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'' | [[File:PB98.jpg|300px|thumb|right|''Point Blank'' (1998)]] | ||
'''''Point Blank''''' is a 1998 direct-to-video action film and the directorial debut of director Matt Earl Beesley. It stars [[Mickey Rourke]], [[Kevin Gage]], [[Danny Trejo]] with an appearance by [[James Gammon]]. Rourke plays Rudy Ray, an ex-Marine-turned assassin-turned mercenary-turned Texas Ranger who must intervene in a bloody armed standoff at a shopping mall by escaped convicts, one of which is his own brother Joe Ray (Gage.) It was filmed on location in Fort Worth, Texas at what is now the La Gran Plaza. | |||
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'''The following weapons appear in the film ''Point Blank'':''' | |||
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=Handguns= | |||
==Beretta 92FS== | |||
Joe Ray ([[Kevin Gage]]), Rudy Ray ([[Mickey Rourke]]) and Billy ([[Werner Schreyer]]) all use [[Beretta 92FS]] pistols. | |||
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_B92_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Joe Ray picks up a Beretta 92FS from Howard's stash.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_B92_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rudy Ray reloads his Beretta.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_B92_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Billy draws his pistol after his rifle jams.]] | |||
==Glock 19== | |||
Wallace ([[Danny Trejo]]) uses a suppressed [[Glock 19]]. | |||
[[Image:Glock19_2ndGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_G19_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Wallace pulls out his Glock 19 to shoot Tracey Deakin.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_G19_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==Ruger Redhawk== | |||
Wallace uses two stainless steel [[Ruger Redhawk]]s with 7.5" barrels in the end. Billy also later picks them up. | |||
[[File:Redhawkhunter7.5.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Ruger Redhawk Hunter with scope ring cuts and a 7.5" barrel, the longest factory option for the classic Redhawk - .44 Magnum.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_Redhawk_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Wallace emerged with his Redhawks.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_Redhawk_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A bloodied Wallace lays on the floor with both Redhawks at his side.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_Redhawk_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Billy with the Redhawks. He should know that they're empty.]] | |||
==Walther PPK== | |||
Howard ([[Paul Ben-Victor ]]) uses a [[Walther PPK]]. | |||
[[Image:PPK_stainless.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther PPK stainless - 9mm Kurz aka .380 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_PPK_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Howard takes aim with his PPK.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_PPK_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==Claridge Hi-Tec S9 Pistol== | |||
Armani ([[Robert Zachar]]) tries to kill Joe Ray with a [[Claridge Hi-Tec/Goncz GA|Claridge Hi-Tec S9 pistol]]. | |||
[[Image:ClaridgeHiTec9mmTR.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Claridge Hi-Tec S9 Pistol with cooling fin muzzle extension - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_S9_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|It has a finned barrel and the satin steel finish.]] | |||
==Smith & Wesson 5906== | |||
Joe Ray stops Howard from escaping with a [[Smith & Wesson 5906]]. | |||
[[Image:S%26W5906LateModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Vincent's Smith & Wesson 5906 from Collateral - 9x19mm. This is a screen used gun. Note the late model 5906 pistols have the rounded trigger guard.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_SW_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Joe Ray stops Howard. The safety is actually on.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_SW_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==Single Action Army-type== | |||
Texas Ranger Mac Bradford ([[Frederic Forrest]]) carries a nickel-plated [[Single Action Army]]-type revolver with white grips, but it remains in the holster throughout the film. | |||
[[Image:ColtSingleActionArmy.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model. The most common of the SAA revolvers as it is just the right length. - .45 Long Colt]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_SAA_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==M1911-type== | |||
A police officer is seen firing an [[M1911]]-type pistol during the standoff. | |||
[[Image:ColtGovernmentModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Government Model M1911A1 - .45 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_M1911_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|No, he didn't actually shoot the guy on the way down.]] | |||
=Shotguns= | |||
==Mossberg 590== | |||
During the initial attack on the mall, Wallace is armed with a [[Mossberg 590]] shotgun. | |||
[[Image:Mossberg590.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mossberg 590 - 12 Gauge. Without heat shield.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_590_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_590_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==Benelli M1 Super 90== | |||
