ARCTURUS AK-12 AEG Rifle w/AK-19 Stock; Optical MOSFET

ARCTURUS
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£409.99
  • Full metal construction
  • 6.01mm Tightbore inner barrel
  • Programmable MOSFET - 2rnd Burst ready!

If you're into the latest and greatest Russian rifles, your collection is not complete without the ARCTURUS AK-12 AEG Rifle w/AK-19 Stock; Optical MOSFET! This full metal AK-12 AEG replicates the latest version of the AK-12, fitted with the AK-19 type stock and pistol grip for considerable enhancements to ergonomics.

As with the previous ARCTURUS AK-12, this AEG is made almost entirely from steel, with a gorgeous stamped steel receiver and top cover and only the muzzle brake being alloy. Make no mistake, this is a BEAST when it comes to external build, with fantastic quality parts used throughout with the weighty presence in the hands a proper AK replica deserves.

On the inside, things get even better! This may not be quite as well kitted out as the Perun Enhanced AK-12 but it is bristling with fantastic quality internal parts with a new ARCTURUS programmable MOSFET. Also inside is an 18:1 ratio CNC steel gearset, 8mm ball bearing bushings and a 23TPA high torque motor to provide a stunning trigger response in both semi-auto and the AK-12's two-round burst mode.

To top it off, a 6.01mm Tightbore inner barrel pairs perfectly with the ARCTURUS rotary AK HOP-up allowing the AK-12 to put some serious hurt down on the enemy team with fantastic accuracy and consistency. Whether you want to walk on the wild side with a change from your usual AR platform or you've got an AK collection and want to add something at the cutting edge, the ARCTURUS AK-12 AEG Rifle w/AK-19 Stock; Optical MOSFET will make you happy!

Full description

Description

ARCTURUS is known for its fantastic range of modernised Airsoft AK AEG rifles, offering the latest variants of the venerable platform in full steel form, packed with realistic features and with a bombproof internal feature set.

This time, ARCTURUS brings us the latest version of the AK-12, featuring the cutting-edge AK-19 side folding adjustable stock and the latest AK-12 pistol grip and equipped internally with a unique ARCTURUS programmable optical ETU/MOSFET. All of the best aspects of the original ARCTURUS AK-12 remain; including its authentic and hefty steel construction and low friction gearbox with the optical MOSFET added to enhance performance, provide programmable fire controls and a functional 2-round burst mode. As with other ARCTURUS AEG offerings, a 6.01mm steel tightbore inner barrel coupled with a new rotary HOP-up design provides superb accuracy and constancy at long range.

Starting at the tip of the 16.3-inch steel outer barrel we have an AK-12 muzzle brake, which looks mean AF with its aggressive spiked front end, designed to help stabilise the rifle when it is pressed against a hinge or lock in a breaching scenario. You will want to keep this muzzle device on for a real-world accurate AK-12, but if you prefer to go rogue and dress the latest AK up, you can thanks to the 14mm CCW male threading concealed beneath the muzzle device and its mounting apparatus.

Removing the muzzle brake is a two-part affair, owing to its QD functionality. The muzzle device itself can be removed from its mount by holding the small detent pin found on the top down and turning the muzzle device in either direction. With the muzzle device removed, you will see a thread protector with a flat cut on either side. Unscrewing this gives us access to the 14mm CCW male threads so you can get sneaky with a suppressor or streaky with a tracer unit, should the mission require it.

The muzzle device is followed by its mounting apparatus which also includes a dummy bayonet lug at the bottom. Travelling a short distance rearwards along the steel outer barrel brings us to the front sight/gas block of the AK-12, which is constructed from steel with a dummy gas adjuster at the front, and the front sight post at the top, protected on either side with protective wings. This means if you drop this hefty beast it may get scratched up, but the front sight should remain usable and intact in all but the worst-case scenario.

The gas block connects to the gas tube, which is authentically stamped from sheet steel just like the real thing. It is lovely to see this kind of authenticity, as most manufacturers settle for cast alloy gas tubes on their AK replicas, and realism nuts like us will notice this instantly! Below the gas tube, we have a single sling point which is mounted around the barrel and can swivel to either side to reduce the chances of the sling getting tangled and allow both left and right-handed shooters to sling this AK easily.

