{"product_id":"tanaka-sig-p228-m11-evolution-2-all-heavy-weight-model-gun","title":"Tanaka SIG P228 'M11' Evolution 2 All Heavy Weight Model Gun","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cu\u003eReal Steel Background\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SI-G Sauee-r P228 is a compact 9mm semi-automatic pistol derived from the larger P226 platform, developed in the late 1980s to meet the demanding requirements of law enforcement and military users who required a more concealable sidearm without sacrificing firepower. The P228 was adopted by the United States military under the designation M11 in 1989, selected specifically for issue to Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) agents, Naval Aviation pilots, Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) personnel, and other units whose duties demanded a compact yet reliable handgun. The M11 designation carried particular prestige, as it represented the U.S. military's recognition that a single standard-issue sidearm ? the Beretta M9 ? could not adequately serve every operational role. The P228's shorter slide, 13-round magazine capacity, and double-action\/single-action trigger system made it an ideal backup and concealment weapon, while its SIG-brand decocking lever allowed safe hammer lowering without pulling the trigger. The Evolution 2 designation in Tanaka's model gun line represents the second generation of their heavyweight reproduction, incorporating refined material formulation and updated external detailing to more closely match the appearance and feel of the genuine firearm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tanaka SIG P228 'M11' Evolution 2 All Heavy Weight Model Gun is manufactured by Tanaka Works Co., Ltd. and utilizes a Japanese heavyweight polymer formulation applied uniformly across the slide, frame, and outer barrel, achieving a remarkably convincing metallic weight and tactile feel that distinguishes it from standard polymer reproductions. Unlike the two-tone variants in the Evolution series, this M11 model features an all-black heavyweight finish throughout, faithfully representing the standard service configuration of the military-issued M11 pistol. The slide bears engraved realistic markings, while the polymer non-slip textured pistol grip also carries engraved markings that contribute to the overall authenticity. The 95mm polymer outer barrel completes the upper assembly, preserving the compact proportions that define the P228 platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA metal magazine fitted with a steel magazine plate is included, loaded with five dummy cartridges that replicate the appearance and dimensions of live 9mm rounds. External metal hardware consists of a metal trigger, a steel slide catch, a steel decocking lever ? the signature SIG control that distinguishes the P228 from striker-fired competitors ? a metal magazine release, a metal hammer, and metal white dot front and rear sights that provide a functional three-dot sighting picture. Each of these components is finished to match the service-grade aesthetic of the real M11, enhancing the visual and tactile realism of the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a dummy model gun with no shooting capability ? it cannot fire any projectile ? yet it possesses fully functional mechanical operation that mirrors the real firearm. When a magazine loaded with dummy cartridges is inserted into the model gun, pulling the slide rearward causes the cartridge in the chamber to eject, exactly as it would on a live P228. This cycle can be repeated continuously, with each stroke of the slide feeding and ejecting a new cartridge from the magazine, producing an experience so authentic that the user may forget they are holding a non-firing reproduction. The build quality and mechanical fidelity make this model gun equally well suited for display in a serious collection or for deployment as a movie prop, where its convincing weight, appearance, and cycling action deliver a thoroughly realistic on-screen presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eManufactured by Tanaka Works Co., Ltd. using a proprietary Japanese heavyweight polymer formulation applied across the slide, frame, and outer barrel to achieve a remarkably realistic metallic weight and tactile feel\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAll-black heavyweight finish throughout the slide and frame, faithfully representing the standard service configuration of the U.S. military-issued M11 pistol rather than a two-tone civilian variant\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEngraved realistic markings on the slide alongside engraved markings on the polymer non-slip textured pistol grip, contributing to the overall brand authenticity and visual detail\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePolymer 95mm outer barrel preserving the compact proportions that define the P228 platform and distinguish it from the full-size P226\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMetal magazine fitted with a steel magazine plate and loaded with five included dummy cartridges that replicate the appearance and dimensions of live 9mm rounds\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSteel decocking lever serving as the signature SIG control, allowing safe hammer lowering without trigger manipulation and distinguishing the P228 from striker-fired service pistols\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSteel slide catch providing positive slide lock engagement on an empty magazine, replicating the functional control layout of the real firearm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMetal trigger and metal hammer delivering authentic tactile engagement with each manipulation, reinforcing the mechanical realism of the model\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMetal magazine release positioned for natural thumb access, enabling swift magazine changes during simulated operation\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eMetal white dot front and rear sights providing a functional three-dot sighting picture that mirrors the service-grade sight configuration of the M11\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEvolution 2 second-generation construction incorporating refined material formulation and updated external detailing for improved fidelity to the genuine firearm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFully functional mechanical operation with no shooting capability ? the slide can be cycled to feed and eject dummy cartridges from the magazine exactly as on a live P228\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEach rearward stroke of the slide extracts and ejects the chambered cartridge, producing a continuous and convincing cycle that closely mirrors live-fire operation\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eExceptional build quality and mechanical fidelity making this model gun equally suitable for serious collection display or deployment as a movie prop with convincing on-screen presence\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eM11 military designation adding historical significance and collector appeal, representing the U.S. military's compact sidearm adopted for specialized operational roles where the standard M9 was impractical\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanaka Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49495521919204,"sku":"TNK-4537212012614","price":319.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/1325\/2580\/files\/TNK-4537212012614-3e.jpg?v=1784884537","url":"https:\/\/www.ehobbyasia.com\/products\/tanaka-sig-p228-m11-evolution-2-all-heavy-weight-model-gun","provider":"eHobbyAsia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}