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[[Image:TheSniper.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Sniper (2009)]]
[[Image:TheSniper.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''The Sniper'' (2009)]]


The Sniper (神鎗手) is an upcoming 2009 Hong Kong action thriller film directed by Dante Lam and starring Richie Ren, Edison Chen and Huang Xiaoming, as top snipers for the Hong Kong Police Force. The film was originally set to be released in May 2008, but was delayed due to the Edison Chen photo scandal.
{{Film Title|The Sniper}}


Hi, this is my first time doing this and I have no clue if I am doing this right so go easy on the remarks and criticism. --[[User:ThePotShot|ThePotShot]] 05:28, 20 October 2009 (UTC)
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'''The following guns were used in the movie ''[[The Sniper]]'''''
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=Revolvers=
==Smith & Wesson Model 10==
Chen Xinwei ([[Edison Chen]]) and his inexperienced rookie partner both use [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolvers in the introduction.
[[Image:RoyalHKPoliceModel10.jpg‎|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special]]
[[Image:The sniper m101.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen Xinwei ([[Edison Chen]]) confronting two Triad gangsters with his Model 10.]]
[[Image:The sniper m10p2281.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen pointing the Model 10 with Fang next to him, armed with his SIG-Sauer P228.]]


== Smith & Wesson Model 10HB ==
Fang Keming ([[Richie Ren]]) and officers of the Police Tactical Unit (PTU) use [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson Model 10HB]] revolvers during a scene where Triad members attack a prisoner convoy.
[[Image:S&WModel10HB.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB (heavy barrel) revolver (post-1950s model) - .38 Special]]
[[Image:The sniper m102.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang Keming ([[Richie Ren]]) uses the Model 10HB to snipe on the Triad gangsters after they ambush the PTU convoy.]]
[[Image:The sniper m104.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close-up of the Model 10HB.]]


=Hand Gun=
=Pistols=
The following list shows the handguns used by the Hong Kong Police, Hong Kong SDU, and the Triads (not too sure what affiliation the bad guys are).
==SIG-Sauer P228==
A [[SIG-Sauer P228]] is seen in the hands of Fang ([[Richie Ren]]) during the opening stakeout scene. He uses it to save Chen ([[Edison Chen]]) when he had trouble trying to deal with several machete-wielding Triads.
[[Image:Sig-Sauer-P228.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P228 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:The sniper p2281.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang ([[Richie Ren]]) with his P228.]]
[[Image:The sniper p2282.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The P228's barrel.]]
[[Image:The sniper m10p228.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The P228 being pointed at the Triad gangsters.]]
[[Image:The sniper m10p2281.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang supporting Chen with his P228.]]


==M10==
==Beretta 92FS==
[[Image:RoyalHKPoliceModel10.jpg‎|thumb|none|500px|Smith and Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special]]  
Triad leader Tao (Jack Kao) is armed with a [[Beretta 92FS]] during a flashback sequence and later during the shootout in the elevator. Other characters are also armed with the 92FS.
[[Image:Sniper-M10.jpg‎|thumb|none|600px|OJ ([[Edison Chen]]) with his M10 drawn charging into the house in the opening bust.]]
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:The sniper 92fs.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tao (Jack Kao) uses a 92FS to conduct a hostage execution.]]
[[Image:The sniper 92fs2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Er Ge ([[Kai Chi Liu]]) with a 92FS during a confrontation.]]
[[Image:The sniper 92fs3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close-up of the 92FS.]]
[[Image:The sniper p99 92fs.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tao with the 92FS.]]


