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'''The following weapons were used in the television series Miami Vice:'''
[[Image:MV-TITLE.jpg|thumb|400px|right| ''Miami Vice'' (1984 - 1989)]]


== SIG-Sauer P220 ==
'''''Miami Vice''''' is the iconic 80's television crime drama that starred [[Don Johnson]] and [[Philip Michael Thomas]] as detectives in the Miami-Dade Police Department who work undercover to root out the criminal elements working throughout the city. The series broke new ground in television for its visual style as well as its innovative use of popular music in each episode and was well known for the casting of several future stars including [[Bruce Willis]], [[Julia Roberts]], [[Vincent D'Onofrio]], [[Liam Neeson]], and [[Wesley Snipes]]. ''Miami Vice'' also featured the debut of many firearms that are now commonplace in the films and television today, such as the [[Beretta 92FS]] and the [[Glock 17]]. The executive producer of the series mostly credited with its look was [[Michael Mann]], who went on to direct the [[Miami Vice (2006)|the 2006 feature film adaptation]] that starred [[Colin Farrell]] and [[Jamie Foxx]].  
Don Johnson uses a [[SIG-Sauer P220 pistol series#SIG P220|SIG-Sauer P220]] in the pilot episode of the show. Considering that the pilot episode was filmed in the spring of 1984 the model used would most likely have been a first generation "American" model.


:Nope. The improved "American" model (with the 1911-style mag release that was introduced on the P226) didn't come out until 1986-87. All P220s available in 1984 (when the Pilot was filmed) would have had the heel-clip magazine release.
'''The following lists the seasons of the series ''Miami Vice'':'''


'''So it would have been the European model then. Jcordell'''
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Image:MiamiV.jpg|''[[Miami Vice - Season 1]] (1984-1985)


:It was most likely a Browning BDA, which is what Browning used to call the P220 in the early-80s when they were the only company in the U.S. importing it.
Image:MiamiV2.jpg|''[[Miami Vice - Season 2]] (1985-1986)


[[Image:SigP220EarlyModel.jpg‎|thumb|none|350px|SIG-Sauer P220 1st Generation "American" model - .45 ACP]]
Image:MiamiV3.jpg|''[[Miami Vice - Season 3]] (1986-1987)


== M60 machine gun ==
File:MIAMIVICESE4.jpg|''[[Miami Vice - Season 4]] (1987-1988) 
An M60 can be seen in the back of a Van in the start of an episode.


==  Dornaus & Dixon Bren Ten ==
Image:MiamiV5.jpg|''[[Miami Vice - Season 5]] (1988-1989)
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Sonny Crockett ([[Don Johnson]]) uses a [[Bren Ten]] in the first and second seasons of the show. It was essentially a beefed-up CZ75 chambered for the original 10mm Norma Auto cartridge wich differs slightly in case length from later 10mm rounds.
This round was HOT, and consequently damaged the guns. In the 80's this was a new cartridge,but rarely used in modern day. The company of Dornaus& Dixon was an ill-fated one, and since the producers of the Miami Vice-series would not use discontinued guns, it was replaced with the S&W 645 auto pistol


[[Image:bren_ten.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Bren Ten (10mm Auto, Miami Vice version)]]
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[[Image:Brenten.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]]