Wallace later upgrades to a [[Benelli_M1_Super_90#Benelli_M1|Benelli M1 Super 90]] shotgun, with pistol grip and weaponlight. | |||
[[Image:M1S90FixedStockPistolGrip.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Benelli M1 Super 90 with pistol grip stock and extended magazine tube - 12 Gauge]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_1100_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_1100_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_1100_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Note the lack of a gas diverter at the magazine tube extension.]] | |||
==Valtro PM5== | |||
Wallace finally upgrades to a [[Valtro PM5]] shotgun. | |||
[[Image:Valtro pm5 14 inch.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Valtro PM5 with 14" barrel and LPA sights - 12 Gauge]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_Hawk_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Wallace firing with the stock folded.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_Hawk_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He later extends the stock.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_Hawk_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
=Submachine Guns= | |||
== Heckler & Koch MP5A3 == | == Heckler & Koch MP5A3 == | ||
Many of the henchmen use [[MP5A3]] submachine guns. The FBI SWAT team also carries them. Rudy Ray takes an MP5 off of a dead henchman and uses it for part of the film. | |||
[[Image:MP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with "tropical" (wide) forearm - 9x19mm with stock extended]] | [[Image:MP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with "tropical" (wide) forearm - 9x19mm with stock extended]] | ||
[[Image:PB98_MP5_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A henchman with an MP5.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_MP5_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A henchman with a suppressed MP5. Then again, this could just be an [[Heckler & Koch HK94]] with a barrel shroud.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_MP5_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A dead SWAT team member with his MP5. This one has a dedicated forend weaponlight.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_MP5_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rudy Ray takes the time to get into a sitting position, extend the stock, adjust the sights, and use the sling to snipe a henchman a few yards away. Doesn't he know that he can get a headshot shooting from the hip?]] | |||
== Heckler & Koch SP89 == | == Heckler & Koch SP89 == | ||
Some henchmen use [[Heckler & Koch SP89]]s. | |||
[[Image:H&KSP89.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch SP89 Pistol with factory 15-round magazine - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:H&KSP89.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Heckler & Koch SP89 Pistol with factory 15-round magazine - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:PB98_SP89_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A henchman with an SP89.]] | |||
==Heckler & Koch MP5K-PDW== | |||
Some henchmen also use [[Heckler & Koch MP5K-PDW]]s. The FBI SWAT team also uses them. Rudy Ray uses one for part of the film, with C-More optics and a suppressor. | |||
[[Image:MP5K-PDW.jpg|thumb|none|400px|MP5K-PDW with its extended barrel with 3 lugs & folding stock - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_PDW_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rudy Ray with his captured MP5K-PDW.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_PDW_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_PDW_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another MP5K-PDW hanging off a dead SWAT team member.]] | |||
=Rifles= | |||
==CAR-15== | |||
A henchman opens fire on the prison bus with a [[M16#Colt_XM177.2FCAR-15.2FCommando_Series|CAR-15]] fitted with a C-More red dot sight optic. | |||
[[Image:CAR-15Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Commercial CAR-15 semiautomatic Rifle - 5.56x45mm. This is strictly a semiautomatic civilian copy of the XM177 style of rifles. The flash hider is a smaller diameter copy of the XM-177 and has no sound suppression qualities and is permanently welded onto the barrel to make it legal length for over the counter gun store sales.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_CC_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A henchman fires on the bus.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_CC_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The film is full of crazy angles like this.]] | |||
==Colt AR-15 Sporter Carbine== | |||
Sonny ([[Michael Wright]]) carries a [[M16#Colt_AR-15_Sporter_Carbine|Colt AR-15 Sporter Carbine]] during the initial attack on the mall. | |||
[[Image:ColtSporterIIw30RdMag.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Sporter II Carbine with 30 round magazine - 5.56x45mm]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_ARSC_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==M16A1== | |||
Sonny carries a tricked out [[M16A1]] for most of the film. The rifle has an [[M203 grenade launcher]], a suppressor, and a C-More red dot sight. | |||
