This is a view review of the new RS Products Aimpoint T-1 Micro mount for the AK series of rifles. This is a review of the prototype, one of two in the wild for T&E right now. The production model should hit the streets any day now. I will say this, I’m a fan of this series of sight mounting systems from RS Products.
Questions and comments are welcome.
I have a T-1 and an SGL-31 that are just waiting for this mount to become available.
I think you’ll like the mount, Dwood.
We have a few options these days for mounting high quality optics to our AK’s. Some good, some not so good.
This is one of the better options. Simple. Rugged. No modifications necessary to your rifle.
Nice run - I am a Ultimack fan based on they were the only making a “true” RDS mount for those with or without scope rails - I know this shows just as much promise for those with scope rails.
Can we get pics for the deployed guys/slow internet users, youtube takes forever to load…
As I recall you also did a review of the MI mini dot mount. If you had to choose one or the other, which one would you choose and why?
I only have a couple of pics up, but here you go:
Stay safe, brother.
I would go this route over the MI Mini Dot Mount for one big reason - the MI Mini Dot Mount isn’t nearly as durable. A drop half as rough as the one I show in this video would likely damage the MI Mini Dot Mount. It’s not intended for hardcore use, it’s more of a square range device and not something you would “go to war” with.
I also like the fact that with this mount I can use the RDS as part of a system of sights. As I showed in this video, I can quickly switch from the RDS to a magnified optic in seconds without tools. It gives me more choices.
Good to know. Thanks for the response. I may have to pick one of these up (the T1 variant) once it’s past the prototype phase then.
I think you’ll like it. You shouldn’t be waiting long, I believe it’s already in production so they should be hitting the streets shortly.
What is the mount at the end with the scope on it? any teasers of it?
Thanks!
Here’s a picture of it.
It’s the Midwest Industries AKSM mount, and it is currently available (new item). I will post a review of it here shortly.
My only AK is a WASR. I’m not sure I can justify putting a ~$140 mount and a $600 optic on a $400 rifle.
…so now I’ve got to sell the WASR and buy a damn Arsenal…
I’m sure your WASR is capable of hitting 99% of the things an Arsenal is.
But if you plan on upgrading - well - I’m not going to tell you no.
In a few years the original WASR’s with Rommy barrels are going to start commanding a premium. If nothing else people will buy them to pull the barrels out of.
I have the original one with a comp m2 in it, works for me, I like the co-witness, ease of removing dust cover, holds zero well, nice mount, I bought it from Brownells.
I think thats the only reason I’ve kept my WASR; it works, its got the Romanian barrel, and its actually put together correctly.
But it still feels like a cheap piece of junk and its a pre-ban version with the muzzle nut welded on and bayo lug ground off. I’d really like to get a nice, classic milled AK but I can’t stop buying AR stuff. :sarcastic:
Do you have a URL for RS Products?
Keep in mind that the Primary Arms Micro Dot and the Vortex SPARC also fit this mount. So you don’t have to put a T-1 or H-1 Micro on there… 
Thanks for the review. Looking forward to trying one of these on my SLG-31 with a H-1. I apologize if it has already been mentioned, do you how much the mounts will weigh?
Thanks