==P228==
==Walther P99==
Seen in the hand of Hartman ([[Richie Ren]])
A [[Walther P99]] is carried by Er Ge ([[Kai Chi Liu]]) during the elevator scene, later drops it when shot in the arm by Chen ([[Edison Chen]]). Fang ([[Richie Ren]]) also obtains one during the elevator scene.
[[Image:Sig-Sauer-P228.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sig Sauer P228 - 9mm]]
[[Image:Walther-P99-Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P99 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Sniper-P228.jpg‎|thumb|none|600px|Hartman ([[Richie Ren]]) with his P228 as he moves into position.]]
[[Image:The sniper p991.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The P99 being fired inside the elevator cabin. (It looks like a fake)]]
[[Image:Sniper-P228(2).jpg‎|thumb|none|600px|Hartman ([[Richie Ren]]) with his P228 after firing through the window killing one of the thugs inside.]]
[[Image:The sniper p992.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang struggling with a Triad gangster for his P99.]]
[[Image:The sniper p993.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Er Ge ([[Kai Chi Liu]]) using the P99.]]
[[Image:The sniper p994.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of Er Ge holding the P99.]]
[[Image:The sniper p996.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang with the P99.]]
[[Image:The sniper p99 92fs.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Er Ge firing the P99 at Fang.]]
[[Image:The sniper p997.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Er Ge with his P99.]]


==M92FS==
==Glock 17==
==P99==
A [[Glock 17]] is briefly seen in the hands of Ching ([[Huang Xiaoming]]) during the elevator scene.
[[Image:Walther-P99-Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Walther P99-9mm]]
[[Image:Glock173rdGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|3rd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:The sniper g171.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching ([[Huang Xiaoming]]) aiming the Glock 17 at the screen.]]
[[Image:The sniper g172.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching strafing with his Glock 17.]]


==GLOCK17==
==Steyr GB==
==PP==
The [[Steyr GB]] is carried by several Triads.
[[Image:SteyrGB.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Steyr GB - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:The sniper sgb1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A masked Triad gunman attacking the PTU convoy with the GB.]]
[[Image:The sniper sgb2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A gunman with the GB.]]


=Submachine Gun=
==M1911==
An [[M1911 pistol series|M1911-style pistol]] is carried by several Triads.
[[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol - Commercial Model - .45 ACP]]
[[Image:The sniper 1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Triad gunman with the M1911.]]
[[Image:The sniper 19112.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Triad gunman holding the M1911 (Foreground).]]


==MP5==
=Submachine Guns=
==MP9==
==Heckler & Koch MP5A3==
=Assault Rifle=
[[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] submachine guns are used by the HKPF Special Duties Unit (SDU) throughout the film. They are also used by one of the PTU officers guarding a prisoner convoy and by another officer during a shootout at Ching's apartment.
==Micro Galil==
[[Image:MP5A3 StockCollapsed.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Hk-mp5n.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Navy trigger group - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:H%26KMP5A3wSurefire628.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:The sniper mp5 870.jpg|thumb|600px|none|PTU officers taking cover behind their police van. A standing officer on the left fires his MP5A3.]]
[[Image:The sniper mp5 8701.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Same PTU officer in the middle fires his MP5A3 back at the Triad gunmen.]]
[[Image:The sniper mp52.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SDU operators guarding perimeter of crime scene with MP5A3s.]]
[[Image:The sniper mp51.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SDU operators preparing for an assault.]]
[[Image:The sniper mp53.jpg|thumb|600px|none|SDU operators advancing with MP5A3s.]]
[[Image:The sniper mp54.jpg|thumb|600px|none|These barrels indicate the guns are airsoft replicas.]]
[[Image:The sniper mp55.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Plainclothed SDU operators armed with MP5A3s.]]


==Heckler & Koch MP5A2==
A [[Heckler & Koch MP5A2]] is used by one of the PTU officers guarding the prisoner convoy.
[[Image:SWATMP5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight and Navy trigger group - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:The sniper mp5 870.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A PTU officer on the right fires an MP5A2.]]


