Tanaka Works S&W M327 M&P R8 .357 Magnum Revolver Heavy Weight (Version 2, 5 inch): specs, joules & FPS
Complete specs Tanaka Works Gas NBB (non-blowback)
Tanaka Works S&W M327 M&P R8 .357 Magnum Revolver Heavy Weight (Version 2, 5 inch), NBB: 0.3 J, 180 FPS, 980 g, 8 rounds. Official specs.
Power
Within Italy's 1 J limit
Energy computed from the velocity with 0.20 g BBs, the standard weight manufacturers and shops use to measure FPS.
For information only, based on the source's data for this version. Not legal advice: always check current local law and the version the shop sells.
Technical specifications
| Brand | Tanaka Works |
|---|---|
| Model | S&W M327 M&P R8 .357 Magnum Revolver Heavy Weight (Version 2, 5 inch) |
| Category | Pistols |
| Power source | Gas NBB (non-blowback) |
| Platform | OTHER |
| Weight | 980 g |
| Length | 260 mm |
| Magazine | 8 rounds |
| Hop-up | Fixed |
Weighs 980 g: heavier than 72% of NBB replicas in the same category in the database (226 with weight).
At 0.3 J it is more powerful than 1% of NBB replicas in the same category that stay within 1 J (178).
Similar alternatives
Same type and category, with similar power and weight.
| Replica | Energy | FPS | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanaka Works S&W X Frame Revolver Series M500 8-3/8 inch Stainless Version 2 | 0.3 J | 180 | 1,120 g |
| Tanaka Works M327 Performance Center M&P R8 5inch (Stainless JUPITER Finish) | 0.27 J | 169 | 860 g |
| Marushin Super Redhawk Alaskan.454 Gas Revolver Heavyweight | 0.75 J | 285 | 980 g |
| Marushin Ruger Super Redhawk 9.5inch .454 Casull Gas Revolver - Matt Black | 0.73 J | 280 | 1,050 g |
| Tanaka Works M29 .44 MAGNUM Counter Bored 8.375 Inch - Black Heavy Weight | 0.63 J | 260 | 1,160 g |
Velocity with different BB weights
At the same energy, heavier BBs leave the barrel slower. Expected velocity with the most common weights:
| BB weight | FPS | m/s |
|---|---|---|
| 0.20 g | 180 | 55 |
| 0.25 g | 161 | 49 |
| 0.28 g | 152 | 46 |
| 0.30 g | 147 | 45 |
| 0.32 g | 142 | 43 |
| 0.36 g | 134 | 41 |
| 0.40 g | 127 | 39 |
Theoretical calculation at constant energy (0.3 J). Real-world values can differ slightly with hop-up and replica.
Data source
The values on this page come from the product page of the shop redwolfairsoft.com, checked on 2026-11-07. The manufacturer does not publish full specs: values may refer to the version that shop sells.
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