Specna Arms SA-PJ08 PRIME™ AKS-105 AEG

If you're looking for a modern, mid-length AK build with solid externals and some impressive stuff inside, the Specna Arms SA-PJ08 PRIME™ AKS-105 AEG should be in your sights! A top-notch full metal build with plenty of steel in the mix, this beast is a hybrid of the AKS-74 and AK-105 designs, dubbed by us as the "AKS-105". While the externals are fantastic, the real magic happens on the inside!

Internally, we're kitted out with the best parts Specna has to offer, including CNC 16:1 ratio steel gears running on 8mm J-CAGE bushings, a reinforced piston with a full rack of steel teeth, a reinforced tappet plate for reliable feeding, and a CNC aluminium piston head, cylinder head and nozzle for maximum long-term durability. The cylinder is also CNC machined from steel, as is the spring guide.

The main boasts for the SA-PJ08 are its Dark Matter™ Brushless Motor and Gate ASTER™ SE MOSFET, impressive parts rarely seen in mass-produced AEGs. The Dark Matter™ motor provides incredible speed and torque, boasting minimal heat build-up due to its brushless design. The ASTER™ MOSFET offers programmable fire controls, adjustable pre-cocking and active braking, a near infinite number of trigger sensitivity adjustments and the ability to connect to your phone or mobile device using Bluetooth if you add the Gate Blu-link(not included) to your setup.

Starting at the tip of the steel outer barrel, we can find an AK-105 style gas booster muzzle brake, which is intended in the real AK-105 to direct additional gas back into the operating mechanism to ensure the rifle keeps the AK's typical reliability with its shortened barrel. The muzzle brake mounts to a 24mm CW adapter mounted over the 14mm CCW male threads at the tip of the 12.4-inch outer barrel and can be swapped out for a suppressor or tracer unit if you are going for more of a Spetsnaz look for your AK.

To remove the muzzle brake from the 24mm CW adapter, you will need to hold the steel detent on the right side of the front sight down as you unthread the gas booster. To access the 14mm CCW male threading, you will need to remove the grub screw in the adapter before unscrewing it.

The alloy front sight of the SA-PJ08 is integrated into the gas block, providing an adjustable front post with protective wings to ensure an accidental bump or scrape does not render your sights useless. This connects to the stamped steel gas tube, which is the correct design for an AK-105.

The handguards are constructed from real wood, featuring bulges on either side to fill out the hand and a satin finish which looks authentic without being so shiny it catches the light and gives you away in the field. Real wood makes a big difference to the feel of this AK, giving it maximum points for authenticity and a look which cannot be matched by faux wood equivalents.

The trunnion block also provides the mounting point for the classic AK tangent rear iron sight, which provides multiple graduations for adjustment and a fine rear sight notch to align with the front sight post. The sight can be adjusted by pressing the buttons on either side of the sight notch and moving the notch back and forth on its base.

The lever on the right side of the trunnion is the handguard and gas tube disassembly lever. This lever allows you to quickly remove the upper handguard and gas tube of the SA-PJ08, just like a real AK-105. This is one of the many perks of using the VFC-style external construction over the TM-style: you can strip it like a real AK for extra nerd points!

As part of the classic AK aesthetic, we can find a dummy cleaning rod running parallel to the outer barrel, stored on the weapon to give the Russian soldier less to remember! This isn't intended for cleaning an Airsoft barrel and is just for the look, but is constructed from steel with a gunmetal finish applied, providing a bit of subtle contrast to the overall design.

Next up, we find the receiver, which is constructed from stamped steel, just like the real thing. The receiver has standard AK-style controls on the right side, with a steel fire selector lever which doubles as a dust cover when in safe mode, and a charging handle attached to an authentic black dummy bolt carrier made from alloy. In typical AK style, the first position on the fire selector is fully auto, and the lowermost position is semi-automatic. Each fire mode is denoted by a crisp, moulded, authentic Russian Cyrillic marking, adding some realism to this already very realistic AK.

Over on the left side, we can find an AK quick-detach mounting rail, allowing for authentic Russian scopes to be mounted, or Picatinny rail mounts if you prefer a more modern western optic. The receiver also provides several authentic dummy rivets, all found in the correct place for this AK variant.

To access the Magnus™ adjustable HOP-up unit of the SA-PJ08 AKS-105, simply hold the charging handle to the rear to reveal this new rotary adjustable HOP-up unit design. The HOP-up allows you to tune the SA-PJ08 for different ammo weights, seeking the flattest possible trajectory. The Magnus™ design shows a lot of promise, being a TDC design which applies pressure directly to the top of the bucking to minimise side-to-side shot deviation. The Helium™ HOP-up bucking also has the capability to lift heavy BBs, should the mission require it. 

