To sum it all up, this is a rail that I would own and install on any AK that I was looking to upgrade. The ability to solidly mount lights, optics, VFG, and anything else is an asset in my book. Whether your AK needs these items is another matter, and I understand that some AK purists will not see a need. However, there is little question that optics and the above items rule the modern battlefield, and the Midwest Industries Universal AK rail is a good way to get your AK up to speed.