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[[Image:BoomtownDVD1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Boomtown'' (2002-2003)]] | [[Image:BoomtownDVD1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Boomtown'' (2002-2003)]] | ||
'''''Boomtown''''' was a television police crime drama set in Los Angeles that aired on NBC for two seasons from 2002 to 2003. In each episode of the series, the circumstances of a particular crime are seen from different points of view, which | '''''Boomtown''''' was a television police crime drama set in Los Angeles that aired on NBC for two seasons from 2002 to 2003. In each episode of the series, the circumstances of a particular crime are seen from different points of view, which include those of the police, the criminals, the witnesses, and the attorneys. The series, whose cast included [[Donnie Wahlberg]], [[Mykelti Williamson]], and [[Neal McDonough]], was created by Graham Yost, the writer/producer whose credits include ''[[Speed]]'', ''[[Band of Brothers]]'', ''[[The Pacific]]'' and who subsequently created the series ''[[Justified]]'' (several ''Boomtown'' cast members would make appearances in the latter series). | ||
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The standard sidearm of the LAPD at the time was the [[Beretta 92FS]] and was mainly seen used in the series by LAPD Officer Ray Hechler ([[Gary Basaraba]]) and Officer Tom Turcotte ([[Jason Gedrick]]). | The standard sidearm of the LAPD at the time was the [[Beretta 92FS]] and was mainly seen used in the series by LAPD Officer Ray Hechler ([[Gary Basaraba]]) and Officer Tom Turcotte ([[Jason Gedrick]]). | ||
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Boom 123.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In | [[Image:Boom 123.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "All Hallow's Eve" (S1E05), Officer Tom Turcotte ([[Jason Gedrick]]) draws his Beretta while clearing a room.]] | ||
[[Image:Boom 118.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In | [[Image:Boom 118.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "All Hallow's Eve" (S1E05), Officer Ray Hechler ([[Gary Basaraba]]) pulls his Beretta while wearing a Halloween costume.]] | ||
[[Image:BoomS1E12 41.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Sinaloa Cowboys" (S1E12), Officer Ray Hechler ([[Gary Basaraba]]) holds the Beretta while making a stop.]] | |||
==Beretta 8045 Cougar== | ==Beretta 8045 Cougar== | ||
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==Beretta Jetfire== | ==Beretta Jetfire== | ||
A [[Beretta Jetfire]] is seen used in "Possession" (S1E02). | A [[Beretta Jetfire]] is seen used by Wilson Miner ([[Douglas Roberts]]) in "Possession" (S1E02). | ||
[[Image:Beretta950BSJetfire.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 950BS (Post 1968) Jetfire - .25 ACP.]] | [[Image:Beretta950BSJetfire.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Beretta 950BS (Post 1968) Jetfire - .25 ACP.]] | ||
[[File:BoomS1E02 51.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Beretta Jetfire]] is seen used in "Possession" (S1E02).]] | [[File:BoomS1E02 51.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Beretta Jetfire]] is seen used by Wilson Miner ([[Douglas Roberts]]) in "Possession" (S1E02).]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson 5906== | ==Smith & Wesson 5906== | ||
The [[ | The [[Smith & Wesson 5906]] is the sidearm carried by Detective Joel Stevens ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]). | ||
[[Image:S&W5906LateModel.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:S&W5906LateModel.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:Boom 129.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Joel Stevens ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) with his [[Smith & Wesson 5906]] drawn in "Insured by Smith & Wesson" (S1E07).]] | [[Image:Boom 129.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Detective Joel Stevens ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) with his [[Smith & Wesson 5906]] drawn in "Insured by Smith & Wesson" (S1E07).]] | ||
[[Image:BoomS1E12 42.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Sinaloa Cowboys" (S1E12), Joel holds the 5906 while making a stop.]] | |||
==Smith & Wesson 6906== | |||
Andrea Little ([[Nina Garbiras]]) keeps what appears to be a [[Smith & Wesson 6906]] in her refrigerator in "Pilot" (S1E01). | |||
[[Image:S&W6906LEFT.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 6906 - 9x19mm]] | |||
