@GianmarcoLatcovich Yeah after doing a bit of checking around I did find that the mount is actually defective and they all have the same issue with being off-center. I guess from now on instead of just looking at reviews I should check with people in the KZbin comments section first

[@Whiteyholmes08]

2022 Here and just got the MI gen 2 Picatinny mount for AK-47 and it’s way right of the center line upon first install… Will try to adjust Allen screws and move rail further left towards center, and then shim… Very far off on initial install… Not even close MI… Disappointed… Should have tried RS Regulate…

[@KingDooks]

Anyone know if i can fit an eotech and magnifier on this rail alone

[@ProfessorBulletMG]

Awesome vid. My mount is on the way.

[@TheGMan.]

Where did you find one ?

[@ProfessorBulletMG]

@@TheGMan. I got mine from eBay.

[@kmerkingdomfilms]

Mine too is on it's way now. Thank you so much for an info.

[@TheQuietfun]

What optics have you used with this setup?

[@joshcomeaux8422]

When you un clamp it can you tilt top of mount twards ak and take mount off

[@pesarirooni62]

as soon as you said RAS47 I got excited. Wasn't sure if it would have worked with that. although your mount rail is a little different than then one on my RAS47. it still has that straight slide shape to it. Do you think that would be an issue?

[@deadaccount9025]

pesarirooni62 thats what im wondering aswell

[@gregadams8354]

Great I got one for my vepr I was looking for a upper and lower handguard to mount my optic but nothing for the new vepr Fm-ak47-11 so going with this

[@MarkAnderson-ym6xx]

Greg Adams I just got a Vepr FM-AK47-11. How is the mount working for you?

[@mattramirez194]

Late to the party - but just got this for my -21 vepr. How’s it held up for you fellas?

[@johnrey8827]

I also have a RAS AK47 variant & I'm curious if w/this Midwest Industries Optic Mount will it cowitness w/ex... A TruGlo red/green dot sight. Any information I could gather would be helpful & appreciated. Thank you

[@christianmiller6849]

Thank you so much man I would probably end up busting it I just got it and was having the same problem

[@semperparatus5942]

Does it interfere with the trigger while wearing gloves? Thanks

[@theWadebros]

This mount believe it or not is on the cheap side

[@paganpoetprophet6441]

Good info just bought one

[@YeuLaKho]

Does the rail mount sit in the center of the AK? Some people on Amazon bought the MI optic rail and said it does not work no Century Arms RAS Ak47. It sits too far to the right, the rail is not at the center of the rifle.

[@st0n333d]

It doesnt center for my polish either but its offset about a little under a quarter of an inch.

[@333Kdigital]

I've seen people do this with the eotech qd 😳

[@hopdiddy21]

anyone know if this will fit on a KR-103??

[@hopdiddy21]

I am also trying to figure that out

[@donjuanperrion]

Yes it will.

[@blade08th]

great video buying one right now. And i can skip the instructions.

[@chadm6805]

When I tighten mine down. It rolls the top away from center.

[@denniscornsmack9416]

Too tight. Need to adjust it.

[@chadm6805]

@@denniscornsmack9416 I adjusted the screws. It doesn’t lock down

[@denniscornsmack9416]

@@chadm6805 are you 100% sure they're compatible? What rifle are you fitting it to?

[@chadm6805]

@@denniscornsmack9416 century arms ak, Magpul equipment.. same style mount on the ak and the Midwest industries rail mount.

[@FireCampSecurity]

Mine is the same way. Any looser and it's got movement. Mines on a PSAK47 GF3. Definitely veers to the right.

[@longshot7253]

When in doubt, read the instructions. I have Midwest and RS mounts. Both work great. The RS sits lower.

[@robertreichelderfer2020]

The instructions are junk.

[@Inyouremom]

Thank you

[@sebalHP]

It's a sweet rail :) I put one on my ak. Just have to find a check riser for the red dot. And sadly it's slim pickings for my milled ak47

[@Hilander1298]

Yea. I have ordered the Zhukov butt stock for mine to get a longer length of pull.

