As far as optics go, if you want something that is just a dot, the Ecotech holographic is the only way to roll. i prefer the folding stock to the sliding one also. Ive never shot an AK with any kind of optics on it except iron sites but i know the Ecotech is whats up when it comes to an assault rifle. The only AKs ive shot are the ones we took from Iraqis on my las deployment so they were all pretty basic.