[[File:BoomS1E01_02.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Andrea Little keeps what appears to be a [[Smith & Wesson 6906]] in her refrigerator in "Pilot" (S1E01).]] | |||
[[File:BoomS1E01_03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Andrea Little ([[Nina Garbiras]]) holds her [[Smith & Wesson 6906]] in her refrigerator in "Pilot" (S1E01).]] | |||
==Glock 17== | ==Glock 17== | ||
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==Heckler & Koch P7M8== | ==Heckler & Koch P7M8== | ||
Fearless is seen holding a suppressed [[Heckler & Koch P7M8]] while in a standoff with a Russian mobster in Season 1's "The Freak" (S1E06). | Fearless is seen holding a suppressed [[Heckler & Koch P7M8]] while in a standoff with a Russian mobster in Season 1's "The Freak" (S1E06). | ||
[[ | [[File:HK P7M8SD right side.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Heckler & Koch P7M8 with suppressor - 9x19mm Parabellum]] | ||
[[Image:Boom 117.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fearless is seen holding a suppressed [[Heckler & Koch P7M8]] while in a standoff with a Russian mobster in "The Freak" (S1E06).]] | [[Image:Boom 117.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fearless is seen holding a suppressed [[Heckler & Koch P7M8]] while in a standoff with a Russian mobster in "The Freak" (S1E06).]] | ||
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=Revolvers= | =Revolvers= | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 36 (Lightning Grips)== | |||
A young Paul Turcotte in 1976 ([[Rino Romano]]) uses what appears to be a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] in a flashback in "Reelin' in the Years" (S1E04).. It appears that this is a regular Model 36 with Bianchi "Lightning" grips that give the gun a [[Smith & Wesson Model 38 "Bodyguard"|"Bodyguard"]] appearance. | |||
[[Image:M36.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 - .38 Special]] | |||
[[File:BoomS1E03 46.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A young Paul Turcotte in 1976 ([[Rino Romano]]) uses what appears to be a [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] in a flashback in "Reelin' in the Years" (S1E04).]] | |||
[[File:BoomS1E03 47.jpg|thumb|none|601px|Closeup of the revolver in "Reelin' in the Years" (S1E04). t appears that this is a regular Model 36 with Bianchi "Lightning" grips that give the gun a [[Smith & Wesson Model 38 "Bodyguard"|"Bodyguard"]] appearance.]] | |||
==Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight== | ||
Officer Hechler also appears to carry a [[Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight|Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight]] revolver as a backup weapon throughout the series. | Officer Hechler also appears to carry a [[Smith & Wesson Model 37 Airweight|Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight]] revolver as a backup weapon throughout the series. | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Model 60== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 60== | ||
In "Insured by Smith & Wesson" (S1E07), former action star Les Van Buren ([[Joe Penny]]) is loading and using what appears to be a classic [[Smith & Wesson Model 60]]. | In "Insured by Smith & Wesson" (S1E07), former action star Les Van Buren ([[Joe Penny]]) is loading and using what appears to be a classic [[Smith & Wesson Model 60]]. | ||
[[Image:Classic60.jpg| | [[Image:Classic60.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Classic Smith & Wesson Model 60 - .38 spl]] | ||
[[Image:Boom 136.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Insured by Smith & Wesson" (S1E07), former action star Les Van Buren ([[Joe Penny]]) is loading a [[Smith & Wesson Model 60]].]] | [[Image:Boom 136.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "Insured by Smith & Wesson" (S1E07), former action star Les Van Buren ([[Joe Penny]]) is loading a [[Smith & Wesson Model 60]].]] | ||
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==Heckler & Koch MP5K== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5K== | ||
In "The Freak" (S1E06), Fearless is also seen wielding dual [[Heckler & Koch MP5K]]'s. | In "The Freak" (S1E06), Fearless is also seen wielding dual [[Heckler & Koch MP5K]]'s. | ||
[[Image:MP5KA3.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:MP5KA3.jpg|thumb|none|350px]] | ||
[[Image:Boom 115.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "The Freak" (S1E06), Fearless is also seen wielding dual [[Heckler & Koch MP5K]]'s.]] | [[Image:Boom 115.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In "The Freak" (S1E06), Fearless is also seen wielding dual [[Heckler & Koch MP5K]]'s.]] | ||
