Tanaka S&W M500 ES 2-3/4-inch Stainless Steel Version 2 Gas Gun (Resale in mid-March 2025)

Tanaka Works Smith & Wesson M500 2-3/4 inch Emergency Survival
Stainless Steel Version 2 Gas Gun

This is the smallest model in the M500 series, designated ES (Emergency Survival), designed for emergency self-defense against bears and other predators. The actual gun is housed in a hard case the same color as the grip and is sold as a "survival tool kit." It includes emergency items such as a folding knife, magnesium fire starter, medical kit, aluminum blanket, compass, and whistle. It was designed to be carried in canoes, cars, and small aircraft in areas like Alaska, where brown bears and other large predators are prevalent. Interestingly, the kit also included a book titled "Bear Attacks of the Century," which describes the history of bear attacks and classic countermeasures. All you need is a holster and ammunition, and this model would be a powerful ally in an emergency. However, as mentioned above, the gun itself has the shortest barrel of any M500 series gun and lacks a recoil-reducing compensator, meaning that firing it results in intense recoil hitting the wrist. While this is understandable, considering that compactness was prioritized as a kit, it's questionable whether it would be capable of rapid fire in an emergency.
Now, we've modeled the M500ES as a Pegasus-style gas gun for airsoft. While it doesn't come with a survival kit, we've faithfully recreated all the gun's charms, including the orange grips that stand out in emergencies and the aforementioned shortest 2.75-inch barrel. The internals are the latest S&W X-frame, version 2. Because it's a Pegasus-style gas gun, there's no strong recoil like a real gun, so you can use it with confidence.

Manufacturer: Tanaka Works. Magazine capacity: 11 rounds. Overall length: 222mm.
Weight: 850g
Remarks: ・Faithful engraving of real gun ・Weighted version Power source: Gas revolver / Single & Double List price: ¥40,480 (tax included)

*Please note that the specifications such as product weight may vary slightly depending on the production lot.