[[Image:Miamivice.jpg|thumb|none|300px|episode "Glades"]]
[[Image:Miamibren.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]]
== [[Smith & Wesson 645]] ==
Used by Don Johnson from the 3rd and 4th seasons of the show
[[Image:Miamiviejo1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Don Johnson, with a S&W 645; Miami Vice TV series, episode "el viejo"]]
[[Image:S&W-645.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 645 .45 ACP]]
== [[Smith & Wesson 4506]] ==
Used by Don Johnson in the last season of the show
[[Image:S&W4506.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 4506 .45 ACP]]
== [[Detonics Combatmaster]] ==
Carried by Dohn Johnson as a backup gun, in an ankle holster. In reality the Detonics would have been a substantial handgun to carry in an ankle holster.
[[Image:Hijoprodigo2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|episode "the prodigal son"]]
[[Image:Hijoprodigo3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|episode "the prodigal son"]]
[[Image:Detonicscombat-master.jpg|none|right|350px|Detonics Combat Master .45 ACP.]]
== [[Ithaca 37]] Stakeout ==
Carried by Philip Michael Thomas, from the 2nd season of the show.  This is a custom weapon with a venilated barrel shroud and a vertical foregrip. Years before the Serbu Super Shorty.
[[Image:Hijoprodigo5.jpg|thumb|none|300px|episode "the prodigal son"]]
== [[Dan Wesson Model 15 Revolver]] ==
A 6-inch barrel version of this revolver is used by Edward James Olmos as Lt. Castillo in most episodes. The Dan Wesson revolvers had veny ribs and the cylinder release was in front of the cylinder, above the trigger guard. Assuming that the revolver was a .357 magnum it would have been a Model 15 since it had adjustable sights. The Dan Wesson Model 14 had fixed or "service" sights.
[[Image:Th miamivicetrooper.jpg|thumb|none|300px|episode "walk alone"]]
[[Image:Miamivicetrooper2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]]
[[Image:DanWesson15.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Dan Wesson model 715 revolver. The differences between this example and the model used by Lt. Castillo is that the Model 715 is stainless steel, the barrel does not have a ventilated rib and has a 4" barrel.]]
== [[Star 30 PK]] ==
This spanish, 9 mm pistol, can be seen in the episode "the prodigal son"
[[Image:Star30pk miami.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Star 30 PK in the hand of Pam Grier, in "Miami Vice"]]
== [[Star PD]] ==
Seen in episode "Evan"
[[Image:Miamivicestarpd.jpg|thumb|325px|none|]]
[[Image:Miamivicestarpd2.jpg|thumb|325px|none|Star PD in episode "Evan" of Miami Vice]]
== [[Star Z-70 B submachine gun]] ==
This 9 mm SMG, used in the past by the spanish military and police, can be seen in another episode
[[Image:Miamivicestarz-70.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Star z-70 b in "miami vice"]]
[[Image:StarZ70SMG.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Artist rendition of a Spanish Star Z70 Submachine Gun]]
== [[Astra Constable]] ==
An engraved Astra Constable can be seen in one episode
[[Image:Miamiviceastra2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Astra Constable in "Miami Vice"]]
[[Image:Miamiviceastra.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Astra Constable in "Miami Vice"]]
[[Image:Astra constable.gif|thumb|none|300px|Engraved Astra Constable]]
== Taser weapon ==
An early Taser weapon can be seen used in the same episode which the Star Z-70 submachine gun is seen.
== [[.44 AutoMag]] ==
Seen in another episode ("Definitely Miami", I think)
[[Image:Miamiautomag.jpg|thumb|none|300px|AutoMag 180 in "Miami Vice" TV series]]
[[Image:44AutoMag.jpg|none|350px|right|[[.44 AutoMag]] .44 Magnum]]
== Mossberg 500 Bullpup shotgun ==
This shotgun has been seen in several episodes
[[Image:Miamimossberg3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]]
[[Image:Mossberg Bullpup.JPG|thumb|none|350px|Mossberg 500 Bullpup with 18.5" Barrel]]
[[Image:Mossberg-Bullpup-Model500.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mossberg 590 Bullpup with 20" barrel and extended tube]]
== [[Browning Hi-Power]] ==
used by Michael Talbott in the role of Det. Stanley "Stan" Switek
[[Image:Miamihipower.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Hi Power in "Miami Vice"]]
[[Image:BrowningHiPowerStd.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Browning Hi Power (Belgian Mfg) 1970s - 9mm]]
'''Type:''' Handgun
== [[Colt Government]] ==
Seen in several episodes. We can see here a customized series 80 Government,with muzzle brake, adjustable sights, enlarged safety lever, etc. (episode "When Irish Eyes Are Crying")
[[Image:Miamivicecolt2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]]
[[Image:Miamivicecolt.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]]
[[Image:Miamivicecolt-1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]]
== [[Taurus PT92]] ==
Seen in many episodes
[[Image:Miamitaurus.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]]
== [[Detonics Scoremaster]] ==
Used by Philip Michael Thomas and Edward James Olmos in "The Prodigal Son" episode, and in several other episodes
