Ransom (1996)

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''Ransom'' is a 1996 thriller starring [[Mel Gibson]] as an airline tycoon whose son is kidnapped and the dramatic circumstances that arise when the ransom payment is not paid. Directed by Ron Howard (''[[The Da Vinci Code]]'').

'''WARNING! SPOILERS AHEAD!'''

'''The following weapons are seen in the film ''Ransom'':'''
[[Image:RansomPoster.jpg|right|thumb|350px|''Ransom'' (1996)]]

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== Glock 19 ==

NYPD Detective Jimmy Shaker ([[Gary Sinise]]) carries a 2nd Generation [[Glock#Glock 19|Glock 19]] as his sidearm throughout the film.
Uniformed NYPD officers also are seen carrying Glocks.
[[Image:Glock19 2ndGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:ransom005.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shaker's badge and Glock are seen on a dresser.]]
[[Image:ransom014.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Det. Jimmy Shaker ([[Gary Sinise]]) shows his badge and his Glock.]]
[[Image:ransom017.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shaker fires his Glock. Note that this is probably flame-emitting non-gun.]]
[[Image:ransom033.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An NYPD officer draws his Glock.]]

== Smith & Wesson Model 36 ==

Maris Connor ([[Lili Taylor]]) is seen loading and firing a stainless [[Smith & Wesson Model 36 / 38|Smith & Wesson Model 36]] in the film. A different S&W is seen being put in the hands of one of the kidnappers.
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 .38 Special]]
[[Image:ransom020.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Maris Connor ([[Lili Taylor]]) brandishes the stainless S&W.]]
[[Image:ransom018.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The S&W is placed in the hands of a kidnapper.]]

== Beretta 84BB "Cheetah" ==
Detective Jimmy Shaker carries a [[Beretta 80 Series Pistols - "Cheetah"|Beretta 84BB "Cheetah"]] as a backup gun, but only has it when going to Tom Mullen's house. At the end of the film, Tom Mullen ([[Mel Gibson]]) is seen brandishing it.
[[Image:Beretta-Cheetah.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta Cheetah 84FS .380 ACP]]
[[Image:ransom031.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A closeup of Shaker's Beretta Cheetah.]]
[[Image:ransom037.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A wounded Tom Mullen ([[Mel Gibson]]) holds the Cheetah.]]

== Smith & Wesson Model 64 ==
Jimmy Shaker also is seen carrying a snubnose [[Smith & Wesson Model 64]] in an ankle holster.
[[Image:S&W64Snub.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 64 Snub Nose - .38 Special.]]
[[Image:ransom045.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A closeup of Shaker's S&W 64 that he pulls from an ankle holster.]]

== Smith & Wesson 659 ==
FBI Special Agent Lonnie Hawkins ([[Delroy Lindo]]) carries a [[Smith & Wesson 659]] as his sidearm in this film. Other uniformed NYPD uniformed police and other FBI also are seen drawing their 659 handguns. The 659 is somewhat anachronistic for the FBI as the Bureau ceased using 9x19mm pistols in 1988, and moved to the 10mm caliber pistols in 1991, but during this transition agents that were issued the S&W 659 were able to continue carrying it if they chose to.
[[Image:S&W659 RD-MrPink.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 659 - 9mm.]]
[[Image:ransom041.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FBI Special Agent Lonnie Hawkins ([[Delroy Lindo]]) draws his 659.]]
I think this is actually a Smith & Wesson 5946 because the gun does not appear to have a decocker. The 5946 is authorised by the NYPD but maby not for the FBI.
-And in the picture above the gun does not have the removable barrel bushing that 659s have.

== Smith & Wesson Model 10 ==
Uniformed NYPD officers carry the [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] with the 4" Heavy Barrel.This would be correct for the time period. The NYPD had transitioned to semi-automatic handguns in 1993, but allowed those officers employed before the transition to continue to carry the revolver if they so desired.
[[Image:S&WModel10HB.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB (Heavy barrel) Revolver (Post 1950s Model) - .38 Special. Later incarnations of the Model 10 had a non tapered Heavy Barrel, which leads it to be commonly mistaken for a .357 revolver.]]
[[Image:ransom035.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A NYPD officer aims a S&W Model 10.]]

==M1911A1==
Cubby Barnes ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) threatens Mullen with an [[M1911A1]] as he retrieves the ransom.
[[Image:M1911Colt.jpg|thumb|350px|none|World War 2 issued Colt M1911A1 Pistol - .45 ACP]]
[[Image:ransom007.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Cubby Barnes ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) holding his M1911A1.]]

==MP5A3==
FBI HRT members and NYPD ESU officers are seen armed with [[Heckler & Koch MP5#Heckler & Koch MP5A3|MP5A3s]].
[[Image:MP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with "tropical" (wide) forearm - 9x19mm with stock extended]]
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==Ithaca 37==
An NYPD ESU officer is seen armed with an [[Ithaca 37]] shotgun with an extended barrel and tactical forelight as the ESU clears a house.
[[Image:IthacaModel37.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Ithaca Model 37 riot version - 12 Gauge]]
[[Image:ransom024.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]

==Ruger Mini-14==
Another NYPD ESU officer is seen armed with a [[Ruger Mini-14]] as the ESU clears a house.
[[Image:RugerAC556.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ruger AC556 Carbine - 5.56x45mm.]]
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== M16A2 ==
FBI Special Agent Jack Sickler ([[Michael Gaston]]) is seen firing a [[M16A2]] fitted with a night vision scope and tactical light from a helicopter during a shootout with one of the kidnappers.
[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm. Select Fire rifle (Safe/Semi/3 round Burst Only).]]
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[[Category:Action Movie]]
[[Category:Drama]]
[[Category:Crime]]
[[Category:Ron Howard]]

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Ransom (1996)