Description
Armorer Works M712 GBBP (AW-K00001)
The Armorer Works M712 is a gas blowback replica of the famous broom-handle style pistol, a design instantly recognisable from history books, war films and science fiction. Armorer Works lists the K00001 code as a special edition of its M712, and it has become a favourite with collectors and players looking for something truly different from a modern polymer sidearm.
Armorer Works is known for well-made, full metal gas pistols, and the M712 shows that off. It is mostly alloy with faux wood polymer grips, has a working blowback action and an adjustable hop-up, and makes a genuinely eye-catching pistol on the skirmish field or on display.
Build and character
The pistol is described as full metal, with most of the structure in alloy, and the faux wood grips give it a traditional, warm look. The distinctive shape, with the magazine forward of the trigger guard, gives the M712 a balance and handling unlike any other pistol you are likely to own.
Armorer Works’ K00001 edition is listed elsewhere as being supplied with a mock scope and a flash hider, both of which attach by hand. Please check the product images to confirm the exact configuration before ordering.
Performance
The M712 is gas-powered and blowback, so the action cycles with each shot for a satisfying feel. The hop-up is adjustable, letting you set the pistol up for your preferred BB weight. A safe/fire switch is fitted.
As with all gas pistols, it performs best at moderate temperatures. In cold weather, keep spare magazines warm in an inside pocket between uses.
Getting started
Fill the magazine with the correct gas, holding the can upright and filling in short bursts. Let the magazine settle for a minute, load your BBs and fire a few test shots with the hop-up off, then add hop gradually until the BBs fly flat.
Get the replica chronographed at your site before play. In cold weather, keep spare magazines warm in an inside pocket for the most consistent performance.
Key features
- M712 broom-handle style gas blowback pistol from Armorer Works
- Code K00001
- Full metal, mostly alloy construction
- Faux wood polymer grips
- Working blowback action
- Adjustable hop-up
- Safe/fire switch
- A real conversation piece for collectors
Compatibility
Use only magazines made for the Armorer Works M712, and the gas recommended in the manual. Accessories designed for this model, such as the mock scope and flash hider sold with some editions, are specific to the M712 and will not fit other pistols. Holsters for M712-style pistols are a specialist item, so check the fit before buying.
Care and maintenance
Put a drop of silicone oil on the magazine’s fill valve and seals every few fills, and store magazines with a little gas in them so the seals stay tight. Do not overfill, and let magazines warm up to room temperature in cold weather rather than heating them.
Wipe the moving parts and the outer barrel with a thin film of silicone oil now and then, clean the inner barrel with a rod and patch, and use good quality seamless BBs. Never use petroleum-based oils on the seals.
Who is it for?
The Armorer Works M712 is for collectors, fans of classic and screen firearms, and players who want a sidearm with real character. It is equally at home in a display case or at themed games.
Please note: gas and BBs are not listed as included. Always wear suitable eye and face protection when using airsoft replicas.
