About Real P229 .357SIG

The SIGGSauue P229 chambered in .357SIG is a compact, semi-automatic pistol renowned for its high performance and robust, all-metal construction. It holds a unique place in firearms history as the first pistol ever designed for the powerful .357SIG cartridge, a high-velocity round developed in partnership with Federal Ammunition to replicate the ballistics of a .357 Magnum revolver in a semi-automatic platform. Introduced in 1992, the P229 was an evolution of the earlier P228, specifically built to handle higher-pressure cartridges like the .40 S&W and the new .357SIG. A key difference is its milled stainless steel slide, which replaced the P228's stamped steel design for greater durability and longevity. The standard model features a 3.9 inch barrel, giving the pistol an overall length of approximately 7.1 inches and a height of 5.4 inches. It is about 1.5 inches wide and weighs roughly 32 to 34.4 ounces unloaded, depending on the exact configuration. Magazine capacity for the .357SIG version is typically 12 rounds. The frame is made of lightweight aluminum alloy, while the slide is stainless steel with a durable Nitron finish. Many models come equipped with SIGLITE night sights. The operating controls follow a traditional double-action/single-action (DA/SA) system, where the first trigger pull is long and heavy, followed by lighter single-action pulls for subsequent shots. 

About Tanaka Heavyweight P229 .357SIG Evolution 2 Model Gun (Warm Silver Coating)

Tanaka has faithfully replicated this pistol, which has a history of over thirty years in the real firearm world and is primarily used by U.S. law enforcement agencies. It can also be found in Bangladesh, Canada, Germany, Greece, Pakistan (mainly issued to special forces), Sweden, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. Tanaka meticulously reproduced this pistol, making it very similar to the real one in both appearance and fine surface markings. This Tanaka Heavyweight P229 .357 SIG Evolution 2 Model Gun (Warm Silver Coating) uses polymer materials along with Japan's unique Heavyweight craftsmanship. This technique makes the originally polymer pistol feel and weigh very much like real metal. The model features a 95mm outer barrel with engraved realistic markings, a heavyweight silver slide and frame with engraved realistic markings, a polymer non-slip textured pistol grip with engraved logo markings, and various small metal parts, including a metal hammer, metal trigger, metal magazine release, metal decocking lever, metal slide catch, metal iron sights, and a metal magazine with a magazine base. It also includes five rounds of dummy cartridges. This gun is only a model and has no actual firing capability, but it offers a realistic operational feel. You can load the dummy cartridges into the magazine and operate it like a real gun: pull the slide back, pull the trigger, and the hammer will strike forward, producing a metallic clicking sound. Additionally, it features a double-action system; each time you pull the slide, the dummy cartridge is ejected from the chamber, but it does not fire a bullet?it merely simulates the functioning. If you are a firearm collector, this model gun is perfect for you.

Key Feature

• Heavy Weight Construction Dummy Gun
• Realistic Model P229 .357SIG Evolution 2 Gun Replica from Tanaka
• With Shell-ejecting system
• Double Action System
• Excellent Craftsmanship with Textured grip and Solid Pistol Frame
  
• Plastic material (Heavy Weight) Slide
  
• Polymer (Heavy Weight) Frame
• 95mm outer barrel with engraved realistic markings
• The magazine is as realistic as any "real" magazine
• 10 Rounds Dummy Bullets Loading Capacity Magazine
• Ability to load the dummy rounds into the magazine like you would load real rounds into pistol magazine (Include 5 Round Dummy Cartridge)
• This gun can be strip-down like the real steel
• Includes various small metal parts: metal hammer, metal trigger, metal magazine release, metal decocking lever, metal slide catch, metal iron sights, and a metal magazine with a magazine base
• Product MADE IN JAPAN