=Sniper Rifle=
== Steyr TMP ==
==PSG1==
A [[Steyr TMP]], distinguished by its fixed detachable stock, is used by one of the Triads who ambushes the prisoner convoy.
you can see this not a PSG1 , the body is G3 and the G3 trigger pack
[[Image:SteyrTMPcarbine.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Steyr TMP - 9x19mm]]
- Doesn't that make it an MSG-90?
[[Image:The sniper tmp1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Triad gunman approaching HK Corrections Bus with his TMP.]]
[[Image:TheSniperPSG1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|''[[The Sniper]] PSG1 - 7.62 NATO]]
[[Image:The sniper tmp2.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Triad gunman inside the van with his TMP.]]
[[Image:TSPSG1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:The sniper tmp3.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Triad gunman pulling chain from the bus.]]


==M700AICS==
=Assault Rifles=
[[Image:TSM700AICS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
==G3SG1==
[[Image:TSG3SG1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
==AR15==
==SR15==
==M16A1==
==M16A1==
==SVD Dragunov==
Several [[M16A1]] rifles (with A2 handguards) are used by SDU snipers during training sessions.
Ching's ([[Huang Xiaoming]]) primary choice of weapon to use as a sniper rifle.
[[Image:M16A1wA2Handguards.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A1 with A2-style handguard - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:The sniper m16a11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SDU sniper on the right aims the M16A1 with an ACOG scope.]]


[[Image:SVD_Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px| SVD Dragunov-7.62x54mm R]]
==M16A2==
[[Image:Sniper-SVD.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching ([[Huang Xiaoming]]) aims his SVD assisting the Triad members help free a fellow member.]]
[[M16A2]] rifles are seen during the sniper training sequences.  
[[Image:TSSVD.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]]
[[Image:M16A2.jpg|thumb|450px|none|M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:Sniper-SVDscope.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching looking down his scope.]]
[[Image:The sniper ar15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|SDU snipers fire their M16A2s in training session.]]


==M82A1==
==M16A4==
An SDU sniper shot by Ching is armed with an [[M16A4]].
[[Image:M16A4withANPEQ&ACOG.jpg|thumb|none|450px|M16A4 MWS (Modular Weapon System) with KAC M5 railed handguard, AN/PEQ-2 IR designator, KAC RIS foregrip, and Trijicon TA01 4x32 ACOG scope - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:The sniper sr159.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SDU sniper is shot in the arm by Ching.]]


==Custom M16==
A custom M16 is used by SDU snipers, consisting of an A1 upper receiver (identifiable by its teardrop forward assist and lack of a brass deflector) with the carry handle machined off and converted to a flat top, and an A2 profile barrel.
[[Image:The sniper m16a11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The SDU sniper in the foreground aims the custom M16.]]
[[Image:The sniper sr1511.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A clear shot of the custom M16. Note lack of a brass deflector.]]


==Galil MAR==
A [[Galil MAR]] is used by Er Ge ([[Kai Chi Liu]]) during the rescue scene.
[[Image:Galil_m.jpg|thumb|none|450px|IMI Galil MAR - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:The sniper mg1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Er Ge ([[Kai Chi Liu]]) with the MAR.]]
[[Image:The sniper mg2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Er Ge fires the MAR to kill an HK Corrections officer.]]
[[Image:The sniper mg3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|5.56 NATO shell casings eject out of the MAR while being fired.]]
[[Image:The sniper mg4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Notice the cross-shaped muzzle flash.]]


=Shotguns=
==Remington 870==
[[Remington 870]] shotguns are seen in the hands of PTU officers guarding the prisoner convoy when they are ambushed by the Triads.
[[Image:Remington870BlackSynthetic.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 870 with early-style Black Synthetic Riot forend and buttstock - 12 Gauge]]
[[Image:The sniper mp5 870.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A PTU officer on the left armed with the 870. Others have MP5s.]]
[[Image:The sniper mp5 8701.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Same PTU officer on the left uses the 870 to fight off the Triad gunmen.]]


