Mounting a KOBRA

Mitchell12 · June 3rd, 2009, 15:24

Hey everyone. Just wondering how the KOBRA sight is intended to mount? I've been looking into them and just want to get my facts straight obviously. How does the side mount work? Also Any tidbits of info or advice you might have are welcome.

Gish · June 3rd, 2009, 20:33

Theres two versions of the (real steel) Kobra one with a weaver, one with the standard side mount.
The side mount is a clamp system, slides onto the AK side rail and you clamp it down. Pretty solid system. If you've got a AK Clone sometimes the side rails are much smaller then the real steel type so you may need to shim it i've seen.

Mitchell12 · June 4th, 2009, 10:43

Well I've got a scratch built AK-47 with an Element body, Any idea how much work is required for something along those lines? There's no side mount on it, Is that something that can be added or is it part of the reciever?

Thanks alot so far.

Danke · June 4th, 2009, 12:47

I've heard of folks drilling the body and riveting the side rail on. If you have a folding stock you can't fold it though with the optic installed.

Mitchell12 · June 4th, 2009, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danke

I've heard of folks drilling the body and riveting the side rail on. If you have a folding stock you can't fold it though with the optic installed.

Do they go where the rivets naturally go on the receiver? Like an element body has all the holes and rivets to be added. Sorry for all the questions but there isn't a whole lot on this for airsoft and just looking for someone with experience.

lemegacool · June 4th, 2009, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitchell12

Do they go where the rivets naturally go on the receiver? Like an element body has all the holes and rivets to be added. Sorry for all the questions but there isn't a whole lot on this for airsoft and just looking for someone with experience.

the holes and "rivet" are ,if i'm right, on the real steel, trigger group pins so the rail isn't mounted there. i'm pretty sure you have to drill the body then put rivets or tap some small metric holes...

edit look at this http://www.rusmilitary.com/images/siderail_mount.jpg

Mitchell12 · June 4th, 2009, 22:12

COCKS, I guess I'll have to get a template or something and practice on my busted up plastic receiver. Thanks.

Amos · June 5th, 2009, 00:46

You wont get far drilling and tapping an Element receiver... element uses some of the whitest metal I've ever seen.

Mitchell12 · June 5th, 2009, 10:18

Cocks and a half, Oh well thanks for the info everyone, maybe this thread will help someone else eventually :P

Stormovik · July 9th, 2009, 16:48

Theres an ICSs side rail kit .
well the metal is garbage but its better that nothing .
The kit has instructions in a form of a sticker
You still need a drill and a few other tools

real rail is put on rivets

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June 3rd, 2009, 20:33	#2
Gish Trader rating Join Date: May 2002 Location: Calgary	Theres two versions of the (real steel) Kobra one with a weaver, one with the standard side mount. The side mount is a clamp system, slides onto the AK side rail and you clamp it down. Pretty solid system. If you've got a AK Clone sometimes the side rails are much smaller then the real steel type so you may need to shim it i've seen. __________________

June 4th, 2009, 12:47	#4
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	I've heard of folks drilling the body and riveting the side rail on. If you have a folding stock you can't fold it though with the optic installed. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

June 5th, 2009, 00:46	#8
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	You wont get far drilling and tapping an Element receiver... element uses some of the whitest metal I've ever seen. __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

July 9th, 2009, 16:48	#10
Stormovik Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009	Theres an ICSs side rail kit . well the metal is garbage but its better that nothing . The kit has instructions in a form of a sticker You still need a drill and a few other tools real rail is put on rivets Last edited by Stormovik; July 10th, 2009 at 18:20..

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