AKM-74U and open collimator

[Road Runner]

I have an AKM-74 and purchased an open collimator sight. I can't seem to attach it to the weapon. The menu only shows the " drop" option. Looking at the upgrades at the technician there don't seem to be any upgrades that need to be done first to the AKM. Could this be a bug? The open collimator clearly states that it's compatible with the AKM-74-U.

[Road Runner]

No nothing works. Also T won't show any upgrades while the sight is available in my backpack. It's weird.

[devil_505]

Was able to mount one after purchasing the scope mount.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3391138025

[JettiZeN V2]

Doesnt it need the rail mod on the gun itself before attaching ?
Try modding it at your local outpost's technician

[Road Runner]

Originally posted by devil_505:

Was able to mount one after purchasing the scope mount.

Ah I must have missed that one. Will check it out thnx.

[ImHelping]

As an additional "stupid feature(?)" people run into. once you buy a scope mount, if you click on it again it toggles it off (see also: muzzle brakes for barrels. a silencer still fits with one on so far).

Why? No ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ reason at all. removing it does not lower repair costs either. it seems there just to ♥♥♥♥ with you. It can be particularly nasty with the viper as the upgrade tree UI obscures the gun model so you won't notice the attachment mount went away.

[deltahazer]

Originally posted by Road Runner:

Originally posted by devil_505:

Was able to mount one after purchasing the scope mount.

Ah I must have missed that one. Will check it out thnx.

Yep, many of the guns don't include a scope mount by default, but some do, and there doesn't seem to be any logic. For example, I know Cracker and Ram-2 shotguns (which you wouldn't expect to WANT to scope up) can take a holo-sight without needing any upgrades. Yet many long guns and assault rifles require having a mount/rail added first despite being weapon types you'd EXPECT to try sharpshooting with. I'm sure there's some logic behind the decisions, but if it's anything other than "That's the manufacturer's default config for the real-world equivalent," it eludes me at this point.

[𝕊𝕋𝕌ℝ𝕄-𝕂𝔸𝕋]

One great thing about STALKER; It teaches you about RL stuff. Unlike the AAA Garbage-conveyor belt entertainment industry.

[ImHelping]

Originally posted by deltahazer:

Originally posted by Road Runner:

Ah I must have missed that one. Will check it out thnx.

Yep, many of the guns don't include a scope mount by default, but some do, and there doesn't seem to be any logic. For example, I know Cracker and Ram-2 shotguns (which you wouldn't expect to WANT to scope up) can take a holo-sight without needing any upgrades. Yet many long guns and assault rifles require having a mount/rail added first despite being weapon types you'd EXPECT to try sharpshooting with. I'm sure there's some logic behind the decisions, but if it's anything other than "That's the manufacturer's default config for the real-world equivalent," it eludes me at this point.

Originally posted by 𝕊𝕋𝕌ℝ𝕄-𝕂𝔸𝕋:

One great thing about STALKER; It teaches you about RL stuff. Unlike the AAA Garbage-conveyor belt entertainment industry.

It is probably a for real case of "Just there to pad out upgrade trees with more things to buy"

See also: Camel pack water bottles and carry harness. Default for basic bargain bin PSZ-7 body armor. some of the most basic, real world camping gear upgrades even idiots who think camo pattern jeans makes them a real military man can get. yet considered lost technology you must search for blueprints, and will also be considered mutually exclusive choices for later armor.

I used to love the 'realism' claim. Years have beaten it out of me because oh wait everyone is just lying to me and trying to claim "That annoying details is super realistic! But also it would not be fair to apply realistic hardships to your enemies and rivals oh gosh"