[@ukidzps4434]

you should've left a link

[@jamesschwanger5277]

I wear glasses and Dan hit a water bottle from 40 yard in one shot

[@JL-zn4mr]

Anyone have a fix for this thing sitting off center to the right? I got one for my C39V2 and it does not sit centered... I suspect its not enough to stop me from zeroing at 100 yds... but it still bothers me

[@conohdo]

JL Law how ?

[@JL-zn4mr]

Century is using a proprietary side rail, I had to return this Midwest mount and purchase Century's RAS rail mount instead... that one works and sits dead center, no quick detach lever though :(

[@vtxdaryl]

JL Law you have to go with the proper mount and this is not the right one. P

[@SR_PRODUCTIONS]

anyone know if these can be mounted onto the mossberg blaze47?

[@deadaccount9025]

IndustrialCOMMIE no

[@uzieldmattus34]

Anybody recommend for a wasr10?

[@jakeola10]

​@@BarneyFifeSwampbelly Dude what? Not only are zpaps and WASR's the same price generally, but WASR's are fantastic rifles. They are built well by a factory that knows what they're doing. Only problems with WASR's are that occasionally you'll get canted sights and the finish will be poor. Not problems with the construction of the gun itself. Battlefield Vegas converts WASR's to full auto, and they say they've had WASR's go 80k plus rounds without any problems.

[@WPF95]

Wasr good to go I own several check out AK operators union on KZbin check out his wasr video

[@mparamo68]

Yes, I have WASR with this mount. Quality product and WASR rocks!

[@youngcrooks_8307]

Can you mount a light?

[@Hilander1298]

No. Not a place that I know of. I have since sold this rifle.

[@honeyboi7029]

will this fit the c39v2?

[@apb2887]

Honeyboi 702 the 2016 century C39v2 AK's have a proprietary scope rail on the side. The older ones should be good

[@honeyboi7029]

Thank you. I have new c39v2 and I really don't like the side mount(micro mount) that century arms has out.

[@gregadams8354]

Honeyboi 702 Midwest now has a upper and lower handguard that you can put your optic on. I just purchased a C39v2 myself and have been looking for something other than a sidemount since my c39v2 doesn't have one. The newer ones do however

[@kimberlysoto8118]

will this fit on a micro draco?

[@godisanarc8727]

No, they have no side rail mounts

[@Johnyrocket70]

they all have buttons know so you can't accidentally knock it off

[@valkarcy]

will this fit on the zastava zpap m70 side rail?

[@goten3965]

Did u figure out if it does

[@valkarcy]

@@goten3965 probably not, the yugo m70 version is the one you want. I bought one last week and it came in today, despite saying it was out-of-stock. (Directly from midwest)

[@edwinj1224]

Yes

[@edwinj1224]

@@goten3965 it fits my zastava m70

[@egger46]

The mount on the Zastava M70 is narrower than other AK brands such as the Riley defense RAK47CL.

[@DineroBagBullyz_503]

Anyone Recommend for a ArsenalSam7r??

[@largelarry2126]

Works like a champ. I use this mount with a 7.62X39 Primary Arms 3X ACSS Gen III Prism scope on my Arsenal.

[@theallmighty8601]

@@largelarry2126 I have a Arsenal SAM7SF and when I attach my midwest industries mount it is not true to bore and just ever so slightly off to the right when looking down the sights. Was your mount true to bore and perfectly center?

[@largelarry2126]

@@theallmighty8601 No it's also offset. It bothered for awhile until I shot it then I just forgot all about it. I have also used it on other AKs and it's always the same offset just an over site by MI i'm guessing.

[@texasracoon6015]

forget the guns man,I miss your cb radio videos

[@Hilander1298]

Thanks. I have put some vids in playlists. You may fing a radio vid you have not seen.

[@fornos123]

Great video. Thanks man

[@psyc-cm8dn]

Thank

[@spinson344]

I didn't make it past RAS47 and first AK was a C39. I'd rather tell people I have herpes than own either of those grenades.

[@denmanfite3156]

Oh look: the first post is cancer.

