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(Changed 'cause nowhere in the movie does the organization ISA is mentioned. In fact, Russell's vest as the initials IDC instead.) |
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==Walther P99== | ==Walther P99== | ||
A [[Walther P99]] is carried by International | A [[Walther P99]] is carried by International Defence Commission (IDC) agent Jon Man ([[Jay Chou]]) in Jordan. Corrupt IDC agent Russell ([[Philip Keung]]) uses a P99 while chasing Jon and his brother Man Keung ([[Nicholas Tse]]) in Kuala Lumpur. | ||
[[Image:Walther-P99-Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P99-9mm]] | [[Image:Walther-P99-Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Walther P99-9mm]] | ||
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==Glock 17== | ==Glock 17== | ||
The [[Glock 17]] is the most frequently seen weapon in the film, and is used by various points by Jon Man ([[Jay Chou]]), his brother Man Yeung ([[Nicholas Tse]]), various | The [[Glock 17]] is the most frequently seen weapon in the film, and is used by various points by Jon Man ([[Jay Chou]]), his brother Man Yeung ([[Nicholas Tse]]), various IDC agents, henchmen and Malaysian ''Polis'' officers. | ||
[[Image:Glock17EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|2nd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm.]] | [[Image:Glock17EarlyModel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|2nd Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm.]] | ||
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== Fully automatic Glock 17 == | == Fully automatic Glock 17 == | ||
A [[Glock 17]] converted to fully automatic fire and with a 33 round magazine is used by Jon's partner Ross ([[Carl Ng]]) when their team is attacked during a mission in Jordan. A henchman is later seen wielding one in Kuala Lumpur when battling | A [[Glock 17]] converted to fully automatic fire and with a 33 round magazine is used by Jon's partner Ross ([[Carl Ng]]) when their team is attacked during a mission in Jordan. A henchman is later seen wielding one in Kuala Lumpur when battling IDC agents. | ||
[[File:Glock17ext.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 17 with 33 round magazine.]] | [[File:Glock17ext.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 17 with 33 round magazine.]] | ||
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==SIG-Sauer P228== | ==SIG-Sauer P228== | ||
A [[SIG-Sauer P228]] is taken from a '' | A [[SIG-Sauer P228]] is taken from a ''Polis'' officer and used by Jon Man ([[Jay Chou]]) in the finale. | ||
[[Image:Sig-Sauer-P228.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P228 - 9mm]] | [[Image:Sig-Sauer-P228.jpg|thumb|none|300px|SIG-Sauer P228 - 9mm]] | ||
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==Heckler & Koch MP5A3== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5A3== | ||
[[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] submachine guns with Surefire weapon lights are used by Jordanian police commandos when they raid a terrorist hideout. A Royal Malaysian Navy boarding team also uses MP5A3s when searching a freighter contaminated with smallpox, as do | [[Heckler & Koch MP5A3]] submachine guns with Surefire weapon lights are used by Jordanian police commandos when they raid a terrorist hideout. A Royal Malaysian Navy boarding team also uses MP5A3s when searching a freighter contaminated with smallpox, as do IDC agents. A thug in the finale uses a MP5A3 without any attachments. | ||
[[File:HKMP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Surefire Weaponlight and "SD"-style stock]] | [[File:HKMP5A3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with Surefire Weaponlight and "SD"-style stock]] | ||
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==Heckler & Koch MP5A2== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5A2== | ||
Some | Some IDC agents and ''Polis'' officers use [[MP5A2]] submachine guns with Surefire weapon lights. | ||
[[Image:SWATMP5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight and Navy trigger group - 9x19mm.]] | [[Image:SWATMP5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A2 with Surefire 628 dedicated forend weaponlight and Navy trigger group - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[File:TVF mp53.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Malaysian police with MP5s surround a train.]] | [[File:TVF mp53.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Malaysian police with MP5s surround a train.]] | ||
[[File:TVF mp5m4.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:TVF mp5m4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|IDC agents advance towards Sean Wong's hideout.]] | ||
==Steyr TMP== | ==Steyr TMP== | ||
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==Remington 870== | ==Remington 870== | ||
A Jordanian police commando can be seen holding a short-barreled [[Remington 870]] during | A Jordanian police commando can be seen holding a short-barreled [[Remington 870]] during an anti-terrorist raid. | ||
[[File:Rem870WP.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 "Witness Protection" - 12 gauge]] | [[File:Rem870WP.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 "Witness Protection" - 12 gauge]] | ||