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==Mossberg 500AT== | ==Mossberg 500AT== | ||
The [[Mossberg 500AT]] shotgun is the shotgun used by LAPD officers in the series. Fearless takes a Mossberg from a clerk to use during the motel shootout in "The Freak" (S1E06). Officer Hechler is seen with one in "Coyote" (S1E07). | The [[Mossberg 500AT]] shotgun is the shotgun used by LAPD officers in the series. Fearless takes a Mossberg from a clerk to use during the motel shootout in "The Freak" (S1E06). Officer Hechler is seen with one in "Coyote" (S1E07). | ||
[[File:Mossberg500AT.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:Mossberg500AT.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mossberg 500 AT with wood furniture - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[Image:BoomS1E07_53.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Mossberg 500AT]] is held by Officer Hechler in "Coyote" (S1E07).]] | [[Image:BoomS1E07_53.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Mossberg 500AT]] is held by Officer Hechler in "Coyote" (S1E07).]] | ||
==Mossberg 500 Cruiser (Modified)== | ==Mossberg 500 Cruiser (Modified)== | ||
A modified [[Mossberg 500 Cruiser]] is used by Det. Stevens ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) in "Home Invasion" (S1E13). This shotgun is similar to the one used by [[Kurt Russell]] in the film ''[[Dark Blue (2002)]]''. | A modified [[Mossberg 500 Cruiser]] is used by Det. Stevens ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) in "Home Invasion" (S1E13). This shotgun is similar to the one used by [[Kurt Russell]] in the film ''[[Dark Blue (2002)]]''. | ||
[[Image:Mossberg500short.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Mossberg500short.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mossberg 500 shotgun with shortened barrel and pistol grip - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Boom 202.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A modified [[Mossberg 500 Cruiser]] is used by Det. Stevens ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) in "Home Invasion" (S1E13).]] | [[Image:Boom 202.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A modified [[Mossberg 500 Cruiser]] is used by Det. Stevens ([[Donnie Wahlberg]]) in "Home Invasion" (S1E13).]] | ||
==Remington 870 (sawed-off)== | ==Remington 870 (sawed-off)== | ||
A home invasion suspect is seen carrying a [[Remington 870]] with a sawed barrel and stock, which is later used by Henry Stein ([[Joe Spano]]) "Home Invasion" (S1E13). | A home invasion suspect is seen carrying a [[Remington 870]] with a sawed barrel and stock, which is later used by Henry Stein ([[Joe Spano]]) in "Home Invasion" (S1E13). | ||
[[Image:Rem870WP.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 870 Sawed-off - 12 gauge.]] | [[Image:Rem870WP.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 870 Sawed-off - 12 gauge.]] | ||
[[Image:Boom 205.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Henry Stein ([[Joe Spano]]) holds the Remington 870 in "Home Invasion" (S1E13).]] | [[Image:Boom 205.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Henry Stein ([[Joe Spano]]) holds the Remington 870 in "Home Invasion" (S1E13).]] | ||
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==Remington 870 (Police Folder)== | ==Remington 870 (Police Folder)== | ||
A [[Remington 870]] with an extended mag tube and heat shield is used by a bank robber in a flashback in "Reelin' in the Years" (S1E04). | A [[Remington 870]] with an extended mag tube and heat shield is used by a bank robber in a flashback in "Reelin' in the Years" (S1E04). | ||
[[Image:Remington870LONGFolder.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Remington870LONGFolder.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 870 Police Folder with extended magazine tube - stock extended - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Boom 250.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Remington 870]] with an extended mag tube and heat shield is used by a bank robber in a flashback in "Reelin' in the Years" (S1E04).]] | [[Image:Boom 250.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Remington 870]] with an extended mag tube and heat shield is used by a bank robber in a flashback in "Reelin' in the Years" (S1E04).]] | ||
==Remington 870 (Police Magnum)== | |||
A [[Remington 870]] Police Magnum shotgun is used by several LAPD officers, including Turcotte. | |||
[[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 gauge]] | |||
