The cheap optics of yesteryear sucked. Many of the modern options are great. They aren't T2s, but the few Sig Romeo 5s that I've beat on for the last couple of years have functioned well and held up great.
These look similar, but with potentially weaker mounts and no shake awake.
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AKs are super fun to reload on a timer and the underfolders can be stashed almost anywhere. Every stable deserves one.
I'd snag a OPAP or WASR for a little more than the AMDs go for. The Hungarian SA 85Ms are great, but even more.
It is the standard for lower end stuff. You can run heavier buffers to counteract the overgassing on 16s, but they run smoother with mid length systems.