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===Custom M4 Variant=== | ===Custom M4 Variant=== | ||
Jon uses what appears to be a custom [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|Colt M4]] variant in Jordan. The rifle has a long railed handguard coupled with a short barrel and a Vltor Modstock, Aimpoint sight , a laser aiming module and fitted XM16E1-style lower receiver . | Jon uses what appears to be a custom [[M16 rifle series#M4/M4A1 Carbine|Colt M4]] variant in Jordan. The rifle has a long railed handguard coupled with a short barrel and a Vltor Modstock, Aimpoint sight, a laser aiming module and fitted XM16E1-style lower receiver . | ||
[[File:MK18MOD1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mk. 18 Mod 1 - 5.56x45mm]] | [[File:MK18MOD1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mk. 18 Mod 1 - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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===M4A1 Carbine=== | ===M4A1 Carbine=== | ||
Royal Malaysian Navy | PASKAL commandos of the Royal Malaysian Navy use [[M4A1]] carbines while searching a smallpox-contaminated freighter. Later, ISA agents use M4A1 carbines when they raid Sean Wong's hideout. Wong himself uses an unmodified M4A1 in the finale while searching for Yeung and Jon. | ||
[[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:ColtM4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[File:TVF m41.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:TVF m41.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A IDC agent holds a M4A1 during the briefing.]] | ||
[[File:TVF m42.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[File:TVF m42.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A PASKAL commando stands guard with a M4A1.]] | ||
[[File:TVF m43.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:TVF m43.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:TVF mp5m4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:TVF mp5m4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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==AKMS== | ==AKMS== | ||
Most of the mercenaries who ambush the | Most of the mercenaries who ambush the IDC agents in Jordan use [[AKMS]] rifles. | ||
[[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slant muzzle brake and under-folding stock - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:AKMS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKMS, stamped steel receiver w/ slant muzzle brake and under-folding stock - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
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==IMI Galil MAR== | ==IMI Galil MAR== | ||
Several of | Several of Gunther's bodyguards use the [[Galil#IMI Galil MAR|Galil MAR]] in the finale. | ||
[[Image:Galil_m.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Galil MAR - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:Galil_m.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Galil MAR - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
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==FN MAG== | ==FN MAG== | ||
Humvees with mounted [[FN MAG]] machine guns are used by the Jordanian soldiers who are escorting the | Humvees with mounted [[FN MAG]] machine guns are used by the Jordanian soldiers who are escorting the IDC team in the introduction. | ||
[[Image:L7A2.jpg|thumb|none|400px| FN MAG - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | [[Image:L7A2.jpg|thumb|none|400px| FN MAG - 7.62x51mm NATO]] | ||
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[[Image:MinimiPara.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN Minimi Para - 5.56x45mm.]] | [[Image:MinimiPara.jpg|thumb|none|400px|FN Minimi Para - 5.56x45mm.]] | ||
[[File:TVF fnmi1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:TVF fnmi1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:TVF fnmi2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|clearly loaded with blanks.]] | [[File:TVF fnmi2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|You can see that the weapon's clearly loaded with blanks.]] | ||
[[File:TVF fnmi3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:TVF fnmi3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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==RPG-7== | ==RPG-7== | ||
The attackers in Jordan initiate the ambush of the | The attackers in Jordan initiate the ambush of the IDC convoy by firing [[RPG-7]] rocket launchers. | ||
[[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg |thumb|none|400px|RPG-7 - 40mm]] | [[Image:Rpg-7-1-.jpg |thumb|none|400px|RPG-7 - 40mm]] | ||
Revision as of 05:03, 31 March 2012
The Viral Factor is a 2012 action movie directed by Dante Lam. Jay Chou and Nicholas Tse star as two long-lost brothers, on opposites sides of the law, who reunite to stop a group of criminals from releasing a deadly strain of smallpox.
The following weapons are seen in The Viral Factor:
Warning: Potential Spoilers Ahead!
Hand Guns
Walther P99
A Walther P99 is carried by International Defence Commission (IDC) agent Jon Man (Jay Chou) in Jordan. Corrupt IDC agent Russell (Philip Keung) uses a P99 while chasing Jon and his brother Man Keung (Nicholas Tse) in Kuala Lumpur.
Glock 17
The Glock 17 is the most frequently seen weapon in the film, and is used by various points by Jon Man (Jay Chou), his brother Man Yeung (Nicholas Tse), various IDC agents, henchmen and Malaysian Polis officers.
Fully automatic Glock 17
A Glock 17 converted to fully automatic fire and with a 33 round magazine is used by Jon's partner Ross (Carl Ng) when their team is attacked during a mission in Jordan. A henchman is later seen wielding one in Kuala Lumpur when battling IDC agents.
Glock 26
A Glock 26 is carried by Ice (Bing Bai) during a mission to protect a scientist in Jordan.
Heckler & Koch USP
Agent Sean Wong (Andy On) uses a Heckler & Koch USP when he betrays his comrades in Jordan.
Beretta 92F/FS
A guard at the Asian Center for Disease Control (ACDC) aims a Beretta 92FS at Man Yeung when he escapes after stealing a smallpox sample.
SIG-Sauer P228
A SIG-Sauer P228 is taken from a Polis officer and used by Jon Man (Jay Chou) in the finale.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Man Keung is seen using a Smith & Wesson Model 36 during a flashback sequence. Jon also uses the Model 36 in the finale after retrieving it from a dead henchman.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5K-PDW
Ice uses a Heckler & Koch MP5K with a PDW-style stock accessory rails and a red-dot sight in Jordan. Jon later uses a MP5K in the finale when he battles Wong's thugs aboard a cargo ship.
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Heckler & Koch MP5A3 submachine guns with Surefire weapon lights are used by Jordanian police commandos when they raid a terrorist hideout. A Royal Malaysian Navy boarding team also uses MP5A3s when searching a freighter contaminated with smallpox, as do IDC agents. A thug in the finale uses a MP5A3 without any attachments.
Heckler & Koch MP5A2
Some IDC agents and Polis officers use MP5A2 submachine guns with Surefire weapon lights.
Steyr TMP
Man Yeung uses a Steyr TMP in the finale when he and Jon storm a cargo ship where the smallpox virus is being stored.
Shotguns
Remington 870
A Jordanian police commando can be seen holding a short-barreled Remington 870 during an anti-terrorist raid.
Benelli M3T Super 90
Man Yeung uses a Benelli M3T Super 90 shotgun during a shootout on the streets of Kuala Lumpur. A henchman also carries a M3T in the final shootout.
Assault Rifles
Heckler & Koch G3A4
Agent Ross uses a Heckler & Koch G3A4 in Jordan.
SIG SG-552
A SIG SG 552 with various accessories is used by Sean Wong during the Jordanian mission.
M4 Carbine
Custom M4 Variant
Jon uses what appears to be a custom Colt M4 variant in Jordan. The rifle has a long railed handguard coupled with a short barrel and a Vltor Modstock, Aimpoint sight, a laser aiming module and fitted XM16E1-style lower receiver .
M4A1 Carbine
PASKAL commandos of the Royal Malaysian Navy use M4A1 carbines while searching a smallpox-contaminated freighter. Later, ISA agents use M4A1 carbines when they raid Sean Wong's hideout. Wong himself uses an unmodified M4A1 in the finale while searching for Yeung and Jon.
AKMS
Most of the mercenaries who ambush the IDC agents in Jordan use AKMS rifles.
Norinco Type 56
One of the mercenaries uses a Norinco Type 56 to cover Sean Wong as he makes his escape after betraying his teammates.
IMI Galil MAR
Several of Gunther's bodyguards use the Galil MAR in the finale.
Machine Guns
FN MAG
Humvees with mounted FN MAG machine guns are used by the Jordanian soldiers who are escorting the IDC team in the introduction.
FN Minimi
Gunther uses a FN Minimi Paratrooper with a 100-round cloth magazine in the finale.
Other
RPG-7
The attackers in Jordan initiate the ambush of the IDC convoy by firing RPG-7 rocket launchers.
RGD-5 Hand Grenade
Sean Wong and several of his henchmen use RGD-5 hand grenades to fend off ISA agents when their hideout is raided. Jon later uses one to rescue Dr. Rachel Kan (Peng Lin).