=Sniper Rifles=
==Heckler & Koch PSG-1==
The [[Heckler & Koch PSG-1]] sniper rifle is prominently used by Chen ([[Edison Chen]]) throughout much of the film, and by Ching ([[Huang Xiaoming]]) in flashback sequences. The rifle itself is a fake that was created by combining a long barrel with a PSG-1 forearm, buttstock and pistol grip on an HK91/G3 body, similar to the [[Heckler & Koch G3#Heckler & Koch SR9|H&K SR9 rifles]] seen in Hollywood productions.
[[Image:H&KPSG01LongMag.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Genuine Heckler & Koch PSG-1 with 20-round magazine - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
[[Image:TheSniperbuild upPSG1.jpg|thumb|450px|none|A 'build-up' PSG-1 from Props Company Limited, used in the film ''The Sniper''. It's a fake 'build-up' PSG-1 (much like the SR9TC rifles in Hollywood), created by putting long barrel (note that it is slimmer than a real PSG heavy barrel), or a barrel sleeve extender, along with the recognizable forearm, buttstock and pistol grip on a standard HK91/G3 body. A build-up like this would cost under $1000, whereas a real German PSG-1 sells for $10,000 - $35,000.]]
[[Image:The sniper psg1m700.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen ([[Edison Chen]]) with the PSG-1.]]
[[Image:The sniper psg11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen aiming the PSG-1.]]
[[Image:The sniper psg13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen aiming the PSG-1, looking through its scope.]]
[[Image:The sniper psg14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching firing the PSG-1.]]
[[Image:The sniper psg16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching and Shane ([[Bowie Lam]]), his fellow SDU sniper, in plainclothes during the hostage situation.]]
[[Image:The sniper psg17.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen aiming the PSG-1 while using the top of a signboard as a sniping position.]]
[[Image:The sniper psg18.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen holding the PSG-1 when confronted by reporters.]]
[[Image:The sniper psg1sg12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two close-ups of the PSG-1.]]
[[Image:The sniper psg19.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen and other SDU snipers taking cover.]]
[[Image:The sniper psg110.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen with his PSG-1.]]
[[Image:The sniper psg111.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen firing his PSG-1.]]