[@rennyprokosch4041]

Lol what? You sound like you know what your talking about

[@njokidd]

Thanks spinson344 for letting us know you have a STD

[@jefflentz4832]

Clearly you have NO IDEA what your talking about SNOWFLAKE

[@tiedeman39]

@@jefflentz4832 Lmao, you sound triggered, snowflake

[@memesurrectionist5112]

Obviously you have a problem with controlling your “impulses”, like READING THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST.

[@Hilander1298]

Instructions? Whats that?

[@dennis350]

Good job, did same thing, all good now.

[@LeftHandImpact]

The mount has a design flaw. They are very well made out of great materials. However they sit right of center. You did not use it with an optic in your video to experience this flaw.

[@CASTRO45ACP]

Maybe a lemon?

[@denmanfite3156]

It's not the fault of Midwest- the rifles aren't identical. Shim the top of the mount.

[@theallmighty8601]

That's interesting because when I attached this mount to my Arsenal SAM7SF it is just slightly off to the right. And I didn't know if something was off with my rail or the mount itself. Any advice?

[@Whiteyholmes08]

2022 here and the Midwest Industries Gen 2 mini AK mount is very right of center on initial install.. looks like shims and adjustment will be required… Seems this is consistent with these mounts… To all who follow… Buy a different manufacturer’s mount… It certainly will not hold zero upon removal and reset… Sorry I ordered the MI mount… Should have tried RS Regulate…

[@warblerblue]

@@Whiteyholmes08 Im having the same issue here in 2024cwith PSA AK using their factory supplied mount. What different manufacturer's did you use or recommend?

[@jonmicknono7138]

Good deal…thanks.

[@mikec9414]

Made in Wausau, WI

[@catfishstalkeroutdoorswith530]

sweet

[@85jrmontecarlo30]

If that was from china shit woulda broke in a bunch of pieces and bend that lever

[@10milliBuddha.]

Idk man. I’m on my cheap side on my ak .got a cheap 40 bucks mount . Have a little more than 700 rounds and it’s still holding zero . Hopefully it doesn’t go flying off after 1000 but it’s definitely good quality

[@davidhr121]

Read the directions...

[@TheDoorspook11c]

2020 sweeet

[@fireyourrocketts]

A tad late but I just got this thing and it is a piece of garbage it is going back; the rail is way off center no matter how it gets adjusted in my PSA AK, I refuse to think it is the firearm

[@warblerblue]

Same problem with PSA. The Rail fits straight on a Zastava AK. Problem is with the PSA Rail mounted to the gun. The Midwest Industries is good to go.

[@josephmarks2565]

1980

[@THINDERPICKLE]

Waste of money say for like 30 minutes never could get it to tighten on the gun

[@denniscornsmack9416]

Did you adjust the nut to your side mount? These are some top quality mounts I couldn't imagine one not tightening.

[@supersevenn]

dont go getting IKEA furniture (need to read directions on those)

[@Hilander1298]

No worries. I dont do IKEA or furniture that requires homework

[@madbomer72]

Ewww you bought a ras im sorry

[@Alexwaltman850]

What's wrong with the RAS? I bought one as a panic buy about 3 years ago and I've never had an issue. Decent trigger too

[@user-xk5ft2dy3x]

Alex Waltman the majority are pieces of junk. if its something that you shoot like 5-10 times a years ur good but for people who are gonna put 5k rounds in it within the first 3-6 months i would say get a wasr or rh10

[@thetest8777]

U really don't think before you do something do you

[@maybeiam3367]

Why would I buy this for a 100$ plus shipping when I can a Chinese one for 20 shipped and is just as good? What a fucking rip off.

[@grenmoyo3968]

Doubtful but okay....

[@CASTRO45ACP]

You mean a mil-surplus Chinese mount? If you do then I agree.

[@ChrisBrown-cg2by]

I’ve got both mounts.. real and clone,... clone is just as good. Chinese Aluminium and American Aluminium is the same. Small components are identical too.

[@icewoodcell8506]

U talk too much. About nothing

[@AxelReyes-bl9fz]

THANKS GOD BLESS USA. 👍🇵🇷🇺🇸🐘🇺🇸

[@ricardodelacruz3254]

Would it fit on a mini draco from century?

[@xBRProductionsx]

I’m trying to figure out how I want to set up my mini. I’ve heard dust cover rails aren’t the way to go but I just might.