About Real SIG P220 Japan Ground Self Defence Force (JGSDF) Pistol

The SIG P220 used by the Japan Ground Self Defence Force (JGSDF) is a licensed and locally produced version of the renowned Swiss-German SIG Sauer P220 semi-automatic pistol. It serves as the standard-issue sidearm for JGSDF personnel, providing a reliable and effective personal defense weapon.
In Japan, the pistol is officially designated as the Minebea P9, named after its domestic manufacturer, Minebea, which produces the firearm under license from SIG Sauer. It was adopted to modernize the JGSDF's sidearm inventory, replacing older and less capable pistols.
The JGSDF P220 is chambered for the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge, aligning it with the standard pistol caliber used by many NATO and allied forces. Its operation is based on a reliable short-recoil system with a locked breech. A key feature of its design is the Double Action/Single Action (DA/SA) trigger mechanism. This means the first pull of the trigger is a long, heavy double-action stroke to cock and release the hammer, while subsequent shots are fired with a shorter, lighter single-action pull. For safety, the pistol is equipped with a decocking lever, which allows the user to safely lower the hammer onto a loaded chamber without risking an accidental discharge.
The overall design is known for its robustness, accuracy, and ergonomic grip, making it a trusted sidearm for soldiers, including elite units like the 1st Airborne Brigade. It typically feeds from a 9-round detachable box magazine, offering a balanced capacity for a military service pistol of its era.

About Tanaka SIG P220 IC Japan Ground Self Defence Force HW Gas Airsoft Pistol

Tanaka has perfectly replicated the P220 pistol, which has been in service in Japan for nearly half a century. Since this airsoft pistol is modeled after the P220 used by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), it features unique kanji engravings on the slide. Tanaka constructed this handgun using polymer materials, yet through a specialized heavyweight manufacturing technique exclusive to Japan, the polymer structure is engineered to closely mimic the look and feel of real metal. Both the texture and weight are remarkably similar to actual metal, creating an almost indistinguishable resemblance to the genuine firearm.
This Tanaka SIG P220 1C Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Heavyweight Gas Airsoft Pistol is equipped with a heavyweight polymer slide featuring realistic engravings and distinctive kanji markings, a heavyweight polymer frame, a polymer outer barrel, and polymer pistol grip covers with traditional diamond-pattern non-slip texturing. It also includes a metal 20-round capacity magazine with a steel base plate, along with several metal components such as the magazine release, hammer, trigger, decocking lever, slide catch, and sling loop.
Internally, the pistol incorporates a double-action system, allowing the hammer to be cocked and released with a single trigger pull. In summary, this airsoft P220 is not only a collectible item that represents a piece of Japanese military history but is also functional for airsoft games. Additionally, its realistic craftsmanship makes it suitable as a movie prop, capable of elevating the authenticity of film productions.

Key Feature

• 1:1 Ratio realistic gas blow back airsoft pistol
• Gas Blow Back Pistol with Semi-Automatic Shooting Mode
• Double Action System Pistol
• Polymer Heavyweight Slide & Frame (Engraved Realistic Marking & kanji Marking on Slide)
  
• Polymer Outer Barrel
• Metal Front Sight and Rear Sight
• Polymer Pistol Grips Cover (With traditional diamond-pattern non-slip texturing)
  
• Metal 20 Rounds Loading Capacity Gas Magazine With Steel Magazine Base
• With Metal Trigger, Hammer, Slide Catch, Sling Loop, decocking lever and Magazine release
• Adjustable hop-up system
• Authentic look & finishing by Tanaka Works, Japan