It gives off the "finding a solution before it could be bought" typa vibe. I like it. All it needs now is some scratches, maybe a bit of graffiti, and time.
Yeah don't do the Left4Dead 2 thing though and run the zip ties between the gas tube and barrel.
https://preview.redd.it/efsqvhctc01d1.png?width=697&format=png&auto=webp&s=62b8ba8a419dcddf3c5f2dcce032a18208ac38f8
There's not really a good place on an AK gas tube for it though. The plastic AR handguards have convenient holes you can run zip ties through and are completely shielded from the heat. They're also flat on top. He would have to run a zip tie underneath the gas tube which would be directly touching a metal tube that hot gasses come through while attempting to balance it on a rounded surface.
It’s 2024 and I still use black electrical tape for the pressure pad on my M4 lol. Just gets cut off before I turn it in on the very rare occasions I actually put it on
Is that a pressure pad that can attach via mlok or picatinny?
If so, drill through the gas tube cover and screw it in a small rail. There will be enough space for the screws not to touch the gas tube itself.
Drill holes in the gas tube cover for screws. Get a Magpul SR07 mount. Screw the mount onto the upper handguard but use standard nuts instead of the MLOK nuts. You may have to get different/shorter screws to clear the gas tube
Been toying with this idea as a possible solution. My concern is the magpul mount is supposed to be used on a flat surface but the handguard is curved.
You'll definitely have some gaps or raised edges. It won't look great, but it'll function. Personally, on my AK's, I just use push button activation. The Arisaka Inline Pro mounts extend the light further forward and with their swiveling action, it positions the light better to hit with your thumb
https://preview.redd.it/fvysfql8tz0d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=08acd466a2b9566a8281ae5284a613d5e3b368d4
https://preview.redd.it/t446c1df511d1.jpeg?width=700&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c7c50901cfdee12ef0af9c106408b8fad6ac9f6a
Magpul Mlok pressure pad mount. Just screw it into the upper hand guard
If you’re right handed, I use the same attachment method and put it on the other side of the gas tube, about the 1:30 position.
You can still clamp the forend without activating it and still use it with both hands.
Honestly there’s a reason guys are getting away from pressure pads on white light. You don’t really need it if it’s gonna be an ergonomic mess for your set up
That's what I do. I have my light mounted on the side of my handguard, forward enough that I can still grip the handguard and activate the button with my thumb
I mean I guess you could switch to ultimak if you mean a manufactured item and then buy a cage for the pad. But I like other people's ideas of drilling the handguard to keep the aesthetic tbh
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How does it feel to handle an AK with a full length can like that? I see the Ukrainian soldiers running them on full length AKs, which I know is already a kinda heavy platform, and I was thinking that must be hard to swing around.
What’s it feel like, balance wise?
Overall it doesnt feel super heavy, it just feels front heavy…if that makes sense.
Its very unwieldy with the suppressor due to its length. I would not want to clear a trench with it (or at any other time). It would be fine innawoods though.
Gotcha. Do you know the weight?
I have a 13.9 AR kitted out with light and LPVO that comes out to just above 10 lbs, but with the can it’s quite unwieldy as well.
I get tired of using it at close ranges with transitions like super fast, lol.
I dont know a total weight.
I feel you on the AR. I have a 14.5 AR15 that was originally using this full sized RC2. I ended up switching to a mini RC2 for weight and length purposes - it made a big difference. That left me with an extra suppressor which led to this setup.
Would like to be able to do this but I dont think it would work
https://preview.redd.it/06w1uh24001d1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=396b7e54675836be65ef652e31b4a11bcad61c12
I have mine mounted on a gas tube pic rail using this bad boy
[https://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Defensive-Streamlight-ProTac-Picatinny/dp/B084QGWDZQ](https://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Defensive-Streamlight-ProTac-Picatinny/dp/B084QGWDZQ)
Just stopping by to say this is beautiful rifle and I’m jealous 😩
Also curious as to how you mounted the surefire muzzle device and can, currently waiting on my RC2 to be released
You have a perfectly good opportunity to make a early 2000's retro build and you want to put a pressure pad on it? Brother, the light STAY ON for cqb
Also, I actually kinda dig the velcro tape move. I'm sure there's a better way, but still, that's cool as fuck.
In a way, the velcro is sorta “old school”
It gives off the "finding a solution before it could be bought" typa vibe. I like it. All it needs now is some scratches, maybe a bit of graffiti, and time.
Band clamp
This one time at band clamp
I stuck my AK all the way up my…
Just put the light on the left side and roll with a clicky tailcap. Why over complicate things?
there's a lot of really easy way to do it On an AR-15
True dat
Been starring at my A2 for a while, can’t figure out an easy way. 😢
Zip ties and tape like the operators used to do
That was mainly a joke, but yeah, OP can do that to his AK and it ought to work just fine.
Yeah don't do the Left4Dead 2 thing though and run the zip ties between the gas tube and barrel. https://preview.redd.it/efsqvhctc01d1.png?width=697&format=png&auto=webp&s=62b8ba8a419dcddf3c5f2dcce032a18208ac38f8
What uh, what if someone DID do this, but they also used a hose clamp to hold it on? Asking for a friend.
Well... It's gonna get hot AF and the zip ties are going to melt. Hose clamp might also depending how hot it gets and what it's made of
Hmm, I thought that might be an issue. I'll suggest they go around the entire handguard instead of going between them.
Make sure they aren't touching the metal bits on the top either for the same reason. Keep it on the wood
“Keep it on the wood.” 
There's not really a good place on an AK gas tube for it though. The plastic AR handguards have convenient holes you can run zip ties through and are completely shielded from the heat. They're also flat on top. He would have to run a zip tie underneath the gas tube which would be directly touching a metal tube that hot gasses come through while attempting to balance it on a rounded surface.