== Tokyo Marui PSG-1 (AEG) ==
For non-firing scenes, characters use an airsoft PSG-1, made by Tokyo Marui.
[[Image:H&KPSG01.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch PSG-1 - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
[[Image:The sniper tmpsg11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen running while cradling his PSG-1.]]
[[Image:The sniper tmpsg13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SDU sniper carrying the PSG-1 when shot by Ching.]]
== Remington 700 AICS ==
A [[Remington 700]] rifle in an AICS stock is used by Shane ([[Bowie Lam]]), one of Fang's fellow SDU snipers.
[[Image:AICS.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 700 in AICS 1.0 stock with Harris bipod and 5-round magazine - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
[[Image:The sniper m7001.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shane ([[Bowie Lam]]) using the camouflaged Remington 700.]]
[[Image:The sniper psg1m700.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang speaks to Chen, the Remington 700 in front of him.]]
[[Image:The sniper m7002.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang aims the Remington 700.]]
==Heckler & Koch G3SG/1==
Several members of the SDU sniper team are armed with [[Heckler & Koch G3#Heckler & Koch G3SG/1|Heckler & Koch G3SG/1]] rifles. Note that this is just a standard H&K G3 that's made to look like a G3SG/1 rifle. Although it's fitted with an SG/1 stock, it lacks the set trigger that's characteristic of factory SG/1 rifles.
[[Image:H&KSG1.jpg‎|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch G3SG/1 - 7.62x51mm NATO]]
[[Image:The sniper g3sg11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen aims the G3SG/1.]]
[[Image:The sniper g3sg12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SDU sniper aims the G3SG/1.]]
[[Image:The sniper g3sg14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the metal clamp/clip on the left side of the forearm. This is a feature that is omitted on factory SG/1 rifles.]]
==Mk 12 Mod 1 SPR==
Suppressed [[M16 rifle series#Mk 12 Special Purpose Rifle|Mk 12 Mod 1 Special Purpose Rifles]] with Harris bipods, 20-round magazines and no iron sights are used by Fang and Chen, notably during a scene where Chen attempts to replicate Ching's shots and during the finale.
[[File:MK12Mod1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mark 12 Mod 1 SPR with 30-round magazine, Leupold Mark 4 scope, Harris bipod, and suppressor - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:The sniper sr152.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang aims the Mk 12 Mod 1 SPR.]]
[[Image:The sniper sr153.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chen with the Mk 12 during an investigation to see if Ching's shots played a role in the PTU convoy attack.]]
[[Image:The sniper sr154.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of Chen holding the Mk 12.]]
[[Image:The sniper sr156.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SDU sniper with the Mk 12.]]
[[Image:The sniper sr157.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang peers through the Mk 12's scope.]]
[[Image:The sniper sr158.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fang takes aim at Ching.]]
== Norinco Type 85 ==
Ching ([[Huang Xiaoming]]) uses the Norinco Type 85, a Chinese copy of the [[SVD Dragunov]], as his primary sniper rifle throughout much of the film.
[[Image:SVD_Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|SVD Dragunov - 7.62x54mmR]]
[[Image:The sniper t851.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching cocks the Type 85.]]
[[Image:The sniper t852.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching checks the Type 85's scope.]]
[[Image:The sniper t853.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Type 85's magazines (similar to the SVD) are seen on the table.]]
[[Image:The sniper t854.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching takes aim at the PTU officers, his sniping position concealed to avoid being detected.]]
[[Image:The sniper t855.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another shot of Ching's sniping position.]]
[[Image:The sniper t856.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching with the Type 85.]]
[[Image:The sniper t857.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching firing the Type 85 while hidden beneath the highway.]]
[[Image:The sniper t859.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching peering through the Type 85's scope.]]
[[Image:The sniper t8510.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching fires at his ex-SDU comrades while hidden from inside a cannibalized auto frame.]]
[[Image:The sniper t8511.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Type 85 with a sling lying on the ground.]]
== Barrett M82A1 (Mock-up)==
In the finale, Ching uses a [[Barrett M82A1]] alongside his Type 85, engaging in a lengthy duel with Fang, Chen and the rest of the SDU sniper team. We could note that between the moment when he is filmed from his back and from his front, his rifle switches from a G3SG/1 to the Barrett M82A1. In the French version, Fang says Ching is using a 50 millimeters as opposed to .50 inches.
Also, this prop gun appears to be a mock-up incorporating a [[SKS rifle]] receiver.[[File:Simonov-Russian-SKS45.jpg|thumb|none|450px|SKS - 7.62x39mm]]
[[Image:M82a1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Barret M82A1 - .50 BMG]]
[[Image:Thesniper82a1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Barrett M107 provided for the film, courtesy of Props Limited. The screen gun is an M82A1 instead.]]
[[Image:The sniper m821.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A close-up of the M82A1's muzzle.]]
[[Image:The sniper m822.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching setting up the M82A1.]]
[[Image:The sniper m823.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching aiming the M82A1 at a police van while hidden beneath the highway.]]
[[Image:The sniper m824.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Muzzle flash of the M82A1 after being fired.]]
[[Image:The sniper m825.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching aims the M82A1.]]
[[Image:The sniper m826.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching carrying the M82A1 in his arms.]]
[[Image:The sniper m827.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching aiming the M82A1 at his ex-SDU teammates.]]
[[Image:The sniper m828.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching firing the M82A1 at the SDU team.]]
[[Image:The sniper m829.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Dissipating muzzle flash.]]
[[Image:The sniper m8210.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ching holding on the M82A1's pistol grip after being shot by Chen.]]
=Other=
==M26 Hand Grenade==
Tao (Jack Kao) is armed with an [[M26 hand grenade]] during a flashback sequence.
[[Image:200px-M-67handgrenade.jpg|thumb|none|200px|M26 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade]]
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The Sniper (2009)


The following weapons were used in the film The Sniper:


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Revolvers

Smith & Wesson Model 10

Chen Xinwei (Edison Chen) and his inexperienced rookie partner both use Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers in the introduction.

