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==Glock 23==
==Glock 23==
A [[Glock|Glock 23]] is the sidearm carried by Boston PD Detective Thomas Craven ([[Mel Gibson]]) throughout the film. He uses it on multiple occasions, most notably to dispatch some of Northmoor's private security personnel working for Jack Bennet ([[Danny Huston]]). When Craven enters David Burnham's apartment, the "23" slide markings are clearly visible. The Glock 23 is also the real life issue weapon of Boston Police Department's officers and detectives.
A [[Glock|Glock 23]] is the sidearm carried by Boston PD Detective Thomas Craven ([[Mel Gibson]]) throughout the film. He uses it on multiple occasions, most notably to dispatch some of Northmoor's private security personnel working for Jack Bennet ([[Danny Huston]]). When Craven enters David Burnham's apartment, the "23" slide markings are clearly visible. The Glock 23 is also the real life issue weapon of Boston Police Department's officers and detectives.
[[Image:Glock23.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Glock 23 (3rd Generation) - .40S&W]]
[[File:GibsonGlock.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Hero Glock 23 used by Mel Gibson in ''Edge of Darkness''. Courtesy of NRA National Firearms Museum.]]
[[Image:EOD7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A production still shows Thomas Craven holding his Glock.]]
[[Image:EOD7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A production still shows Thomas Craven holding his Glock.]]
[[Image:EOD3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another production still of Thomas Craven.]]
[[Image:EOD3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another production still of Thomas Craven.]]

Revision as of 17:38, 6 January 2013

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Edge of Darkness (2010)

The following firearms were used in the film Edge of Darkness:


Glock 23

A Glock 23 is the sidearm carried by Boston PD Detective Thomas Craven (Mel Gibson) throughout the film. He uses it on multiple occasions, most notably to dispatch some of Northmoor's private security personnel working for Jack Bennet (Danny Huston). When Craven enters David Burnham's apartment, the "23" slide markings are clearly visible. The Glock 23 is also the real life issue weapon of Boston Police Department's officers and detectives.

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Hero Glock 23 used by Mel Gibson in Edge of Darkness. Courtesy of NRA National Firearms Museum.
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A production still shows Thomas Craven holding his Glock.
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Another production still of Thomas Craven.
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Thomas Craven's Glock in his holster.
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Craven comes knockin' on David Burnham's door. Note: here we can see the slide markings, which confirm the gun as a Glock 23.
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This is not a preferable method for Law Enforcement to enter a room or building, as a suspect lying in wait could easily grab the gun before the officer is through the door...which is exactly what happens to Craven.
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Craven draws his Glock against a Northmoor henchman.
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Craven fires his Glock at the henchman's car. Here we get a nice side view of Craven's Glock.
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Craven fires his Glock.
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"Like your name and what you're doin' here." Craven aims his Glock at Jedburgh.
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"Yeah, I'm funny like that." Craven pulls his Glock on Bennett's henchmen.

Springfield Ultra Compact

Thomas Craven (Mel Gibson) finds a Springfield Armory Ultra Compact with Hogue rubber grips from Emma Craven's (Bojana Novakovic) bedroom. The firearm belongs to Emma's boyfriend Dan Burnham (Shawn Roberts). Craven later gives this firearm back to Burnham to protect himself.

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Springfield Armory Ultra Compact - .45 ACP
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Craven (Mel Gibson) discovers the Ultra Compact in Emma's nightstand.
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Craven checks the load in the Ultra Compact.
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Craven shows Burnham his own Springfield, and questions him at the same time.
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Burnham holds his Ultra Compact after Craven gives it back to him.
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A production image of Craven showing the Ultra Compact to Dan Burnham (Shawn Roberts).

Heckler & Koch P2000SK

Darius Jedburgh's (Ray Winstone) sidearm throughout the film is a Heckler & Koch P2000SK. He uses it a few times, most notably at the senator's house.

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Heckler & Koch P2000SK - 9x19mm
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A production still shows Jedburgh holding his gun.
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Jedburgh (Ray Winstone) fires his P2000SK.
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Jedburgh holds his gun at the senator.
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"By what standard?"
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Jedburgh fires the gun.

SIG-Sauer P220R

Northmoor's private security officers, including Jack Bennett's bodyguards Agent One (Frank Grillo) and Agent Two (Peter Epstein) all carry SIG-Sauer P220R pistols as their sidearms. Craven (Mel Gibson) also takes one from Bennett's driver and uses it to scare him.

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SIG-Sauer P220R - .45 ACP
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Bennett (Danny Huston) gets an uncomfortable experience courtesy of Craven (Mel Gibson).
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"What does it feel like?"
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Agent One aims his P220R at Craven.
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"Hello, Craven."
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Agent One runs down the stairs with his P220R in hand.

Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose

Jack Bennett (Danny Huston) uses what appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose during the climactic firefight. This is the only frame in which the revolver is visible and it's very fast so the screencap quality suffers somewhat.

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Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose - .357 Magnum
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Bennett (Danny Huston) with his Smith & Wesson Model 19.

Glock 17

A security guard working for the senator is briefly seen firing a Glock 17.

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Glock 17 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm
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The security guard pulls his Glock.

Sawed Off 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun

A sawed-off 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun is used by Agent One (Frank Grillo) to murder Tom Craven's daughter, Emma Craven, at the beginning of the film. One is also seen on a dead hitman's table, who's being used as a fall guy.

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Remington Spartan Sawed Off shotgun - 12 Gauge
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Agent One fires a lupara at Craven.
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Craven (Mel Gibson) watches a crime scene technician dust the weapon for prints.

M4A1

The Boston PD S.W.A.T. uses M4A1 Carbines fitted with EOTech holosights and tactical lights, while serving an arrest warrant on a suspect.

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Colt M4A1 with 6 position collapsible stock - 5.56x45mm.
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Boston S.W.A.T. with the M4A1.