Type: Airsoft Rifle.
Manufacturer: Acturus.
Model: AK05.
Materials: Mostly all Metal.
Weight: 8.2 pounds (3.7 kilograms).
Length: 31.1 inches (790mm)
Barrel Length: 11 inch (280mm) inner 6.02mm tight bore non-rifled.
Propulsion: AEG (with Deans Connectors).
Action: Semi & Full Auto SAO.
Ammunition Type: 6mm plastic Airsoft BB's.
Ammunition Capacity: Hi-Cap/Mid Cap - 550/135.
FPS: 380-400fps.

Buy the compatible magazine.
Buy the compatible battery and charger.

Trigger Pull: The trigger pull on the Acturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle like other AEG Rifles is not mechanical as it is essentially electrical driven so basically it is an on/off switch that is closest in feel to a single action only trigger since it is light and short. You will notice a slight delay between pressing the trigger and the actual round being fired since the trigger activates a motor that first pulls the air spring back. Once the spring is fully drawn back it releases and compresses the air which then propels the 6mm Airsoft BB. The higher voltage battery you use like an 11.1 volt will shorten the delay as the motor will spin faster and pull back the spring quicker allowing for less noticeable delay and also a higher rate of full auto fire which in this rifle is very noticeable.

Accuracy: First we placed 5 rounds through our Chronograph shooting .20 gram Airsoft BB’s and we found the Arcturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle to be on the higher fps range and it was very consistent with the fastest shot hitting 401 fps and the slowest shot hitting 393. This average an impressive 398 fps which could be a bit hot for some Airsoft Game shooting situations, but perhaps ideal when shooting outdoors at longer ranges. We then placed a fresh paper target up 30 feet down range and proceeded to shot 10 rounds into the target using a seated and rested shooting position. We followed this up with a spring full of BB’s in full auto in semi auto and full auto getting a bit tighter group in semi auto then I did in full auto but this is generally the case. We did have a bit of trouble with the magazine not loading Airsoft BB’s even though we did tighten the spring fully between testing. Perhaps the magazine needed some break in time or was even defective? Out of the box the Arcturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle shot very close to the bullseye but just a tad to the left but not by much. The sights are adjustable for elevation if need be, or you can put a compact red dot sight on the rail for spot on accuracy.

Build Quality: The Acturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle is almost all metal in design with from what we can tell only the pistol grip being plastic. The receiver and top dust cover are both hardened steel with the receiver made out of stamped steel just like areal AK. The AK05 is nice and heavy for its size and the fit and finishes is very good all around. Internal parts are all of high quality too.

Realism: The Acturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle is based on the AK platform with this version being a more compact and tactical model. Externally it looks the part for sure, holding it in your hands it feels the part too. As expected the insides are all Airsoft but you would need ot take the dust cover off or pull back the charging handle to figure this out. Again the Acturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle is an almost all metal Airsoft Gun with an actual stamped steel receiver and steel dust cover, it’s hard to get much more realistic looking and feeling than that.

Pros:

• Lots of mounting options: Picatinny rails, M-LOK, AK Side Rail.
• Semi and full auto adjustable.
• 5-position adjustable rear stock.
• Mostly metal construction and lots of actual steel including the receiver and dust cover.
• Lots of weight to it at 8.2 pounds, feels awesome to hold.
• Comes with two magazines, one Hi-Cap, and one Mid Cap.
• Comes with a secondary all-black squared-off flash hider.
• On the fly adjustable rear sight for elevation.
• Quick change spring system.
• Easy to get to and adjust rotary hop-up adjustment.
• Should be good for longer-range shooting with nice high-claimed fps.

Cons:

• Will need a very specific battery type, thin and long.
• Rear sight only adjustable for windage and not elevation.
• May even be a bit heavy for all-day use.

Comments:

The Acturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle along with the other Acturus AK Airsoft Rifles is in my opinion one of the nicest AEG AK-based Airsoft rifles you can get, at least in the mid-price range. Being all metal with actual stamped steel parts really makes the AK05 feel realistic and of high quality. If you’re looking for something with a bit more heft than the Acturus AK06 that has a more useful rear stock at least in terms of adjustability and don’t mind giving up some of the compact features of the AK06 then perhaps the AK05 is more for you. In our opinion the Acturus AK05 AK AEG Airsoft Rifle is a great combination of quality, size, and features, hopefully, my upcoming Field Test Shooting Review backs up the performance aspect and we can add that to the list.