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special
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Chen Xinwei (Edison Chen) confronting two Triad gangsters with his Model 10.
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Chen pointing the Model 10 with Fang next to him, armed with his SIG-Sauer P228.

Smith & Wesson Model 10HB

Fang Keming (Richie Ren) and officers of the Police Tactical Unit (PTU) use Smith & Wesson Model 10HB revolvers during a scene where Triad members attack a prisoner convoy.

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Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB (heavy barrel) revolver (post-1950s model) - .38 Special
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Fang Keming (Richie Ren) uses the Model 10HB to snipe on the Triad gangsters after they ambush the PTU convoy.
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A close-up of the Model 10HB.

Pistols

SIG-Sauer P228

A SIG-Sauer P228 is seen in the hands of Fang (Richie Ren) during the opening stakeout scene. He uses it to save Chen (Edison Chen) when he had trouble trying to deal with several machete-wielding Triads.

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SIG-Sauer P228 - 9x19mm
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Fang (Richie Ren) with his P228.
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The P228's barrel.
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The P228 being pointed at the Triad gangsters.
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Fang supporting Chen with his P228.

Beretta 92FS

Triad leader Tao (Jack Kao) is armed with a Beretta 92FS during a flashback sequence and later during the shootout in the elevator. Other characters are also armed with the 92FS.

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Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm
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Tao (Jack Kao) uses a 92FS to conduct a hostage execution.
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Er Ge (Kai Chi Liu) with a 92FS during a confrontation.
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A close-up of the 92FS.
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Tao with the 92FS.

Walther P99

A Walther P99 is carried by Er Ge (Kai Chi Liu) during the elevator scene, later drops it when shot in the arm by Chen (Edison Chen). Fang (Richie Ren) also obtains one during the elevator scene.

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Walther P99 - 9x19mm
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The P99 being fired inside the elevator cabin. (It looks like a fake)
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Fang struggling with a Triad gangster for his P99.
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Er Ge (Kai Chi Liu) using the P99.
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Another shot of Er Ge holding the P99.
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Fang with the P99.
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Er Ge firing the P99 at Fang.
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Er Ge with his P99.

Glock 17

A Glock 17 is briefly seen in the hands of Ching (Huang Xiaoming) during the elevator scene.

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3rd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm
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Ching (Huang Xiaoming) aiming the Glock 17 at the screen.
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Ching strafing with his Glock 17.

Steyr GB

The Steyr GB is carried by several Triads.

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Steyr GB - 9x19mm
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A masked Triad gunman attacking the PTU convoy with the GB.
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A gunman with the GB.

M1911

An M1911-style pistol is carried by several Triads.

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Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol - Commercial Model - .45 ACP
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A Triad gunman with the M1911.
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A Triad gunman holding the M1911 (Foreground).

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 submachine guns are used by the HKPF Special Duties Unit (SDU) throughout the film. They are also used by one of the PTU officers guarding a prisoner convoy and by another officer during a shootout at Ching's apartment.

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Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm
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Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Navy trigger group - 9x19mm
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Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight - 9x19mm
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PTU officers taking cover behind their police van. A standing officer on the left fires his MP5A3.
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Same PTU officer in the middle fires his MP5A3 back at the Triad gunmen.
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SDU operators guarding perimeter of crime scene with MP5A3s.
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SDU operators preparing for an assault.
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SDU operators advancing with MP5A3s.
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These barrels indicate the guns are airsoft replicas.
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Plainclothed SDU operators armed with MP5A3s.

Heckler & Koch MP5A2

A Heckler & Koch MP5A2 is used by one of the PTU officers guarding the prisoner convoy.

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Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight and Navy trigger group - 9x19mm
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A PTU officer on the right fires an MP5A2.

