new model from Tanaka

So Tanaka are bring out a H&K P8, translation of description below. Sound good, its an evo model with a new plastic lets just hope that the problem with the trigger breaking and the plastic around the trigger housing is going to be stronger. Its good news they are bringing out an improved model, especially after our discussion on a dying hobby.

H & K P8
Evolution HP (model gun)
A new line is emerging in the evolution series. It is a model specialized for ignition adopting HP resin (high performance resin) as a material. It is highly resistant to scratches and its impact resistance is improved by special plastic with ABS characteristics and weight like HW. (Brewing like HW resin can not be done) Evolution into a newly designed Evo 2 which changed the cartridge to hard aluminum material. Due to alumite, it is strong against scratches and easy to maintain, UP has both O ring durability and ignition sound as it is, with the characteristics of short stroke and big power of 5 mm cap explosive as it is. (It can also be used for conventional Evo main body) The first series of HP series is German federal army formal handgun H & K P8. The control lever operation differs from private USP, it seems to be for military, there is no frame marking, special model such as equipped with white magazine. We are also changing parts and adjusting for performance improvement, so it has become a model that many people can enjoy
specification
full length:
198 mm
weight:
640 g
Number of bullets:
15 shots
Remarks:
• 5 mm cap explosive ignition ceremony
price:
¥ 24,800 (excluding tax)
• Product catalog

All,

Here is how it looks.
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http://www.tanaka-works.com/?p=2050

Great news

it looks like what they changed are the frame, the chassis,control latch, disconnector, barrel(reinforced) and the magazine(white color..) at least that's as far as I know.
ZEKE has already made a prototype hollow detonator for it and been testing it. so that means hollow detonator for the P8 will be out soon. big muzzle flash effects with a USP/p8 is gonna be great.

Well, they sound like good changes, the frame around the trigger i hope is what they have improved as 2 of my USP's broke there, the frame just split. Not sure what difference a white mag makes but what the hell why not.
The hollow detonator, now i have to get one of those, not got one yet and i rally want to try one out.

claymore wrote:

Not sure what difference a white mag makes but what the hell why not.

Two of the changes demanded from Bundeswehr in the adoption process of the USP as P8 standard army pistol were
- a safety lever that stays in the 'Safe' position after decocking (reversing the safety positions)
- and a translucent (opaque white) magazine (to facilitate mag checks).
So the white mag is just to enhance 'authenticity' of the Tanaka P8.

Ok, thanks for that on the mag

I don't mean to be rude but how come there are new models every year but only old models are sold in the UK?

Few more pics and info from the new MGC shop




















★ More fun ignition action! HP resin blowback model guns ★
Evolution high performance series specialized for ignition!
Improvement of overall ignition performance is attempted by adopting special plastic excellent in shock resistance, new carts, parts change and adjustment of details.
The first bullet is the German Federation Army recruited handgun "H & K P8".
It is characterized by a control lever different from USP for civilian use and a frame without a military gunlike marking.
It is one of expectations that you can taste the real pleasures of model guns that you can shoot and shoot.
· Ignition blow back model gun
★ HP (high performance) resin adoption ignition special type model!
HP resin is a special plastic that combines ABS characteristics and weight like HW.
Compared to traditional resin, it is strong against scratches and has excellent impact resistance and is a perfect material for ignition action.
Moreover, with the design which brushed up with past know-how so far, it became to be able to enjoy the ignition action even more easily.

★ 5 new aluminum aluminum cartridge "Evo 2" with convenience Maintenance convenience , ignition sound, O ring durability also UP! Excellent jumping of pods due to light weight!
　 It can also be used for traditional Evolution models.

★ German Federal Armament recruitment model "P8"
· Control lever different from USP for civilian use · No frame marking · Equipped with white magazine
★ Even more realistically stamped engraved!
【Product Details】
· Material / HP resin + zinc alloy · weight / 640 g
· Type of gunpowder / MG cap 5 Million gunpowder use (sold separately)
※please note※
This product is a "model gun" without a launch mechanism such as BB bullets.

claymore wrote:

Few more pics and info from the new MGC shop.

Link?

Does anybody know if/when 'regular' USPS might become available in the new HP resin?

And when / where to get the new models?

Thx in advance.

No news on any other models and I doubt there will be for a while.
Speak to johnnyv on getting these models

claymore wrote:

Speak to johnnyv on getting these models

Sent him an email last week, but no answer yet. Should I PM him, too?

I would!

After saying i doubt any new models coming out soon Tanaka are proving me wrong, well, new is not strictly true as they are releasing in march a new USP made from the same material as the P8, so not a new model but an upgraded one, so those who prefer the USP can have one.
I hope this new material they are using is going to work well and then maybe a new Glock 18 and others to follow, fingers crossed.

Ah, new Tanaka press release from today:
http://www.tanaka-works.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/delivery_info201703.pdf

Good news.

Now, when will they be available?!?

Seems they must be available now..........
There's a Youtube video out there posted by mitupuu.
Looks like it functions very, very well!

Seems the Tanaka P8s arrived at PFCUK

They sure have
Now HKFAN where did you read about the new carts on here ???

here:

claymore wrote:

★ 5 new aluminum aluminum cartridge "Evo 2" with convenience Maintenance convenience , ignition sound, O ring durability also UP! Excellent jumping of pods due to light weight!
　 It can also be used for traditional Evolution models.

Time to update your homepage, John

OK just saw info on carts in above thread, I should read more carefully !
Well thoughts on new "evolution 2" cartridges, fist they do not have the nice silver bullet heads as on the older ones, which is a shame.. However they are a lot lighter so should eject better!
next they "cross cut" in the inner tube of the evolution one carts has gone again, I belive this cross cut was put there to allow a little gas to excape just before the piston cleared the "bore" of the inner tube to prevent the oring blowing off under sudden release. The New EVO " carts achive the same thing without the cross cut by the top of the inner bore being countersunk, and the piston has "cuts" in the front face, giving the same effect as the crosscut. There is also now an EXTRA oring on the outside top of the inner tube which forms a seal between the tube and bullet head, I guess to stop gas going back down the outside of the inner tube as the piston clears the bore. I will post a pic

Oh and yes it seems they will work in older models and vice versa WOW a 7 piece cartridge , 8 with the cap lol

And before anyone asks, LOL yes the old silver heads do seem interchangable with the new alloy ones, so you can put your old heads on the new carts if you like that look

hkfan wrote:

Time to update your homepage, John Wink

erm..     ....yes my apologies for the lack of website updates! these things are so "niche" that they sell often before I have a chance to get them on the website, !! and also I often have more than is on website but often cannot find time to update!! Please everyone just email or message me here with what you need!!!

Johnny, Did you get my e-mails about the Marushin Uzi?