Following the gas tube back leads us to the high-density polymer handguards of the AK-12, which have integral 20mm Picatinny rails at the 6 and 12 o'clock positions and removable aluminium side rails at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions. Though this rifle may be Russian in origin, it can be kitted out like a MK18, with plenty of room for tactical flashlights, PEQ lasers and anything else you can think of mounting. Unlike previous AK rifles, the handguards of the AK-12 are free floated which prevents force applied to the handguard from being transferred to the barrel which would negatively affect accuracy.

Moving rearwards once more we come to the receiver, which follows the AK design format in a roundabout way but has some notable improvements. The fire selector is located on the right side, but unlike a normal AK, can be used without removing your hand from the pistol grip. This is achieved by adding a folded steel extension to the selector in classic Russian utilitarian style. This allows you to select your fire mode with a simple sweep downward of the trigger finger, a massive improvement over legacy AK rifles!

The fire selector provides 4 positions, sneaking an extra one in between full auto and semi-auto. The top position is the safe mode, which disables the trigger and seals the gap between the receiver itself and the top cover, functioning as a dust cover. The next position is full auto, followed by a second full auto position, with semi-auto being the lowermost position. Each fire mode is indicated with authentic Cyrillic markings which are stamped into the receiver, matching the real AK-12 perfectly. The two-round burst mode is also functional on this, the Optical MOSFET-equipped version of the AK-12, giving you maximum realism and improved hit probability.

The receiver top cover design is another area the AK-12 improves upon the original AK. The top cover is constructed from steel and has a 20mm Picatinny rail riveted to the upper surface to allow for optical sights to be mounted using far more user-friendly Western mounting solutions. Unlike other AKs with railed top covers this top cover is designed specifically for retaining zero effectively, and as such is mounted differently from other AKs. The battery compartment of the AK-12 is beneath the top cover and is ideally sized to fit AK long stick batteries, but can also house slimmer 7.4V 1300 mAh stick batteries designed for M4/AR-15 buffer tubes.

To access the battery compartment you will need to turn the top cover retention latch by 90 degrees to the vertical position, which is located on the right side of the trunnion block (between the handguards and receiver). With the latch positioned vertically, you can pull it outwards where it will be retained in the trunnion block. With the latch held clear of the pinhole, the receiver top cover can be pulled back and lifted away to reveal the Deans battery connector within.

When reinstalling the top cover it is important that you ensure no wires get trapped, and that you align the pinhole in the front of the top cover with the holes in the trunnion block before pushing the retention latch back through. The top cover needs to be slid onto the receiver from the rear to mate with the two hooks at the rear of the lower receiver to hold it securely in place.

The AK-12 pistol grip is a significant ergonomic improvement over the legacy AK grip and has comfortable finger grooves with bevelled relief cuts for added comfort. The grip is set at a more vertical angle than the older AK grip to provide a more comfortable wrist position when shooting with the stock collapsed fully. AKs are not known for their comfort or ergonomics, so it is nice to see the AK-12 give us a little more home comfort to suit our pampered Western hands!

Installed on this version of the AK-12, we are treated to the AK-19 pattern of stock, a modern Russian design which follows the format of SCAR, ACR and other modern stocks. Like the AK-74M stock, the AK-19 stock offers side folding functionality, allowing the AK-12 to fit into smaller gun bags and be transported with ease. At the base of the stock on each side, we are treated to a QD sling socket insert constructed from steel, allowing for a slick modern QD sling setup to be mounted using QD sling swivels if you so choose.

The stock also offers length of pull adjustment via the lever at the toe of the stock, giving you 7 positions to choose from to compensate for bulky body armour vests or different body types. The butt plate is constructed from grippy rubber with an aggressively serrated surface, guaranteeing the stock won't slip off your shoulder during wet weather operations.

The stock folds similarly to a legacy AK-74 platform, making use of a button on the left side of the receiver, just above the pistol grip. Pressing this button will defeat the locking mechanism and allow the stock to be folded to the side. To deploy the stock again, simply pull downwards on the steel tab protruding from the folding mech at the rear and the stock can be folded back into position. This stock is a lot easier to handle than an AK-74 stock, requiring only the folding mechanism to keep things in place instead of the protruding hook used on the AK-74.

On the inside, this AK-12 is equipped with a high torque motor to deliver the power needed for a swift trigger response and allow for stronger springs to be installed, keeping within the design parameters of the AEG. Like other ARCTURUS AEGs, the gearbox is filled with low-friction parts to increase the lifespan and efficiency of the system. The AK-12 also uses ARCTURUS's rotary AK HOP-up unit which shows incredible potential as the newest HOP-up unit design for the AK platform, coupled with a 6.01mm tightbore inner barrel constructed from hardened steel for enhanced accuracy through its high-quality internal finish and extra rigidity.

