This is a review of from Scrapper 1x29 MRT Red Dot & Paragon 3x Magnifier Kit with Integrated One-Piece Picatinny Mount (SCRMMK-02) from Csaba Zoltán Laboncz.
I once again got to try out a special optic from Vector Optics. Actually, not just one — there were two hiding in the box right away.
I guess some of you are like me: as soon as something is set up, we’re already thinking about the next thing to do with it. For days—maybe weeks—I’d been thinking I should replace the plain red dot on my AK. The plan was either an LPVO or a regular red dot with a magnifier. But the Vector Optics team seems to read my mind: they tossed me the offer to check out one of their new kits. Here’s the twist — it’s a larger red dot and, mounted together on the same mounting system, a flip-to-side (folding) 3x magnifier sits behind it.
Needless to say, I jumped at the chance — I hadn’t handled optics like this before, and finally I had an excuse to improve something on my rifle.
I could tell from the size of the packaging that this was something substantial: a normal, scope-sized box arrived. The box and packaging were high-quality and meticulous, as I’ve come to expect from Vector Optics. The package included the Scrapper 1×29 red dot, the Paragon 3× magnifier, the combined mount for Weaver rails, separate mounts in case someone wants to use the two optics separately, a user manual, a cleaning cloth (which comes in a very stylish little pouch), VIP lifetime warranty cards, screws, tools, and lens caps. Everything — perfect!
You don’t need special skills to assemble it: mount the dot and the magnifier on the rings, then attach them to the rail on the rifle. It’s a good idea at this point to align the magnifier so its center lines up with the red dot reticle.
I went straight to the range to zero it, but unfortunately I only had time to test it a few days later — which I regretted — BUT it was worth the wait.
This system works surprisingly well; I finally had the chance to try this kind of setup live. The red dot is the familiar quality level I expect: well finished, made from quality materials, crystal-clear glass, and a strong ten-step brightness control (8 daytime and 2 night settings). As you can see in the video, the brightness is adjustable. The dot can do a 3 MOA dot, a large circle, and both together. Naturally it’s adjustable in all directions. I won’t dive into detailed specs here — I’ve tested similar red dots before and covered those details — but it’s a perfect optic for a rifle.
The magnifier is a bit more special to me. Previously I only used one briefly on an Izhmash Saiga 9 from Kalashnikov Group, and that was an older, bulkier, fixed (non-folding) unit. This new Paragon is much more modern and better optimized. Its compact size makes it extremely usable; the diameter is exactly what it should be, and for typical Hungarian precision shooting the 3× magnification is perfect. In the video you can see it enlarges an MDLSZ-style target placed at 25 meters to just the right size.
Now to the heart of the setup: the mount. This is the soul of the kit, and I was excited — and it delivered. What’s different here is that the two optical devices are secured to a single-piece, common mount. The build quality is excellent, made from 6061 aluminum alloy intended for industrial use. On the bottom is the standard Weaver-style mount that attaches with three screws. The red dot is held with four screws, and the magnifier with two. Everything fits together nicely. But the key feature is the folding mechanism. I have to say, it’s exactly what everyone needs. When you flip the magnifier up behind the dot it aligns precisely (and — importantly — it aligns to the same spot every time), it holds with sufficient tension so it won’t shift from recoil, yet I can easily fold it down when I want. And here’s another neat feature shown in the video: it doesn’t only fold outward to the side — it can also fold inward downwards. So regardless of which hand is closer or what shooting position you’re in, you can easily switch between magnified and normal views. The magnifier locks solidly in both (actually three) end positions.
I won’t repeat all the usual praise you expect from Vector: both optics are IP67 waterproof, made from industrial-grade aluminum, and the warranty is the usual VIP lifetime. The adjustment screws click nicely, there’s a motion sensor, and the red dot runs on a 2032 battery.
As always, I’ll point out things I don’t like. At first, when I mounted it, I didn’t like how high the optic sat on my gun. That’s due to two factors: I mounted it on the normal AK side mount, so it started high to begin with, and the combined mount itself is fairly tall. That height is necessary to allow the mechanism to fold in both directions. However, during use I found I can see through the inside of the mount and still use the rifle’s factory open sights. So that problem actually turned into a feature!
Price-wise (as of October 10, 2025) I only have a U.S. price: about $430, which undercuts the competition again — I think that’s very fair.
Overall I can say I’m happy with the kit — it works exactly as it should. And really, isn’t that all you need?
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