Steyr TMP

A Steyr TMP, distinguished by its fixed detachable stock, is used by one of the Triads who ambushes the prisoner convoy.

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Steyr TMP - 9x19mm
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A Triad gunman approaching HK Corrections Bus with his TMP.
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A Triad gunman inside the van with his TMP.
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A Triad gunman pulling chain from the bus.

Assault Rifles

M16A1

Several M16A1 rifles (with A2 handguards) are used by SDU snipers during training sessions.

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M16A1 with A2-style handguard - 5.56x45mm
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An SDU sniper on the right aims the M16A1 with an ACOG scope.

M16A2

M16A2 rifles are seen during the sniper training sequences.

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M16A2 Rifle - 5.56x45mm
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SDU snipers fire their M16A2s in training session.

M16A4

An SDU sniper shot by Ching is armed with an M16A4.

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M16A4 MWS (Modular Weapon System) with KAC M5 railed handguard, AN/PEQ-2 IR designator, KAC RIS foregrip, and Trijicon TA01 4x32 ACOG scope - 5.56x45mm
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An SDU sniper is shot in the arm by Ching.

Custom M16

A custom M16 is used by SDU snipers, consisting of an A1 upper receiver (identifiable by its teardrop forward assist and lack of a brass deflector) with the carry handle machined off and converted to a flat top, and an A2 profile barrel.

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The SDU sniper in the foreground aims the custom M16.
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A clear shot of the custom M16. Note lack of a brass deflector.

Galil MAR

A Galil MAR is used by Er Ge (Kai Chi Liu) during the rescue scene.

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IMI Galil MAR - 5.56x45mm
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Er Ge (Kai Chi Liu) with the MAR.
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Er Ge fires the MAR to kill an HK Corrections officer.
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5.56 NATO shell casings eject out of the MAR while being fired.
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Notice the cross-shaped muzzle flash.

Shotguns

Remington 870

Remington 870 shotguns are seen in the hands of PTU officers guarding the prisoner convoy when they are ambushed by the Triads.

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Remington 870 with early-style Black Synthetic Riot forend and buttstock - 12 Gauge
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A PTU officer on the left armed with the 870. Others have MP5s.
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Same PTU officer on the left uses the 870 to fight off the Triad gunmen.

Sniper Rifles

Heckler & Koch PSG-1

The Heckler & Koch PSG-1 sniper rifle is prominently used by Chen (Edison Chen) throughout much of the film, and by Ching (Huang Xiaoming) in flashback sequences. The rifle itself is a fake that was created by combining a long barrel with a PSG-1 forearm, buttstock and pistol grip on an HK91/G3 body, similar to the H&K SR9 rifles seen in Hollywood productions.

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Genuine Heckler & Koch PSG-1 with 20-round magazine - 7.62x51mm NATO
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A 'build-up' PSG-1 from Props Company Limited, used in the film The Sniper. It's a fake 'build-up' PSG-1 (much like the SR9TC rifles in Hollywood), created by putting long barrel (note that it is slimmer than a real PSG heavy barrel), or a barrel sleeve extender, along with the recognizable forearm, buttstock and pistol grip on a standard HK91/G3 body. A build-up like this would cost under $1000, whereas a real German PSG-1 sells for $10,000 - $35,000.
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Chen (Edison Chen) with the PSG-1.
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Chen aiming the PSG-1.
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Chen aiming the PSG-1, looking through its scope.
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Ching firing the PSG-1.
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Ching and Shane (Bowie Lam), his fellow SDU sniper, in plainclothes during the hostage situation.
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Chen aiming the PSG-1 while using the top of a signboard as a sniping position.
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Chen holding the PSG-1 when confronted by reporters.
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Two close-ups of the PSG-1.
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Chen and other SDU snipers taking cover.
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Chen with his PSG-1.
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Chen firing his PSG-1.

Tokyo Marui PSG-1 (AEG)

For non-firing scenes, characters use an airsoft PSG-1, made by Tokyo Marui.

