Mi Alpha Mini Dot Mount - Picatinny Rail, Black

The Midwest Industries Mi Alpha Mini Dot Mount is a Picatinny rail-mounted solution designed to bring red dot optics to AK platforms without permanent modification to your rifle. Built for shooters who want to run modern optics on stamped or milled AK-47 and AK-74 rifles while retaining the ability to reinstall factory sights, this mount replaces the rear sight leaf with a rigid aluminum platform that accepts any optic with a standard Picatinny footprint.

What sets the Mi Alpha apart is its thoughtful engineering: a built-in iron sight lets you run lower-1/3 cowitness with most red dots, giving you backup aiming capability without removing your optic. The steel locking blocks minimize side-to-side play, and the hard-coat anodized 6061 aluminum construction handles the abuse AK shooters dish out. Full field stripping remains possible with standard AKM-pattern rifles, so you're not locked into a permanent setup.

Installation does require some basic hand tools (small hammer, punches, Torx wrenches, and Allen keys) and minor fitting—this isn't a drop-in-and-done mount. But that's the tradeoff for a reversible system that respects the original rifle design. Made in the USA with a patent-pending design, it's the kind of straightforward solution that appeal to AK users who refuse to mill their receiver just to run a dot.

Key Features

• Picatinny rail mount for standard red dot optics
• Replaces AK rear sight leaf—no permanent rifle modification
• Built-in iron sight for lower-1/3 cowitness backup aiming
• Steel locking blocks reduce side-to-side movement
• Allows full field stripping on standard AKM rifles
• Factory rear sight can be reinstalled if needed
• Hard-coat anodized 6061 aluminum construction
• Made in the USA

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Mi Alpha Mini Dot Mount work on my stamped and milled AK receiver?

Yes, this mount is designed for both stamped and milled AK-47 and AK-74 rifles, replacing the factory rear sight leaf.

Can I still use my rifle's factory rear sight if I remove the mount later?

Yes. The mount does not permanently modify your firearm, so the original factory rear sight can be reinstalled if you decide to switch setups.

Does this mount allow me to field strip my rifle normally?

Yes, the Mi Alpha is compatible with full field stripping on standard AKM-pattern rifles.

What tools do I need to install this mount?

Installation requires a small hammer, 3/16" flat-end punch, T8 and T15 Torx wrenches, 9/64" and 3/32" Allen wrenches. Tools are not included. Minor fitting may be required during installation.

What kind of cowitness will this mount provide with my red dot?

The built-in iron sight provides lower-1/3 cowitness with most red dot optics, giving you a backup aiming point without removing your primary optic.