The most notable enhancement of the new AK-12 is its pre-installed ARCTURUS optical MOSFET which facilitates the 2-round burst function while also providing improved rate of fire, trigger response and the ability to program the fire controls for burst modes and other advanced functions. The MOSFET also improves electrical efficiency and eliminates the need for certain internal mechanical components, meaning less chance of failure in the long haul and a faster trigger response and rate of fire than you might expect!

Whether you're into AK platforms and want the latest AK-12 variant to add to the collection or you're working on your modern Russian loadout and need the perfect primary, the ARCTURUS AK-12 with AK-19 Stock is what you need. Its flawless external build rivals and potentially exceeds the best AK replicas out there and its generously equipped internals give you everything you need to compete with modern AR-platform AEGs on the field!

Features

  • Full metal construction
  • 6.01mm Steel tightbore inner barrel
  • Rotary HOP-up unit - Great design, super easy to adjust
  • Version 3 gearbox - Compatible with Gate TITAN/ASTER ETU
  • Optical MOSFET pre-installed - 2rnd Burst ready, programmable fire controls
  • 20mm Picatinny railed handguard - Two removable side rails, full-length top and bottom rail
  • 20mm Picatinny railed receiver top cover - Ready for red dot sights and scopes!
  • 14mm CCW Male threaded outer barrel - Tracer/suppressor ready
  • Extended fire selector lever - Change fire modes with the trigger finger!
  • Mean-looking AK-12 QD muzzle brake - Push the detent pin in, turn slightly and off it comes!
  • Refined pistol grip design - More comfortable than the earlier AK-12 grip, built-in enlarged trigger guard
  • Side folding retractable stock - Known as the "AK-19" stock, rubber butt plate, QD sling socket and sling loop
  • Side folding stock hinge - Fold the stock to the side for easier transportation and clearing corners
  • 4 Position selector switch:
    • SAFE
    • FULL AUTO
    • 2RND BURST
    • SEMI-AUTO
  • High torque neodymium magnet motor - Super fast trigger response and ROF
  • Detailed mock rivets and realistic stamped receiver markings - Flawlessly realistic
  • Compatible with AK AEG magazines - 5.45 style mags ideal, but 7.62/5.56 should also work
  • Version 3 Gearbox - Compatible with aftermarket upgrades for V3
    • 18:1 Reinforced steel gearset
    • 8mm Ball bearing bushings
    • High torque 23TPA motor with Neodymium magnets
  • Programmable MOSFET Functions:
    • Binary Trigger
    • 2 or 3 Round Burst
    • Semi-auto Only
    • Adjustable Trigger Break Point
    • Adjustable Trigger Reset Point
    • Active braking
    • Low battery warning
    • Pre-cocking
  • Supplied with 2 magazines - 500rnd High-cap and 30/130 Adjustable mid-cap
  • Compatible with standard AK-47/74 AEG magazines
  • Ideal AK-12 style spare magazines are available here

Package Includes

  • ARCTURUS AK-12 AEG Rifle w/AK-19 Stock; MOSFET Enhanced Version
  • 30/130rnd Adjustable capacity magazine
  • 500rnd High capacity magazine
  • Deans to mini-Tamiya adapter
  • Cleaning/unjamming rod
  • ARCTURUS Sticker

Specification

General

Weapon Construction External
Weapon Type
Assault Rifle
Over 18 Only Icon
Over 18
Yes
Icon UKARA - United Kingdom Airsoft Retailer Association
Defence / UKARA Required
Yes, No,
FPS Icon
FPS (Feet Per Second), using 0.20g BB
Approx. 340fps ± 10%, using 0.20g BB
Site Legal Icon
Site Legal, using 0.20g BB
Yes
Screwdriver Icon
Pre-Built
Yes
Package
Included Items
  • Rear Ironsight
  • Magazine x 2
  • Deans to Mini-Tamiya Connector
Skill Level Icon
User Skill Level
Regular Player
Patrol Base - Warning Icon
Warnings
Li-Po - Never Leave Charging Unattended
Battery
Li-Po
Li-Po - Only Use Approved Chargers
Li-Po - Charge in a Fire Safe Area

Weight and Dimension

Weight KG Icon
Weight (KG)
Approx. 3.172kg
Weapon Length Collapsed
Length (Collapsed)
70cm
Weapon Length Extended
Length (Extended)
89.2cm