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Heckler & Koch PSG-1 - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Chen running while cradling his PSG-1.
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An SDU sniper carrying the PSG-1 when shot by Ching.

Remington 700 AICS

A Remington 700 rifle in an AICS stock is used by Shane (Bowie Lam), one of Fang's fellow SDU snipers.

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Remington 700 in AICS 1.0 stock with Harris bipod and 5-round magazine - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Shane (Bowie Lam) using the camouflaged Remington 700.
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Fang speaks to Chen, the Remington 700 in front of him.
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Fang aims the Remington 700.

Heckler & Koch G3SG/1

Several members of the SDU sniper team are armed with Heckler & Koch G3SG/1 rifles. Note that this is just a standard H&K G3 that's made to look like a G3SG/1 rifle. Although it's fitted with an SG/1 stock, it lacks the set trigger that's characteristic of factory SG/1 rifles.

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Heckler & Koch G3SG/1 - 7.62x51mm NATO
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Chen aims the G3SG/1.
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An SDU sniper aims the G3SG/1.
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Note the metal clamp/clip on the left side of the forearm. This is a feature that is omitted on factory SG/1 rifles.

Mk 12 Mod 1 SPR

Suppressed Mk 12 Mod 1 Special Purpose Rifles with Harris bipods, 20-round magazines and no iron sights are used by Fang and Chen, notably during a scene where Chen attempts to replicate Ching's shots and during the finale.

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Mark 12 Mod 1 SPR with 30-round magazine, Leupold Mark 4 scope, Harris bipod, and suppressor - 5.56x45mm
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Fang aims the Mk 12 Mod 1 SPR.
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Chen with the Mk 12 during an investigation to see if Ching's shots played a role in the PTU convoy attack.
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Another view of Chen holding the Mk 12.
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An SDU sniper with the Mk 12.
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Fang peers through the Mk 12's scope.
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Fang takes aim at Ching.

Norinco Type 85

Ching (Huang Xiaoming) uses the Norinco Type 85, a Chinese copy of the SVD Dragunov, as his primary sniper rifle throughout much of the film.

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SVD Dragunov - 7.62x54mmR
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Ching cocks the Type 85.
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Ching checks the Type 85's scope.
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The Type 85's magazines (similar to the SVD) are seen on the table.
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Ching takes aim at the PTU officers, his sniping position concealed to avoid being detected.
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Another shot of Ching's sniping position.
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Ching with the Type 85.
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Ching firing the Type 85 while hidden beneath the highway.
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Ching peering through the Type 85's scope.
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Ching fires at his ex-SDU comrades while hidden from inside a cannibalized auto frame.
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The Type 85 with a sling lying on the ground.

Barrett M82A1 (Mock-up)

In the finale, Ching uses a Barrett M82A1 alongside his Type 85, engaging in a lengthy duel with Fang, Chen and the rest of the SDU sniper team. We could note that between the moment when he is filmed from his back and from his front, his rifle switches from a G3SG/1 to the Barrett M82A1. In the French version, Fang says Ching is using a 50 millimeters as opposed to .50 inches.

Also, this prop gun appears to be a mock-up incorporating a SKS rifle receiver.

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SKS - 7.62x39mm
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Barret M82A1 - .50 BMG
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A Barrett M107 provided for the film, courtesy of Props Limited. The screen gun is an M82A1 instead.
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A close-up of the M82A1's muzzle.
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Ching setting up the M82A1.
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Ching aiming the M82A1 at a police van while hidden beneath the highway.
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Muzzle flash of the M82A1 after being fired.
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Ching aims the M82A1.
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Ching carrying the M82A1 in his arms.
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Ching aiming the M82A1 at his ex-SDU teammates.
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Ching firing the M82A1 at the SDU team.
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Dissipating muzzle flash.
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Ching holding on the M82A1's pistol grip after being shot by Chen.

Other

M26 Hand Grenade

Tao (Jack Kao) is armed with an M26 hand grenade during a flashback sequence.

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M26 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade