Type: Gas Blowback
Model: Sig P226
Gun Dimensions:
  Length:  196mm
  Height:  97mm
  Weight:  797g
Power Source: 134A gas
Muzzle Velocity: 225-230fps (134A)
Hop-Up: Adjustable
Magazine Capacity: 25+1 6mmBB

Overview:
A new pistol released by Tokyo Marui on the 14th of April. The Sig P226 is patterned after a very popular handgun and widely used by the US Navy Seals and many law enforcement agencies.

Construction is mostly of an ABS type plastic, including the frame, slide, and outer barrel. The detachable magazine has a capacity of 25 rounds. The Hop-up is adjustable, and accessed by removing the slide. It is the same hop unit found on the High Capa and Socom Mk23 pistols also made by Marui. Powered by 134A Gas, magazine gas efficiency seems on par with all Marui guns, at about 2 full BB loads before requiring a recharge. The magazine is about the size of the Glock 26 Advance series. Filling is the same with an exposed fill valve located on the bottom of the magazine. The P226 is a double-action pistol, with a working De-cocking Mechanism. Pushing the decocking switch, located on the left side of the gun will release the hammer without activating the gas valve on the magazine. There is also a bottom rail unit for attaching an accessory, such as a tactical light unit or a laser.

Capabilities:
With the use of 134A gas, a velocity of 230 fps is to be expected. It may be possible to use green gas, but this should probably be avoided for fear of long-term damage. Firing is smooth from both a double action (hammer down) and a single action standpoint. Blowback is crisp and fast. Rapid firing is smooth, and while not as fast as a 5.1 Hi Capa, it is faster than most other Marui GBB’s. Accuracy (on 134) is very good, with the help of a rather flat fire trajectory from the hop-up unit. While not having the knock down power of some other guns on the same gas, it does seem to have a natural accuracy about it. Snap shooting is fast and easy.

Upgrades:
Although this pistol has just been released, there is at least one aftermarket accessory made for it. A new 6.01 inner diameter barrel, manufactured by PDI is now available. A power increase and better accuracy are to be expected from this product. Testing has already begun on this barrel by Impact Games and will be reported on at a later time. You can find both the Sig P226 and the new PDI barrel in limited quantities at Impact Games.

The P226 in action:
Test firing the P226 at Echigoya Shop.
Plinking with the P226 at System Shop.

Editorial Note:
Tyler Woo has been involved with survival games since 1991 and has been modifying and repairing airsoft guns for over 8 years. He is very proficient in repairing and upgrading sniper rifles and gas guns. In 2003, he opened his own store called Impact Games. You can visit his store at:
Impact Games
98-027 Hekaha Unit3-19
808.488.4120