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Tokyo Marui Sig P226 Specifications
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Manufacturer
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Tokyo
Marui (Japan)
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Model
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Sig
Sauer P226 9mm Rail Frame
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System
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Gas
Blow Back w/ Hop Up
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Power
Source
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HFC
134A
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Built
Material
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ABS
Plastic
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Magazine
Capacity
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25+1
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Length
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196mm
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Barrel
Length
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93mm
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Weight
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797g
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Metal
Parts
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Trigger,
Slide Release, Slide Catch, Decocking Lever, Magazine Release,
Hammer, Front & Rear Sights, Spring Guide, Magazine.
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REAL
STEEL BACKGROUND
The Sig Sauer P226 is a world reknowned pistol known for Sig's exceptional
reliability and excellent performance. It is the official sidearm
of the US Navy SEALs and is favoured by many law enforcement agencies,
special forces and military operators around the world, including
the Canadian Navy. The early model was produced in 1983 and it was
first available in 9mm but is now available in .40 S&W and .357
SIG calibers for better stopping power required by law enforcement
agencies. This double action pistol is one of the most reliable
and accurate pistols currently in use, it's practical design and
great ergonomics make it an ideal duty pistol for business.
Real Steel
Sig Sauer P226 .40 S&W
The
P226 competed against the Beretta M9 to be the official sidearm
of the US Army. Both the P226 and M9 performed very well in all
the rigurous tests of the US Army, both beating pistols offered
by Heckler & Koch, Colt, Ruger and Glock. Although the P226
was cheaper in cost than the M9, the M9 was eventually adopted by
the US Army due to cheaper accessories cost. Having fired this pistol
at the range, I can truly understand why the US Navy Seals prefer
it. The P226 is a pistol designed for business. The accuracy, reliability
and practicality of this pistol is evident with every shot and the
trigger pull is exactly how you would want it.
FIRST
IMPRESSION
When
I first saw the Tokyo Marui Sig Sauer P226 on display at the shops,
my first impression was that it looks very realistic. I own the
real steel Sig Sauer P226 and I must say that the dimensions and
asthetics of the TM Sig P226 are very authentic, even the trademarks
are top notch and looked almost completely identical to the real
thing. As an airsoft player and collector, I am very picky about
having accurate markings. I mean who wants an M16 that has "Manufactured
on Greedy Island" stamped on the side? (G&G GR16 cough
cough...) So needless to say, I was very happy to see some accurate
markings on this pistol. However, if you look on the other side,
it clearly has "Tokyo Marui Co. Made In Japan" stamped
on the frame just above the rail.
APPEARANCE
& ASTEHTICS
The
TM P226 is finished in a nice matte black coating which gives it
a nice metallic, non-reflective look, just like the real one. However,
the slide on the real Sig Sauer P226 is stainless steel and features
a Nitron finish. This Nitron finish protects the slide from corrosion,
rust and makes it more resistant to scratches. The Nitron finish
gives the slide a greyish color which is evidently different from
the color of the frame which does not have the Nitron coating. I
am almost certain there will be after market manufacturers producing
metal slides for this pistol. This gun really needs a metal slide
to do it justice.
Right
out of the box I noticed the gun had pretty good weight for an ABS
non heavy-weight gas blow back pistol. Most of the weight is in
the magazine which weighs 300g, almost half the weight of the gun.
The front section is relatively light which makes this pistol very
easy to manuever and aim. With a double stack configuration, the
TM P226 is able to hold 25 rounds or one extra if you put one in
the chamber.
The
grip has P226 marked on one side and Sig Sauer on the other, just
like the real one. I found the grips to be rather disappointing,
the checkering wasn't very well done and the feel is rather "plasticky".
I think they should have given it a light rubberery coating on it
like on the TM Tactical Masters. Metal
parts on the TM P226 include the spring guide rod, trigger, front
& rear sight, mag release, decocking lever, disassembly switch,
slide catch and hammer. These are the standard components that should
be metal on an airsoft pistol. The railed frame allows for many
different kinds of tactical lights and laser sights to be mounted
on this pistol. Most people will use an Insight Technology M3 or
Surefire X200 tactical light which works very well this gun.
FUNCTIONALITY
The TM P226 functions very smoothly and even has a working decocking
lever. Disassembly works exactly like the real steel. To disassemble
the pistol, simply pull the slide back and lock it back with the slide
catch, turn the disassembly switch, then release the slide catch and
you can slide off the enter upper section. Due to the light weight slide,
cycles are very smooth and crisp, especially in the hot Hong Kong summer
weather.
