KOBRA sight

JTR · 11-17-2003, 04:30 AM

Looking for your thoughts on the KOBRA sight. Accuracy, durability, usefulness, etc.

Doesn't sound like the AK is ever going to warrant a Leupold Mk4 but these little red dot sights seem rather inexpensive and might be just what I need for the AK.

I’d like to hear what kinda set you have and what you think of it.

Thanks, J

Berg · 11-17-2003, 07:42 PM

Kobras have a good reputation but they are very hard to find these days.

Don't forget about the Russian Elcan copy:

http://www.kalinkaoptics.com/cgi-bin...o=GSPO3521PSAK

sct1886 · 11-17-2003, 09:57 PM

Berg is right, they are temporarily hard to find. Try to get the newest version, the switches are better protected. Tantal.Kalishnikov.guns.ru has some good info on the different types. I like mine, it is like having a laser almost. Best Regards Scott

KalashniKat · 11-18-2003, 07:04 PM

I have one of the older AA battery models and think it's great. It's not in the same class as an Aimpoint, but then it doesn't cost near as much either. Very quick to use, but sits higher than I would like, you really need some kind of stock riser to get a proper cheek weld.

19kilo · 11-30-2003, 06:17 AM

I have one with a weaver mount on the bottom. It is a great piece of work for the money, I think I paid $150 (2nd gen). It currently sits on my AR Carbine, perfect height no need to take up a funny cheek weld. I somehow just don't fit in with the AR-15.com crowd, seems to me that everyone over there has more invested in optics and gadgets than I have in firearms!
Go through Tantal, he will not do you wrong.

MiniZ · 11-30-2003, 10:15 AM

A great, durable product for the money. I shoot my SAR 2 better with it on, as I don't do as well with the iron sights on an AK.

Packrat · 11-30-2003, 12:22 PM

The people I know that have it are sold on it. It's too expensive for me, but if you can afford it, go for it.

TheBigCA · 12-02-2003, 12:39 PM

Next time Tantal gets em in, you better jump quick. I had a 1st Gen, then purchased a POSP.

Love them Russian products. I'm going to get a weaver mount Kobra when/if they return.

Farmer from Hell · 12-02-2003, 08:23 PM

I have one. It looks right on top of my Camp Clone. It’s one of the first ones that takes the weird batteries. They don’t seem to last very long either. But it’s Ruskie and like I said it looks appropriate on top of an AK. Id try to get one of the ones that takes AA's if you can find one.

FfH

11-17-2003, 04:30 AM	#1
JTR Member AKaholic #: 309 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 63	KOBRA sight Looking for your thoughts on the KOBRA sight. Accuracy, durability, usefulness, etc. Doesn't sound like the AK is ever going to warrant a Leupold Mk4 but these little red dot sights seem rather inexpensive and might be just what I need for the AK. I’d like to hear what kinda set you have and what you think of it. Thanks, J __________________ too much is just right...

11-30-2003, 06:17 AM	#5
19kilo Member Bronze Contributor AKaholic #: 69 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MN Posts: 130	I have one with a weaver mount on the bottom. It is a great piece of work for the money, I think I paid $150 (2nd gen). It currently sits on my AR Carbine, perfect height no need to take up a funny cheek weld. I somehow just don't fit in with the AR-15.com crowd, seems to me that everyone over there has more invested in optics and gadgets than I have in firearms! Go through Tantal, he will not do you wrong. __________________ SCOUTS OUT "Insert some pithy comment here...>"

11-30-2003, 12:22 PM	#7
Packrat Veteran Member AKaholic #: 8 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mt Vernon IL Posts: 1,059	The people I know that have it are sold on it. It's too expensive for me, but if you can afford it, go for it. __________________ Packrat The Avtomat Kalashnikov--the choice of freedom-fighters everywhere

12-02-2003, 12:39 PM	#8
TheBigCA Member AKaholic #: 510 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 35	Next time Tantal gets em in, you better jump quick. I had a 1st Gen, then purchased a POSP. Love them Russian products. I'm going to get a weaver mount Kobra when/if they return. __________________ Peace Through Firepower, or How I Learned to Love the Gun

12-02-2003, 08:23 PM	#9
Farmer from Hell New Member AKaholic #: 150 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 18	I have one. It looks right on top of my Camp Clone. It’s one of the first ones that takes the weird batteries. They don’t seem to last very long either. But it’s Ruskie and like I said it looks appropriate on top of an AK. Id try to get one of the ones that takes AA's if you can find one. FfH __________________ Nothing says "Obey Me" like a bloody head on a fence post. Stewie Griffen "Family Guy" The trouble with the world is that everyone in it is about three drinks behind. Humphery Bogart

11-17-2003, 07:42 PM	#2
Berg Member AKaholic #: 868 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Golden State Posts: 362	Kobras have a good reputation but they are very hard to find these days. Don't forget about the Russian Elcan copy: http://www.kalinkaoptics.com/cgi-bin...o=GSPO3521PSAK

11-17-2003, 09:57 PM	#3
sct1886 Senior Member AKaholic #: 39 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 516	Berg is right, they are temporarily hard to find. Try to get the newest version, the switches are better protected. Tantal.Kalishnikov.guns.ru has some good info on the different types. I like mine, it is like having a laser almost. Best Regards Scott

11-18-2003, 07:04 PM	#4
KalashniKat Member AKaholic #: 243 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 25	I have one of the older AA battery models and think it's great. It's not in the same class as an Aimpoint, but then it doesn't cost near as much either. Very quick to use, but sits higher than I would like, you really need some kind of stock riser to get a proper cheek weld.

11-30-2003, 10:15 AM	#6
MiniZ Member AKaholic #: 204 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 90	A great, durable product for the money. I shoot my SAR 2 better with it on, as I don't do as well with the iron sights on an AK.

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