AK103K
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The irons on the SOCOM, by their size, are really meant for short range shooting, and they work fine for that. If you want something for longer distance, you can replace them with a standard set for the Bush/Scout length rifles.I would plan on mounting an Aimpoint T-1 on it as the irons are pretty bad for medium to longer ranges, and the weight of other optics, like say a scout scope, really foul up the balance of the gun.
Something else to consider with the shorter guns and the irons is the number of ''clicks" for zero. My standard M1A's were around 8-10 clicks for a 100 yard zero. My Bush model was 14 clicks, and my SOCOM was 22.
I had both an Aimpoint ML2 and a Burris Scout scope on my SOCOM at some point. Neither really messed with the balance, and both worked, once I got mounts that would work with Springfields rail (its not mil spec). Of the three choices of sights, I prefer the red dot the most. Personally, Id dump the factory rail for something like an Ultimak. Anything that allows you to get the sight down lower is best. The factory mount sits somewhat high, making a good cheek weld difficult. Its also made of steel, which get hot very fast, and stays hot a long time. The Ultimak being aluminium, sheds heat quickly, and is usually only warm to the touch, even after a lot of shooting. You dont want your hand near the factory rail after a couple of quick mags.
The LOP on a "standard" 91 is the same as most combat rifles, right around 13". They did make different interchangeable butt plates for them that would allow you to change the LOP, and I have seen a number that had them in place. Like the AK (which also has a 13" LOP), many seem to think the combat stocked rifles are ''short", which they are not. If you use the rifles anywhere but a bench, you know why. It sounds like you may have handled one that had the extension in place.Last would be a HK 91. I had considered them back in the mid 80s when they were readily available but the ergonomics were just horrible I thought. Particularly the length of the stock.