WELL PRO WE06 PPK-20 Compact SMG AEG - Standard Version

If you're looking for a lightweight SMG platform for CQB or aggressive outdoor play, the WELL PRO PPK-20 Compact is one to watch. Based on the most recent PP-19-01 Vityaz prototype known as the PPK-20 Compact, this platform was designed to provide helicopter pilots, tank crews and other rear-of-line troops with a short and light PDW while doing double duty as a close-quarters primary for Spetsnaz units.

The WE06 Standard Version is constructed from high density polymer with an alloy outer barrel and steel trim parts, keeping the weight to a remarkably low 1.9kg. This puts the WE06 PPK-20 Compact head to head with the upcoming legend, the UTR45, and is the perfect alternative for those who prefer their SMGs with Ruskie styling!

While the Advanced Version is the king of the WELL PRO PPK-20 range, the Standard Version is still a piece to contend with in game with more than its fair share of pre-upgraded internal parts. Inside, you will find a 6.02mm tightbore inner barrel, unique gear adjustable HOP-up unit, in-line protective MOSFET, short stroked piston and a 20K RPM high-speed motor; a remarkably generous feature set for a platform at this price point. Whether this will be your first AEG or a lightweight alternative to your hefty full metal primaries, the WELL PRO PPK-20 Standard Version will serve you well!

Starting at the front, we can find a birdcage style PPK-20 flash hider constructed from high density polymer mounted to 14mm CCW male barrel threads. The aggressive, squat look of this flash hider really suits the CQB styling of the PPK-20 Compact but can be replaced with a tracer unit or suppressor should the mission require it. The flash hider is retained via a grub screw, so make sure you remove this before attempting to unscrew the flash hider.

Next up, we reach the handguard which is an M-LOK/20mm Picatinny hybrid design with a combination of M-LOK negative space attachment slots at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions and 20mm Picatinny rails at the top and bottom. This means you are ready to mount any 20mm Picatinny vertical or angled foregrip to improve handling and also have plenty of room on each side to add M-LOK rail covers, flashlight mounts or other mission-essential equipment. The handguard is also comfortably shaped with gripping texture on the flanks, meaning if you don't want to add rail covers you will still have plenty of traction when steering the platform between targets.

Moving rearwards, we come to the receiver which looks familiar at a glance but is considerably enhanced. The receiver follows the AK shape and rough layout but adds an ambidextrous fire selector positioned just above the pistol grip, bringing this AK-derived platform into line with modern shooting doctrine. On the right side, you will see a steel plate which replaces the original AK fire selector and links to a more modern selector switch via a cam mechanism.

This new selector is present on each side, offering 3 modes of fire; Safe, semi-auto and full auto, all denoted with recessed Cyrillic markings. Unlike your standard AK, the PPK-20 has the standard order of fire modes, meaning a short throw from safe to semi-auto with full auto in the final position. This fire selector setup is a big improvement for those more familiar with modern Western platforms and avoids the usual hard-on-the-hands AK fire selector manipulation.

The improvements don't end here either, the pistol grip installed on the PPK-20 Compact is the latest design used on the most recent variants of the AK-12 assault rifle. The grip is set at a more vertical angle than the standard for improved comfort and reduced wrist fatigue when shooting with the stock fully collapsed and features a built-in enlarged trigger guard for easy access to the trigger when wearing gloves. With stylish linear texture on each side, this grip both suits the ultra-modern aesthetic of the platform and feels fantastic; a considerable step up from the standard AK grip!

Ahead of the grip, we can find the built-in magazine well extension designed for 9mm style PP-19 magazines with the standard centrally positioned AK paddle magazine release. This is one part of the AK which doesn't need changing; the mag release is easy to reach for both left and right-handed shooters, prominent enough to find but low profile enough to avoid snags and functional with the iconic AK "mag flip" emergency reload. As with most AKs, the mag release is constructed from steel, guaranteeing reliable locking in the long term.

The final receiver feature to discuss is its full length 20mm Picatinny rail, allowing red dot sights and scopes to be mounted easily, with no additional parts needed. This is a marked improvement over standard AKs and allows you to make use of modern Western optics as many Spetsnaz operators do in the modern era. The rail is also weight-reduced along the centreline and thanks to its AK-12 style top cover retention, provides a reliable zero for any optics you have mounted.

At the rear of the receiver rail, we can find the rear iron sight which is an aperture-style sight mounted on an adjustable tangent-style base. The sight can be adjusted for elevation by rotating the adjustment dial beneath the aperture, and the front sight is also adjustable using an AK sight adjustment tool. If you need all the rail space for your optics, you can remove the rear sight easily as it mounts to the receiver rail itself.

