Is the Russian tech KOBRA EKP125 red-dot sight any good?

Pond, James Pond · July 4, 2012, 03:47 PM

Some will know of my interest in a possible Saiga purchase.

With this rifle is a sight being offered: a KOBRA EKP 125 red-dot sight.

I'm interested to know of any opinions and experiences with these sights and if I do indeed buy this rifle, is it worth trying to nuy the sight too...

Here is a link to a sight selling that same site although this has nothing to do with my possible purchase: (Mods please delete if not appropriate to have this link in)

KOBRA EKP125

wogpotter · July 4, 2012, 04:41 PM

The link is not working, sorry. I can't find a reference to a Kobra sight with that designation, either, but opefully this will help anyway.

I've had a "Kobra collimator sight" for several years & used it on some notoriously heavy kicking 7.62mm NATO rifles that are well known for destroying sights that are less than optimal for quality & ruggedness. Mine has continued to hold zero & work despite all that it has been put through & I assure you it has not been babied.

Unfortunately there is no model number anywhere on the unit nor with its instructions so I don't know if this is the same model. This is what mine looks like, its referred to as a 2nd generation model using coin type batteries. It has 4 different reticules, a dot, dot & chevron, a chevron, or an open "T" & it has 11 brightness settings.

It is basic, rugged & dependable with one notable exception, the ON/OFF switch which is junk. Fortunately it is easily replacable/repairable junk & has been repaired & upgraded. Since that was done it has had zero problems.

It is exactly what you'd expect from Russian optics & mechanics. Basic operation, rugged if over built, crudely finished by western standards, but very functional. It the switch were not made from cheap easily broken plastic I'd say it was excellent. Unfortunately the switch is a major let down.

Ruthless4christ · July 5, 2012, 11:31 PM

is it really made in russia?

**JohnKSa** · July 5, 2012, 11:47 PM

They are made in Russia.

I have a Kobra collimator sight, can't remember the model off the top of my head. I can't provide much information on its functional aspects. The contact in the battery compartment broke and I can't find parts for it.

wogpotter · July 7, 2012, 07:34 PM

Yes it is really made in "La Rodina". That's why it looks like it was made like a tank. Hell, it was probably made from a tank, one of the ones the Nazis left lying about everywhere!

Parts & service for Russian/Soviet optics are always problematic. This was true back in the '60's & is still true today. I have no doubt it will still be true in the 2060's as well, The concept of "build it to last foreve & no support is needed" is ingrained into Soviet/Russian industry & I don't see it changing any time soon.

July 4, 2012, 03:47 PM	#1
Pond, James Pond Senior Member Join Date: July 12, 2011 Location: Top of the Baltic stack Posts: 6,079	Is the Russian tech KOBRA EKP125 red-dot sight any good? Some will know of my interest in a possible Saiga purchase. With this rifle is a sight being offered: a KOBRA EKP 125 red-dot sight. I'm interested to know of any opinions and experiences with these sights and if I do indeed buy this rifle, is it worth trying to nuy the sight too... Here is a link to a sight selling that same site although this has nothing to do with my possible purchase: (Mods please delete if not appropriate to have this link in) KOBRA EKP125 __________________ When the right to effective self-defence is denied, that right to self-defence which remains is essentially symbolic. Freedom: Please enjoy responsibly.

July 4, 2012, 04:41 PM	#2
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 4,811	The link is not working, sorry. I can't find a reference to a Kobra sight with that designation, either, but opefully this will help anyway. I've had a "Kobra collimator sight" for several years & used it on some notoriously heavy kicking 7.62mm NATO rifles that are well known for destroying sights that are less than optimal for quality & ruggedness. Mine has continued to hold zero & work despite all that it has been put through & I assure you it has not been babied. Unfortunately there is no model number anywhere on the unit nor with its instructions so I don't know if this is the same model. This is what mine looks like, its referred to as a 2nd generation model using coin type batteries. It has 4 different reticules, a dot, dot & chevron, a chevron, or an open "T" & it has 11 brightness settings. It is basic, rugged & dependable with one notable exception, the ON/OFF switch which is junk. Fortunately it is easily replacable/repairable junk & has been repaired & upgraded. Since that was done it has had zero problems. It is exactly what you'd expect from Russian optics & mechanics. Basic operation, rugged if over built, crudely finished by western standards, but very functional. It the switch were not made from cheap easily broken plastic I'd say it was excellent. Unfortunately the switch is a major let down. __________________ Allan Quatermain: “Automatic rifles. Who in God's name has automatic rifles”? Elderly Hunter: “That's dashed unsporting. Probably Belgium.” Last edited by wogpotter; July 4, 2012 at 04:51 PM.

July 5, 2012, 11:47 PM	#4
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 24,975	They are made in Russia. I have a Kobra collimator sight, can't remember the model off the top of my head. I can't provide much information on its functional aspects. The contact in the battery compartment broke and I can't find parts for it. __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association?

July 7, 2012, 07:34 PM	#5
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 4,811	Yes it is really made in "La Rodina". That's why it looks like it was made like a tank. Hell, it was probably made from a tank, one of the ones the Nazis left lying about everywhere! Parts & service for Russian/Soviet optics are always problematic. This was true back in the '60's & is still true today. I have no doubt it will still be true in the 2060's as well, The concept of "build it to last foreve & no support is needed" is ingrained into Soviet/Russian industry & I don't see it changing any time soon. __________________ Allan Quatermain: “Automatic rifles. Who in God's name has automatic rifles”? Elderly Hunter: “That's dashed unsporting. Probably Belgium.”

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Ruthless4christ Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2007 Location: CNY Posts: 790	is it really made in russia?