[[File:BoomS1E12 43.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Officer Tom Turcotte ([[Jason Gedrick]]) holds the Remington 870 shotgun in "Sinaloa Cowboys" (S1E12).]] | |||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
== | == Custom AKMS == | ||
Russian mobsters are armed with [[ | Russian mobsters are armed with Custom [[AKMS]]s when they come to the hotel to take out Fearless and a female witness in "The Freak" (S1E06). Gang members are seen armed with the Custom [[AKMS]] in "Execution" (S1E14). | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:AKMSPistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Custom AKMS with shortened barrel - 7.62x39mm.]] | ||
[[Image:Boom 111.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russian mobsters are armed with [[AKMSU]]s when they come to the hotel to take out Fearless and a female witness in "The Freak" (S1E06).]] | [[Image:Boom 111.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russian mobsters are armed with [[AKMSU]]s when they come to the hotel to take out Fearless and a female witness in "The Freak" (S1E06).]] | ||
==M16A2== | ==M16A2== | ||
US Army soldiers including Fearless can be seen carrying the [[M16A2]] during flashbacks to Operation Desert Storm. | US Army soldiers including Fearless can be seen carrying the [[M16A2]] during flashbacks to Operation Desert Storm. | ||
[[File:M16A2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[File:M16A2.jpg|thumb|none|450px]] | ||
[[Image:Boom 105.jpg|thumb|none|601px|In "Pilot" (S1E01), Fearless is seen carrying an [[M16A2]] during a flashback to his time as a US soldier serving in Desert Storm.]] | [[Image:Boom 105.jpg|thumb|none|601px|In "Pilot" (S1E01), Fearless is seen carrying an [[M16A2]] during a flashback to his time as a US soldier serving in Operation Desert Storm.]] | ||
==Remington 700 with AICS== | ==Remington 700 with AICS== | ||
A SWAT sniper is seen using a [[Remington 700]] action mounted in an AICS in Season 1's "Insured by Smith & Wesson". | A SWAT sniper is seen using a [[Remington 700]] action mounted in an AICS in Season 1's "Insured by Smith & Wesson". | ||
[[File:AICS folding.jpg|none|thumb| | [[File:AICS folding.jpg|none|thumb|450px|Remington 700 in AICS 2.0 stock with Harris bipod and 10 round magazine - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
[[Image:Boom 141.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SWAT sniper is seen using a [[Remington 700]] mounted in an AICS in "Insured by Smith & Wesson" (S1E07).]] | [[Image:Boom 141.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SWAT sniper is seen using a [[Remington 700]] mounted in an AICS in "Insured by Smith & Wesson" (S1E07).]] | ||
== SVD Dragunov == | == SVD Dragunov == | ||
An enemy sniper uses a [[SVD Dragunov]] | An enemy sniper uses a [[SVD Dragunov]] during a flashback to the Gulf War in "Pilot" (S1E01). | ||
[[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SVD Dragunov - 7.62x54mm R]] | [[Image:SVD Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SVD Dragunov - 7.62x54mm R]] | ||
[[Image:BoomS1E01_50.jpg|thumb|none|601px|In "Pilot" (S1E01), an enemy sniper takes aim with the [[SVD Dragunov]].]] | [[Image:BoomS1E01_50.jpg|thumb|none|601px|In "Pilot" (S1E01), an enemy sniper takes aim with the [[SVD Dragunov]] during a flashback to the Gulf War.]] | ||
[[Category:Television]] | [[Category:Television]] | ||
[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
[[Category:Detective]] | [[Category:Detective]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:47, 28 July 2023
Boomtown was a television police crime drama set in Los Angeles that aired on NBC for two seasons from 2002 to 2003. In each episode of the series, the circumstances of a particular crime are seen from different points of view, which include those of the police, the criminals, the witnesses, and the attorneys. The series, whose cast included Donnie Wahlberg, Mykelti Williamson, and Neal McDonough, was created by Graham Yost, the writer/producer whose credits include Speed, Band of Brothers, The Pacific and who subsequently created the series Justified (several Boomtown cast members would make appearances in the latter series).
The following weapons were used in the television series Boomtown:
Pistols
Beretta 92FS
The standard sidearm of the LAPD at the time was the Beretta 92FS and was mainly seen used in the series by LAPD Officer Ray Hechler (Gary Basaraba) and Officer Tom Turcotte (Jason Gedrick).
Beretta 8045 Cougar
Starting with "Possession" (S1E02), Detective Bobby "Fearless" Smith (Mykelti Williamson) carries a Beretta 8045 Cougar as his sidearm.