The battery compartment of the PPK-20 Compact is located beneath the receiver top cover and can be accessed via the AK-12-like disassembly lever. The lever is positioned on the right side of the rear of the handguard and needs to be rotated counterclockwise by 90 degrees, after which it can be pulled out but will remain captive in the handguard. With the lever in this position, the top cover will come free, revealing a Deans/T-Plug battery connector inside. We recommend a 7.4V 1000mAh LiPo battery in AK stick configuration for the best fit and the most extreme rate of fire!

Bringing up the rear, we are treated to one of the latest advanced Russian stock designs featured on the AM-17 Assault rifle. The stock is constructed from high density polymer with a grippy serrated rubber butt plate and can be adjusted into 6 different lengths of pull so you can adjust it to suit your shooting stance, body type and loadout. Adjusting the stock is as simple as pushing the textured tab in the toe of the stock through from the left and sliding the stock out into your chosen position.

As one might expect with an AK-derived design, the stock can also be folded to the side for storage, transportation and close-quarters use. To fold the stock, simply press the prominent textured button on the top of the stock where it meets the receiver and the stock can folded to the right side of the SMG where it will lock in place. Deploying the stock from the folded position is even simpler; grab it, pull it away and slap it into place! The stock adjustment of the AM-17 stock is leaps and bounds ahead of the usual AK steel skeleton folding stock when it comes to ergonomics, tying in nicely with the overall cutting-edge design of the PPK-20 Compact.

Though this may not be the Advanced Version, this PPK-20 Compact still packs a punch! Inside the unique version 3 derived gearbox shell you will find a quick change spring system, steel 18:1 ratio gearset running on 8mm slide bearings, a type 2 cylinder and a short stroked piston with a full rack of steel teeth. The short stroked piston provides a slight increase in rate of fire when compared to the standard with the small sacrifice of very slight FPS loss. The FPS loss is made up for by the air seal improvements from the 6.02mm tightbore inner barrel, giving the Standard Version the edge in FPS over the Advanced Version with its DSG setup.

While it lacks the programmable optical MOSFET of the Advanced Version, the Standard Version still has an in-line MOSFET which improves trigger response and rate of fire by improving electrical efficiency and also protects the circuitry from power surges and trigger contact corrosion. For a platform this price, we are absolutely flabbergasted with the generosity of WELL PRO, not content with providing a uniquely styled SMG, even the Standard Version is pre-upgraded!

Whether it is your first AEG or a lightweight alternative to your full-length, full-metal primary, the WELL PRO WE06 PPK-20 Compact Standard Version is one to watch. The cutting-edge design married with pre-upgraded internals for a near-unbeatable price makes this a rival for the legendary UTR45, our previous favourite affordable SMG!

Features

• High density polymer construction - Only 1.9kg
• 6.02mm Tightbore inner barrel - Improved accuracy and FPS
• 14mm CCW Male threaded barrel - Ready for a tracer unit or suppressor
• 20mm Picatinny railed handguard - 20mm Rails at 6 & 12 o'clock
• M-LOK slots on each side - Ready for M-LOK accessories at 3 & 9 o'clock
• 20mm Picatinny railed receiver - Ready for a red dot sight or scope
• Flared magazine well - Easy and fast reloads, even on the move
• Aperture iron sights - Fully adjustable tangent style sight, similar to AK-12
• Ambidextrous magazine release - Intuitive reloads for left or right-handed shooters
• Ambidextrous fire selector switch - Super-slick cam system, allows mode changes from a firing grip
• Gear adjustable HOP-up unit - Unique design from WELL PRO, TM-compatible parts
• Ergonomic pistol grip with built-in enlarged trigger guard - Comfortable angle, easy access to the trigger
• Adjustable side folding stock - 6 Positions of adjustment, folds to the side for storage and transport
• Serrated rubber butt plate - Grips the shoulder well, even when wearing body armour vests
• Top wired: Deans/T-Plug battery connector - Recommended battery: 7.4V 1000mAh LiPo in AK Stick config.
• In-Line MOSFET - Improved trigger response and rate of fire
• Unique Version 3 Derived Gearbox:
  • Unique shell
  • In-Line MOSFET
  • 8mm Slide bearings
  • Short Stroked polymer piston with a full steel tooth rack
  • Quick change spring system
  • Type 2 Cylinder
  • 20K RPM High torque Neodymium magnet motor
• Compatible with WELL PRO PPK-20 AEG magazines - Not compatible with ARCTURUS mags

Package Includes

• WELL PRO WE06 PPK-20 Compact SMG AEG - Standard Version
• 30/80rnd Adjustable capacity magazine
• User manual