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==Beretta 92F== | ==Beretta 92F== | ||
John Woo's favorite handgun, the [[Beretta 92F]] makes frequent appearances in this film. | |||
[[Image:ABTBeretta3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Mar Gor dual wielding Beretta 92F pistols during the shootout at the Taiwanese restaurant.]] | [[Image:ABTBeretta3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Mar Gor dual wielding Beretta 92F pistols during the shootout at the Taiwanese restaurant.]] | ||
[[Image:ABTBeretta.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Mark Gor ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) using a [[Beretta 92|Beretta 92F]] during the shootout at the Taiwanese restaurant.]] | [[Image:ABTBeretta.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Mark Gor ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) using a [[Beretta 92|Beretta 92F]] during the shootout at the Taiwanese restaurant.]] | ||
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== Beretta 92SB == | == Beretta 92SB == | ||
The [[Beretta 92SB]] is seen in the hands of Shing and a few Triads throughout. Identifiable by it's rounded trigger guard, and modern Beretta grips(versus the older style grips of the Original 92). | |||
[[Image:AbtBerettaSBclean.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Shing cleans off his 92SB]] | [[Image:AbtBerettaSBclean.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Shing cleans off his 92SB]] | ||
[[Image:AbtBerettaSBblur.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Shing holsters his 92SB. Despite the blurry picture, note the rounded trigger guard.]] | [[Image:AbtBerettaSBblur.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Shing holsters his 92SB. Despite the blurry picture, note the rounded trigger guard.]] | ||
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==Colt M1911== | ==Colt M1911== | ||
Many | Many [[M1911]] variants show up in this film, seldom clearly enough to make an ID. Seen mostly in the hands of Triads. Ho ([[Ti Lung]]) also carries a M1911-style pistol in Taiwan. | ||
[[Image:Bt2.PNG|thumb|500px|none|One of the thugs wielding a M1911 during the restaurant shootout.]] | [[Image:Bt2.PNG|thumb|500px|none|One of the thugs wielding a M1911 during the restaurant shootout.]] | ||
[[Image:Abt_colt.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A better view of a thug wielding a M1911 in the restaurant.]] | [[Image:Abt_colt.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A better view of a thug wielding a M1911 in the restaurant.]] | ||
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==Browning Hi-Power== | ==Browning Hi-Power== | ||
The [[Browning Hi-Power]] is relatively common in early Woo films. This one is seen used by Mark alongside with his Beretta. | |||
[[Image:ABTHipower.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Mark Gor ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) holding guards at bay with a [[Browning Hi-Power]] and a Beretta pistol while retrieving a tape of important counterfeiting data.]] | [[Image:ABTHipower.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Mark Gor ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) holding guards at bay with a [[Browning Hi-Power]] and a Beretta pistol while retrieving a tape of important counterfeiting data.]] | ||
[[Image:ABTHipower2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Another shot of Mark dual wielding a Browning Hi-Power and a Beretta 92F.]] | [[Image:ABTHipower2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Another shot of Mark dual wielding a Browning Hi-Power and a Beretta 92F.]] | ||
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==Heckler & Koch MP5A3== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5A3== | ||
A Heckler & Koch MP5A3, with a slimline fore-end and early straight box magazines, is initially used by Ho in the final shootout at the docks. | A [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]], with a slimline fore-end and early straight box magazines, is initially used by Ho in the final shootout at the docks. | ||
[[Image:ABTMP5.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A [[Heckler & Koch MP5]] submachine gun,using early straight box magazines, is carried by Ho ([[Ti Lung]]) in the final gunbattle.]] | [[Image:ABTMP5.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A [[Heckler & Koch MP5]] submachine gun,using early straight box magazines, is carried by Ho ([[Ti Lung]]) in the final gunbattle.]] | ||
[[Image:ABTMP5b.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ho holds Triad boss Shing hostage with a MP5A3 and a Beretta pistol.]] | [[Image:ABTMP5b.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Ho holds Triad boss Shing hostage with a MP5A3 and a Beretta pistol.]] | ||
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==IMI Mini-Uzi== | ==IMI Mini-Uzi== | ||
The [[Mini Uzi]] is seen in the hands of Mark and some thugs. | |||
[[Image:MiniUzi 01.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mini Uzi SMG with stock folded - 9mm]] | [[Image:MiniUzi 01.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Mini Uzi SMG with stock folded - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:ABTuzi.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Mark Gor ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) carries a Mini-Uzi with a folded stock during the final gun battle.]] | [[Image:ABTuzi.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Mark Gor ([[Chow Yun-Fat]]) carries a Mini-Uzi with a folded stock during the final gun battle.]] | ||
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==MAC-10== | ==MAC-10== | ||
The [[MAC-10]] is used by the Triad Boss in the final shootout. | |||
[[Image:ABTMac.jpg|thumb|500px|none| A [[MAC-10]] is brandished at Kit during a Mexican stand-off. Later, the same MAC-10 is used by the Triad boss Shing ([[Waise Lee]]).]] | [[Image:ABTMac.jpg|thumb|500px|none| A [[MAC-10]] is brandished at Kit during a Mexican stand-off. Later, the same MAC-10 is used by the Triad boss Shing ([[Waise Lee]]).]] | ||
Revision as of 05:29, 19 April 2009
Unknown revolver
Beretta 92F
John Woo's favorite handgun, the Beretta 92F makes frequent appearances in this film.
Beretta 92SB
The Beretta 92SB is seen in the hands of Shing and a few Triads throughout. Identifiable by it's rounded trigger guard, and modern Beretta grips(versus the older style grips of the Original 92).
SIG Sauer Series Handgun?
An unknown handgun(looks like an early SIG?) appears in the hands of Triad members at the docks.
- It's not a SIG. The trigger guard is the wrong shape. I will look for it... -MT2008
Colt M1911
Many M1911 variants show up in this film, seldom clearly enough to make an ID. Seen mostly in the hands of Triads. Ho (Ti Lung) also carries a M1911-style pistol in Taiwan.
Browning Hi-Power
The Browning Hi-Power is relatively common in early Woo films. This one is seen used by Mark alongside with his Beretta.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
A Heckler & Koch MP5A3, with a slimline fore-end and early straight box magazines, is initially used by Ho in the final shootout at the docks.
IMI Mini-Uzi
The Mini Uzi is seen in the hands of Mark and some thugs.
MAC-10
The MAC-10 is used by the Triad Boss in the final shootout.
Colt Python
CAR - 15
Some Triad members in the dockside shootout are armed with CAR - 15 rifles. Most with 20 round straight magazines, and one with a normal 30 round magazine.