Construction

Colour Wheel Greyscale
Primary Colour
Black
Construction Icon
Construction
Steel receiver, top cover, outer barrel, front sight/gas block, gas tube, trunnion block, stock folding mech, trigger guard/mag release, mock bolt carrier, trim parts. Alu flash hider.
Weapon Construction External
External Construction
Polymer
Alloy
Stamped Steel
Aluminium
Steel
Gearbox Icon
Internal Construction
Polymer
Alloy
Aluminium
Steel

Weapon Specific

Power Source Icon
Powered By
Electric
Blowback Icon
Blowback
None
Weapon Platform
AK, AK Variant , Assault Rifle, AK-12,
Magazine Style Icon
Magazine Style
AK Platform, Long Gun Magazine, Assault Rifle,
Fire Select Icon
Fire Selector
PatrolBase | Fire Select Safe
Safe
Patrol Base | Fire Select - Semi Automatic
Semi Automatic
Patrol Base | Full Automatic
Full Automatic
Programmable
Patrol Base | Burst
Two Round Burst
Weapon Safety Features Icon
Safety Features
Trigger Disconnect
Shooter Configuration Icon
Shooter Configuration
Right Handed
Weapon Configuration Icon
Weapon Configuration
Standard
Weapon Scale Icon
Weapon Scale
1:1
Suggested BB Weight
0.25g

Hop-Up

Hop-Up Unit Icon
Hop-Up Unit
Yes
Hop-Up Unit Adjuster Icon
Hop-Up Adjuster
Rotary
Hop-Up Unit Location Icon
Hop-Up Location
Behind mock bolt carrier, accessible when the charging handle is pulled and held to the rear.

Furniture

Weapon Furniture Icon
Furniture
  • Railed Handguard
  • Railed Receiver
  • Ambidextrous Magazine Release
  • Ergonomic Pistol Grip
  • QD Sling Point
  • Muzzle Brake
  • Enlarged Trigger Guard
  • sling points front and rear
  • Side folding retractable stock
  • Bayonet lug
  • Extended fire selector lever
  • Rubber butt plate
  • Aperture iron sights
  • Removable Proprietary Side 20mm rails
Rail System Icon
Rail System
20mm RIS / RAS , 20mm Railed Receiver,
Icon Stock Positions
Stock Setting
Sliding , Multi-Position , Folding ,
Weapon Length Extended
Stock Positions
7 Position
Sight Type Icon
Sight Type
Iron Sights , Aperture Iron Sight,
Sling Plate Icon
Sling Options
Stock , QD , Loop , Barrel,

Barrel

Outer Barrel Length (in)
16.3''
Icon Thread Type
Outer Barrel Thread Type
Male
Icon Thread Direction
Outer Barrel Thread Direction
CCW (Counter Clockwise)
Outer Barrel Thread Size
14mm
Inner Barrel Diameter
6.01mm
Inner Barrel Length
425mm

Magazine Specific

Magazine Type
High Capacity, Wheel Wound, AEG,
Magazine BB Capacity
Approx. 500 Rounds
Magazine BB Fill Method
Fill Window
Magazine BB Fill Location
Top

Electric Gun Specific Information

Gearbox
Gearbox Icon
Gearbox Version
V3 Gearbox
Wiring Icon
Gearbox Wiring
Top Wired
Spring Change Icon
Gearbox Quick Change Spring
Yes
Digital Trigger Icon
Gearbox Electronic Trigger
Yes
Split Gearbox Icon
Split Gearbox Design
No
Motor
Airsoft Motor Icon
Motor Type
High Torque
Battery Specific
Battery Connector
Patrol Base | Icon | Deans
Deans
,
Deans To Mini Tamiya
Deans To Mini Tamiya Adaptor
,
Compatible Battery
Compatible Battery Type
Li-Po
Compatible Battery Configuration
Stick
Compatible Battery Voltage
7.4v

Product Testing Data

Notepad Icon
Test Description
340 FPS +/- 10%
Notepad Icon
Tested Using
0.2g ASG Blaster BBs
Notepad Icon
Test Date
24/06/2024

Size guide

Joule Charts

Special Instructions

These table can be used as a reference to see if the BB weight you are using will be over acceptable Joulage limits at some Airsoft Sites in the UK. To check if the weight can be used chrono your weapon using the BB you intend to use, and then compare it to the chart.

FPS, Power and Joule Limits can vary from site to site, so please get in touch with where you're going to play with in advance to avoid disappointment.