Beretta Jetfire
A Beretta Jetfire is seen used by Wilson Miner (Douglas Roberts) in "Possession" (S1E02).
Smith & Wesson 5906
The Smith & Wesson 5906 is the sidearm carried by Detective Joel Stevens (Donnie Wahlberg).
Smith & Wesson 6906
Andrea Little (Nina Garbiras) keeps what appears to be a Smith & Wesson 6906 in her refrigerator in "Pilot" (S1E01).
Glock 17
A Glock 17 is used by Vadim Solonick (Mark Ivanir) in "The Freak" (S1E06). Spath (Brian Goodman) is seen threatening Les with a Glock 17 in "Insured by Smith & Wesson" (S1E07).
Heckler & Koch P7M8
Fearless is seen holding a suppressed Heckler & Koch P7M8 while in a standoff with a Russian mobster in Season 1's "The Freak" (S1E06).
SIG-Sauer P226
A SIG-Sauer P226 is seen drawn by an LAPD officer in "Insured by Smith & Wesson" (S1E07).
SIG-Sauer P229
In "Pilot" (S1E01), Det. Bobby "Fearless" Smith appears to carry a two-tone SIG-Sauer P229 as his sidearm.
Mauser C96
In "Insured by Smith & Wesson" (S1E08), one of the guns seen underneath the glass is a Mauser C96.
Walther PPK
Reggie Flood (Fredric Lane), one of the men that take over the sporting goods store, is seen with wielding a Walther PPK in "Insured by Smith & Wesson" (S1E08).
Walther P38
A Walther P38 is one of the guns seen underneath the glass in "Insured by Smith & Wesson" (S1E08).
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 36 (Lightning Grips)
A young Paul Turcotte in 1976 (Rino Romano) uses what appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 36 in a flashback in "Reelin' in the Years" (S1E04).. It appears that this is a regular Model 36 with Bianchi "Lightning" grips that give the gun a "Bodyguard" appearance.
Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight
Officer Hechler also appears to carry a Smith & Wesson Model 637 Airweight revolver as a backup weapon throughout the series.
Smith & Wesson Model 60
In "Insured by Smith & Wesson" (S1E07), former action star Les Van Buren (Joe Penny) is loading and using what appears to be a classic Smith & Wesson Model 60.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5K
In "The Freak" (S1E06), Fearless is also seen wielding dual Heckler & Koch MP5K's.
Uzi
One of the Russian mobsters sent to kill the female witness uses a full size Uzi in "The Freak" (S1E06).
Shotguns
Mossberg 500AT
The Mossberg 500AT shotgun is the shotgun used by LAPD officers in the series. Fearless takes a Mossberg from a clerk to use during the motel shootout in "The Freak" (S1E06). Officer Hechler is seen with one in "Coyote" (S1E07).
Mossberg 500 Cruiser (Modified)
A modified Mossberg 500 Cruiser is used by Det. Stevens (Donnie Wahlberg) in "Home Invasion" (S1E13). This shotgun is similar to the one used by Kurt Russell in the film Dark Blue (2002).
Remington 870 (sawed-off)
A home invasion suspect is seen carrying a Remington 870 with a sawed barrel and stock, which is later used by Henry Stein (Joe Spano) in "Home Invasion" (S1E13).
Remington 870 (Police Folder)
A Remington 870 with an extended mag tube and heat shield is used by a bank robber in a flashback in "Reelin' in the Years" (S1E04).
Remington 870 (Police Magnum)
A Remington 870 Police Magnum shotgun is used by several LAPD officers, including Turcotte.
Rifles
Custom AKMS
Russian mobsters are armed with Custom AKMSs when they come to the hotel to take out Fearless and a female witness in "The Freak" (S1E06). Gang members are seen armed with the Custom AKMS in "Execution" (S1E14).
M16A2
US Army soldiers including Fearless can be seen carrying the M16A2 during flashbacks to Operation Desert Storm.
Remington 700 with AICS
A SWAT sniper is seen using a Remington 700 action mounted in an AICS in Season 1's "Insured by Smith & Wesson".
SVD Dragunov
An enemy sniper uses a SVD Dragunov during a flashback to the Gulf War in "Pilot" (S1E01).