The
magazine release works flawlessly and it should be almost impossible
to accidentally drop your magazine due to the position of the button.
The magazine itself is a two piece design with the connection point
moved up significantly. This should help reduce the chance of gas leaking
from bottom of magazine. A problem with some of the TM M9's was that
the the connection point of the magazine is right at the mag base, so
if you accidentally dropped your magazine on a hard surface like concrete
too many times, the magazine will start to leak gas from the bottom.
So it is nice to know that TM is improving from small glitches from
their earlier gas blow back models.
PERFORMANCE
Due to the light weight slide and TM's new gas blow back system, this
gun cycles very smoothly and the blow back action is crisp. The hop-up
unit helps alot with rance and accuracy but you must disassemble the
pistol in order to adjust it. A bit annoying but nothing too cuss about.
Headshots at 8 meters distance is dead easy to get after properly calibrating
the hop-up unit. With distances greater than 8 meters, you start to
notice a bit of "floating" and the bb seems to be more affected
by wind. So really, it depends on how good of a shot u are when engagement
ranges exceed 8 meters.
CONCLUSION
The Tokyo Marui Sig P226 is certainly a welcome new release from Tokyo
Marui. This pistol will certainly make all the Sig P226 lovers out there
very happy. Its a great choice for anyone looking for a well performing,
affordable and reliable gas blow back to use on the field. You really
get the "bang for your buck" and with its great looks and
and reliable design, you won't hesitate to actually put it to use. This
is actually something that most people overlook. Not many people will
take their Western Arms pistols on the field because they are rather
expensive and they are built with higher quality which makes them better
for collection. I take very good care of my WA's and I would rather
not have it in my holster and get it all scratched up from crawling
around. Nor do I really want to worry about damaging my WA during skirmishing,
if i have to worry about that I would probably get killed fairly frequently.
The TM P226 recieves an overall score of 8.5 points.
This pistol has been a blast to play with and I'm very happy that
it turned out so well. Performance, functionality and asthetics are
all part of the package and compareable to the TM M9 and Desert Eagle.
I am sure this pistol will be big hit especially with all the airsoft
players who have been waiting for a decent Sig Sauer P226 airsoft
pistol that not only looks good but also performs reliably. A plethora
of companies are already in the works on aftermarket parts for the
TM P226, including metal slides and frames, threaded outer barrels
aswell as performance upgrades for the TM P226 so there will be a
great potential for modifications to this gun. No doubt, this pistol
is the best airsoft Sig P226 gas blow back you can buy at the moment,
and with its affordable price tag, and great looks, you really can't
go wrong with the TM Sig P226.
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[
PROS ]
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[
CONS ]
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[
RATINGS ]
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Highly
detailed replica of the Sig Sauer P226R with accurate markings.
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Definately the best shooting Sig P226 gas blow back airsoft pistol
currently available.
- Smooth blow-back action, slide cycles very fast and crisp.
- Railed frame allows for the attachment of a variety of lasers
sights and tactical lights.
- Large selection of aftermarket performance upgrades and accessories
available.
- Functioning de-cocking lever.
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In stock form, feels very light in the hand, most of the weight
is concentrated in the magazine.
- Really needs a metal slide and frame upgrade to be at its full
potential, but the full metal kits are not cheap. |
Asthetics
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8.5
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Realism
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7.5
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Accuracy
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7.5
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Range
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7.5
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Sights
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8.0
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Reliability
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8.0
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Upgradability
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9.0
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Functionality
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8.0
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Balance
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8.0
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Value
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9.0
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OVERALL
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8.5
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[
FINAL CONCLUSION ]
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Tokyo Marui Sig P226R is definately a refreshing new release from
TM and is a must have for Sig lovers. This gas blow back pistol
is a clear winner in terms of providing the perfect balance between
good looks, reliable performance and value. The TM P226 also makes
a perfect project gun with a ton of potentional for future modifications
and upgrades, keep an eye out for a host of aftermarket parts and
accessories to be released for this gas blow back pistol. A reliable
shooting Sig P226 makes a perfect sidearm and I would highly recommend
this pistol to any player looking for a great looking yet durable
and ergonomic field pistol at an affordable price. |
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Review
by Stan - Planet Airsoft Webmaster
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