The receiver top cover of the SA-PJ08 is also constructed from stamped steel and is the appropriate design for a modern AK, with ribs stamped into the upper surface to provide additional strength while keeping the material thin and lightweight. The battery compartment is beneath the top cover, accessible by pressing the button at the rear of the top cover, after which it should come straight off. Inside, you'll find a Deans battery connector. For the CM.053B, we recommend an 11.1V 1300mAh slim stick battery for an easy fit and flawless performance. With the battery connected and installed, you can place the top cover back into the rifle, align the button with the hole in the rear of the top cover, and pull the charging handle to lock the cover down if necessary.

The pistol grip of the SA-PJ08 is a standard AKM/AK-74 type pistol grip, with diamond checkering on either side to ensure the rifle stays firmly in your grasp in any weather condition. The trigger guard and magazine release can be found just ahead of the pistol grip, and are constructed from steel to provide solid magazine locking and ample rigidity. The magazine release is placed in the centre of the receiver and is accessible from either side of the AEG, a definite advantage over other designs for left-handed shooters. The magazine retention system of the AK platform is a "rock and lock" motion, requiring you to first index the front "hook" on the magazine inside the receiver, then rock the magazine to engage the catch.

The side-folding skeleton stock of the SA-PJ08 is constructed from steel and mimics the classic AKS-74 stock present on AKS-74 rifles issued to paratroopers and mechanised infantry. Being constructed from steel adds strength and keeps the weight low due to its skeleton design. To fold the stock to the side, simply press the button on the left side of the rear of the receiver, fold the stock to the left side and lock it on its hook. To unfold the stock, lift the locking latch on the receiver to disengage the hook, and the stock can be folded into the deployed position and locked. The right side of the stock also features a steel sling loop, which pairs well with the front sling point on the lower handguard cap, providing appropriate mounting apparatus for a two-point sling, but ideally suited to an AK-47/74 sling.

Inside, the SA-PJ08 is ready to rock, equipped with pre-upgraded parts to rival the best. Inside the AETHER™ version 3 gearbox, we're equipped with 16:1 CNC steel high-speed gears running on 8mm J-cage ball bearing bushings, a polymer piston with a full steel tooth rack, a CNC aluminium nozzle, piston head and cylinder head and a reinforced tappet plate to ensure feeding is reliable.

The incredible Dark Matter™ 27K brushless motor provides impressive torque and speed; an impressive piece of hit usually sold on the aftermarket for a substantial price. Also inside is the Gate ASTER™ SE MOSFET, an advanced electronic trigger system offering programmable fire controls through the Gate Control Station app, adjustable pre-cocking for a ferocious trigger response in semi-auto, cycle timing control, adaptive active braking, adjustable trigger sensitivity and voltage control, all of which combine to give this AK a wealth of functionality that is hard to beat.

If you're after a unique AK configuration with performance at the pinnacle of what mass-produced AEGs can achieve, the Specna Arms SA-PJ08 PRIME™ AKS-105 AEG should be on your shopping list. A top-tier build on the outside with an ASTER MOSFET and Brushless motor, the SA-PJ08 is leaps and bounds ahead of its rivals!

Features

• Full metal construction - Mostly steel for a hefty feel!
• Steel outer barrel, receiver & top cover - Realistic weight distribution
• 6.02mm Tightbore inner barrel - Great accuracy potential
• Gate ASTER™ SE MOSFET Pre-installed - One of the best out there, near-unlimited features
• 24mm CW Russian threaded barrel - Choose tracers & suppressors for 24mm CW
• AK-105 Trumpet Muzzle Device - The correct device for AK-105
• Steel mock cleaning rod - An essential part of an authentic AK
• Real wood handguard - Looks awesome, feels even better
• Ambidextrous magazine release - Centrally positioned, great for lefties
• Adjustable open tangent iron sights - Great field of view
• Magnus™ Rotary HOP-up unit - A new design, finer adjustment increments & better setting retention
• Textured pistol grip - Appropriate for modern AK variants, textured panels for optimal traction
• Russian AK dovetail side mount - Compatible with Russian AK optics or 20mm rail adapters
• Realistic disassembly - VFC style, all pins and rivets, no screws!
• Front and rear sling points - Ideal for AK47/74 replica slings, suitable for most two-point slings
• Steel side-folding skeleton stock - Ideal for CQB, storage and transportation
• Version 3 AETHER™ Gearbox:
  • Reinforced Piston with a steel full tooth rack
  • Reinforced Tappet plate
  • CNC Aluminium piston head
  • CNC Aluminium cylinder head
  • CNC Aluminium nozzle
  • CNC Steel cylinder
  • CNC Steel quick-change spring guide
  • CNC Steel 16:1 gearset
  • 8mm J-CAGE Bearings
  • Specna Arms Dark Matter 27K Brushless Motor
  • Gate ASTER SE MOSFET
• Learn more about the ASTER™ MOSFET and what it does here
• Compatible with AK side rail scope mounts: M-ETAL 20mm Scope Mount For AK | NUPROL AK Side Scope Mount
• Compatible with AK-47/74 AEG magazines - 5.45 Style to please the stitch counters, but most will work

Package Includes

• Specna Arms SA-PJ08 PRIME™ AKS-105 AEG
  • 130rnd S-MAG AK Medium capacity magazine x 2
  • Speed loader