scattergun10 125 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Sorry if this has been covered before, (certainly seems like it would have been) but I did a search and didn't find anything specific. I have only run irons on my AKs up to this point, but am considering both of the rail systems mentioned along with an optic of some sort. I don't know much about either system to be honest. Is this like an apples to oranges comparison? The obvious difference is of course the mounting location, gas tube mount vs. top cover mount. Just trying to get some input from those who have used both, which they prefer, and why. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thelosticon 17 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 just finishing up this project. I ended up using both systems, both rock solid. I modded my ultimak to mount the Chaos bolt on HK sights, as everyone knows the ultimak sits lower than the tws, had to raise the front .28 to have an even co-plane with chaos rear sight. please excuse the unpainted ultimak mod, still waiting on UPS for duracoat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scattergun10 125 Posted September 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 just finishing up this project. I ended up using both systems, both rock solid. I modded my ultimak to mount the Chaos bolt on HK sights, as everyone knows the ultimak sits lower than the tws, had to raise the front .28 to have an even co-plane with chaos rear sight. please excuse the unpainted ultimak mod, still waiting on UPS for duracoat Nice! If you had to choose just one though,which would it be? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dieb4iwake 60 Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 i think it depend on where you like your optic. i prefer the TWS in this instance because i like my optics closer to my eyes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thelosticon 17 Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 just finishing up this project. I ended up using both systems, both rock solid. I modded my ultimak to mount the Chaos bolt on HK sights, as everyone knows the ultimak sits lower than the tws, had to raise the front .28 to have an even co-plane with chaos rear sight. please excuse the unpainted ultimak mod, still waiting on UPS for duracoat Nice! If you had to choose just one though,which would it be? id go with the tws, I like the optic further back.... besides the ultimak is no place to a "budget" optic due to the heat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bunker83 22 Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 I'll second whats been said, if your gonna run magnified optics TWS all the way , unless you wanna run a pistol scope or red dot Ultimak all the way (cheaper) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimdigriz 580 Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 RS Regulate side mounts. No need to change one of the proven parts of the AK system, just add a lightweight sidemount, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thelosticon 17 Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 RS Regulate side mounts. No need to change one of the proven parts of the AK system, just add a lightweight sidemount, +1, tried it, but ultimately went a different route. sometimes the simplest solution is overlooked Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dieb4iwake 60 Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 i personally use an RS Regulate side mount but given your original question i would say TWS or Parabellum AKARS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scattergun10 125 Posted September 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Thanks for the input guys,very useful info indeed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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