[[Image:M16wM203.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A1 (5.56x45mm) with M203 40mm grenade launcher]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_M16A1_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sonny stops the sniper from firing on the cops.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_M16A1_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sonny fires on the SWAT team from the hip.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_M16A1_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==Bushmaster M17S== | |||
Joe Ray ([[Kevin Gage]]) carries a [[Bushmaster M17S]] for most of the film. It has a scope and a suppressor. | |||
[[Image:Bushmaster-M17S.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The Bushmaster M17S Bullpup Assault Rifle - 5.56x45mm. ]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_M17S_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Joe Ray picks up his M17S from Howard's stash.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_M17S_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_M17S_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==Colt Model 733== | |||
Rudy Ray carries a [[M16#Colt_Carbine.2FModel_653.2FModel_727.2FModel_733|Colt Model 733]] when he gets to the mall. The flash suppressor is missing, and he later screws on a suppressor in its place. | |||
[[Image:Colt_Model_733.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt Model 733 "M16A2 Commando" - 5.56x45mm. Note, the Model 733 does not appear to have a set specification from Colt, and could be found with either an A1, A1E1 or A2 upper receiver, A1 or A2 lower receiver, and a coated aluminum or fiberlite stock. This particular rifle has an A2 lower, an A1E1 upper (forward assist and case deflector with A1 sights as found on Canadian Colts), and a coated aluminum stock.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_733_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|As you can see the flash suppressor is missing.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_733_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_733_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_733_04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A closeup of the lower receiver. You can see the forward assist and the brass deflector.]] | |||
==Heckler & Koch SR9(T)== | |||
Billy is given a [[Heckler_%26_Koch_G3#Heckler_.26_Koch_SR9|Heckler & Koch SR9(T)]]. It has that slim longer 'sporting style' handguard that HK imported into the US for only a few months. He only fires it once despite carrying it for most of the film. | |||
[[File:Sr9t real.jpg|thumb|none|400px|H&K SR9(T) - 7.62x51mm]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_PSG_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Billy needs some new threads. Note the adjustment knob on the MSG90 style stock just below his right hand confirming this as the (T) variant.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_PSG_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A good shot of Billy's rifle.]] | |||
==Barrett M82== | |||
A henchman fires on cops from the roof of the mall with a [[Barrett_M82#Barrett_M82.2FM82A1|Barrett M82]] rifle. | |||
[[Image:M82a1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Barrett M82A1 - .50 BMG]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_M82_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
=Other= | |||
==M72 LAW== | |||
Armani stops the prison convoy with an [[M72 LAW]]. | |||
[[Image:M72lawopen.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M72A2 LAW - 66mm]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_LAW_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Armani gets ready to fire.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_LAW_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==M134 Minigun== | |||
A [[GE M134 Minigun]] is mounted to the roof of the mall. Sonny uses it briefly. | |||
[[Image:GeneralElectricM134MinigunOriginalSpadeGripMount.jpg|thumb|none|400px|General Electric M134 with first pattern spade grip mount and crosshair sights. Note the lack of flash suppressor and three disked barrel cluster - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_M134_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|OF COURSE there'd be a minigun on the roof...]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_M134_02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sonny blazes away.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_M134_03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==M203 Grenade Launcher== | |||
Sonny has a [[M203 grenade launcher]] attached to his rifle. He never fires it. | |||
[[Image:M203.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M203 grenade launcher - 40x46mm.]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_M16A1_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
==M67 Hand Grenade== | |||
Rudy Ray booby-traps a dead henchman with an [[M67 hand grenade]]. | |||
[[Image:Baseball.jpg|thumb|none|200px|M67 fragmentation grenade]] | |||
[[Image:PB98_M67_01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 18:43, 6 October 2022
Point Blank is a 1998 direct-to-video action film and the directorial debut of director Matt Earl Beesley. It stars Mickey Rourke, Kevin Gage, Danny Trejo with an appearance by James Gammon. Rourke plays Rudy Ray, an ex-Marine-turned assassin-turned mercenary-turned Texas Ranger who must intervene in a bloody armed standoff at a shopping mall by escaped convicts, one of which is his own brother Joe Ray (Gage.) It was filmed on location in Fort Worth, Texas at what is now the La Gran Plaza.