[[Image:Hijoprodigo1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]]
[[Image:Detonicsscoremaster.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Detonics ScoreMaster .45 ACP.]]
== [[Charter Arms Undercover]] ==
We can see this .38 spl revolver in one episode
[[Image:Miamicharter.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]]
== Custom N-Frame S&W Revolver ==
This particular revolver is outfitted with a Bo-Mar rib. An aftermarket modification popular with competitive shooters back in the seventies and eighties.
[[Image:Miamirevo.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]]
== [[Colt Single Action Army]] ==
Country singer Willie Nelson used this gun in his role of a Texas Ranger in the episode "el viejo"
[[Image:Miamiviejo2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]]
[[Image:Miamiviejo3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]]
== [[Detonics Pocket 9]] ==
Discontinued pistol, seen in one episode of this TV show
[[Image:Detonicspocket9ld0.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]]
[[Image:Miami9.jpg|thumb|none|300px|]]
== Smith and Wesson 659 ==
I think that this is the service gun of John Diehl in his role of Det. Lawrence "Larry" Zito
[[Image:S&W659.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson 659 9mm.]]
== Smith and Wesson model 36 ==
Used by Saundra Santiago in her role of Det. Gina Calabrese
[[Image:S&W 36.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot]]
== [[Smith and Wesson Bodyguard]] ==
J-frame revolver carried by Philip Michael Thomas during most of the seasons
[[Image:SWBodyguard.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith and Wesson Model 38, a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] with a bodyguard hammer shroud.]]
== [[Sig Sauer P230]] ==
Used by Philip Michael Thomas in the last season
[[Image:SigP230SS.jpg|thumb|none|350px|SIG=Sauer P230 - Stainless Steel finish -  .380 acp/9mm kurz]]
== Franchi SPAS ==
Used by a hired killer (Jim Zubiena) in the episode '''''Calderon's Return. Part 1: The Hit List'''''  It appears to have been fitted with special nickel plated parts. Also appears in the hands of a gang member in '''''The Maze'''''.
[[Image:Franchi-SPAS12.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Franchi SPAS-12 with stock folded and butt-hook removed- .12 ga]]
[[Image:Franchispas.JPG|thumb|300px|none|Franchi SPAS-12 shotgun with sling - .12 ga]]
== Smith and Wesson M76 ==
I think this SMG was carried by at least one SWAT officer in the episode "The Maze"
[[Image:S&W_M76.jpg‎|thumb|left|250px|Smith & Wesson M76 - 9mm‎]]
[[Image:Sw76-1.jpg‎|thumb|none|250px|Smith & Wesson M76 with stock extended - 9mm‎]]
== M16 ==
Seen in many episodes of the show. Used by the Miami SWAT officers in various episodes.
[[Image:M16A1w30rdMag.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M16A1 with 30 Round magazine - 5.56x45mm]]
== Uzi ==
Used by the hired killer (Jim Zubiena) in the episode: '''''Calderone's Return. Part 1: The Hit List'''''
There is some debate as to whether it was an UZI or perhaps a Ruger Mini-14 (the militarized version AC-566)with a folding stock used by the killer in the above named episode.
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|left|250px|IMI Uzi 9mm]]
[[Image:Mini14gb-f.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Stainless Steel Ruger AC556/GB-F ("Government Barrel, Folding Stock") - 5.56mm]]
==Beretta PM12S SMG==
This Beretta submachine gun saw extensive use by various villains during the first season of the show.
[[Image:BerettaPM12S.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta PM12S 9mm.]]
==Heckler & Koch G3A3==
Can be seen in the begining of the episode '''''The Prodgical Son'''''.
==Heckler & Koch HK94==
The A3 model can also be seen in '''''The Prodgical Son''''' fitted with ventilated barrel and foregrip.
==Heckler & Koch MP5A3==
Carried by a gang member in '''''The Maze''''' fitted with original "slimeline" foregrip.
==Sawn off double barrel shotgun==
Carried by Tubbs in the first season.
==[[Remington 870]]==
Carried by both police and bad guys in the series.


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Miami Vice (1984 - 1989)

Miami Vice is the iconic 80's television crime drama that starred Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as detectives in the Miami-Dade Police Department who work undercover to root out the criminal elements working throughout the city. The series broke new ground in television for its visual style as well as its innovative use of popular music in each episode and was well known for the casting of several future stars including Bruce Willis, Julia Roberts, Vincent D'Onofrio, Liam Neeson, and Wesley Snipes. Miami Vice also featured the debut of many firearms that are now commonplace in the films and television today, such as the Beretta 92FS and the Glock 17. The executive producer of the series mostly credited with its look was Michael Mann, who went on to direct the the 2006 feature film adaptation that starred Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx.


The following lists the seasons of the series Miami Vice: