The Way of the Gun: Difference between revisions
The Way of the Gun: Difference between revisions - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games
The Way of the Gun: Difference between revisions
Mr. Longbaugh ([[Benicio del Toro]]) and Mr. Parker ([[Ryan Phillippe]]) use [[M1911 pistol series#Colt MK IV Series 70|Colt Series 70 Government Model]] pistols as their main handguns. Used throughout the movie. Unlike most films where handguns are "Mexican carried", they carry theirs in IWB holsters which is a much safer and smarter way to carry. The Colts used in the film are .45 ACP noted by the tapered barrels and crimp indention in the magazines.
Mr. Longbaugh ([[Benicio del Toro]]) and Mr. Parker ([[Ryan Phillippe]]) use [[M1911 pistol series#Colt MK IV Series 70|Colt Series 70 Government Model]] pistols as their main handguns. Used throughout the movie. Unlike most films where handguns are "Mexican carried", they carry theirs in IWB holsters which is a much safer and smarter way to carry. The Colts used in the film are 9mm caliber noted by the tapered barrels and crimp indention in the magazines.
[[Image:ColtMkIVSeries70.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1911 Colt Series 70 Pistol .45 ACP]]
[[Image:ColtMkIVSeries70.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1911 Colt Series 70 Pistol 9x19mm]]
[[Image:TWOTG-1911-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Good veiw of the IWB holster used by Longbaugh, Parker also uses one. Note that he carries it in "Condition One", chambered, hammer cocked, with the safety on.]]
[[Image:TWOTG-1911-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Good veiw of the IWB holster used by Longbaugh, Parker also uses one. Note that he carries it in "Condition One", chambered, hammer cocked, with the safety on.]]
[[Image:TheWayoftheGun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Parker and Longbaugh with their M1911 Colt Series 70 Pistols.]]
[[Image:TheWayoftheGun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Parker and Longbaugh with their M1911 Colt Series 70 Pistols.]]
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[[Image:TWOTG-1911-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Longbaugh does a brass check on his Colt. Not easy to do one handed and even harder weak hand.]]
[[Image:TWOTG-1911-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Longbaugh does a brass check on his Colt. Not easy to do one handed and even harder weak hand.]]
[[Image:WayOfGunM1911 04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Parker aims his M1911 Colt Series 70 Pistol.]]
[[Image:WayOfGunM1911 04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Parker aims his M1911 Colt Series 70 Pistol.]]
[[Image:TWOTG-1911-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Parker empties his Colt, note the tapered barrel meaning this is a .45 Colt.]]
[[Image:TWOTG-1911-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Parker empties his Colt, note the tapered barrel meaning this is a 9mm Colt.]]
[[Image:TWOTG-1911-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Several of Longbaugh's empty magazines, note the side crimp on the mags which helps feeding the bigger .45 rounds better.]]
[[Image:TWOTG-1911-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Several of Longbaugh's empty magazines, note the side crimp on the mags which helps feeding the smaller 9mm caliber better.]]
Mr. Longbaugh (Benicio del Toro) uses the Galil first as a sniper rifle fitted with a scope attached during the motel shootout and at the firefight at the brothel at the end of the film without the scope.
Mr. Longbaugh (Benicio del Toro) and Mr. Parker (Ryan Phillippe) use Colt Series 70 Government Model pistols as their main handguns. Used throughout the movie. Unlike most films where handguns are "Mexican carried", they carry theirs in IWB holsters which is a much safer and smarter way to carry. The Colts used in the film are 9mm caliber noted by the tapered barrels and crimp indention in the magazines.
Joe Sarno (James Caan) gathers a team of his old veteran 'enforcers' to take care of business. When they attack the whorehouse they carry the newest version of the Taurus Model 85s, with rubber grips in .38 Special.
Taye Diggs as Jeffers uses a Mossberg 590 Mariner during the first car chase after Robin gets kidnapped by Parker and Longbaugh. Not to be confused with the more common Mossberg 500 Mariner.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingMossberg 590 Mariner - 9 Shot™ - 12 GaugeError creating thumbnail: File missingJeffers aims the Mossberg in the foreground. Note that he is holding it left handed. Although Taye Diggs is right handed, the weapons adviser for the film (a Navy SEAL) said that if you're using a building on your right as cover you would shoot left handed, which minimizes your body exposure and makes you less of a target.Error creating thumbnail: File missingJeffers checks a room where he thought Parker went into after they got out of their SUV a second time. Note that he is still holding the gun left handed. While it wasn't necessary he continued to because he had gotten comfortable handling the shotgun this way.Error creating thumbnail: File missingJeffers holds a Mossberg 590 Mariner - 12 Gauge.
Parker and Longbaugh used an Stoeger/IGA Coach 12 gauge shotgun to set up a wired booby trap in their hotel room. Robin (Juliette Lewis) grabs the shotgun and turns the tables on them.
Mr. Parker (Ryan Phillippe) uses what appears to be a Colt Commander as his offhand weapon when they first attempt to kidnap Robin (Juliette Lewis). He places the muzzle of the Colt Commander on Jeffers' (Taye Diggs) cheek.
