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{{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
|name = Megan Leavey | |name = Megan Leavey | ||
|picture = MLeavy.jpg | |picture = MLeavy.jpg | ||
|caption = ''Theatrical poster'' | |caption = ''Theatrical poster'' | ||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|23px|border]] United States<BR> | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|23px|border]] United States<BR> | ||
|director = Gabriela Cowperthwaite | |director = Gabriela Cowperthwaite | ||
|date= 2017 | |date= 2017 | ||
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=Rifles/Carbines= | =Rifles/Carbines= | ||
== | ==AR-15A2 Sporter II== | ||
The [[ | One of the Marines is seen with a [[Colt AR-15A2 Sporter II]], likely standing in for the [[M16A2]]. It is seen with an aftermarket R.I.S. handguard and an ACOG sight mounted on a carry handle rail. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:AR-15A2 Sporter 2.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Colt AR-15A2 Sporter II, late model with A1E1 upper receiver and 20-round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:MLeavey 509.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marine aims his [[Colt AR-15A2 Sporter II]], note the lack of fencing around the magazine release and the standard [[M16]] rear sight.]] | |||
==M4A1== | [[File:MLeavey 505.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle is seen.]] | ||
Megan Leavey ([[Kate Mara]]) | |||
[[Image: | ==M16A4== | ||
During boot camp, Megan appears to carry an [[M16A4]] rifle while training in a pool. | |||
[[Image:M16A4Standard.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16A4 with carry handle attached and standard A2 handguards - 5.56x45mm]] | |||
[[File:MLeavey 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle is seen held by Megan while training. It appears to be a rubber stunt prop in this case.]] | |||
[[File:MLeavey 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The rifle is fired by a Marine.]] | |||
==M4A1 Carbine== | |||
The [[M4A1 Carbine]] is used by Special Ops, Megan Leavey ([[Kate Mara]]), and other Marines. The one used by Leavey is fitted with a railed gas block and fixed rail-mounted front sight. | |||
[[Image:ColtM4A1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|[[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|M4A1 Carbine]] - 5.56x45mm]] | |||
[[File:MLeavey 19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The carbine is raised.]] | |||
[[File:MLeavey 04.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Megan Leavey fires the M4A1 during qualifications.]] | |||
[[File:MLeavey 502.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Megan carries the carbine during the mission.]] | |||
==AKM variants== | |||
Insurgents who engage the Marines are armed with several [[AKM]] variants. | |||
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|AKM, Stamped Steel Receiver w/ slant muzzle brake - 7.62x39mm]] | |||
[[File:MLeavey 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|AKM rifles appear to be used by insurgents.]] | |||
[[File:MLeavey 18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|.]] | |||
[[File:MLeavey 21.jpg|thumb|none|600px|.]] | |||
=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==M240== | ==M240== | ||
[[M240]] GPMGs are mounted on US Marine Humvees in the film. | [[M240]] GPMGs are mounted on US Marine Humvees in the film. | ||
[[Image:M240-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M240B with newer style lower handguard (designed to attach RIS rails via hex nut) - 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | [[Image:M240-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M240B with newer style lower handguard (designed to attach RIS rails via hex nut) - 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | ||
[[File:MLeavey 507.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine operates the M240 while in the humvee. Note the heatshield over the barrel.]] | |||
== FN MAG-58 == | |||
In some scenes, the machine gun mounted on the Marine humvees is an [[FN MAG 58]] instead of an [[M240B]]. | |||
[[Image:FNMAG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|FN MAG 58 - 7.62x51mm NATO.]] | |||
[[File:MLeavey 17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The FN MAG is seen on the humvee. Note the lack of the M240's heatshield.]] | |||
=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Beretta 92FS== | ==Beretta 92FS== | ||
The [[Beretta 92FS]], standing in for the U.S. Military issued M9, seen mainly holstered on belts. | The [[Beretta 92FS]], standing in for the U.S. Military issued M9, seen mainly holstered on belts. Megan is seen loading and carrying the Beretta before a mission. | ||
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:MLeavey 07.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Closeup of the Beretta being loaded by Megan.]] | |||
[[File:MLeavey 505.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Marine on the left carries the Beretta in a leg holster.]] | |||
==SIG-Sauer P226== | ==SIG-Sauer P226== | ||
Some Marines carry the [[SIG-Sauer P226]] as their sidearm. | Some Marines incorrectly carry the [[SIG-Sauer P226]] as their sidearm. | ||
[[Image:SigP226.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:SigP226.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:MLeavey 506.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SIG is seen in the holster.]] | |||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
==M203 Grenade Launcher== | ==M203 Grenade Launcher== | ||
The [[M203 grenade launcher]] is seen mounted on | The [[M203 grenade launcher]] is seen mounted on M4A1 carbines. | ||
[[ | [[File:Sopmod m4 m203 06.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M4A1 with M68 Aimpoint red dot scope, flip-up rear sight, and M203A2 grenade launcher - 5.56x45mm / 40x46mm]] | ||
[[File:MLeavey 510.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Marine aims the rifle with the launcher.]] | |||
[[File:MLeavey 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|On the left, the launcher is seen.]] | |||
==RPG-7== | |||
The [[RPG-7]] launcher is used by insurgents. | |||
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg|thumb|none|500px|RPG-7 - 40mm]] | |||
[[File:MLeavey 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An insurgent about to use the RPG. Note the lack of a warhead.]] | |||
=Trivia= | |||
One of the female drill instructors training Megan at boot camp is portrayed by the real Megan Leavey. | |||
[[File:MLeavey 01.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At the right, the real Megan Leavey portrays a drill instructor training Megan ([[Kate Mara]]).]] | |||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Drama]] | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
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Megan Leavey is the 2017 war drama starring Kate Mara as the title character, a US Marine corporal serving with her military dog Rex in Explosive Ordnance Disposal when they are subsequently wounded from an IED during a mission. She then must work through the system in order to adopt Rex after he is taken away from his duties due to his injuries. The film was directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite and was based on a true story.
The following weapons were used in the film Megan Leavey (2017):
Rifles/Carbines
AR-15A2 Sporter II
One of the Marines is seen with a Colt AR-15A2 Sporter II, likely standing in for the M16A2. It is seen with an aftermarket R.I.S. handguard and an ACOG sight mounted on a carry handle rail.
M16A4
During boot camp, Megan appears to carry an M16A4 rifle while training in a pool.
M4A1 Carbine
The M4A1 Carbine is used by Special Ops, Megan Leavey (Kate Mara), and other Marines. The one used by Leavey is fitted with a railed gas block and fixed rail-mounted front sight.
AKM variants
Insurgents who engage the Marines are armed with several AKM variants.
Machine Guns
M240
M240 GPMGs are mounted on US Marine Humvees in the film.
FN MAG-58
In some scenes, the machine gun mounted on the Marine humvees is an FN MAG 58 instead of an M240B.
Handguns
Beretta 92FS
The Beretta 92FS, standing in for the U.S. Military issued M9, seen mainly holstered on belts. Megan is seen loading and carrying the Beretta before a mission.
SIG-Sauer P226
Some Marines incorrectly carry the SIG-Sauer P226 as their sidearm.
Other
M203 Grenade Launcher
The M203 grenade launcher is seen mounted on M4A1 carbines.
RPG-7
The RPG-7 launcher is used by insurgents.
Trivia
One of the female drill instructors training Megan at boot camp is portrayed by the real Megan Leavey.
