The Midwest Industries AK Side Rail Scope Mount (brand part number MI-AKSM) attaches directly to your AK-47’s factory receiver side rail interface, giving you a stable, repeatable optics platform without touching the removable top cover. Built from hard coat anodized 6061 aluminum with melonite-coated steel components, the mount carries a T-marked 1913 Mil-Spec Picatinny rail measuring 6.75 inches long. Midwest Industries’ patented Elite Defense QD system lets you remove and reinstall your optic without tools while holding a repeatable zero. Finished in black matte, the mount ships without rings, so pair it with your own Picatinny-compatible set.

Key Specifications

• Attaches to the AK receiver’s built-in side rail interface rather than the top cover.
• Carries a 1913 Mil-Spec Picatinny rail that’s T-marked for consistent scope repositioning.
• Built from hard coat anodized 6061 aluminum with melonite-coated steel components.
• Uses the patented Elite Defense QD system for no-tool adjustment and repeat-zero locking.
• Rail measures 6.75 inches long.
• Finished in black matte.
• Ships without rings, which are sold separately.
• Mounts directly to the receiver, avoiding the zero-shift issues common with top cover-mounted optics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this mount include rings? No, rings are sold separately and must be Mil-STD-1913 Picatinny pattern.

What length is the rail? 6.75 inches.

Why mount to the side rail instead of the top cover? Because it locks directly to the receiver instead of the removable top cover, so your zero doesn’t shift when you take the top cover off for cleaning.

Buy the Midwest Industries AK Side Rail Scope Mount

Midwest Industries built this mount for AK-47 owners who want a rock-solid optics platform that doesn’t rely on the top cover for zero retention. The QD system makes it easy to remove your optic for cleaning or transport and get right back on target. Shop more Midwest Industries parts or browse our full scope mounts selection to complete your setup. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, reliable shipping.