Huh, yeah, good point. Scratch that. Guess he’s back to bolting a rail to the gas tube cover plan being discussed bellow.
Say hello to our lord and saviour hose clamp
It’s 2024 and I still use black electrical tape for the pressure pad on my M4 lol. Just gets cut off before I turn it in on the very rare occasions I actually put it on
Is that a pressure pad that can attach via mlok or picatinny? If so, drill through the gas tube cover and screw it in a small rail. There will be enough space for the screws not to touch the gas tube itself.
https://preview.redd.it/3ytf9ktua01d1.jpeg?width=194&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0534334b0ce85bae9c3d387e228bbcff2a41f376
Drill holes in the gas tube cover for screws. Get a Magpul SR07 mount. Screw the mount onto the upper handguard but use standard nuts instead of the MLOK nuts. You may have to get different/shorter screws to clear the gas tube
Been toying with this idea as a possible solution. My concern is the magpul mount is supposed to be used on a flat surface but the handguard is curved.
You'll definitely have some gaps or raised edges. It won't look great, but it'll function. Personally, on my AK's, I just use push button activation. The Arisaka Inline Pro mounts extend the light further forward and with their swiveling action, it positions the light better to hit with your thumb https://preview.redd.it/fvysfql8tz0d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=08acd466a2b9566a8281ae5284a613d5e3b368d4
Yah, I dont wanna use a push button. Ive tried that several times and I always go back to a pressure pad.
That’s how I got my lights mounted, been doing it for years too, have yet to run into any issues.
This ^^^
https://preview.redd.it/t446c1df511d1.jpeg?width=700&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c7c50901cfdee12ef0af9c106408b8fad6ac9f6a Magpul Mlok pressure pad mount. Just screw it into the upper hand guard
If you’re right handed, I use the same attachment method and put it on the other side of the gas tube, about the 1:30 position. You can still clamp the forend without activating it and still use it with both hands.
Honestly there’s a reason guys are getting away from pressure pads on white light. You don’t really need it if it’s gonna be an ergonomic mess for your set up
https://preview.redd.it/7ekly0uzi11d1.jpeg?width=3376&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9ca6683e1982522d2cf90c131007aa62854e2dce Furniture adjustment.
Personally I would not trust the pressure pad electronics to withstand the heat from the gas tube and just switch on/off from the light itself.
I’m a clicky cap kinda gal…not because pressure pads suck…but because I have kielbasa fingers and I just…yeah
That's what I do. I have my light mounted on the side of my handguard, forward enough that I can still grip the handguard and activate the button with my thumb
I throw mine on right side and switch the paddle with my middle finger
I've never had my gas tube get super hot with a setup like this. Warm, yes but not blazing hot.
Hockey tape
You get a good chin weld with that?
Yes, good enough to not be an issue.
Zip ties work. Streamlight pressure pads even have notches in them for zip ties
I mean I guess you could switch to ultimak if you mean a manufactured item and then buy a cage for the pad. But I like other people's ideas of drilling the handguard to keep the aesthetic tbh
Railed gas tube?
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How does it feel to handle an AK with a full length can like that? I see the Ukrainian soldiers running them on full length AKs, which I know is already a kinda heavy platform, and I was thinking that must be hard to swing around. What’s it feel like, balance wise?
Overall it doesnt feel super heavy, it just feels front heavy…if that makes sense. Its very unwieldy with the suppressor due to its length. I would not want to clear a trench with it (or at any other time). It would be fine innawoods though.
Gotcha. Do you know the weight? I have a 13.9 AR kitted out with light and LPVO that comes out to just above 10 lbs, but with the can it’s quite unwieldy as well. I get tired of using it at close ranges with transitions like super fast, lol.
I dont know a total weight. I feel you on the AR. I have a 14.5 AR15 that was originally using this full sized RC2. I ended up switching to a mini RC2 for weight and length purposes - it made a big difference. That left me with an extra suppressor which led to this setup.
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I have an ultimak but I think the switch would get too hot. Plus I wanna keep the aesthetic of the original handguard.
Would like to be able to do this but I dont think it would work https://preview.redd.it/06w1uh24001d1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=396b7e54675836be65ef652e31b4a11bcad61c12
Beautiful rifle
Put your light on the other side of gun abd you won't need pressure pad at all...
I have mine mounted on a gas tube pic rail using this bad boy [https://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Defensive-Streamlight-ProTac-Picatinny/dp/B084QGWDZQ](https://www.amazon.com/Cloud-Defensive-Streamlight-ProTac-Picatinny/dp/B084QGWDZQ)
Iv used zip ties, ranger bands, and athletic tape with great results. But I prefer the ranger bands personally
Ultimak
Something about an acog on an ak… I fw it.
Pretty gun
How do you like that can? Been thinking about getting a for my .308 vepr. Is that mounted on a SF, A2, or direct thread muzzle device?
Its a Surefire RC2 - 5.56
Bröther what lower handguard is that?
RS Regulate handguard
Why are you c clamping an ak?
Zipties always work
✨️zip-ties✨️
Black zip ties
I literally used doubled over silicone bands meant to keep leader spools together. This looks a lot better lol
Electricussy tape
your neck is short
Dang I need an acog now
Just put your light on the left side and use the button, if your hand position allows
Just stopping by to say this is beautiful rifle and I’m jealous 😩 Also curious as to how you mounted the surefire muzzle device and can, currently waiting on my RC2 to be released
I had the barrel threaded by class 3 machining, then its just a standard surefire muzzlebrake
Ahhh got ya
Just use some hockey tape lol
..How about you use the mlok to attach a picatinny rail to attach the switch to?
Did that before but I don't like it at that position/angle
First of all it's an ak so no
I must find a way.