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, with a 350fps limit for Automatic Replicas, 400fps for Semi-Automatic Replicas, and 500fps for Bolt Action Replicas.

Tap the tabs below to open the relevant chart for your replica.

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 350fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 1.14j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
325 0.98 1.23 1.37 1.47 1.57 1.77 1.96 2.11 2.21 2.45
328 1.00 1.25 1.40 1.50 1.60 1.80 2.00 2.15 2.25 2.50
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
335 1.04 1.30 1.46 1.56 1.67 1.88 2.09 2.24 2.35 2.61
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
345 1.11 1.38 1.55 1.66 1.77 1.99 2.21 2.38 2.49 2.76
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
355 1.17 1.46 1.64 1.76 1.87 2.11 2.34 2.52 2.63 2.93
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used at Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 400fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 1.49j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01
370 1.27 1.59 1.78 1.91 2.03 2.29 2.54 2.73 2.86 3.18
380 1.34 1.68 1.88 2.01 2.15 2.41 2.68 2.88 3.02 3.35
390 1.41 1.77 1.98 2.12 2.26 2.54 2.83 3.04 3.18 3.53
400 1.49 1.86 2.08 2.23 2.38 2.68 2.97 3.20 3.34 3.72
410 1.56 1.95 2.19 2.34 2.50 2.81 3.12 3.36 3.51 3.90

Suggested limits are based on Joulage Limit rules used at Halo Mill: Proving Grounds, and is the equivalent of 500fps, using 0.20g BB resulting in an upper limit of 2.32j.

Velocity BB Weight (Grams)
FPS 0.20 0.25 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.36 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.50
250 0.58 0.73 0.81 0.87 0.93 1.05 1.16 1.25 1.31 1.45
260 0.63 0.79 0.88 0.94 1.00 1.13 1.26 1.35 1.41 1.57
270 0.68 0.85 0.95 1.02 1.08 1.22 1.35 1.46 1.52 1.69
280 0.73 0.91 1.02 1.09 1.17 1.31 1.46 1.57 1.64 1.82
290 0.78 0.98 1.09 1.17 1.25 1.41 1.56 1.68 1.76 1.95
300 0.84 1.05 1.17 1.25 1.34 1.51 1.67 1.80 1.88 2.09
310 0.89 1.12 1.25 1.34 1.43 1.61 1.79 1.92 2.01 2.23
320 0.95 1.19 1.33 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.90 2.05 2.14 2.38
330 1.01 1.26 1.42 1.52 1.62 1.82 2.02 2.18 2.28 2.53
340 1.07 1.34 1.50 1.61 1.72 1.93 2.15 2.31 2.42 2.68
350 1.14 1.42 1.59 1.71 1.82 2.05 2.28 2.45 2.56 2.85
360 1.20 1.51 1.69 1.81 1.93 2.17 2.41 2.59 2.71 3.01
370 1.27 1.59 1.78 1.91 2.03 2.29 2.54 2.73 2.86 3.18
380 1.34 1.68 1.88 2.01 2.15 2.41 2.68 2.88 3.02 3.35
390 1.41 1.77 1.98 2.12 2.26 2.54 2.83 3.04 3.18 3.53
400 1.49 1.86 2.08 2.23 2.38 2.68 2.97 3.20 3.34 3.72
410 1.56 1.95 2.19 2.34 2.50 2.81 3.12 3.36 3.51 3.90
420 1.64 2.05 2.29 2.46 2.62 2.95 3.28 3.52 3.69 4.10
430 1.72 2.15 2.40 2.58 2.75 3.09 3.44 3.69 3.86 4.29
440 1.80 2.25 2.52 2.70 2.88 3.24 3.60 3.87 4.05 4.50
450 1.88 2.35 2.63 2.82 3.01 3.39 3.76 4.04 4.23 4.70
460 1.97 2.46 2.75 2.95 3.15 3.54 3.93 4.23 4.42 4.91
470 2.05 2.57 2.87 3.08 3.28 3.69 4.10 4.41 4.62 5.13
480 2.14 2.68 3.00 3.21 3.42 3.85 4.28 4.60 4.82 5.35
490 2.23 2.79 3.12 3.35 3.57 4.02 4.46 4.80 5.02 5.58
500 2.32 2.90 3.25 3.48 3.72 4.18 4.65 4.99 5.23 5.81
510 2.42 3.02 3.38 3.62 3.87 4.35 4.83 5.20 5.44 6.04