The following weapons appear in the film Point Blank:
Handguns
Beretta 92FS
Joe Ray (Kevin Gage), Rudy Ray (Mickey Rourke) and Billy (Werner Schreyer) all use Beretta 92FS pistols.
Glock 19
Wallace (Danny Trejo) uses a suppressed Glock 19.
Ruger Redhawk
Wallace uses two stainless steel Ruger Redhawks with 7.5" barrels in the end. Billy also later picks them up.
Walther PPK
Howard (Paul Ben-Victor ) uses a Walther PPK.
Claridge Hi-Tec S9 Pistol
Armani (Robert Zachar) tries to kill Joe Ray with a Claridge Hi-Tec S9 pistol.
Smith & Wesson 5906
Joe Ray stops Howard from escaping with a Smith & Wesson 5906.
Single Action Army-type
Texas Ranger Mac Bradford (Frederic Forrest) carries a nickel-plated Single Action Army-type revolver with white grips, but it remains in the holster throughout the film.
M1911-type
A police officer is seen firing an M1911-type pistol during the standoff.
Shotguns
Mossberg 590
During the initial attack on the mall, Wallace is armed with a Mossberg 590 shotgun.
Benelli M1 Super 90
Wallace later upgrades to a Benelli M1 Super 90 shotgun, with pistol grip and weaponlight.
Valtro PM5
Wallace finally upgrades to a Valtro PM5 shotgun.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Many of the henchmen use MP5A3 submachine guns. The FBI SWAT team also carries them. Rudy Ray takes an MP5 off of a dead henchman and uses it for part of the film.
Heckler & Koch SP89
Some henchmen use Heckler & Koch SP89s.
Heckler & Koch MP5K-PDW
Some henchmen also use Heckler & Koch MP5K-PDWs. The FBI SWAT team also uses them. Rudy Ray uses one for part of the film, with C-More optics and a suppressor.
Rifles
CAR-15
A henchman opens fire on the prison bus with a CAR-15 fitted with a C-More red dot sight optic.
Colt AR-15 Sporter Carbine
Sonny (Michael Wright) carries a Colt AR-15 Sporter Carbine during the initial attack on the mall.
M16A1
Sonny carries a tricked out M16A1 for most of the film. The rifle has an M203 grenade launcher, a suppressor, and a C-More red dot sight.
Bushmaster M17S
Joe Ray (Kevin Gage) carries a Bushmaster M17S for most of the film. It has a scope and a suppressor.
Colt Model 733
Rudy Ray carries a Colt Model 733 when he gets to the mall. The flash suppressor is missing, and he later screws on a suppressor in its place.
Heckler & Koch SR9(T)
Billy is given a Heckler & Koch SR9(T). It has that slim longer 'sporting style' handguard that HK imported into the US for only a few months. He only fires it once despite carrying it for most of the film.
Barrett M82
A henchman fires on cops from the roof of the mall with a Barrett M82 rifle.
Other
M72 LAW
Armani stops the prison convoy with an M72 LAW.
M134 Minigun
A GE M134 Minigun is mounted to the roof of the mall. Sonny uses it briefly.
M203 Grenade Launcher
Sonny has a M203 grenade launcher attached to his rifle. He never fires it.
M67 Hand Grenade
Rudy Ray booby-traps a dead henchman with an M67 hand grenade.
