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'''''Direct Hit''''' is a 1994 action movie directed by Joseph Merhi and Paul G. Volk and starring [[William Forsythe]].
'''''Direct Hit''''' is a 1994 action movie directed by Joseph Merhi and Paul G. Volk and starring [[William Forsythe]] as Hatch, a hitman on CIA service. Hatch plans to retire but his superior James Tronson ([[George Segal]]) gives him one last mission: to assassinate a young woman who, as Tronson says, blackmails the politician Terry Daniels ([[John Aprea]]).


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= Pistols =
= Pistols =
== Glock 17 ==
== Glock 17 ==
Hatch's ([[William Forsythe]]) weapon of choice is a [[Glock 17]], sometimes used with sound suppressor. In several scenes Hatch dual-wields Glocks. During the encounter in Deets' house he gives one of his pistols to Savannah ([[Jo Champa]]). Some mobsters carry Glock pistols during the shootout in restaurant.
Hatch ([[William Forsythe]]) carries a pair of Glock pistols, a [[Glock 17]] and a [[Glock 19]], sometimes used with sound suppressor. In several scenes Hatch dual-wields Glocks. During the encounter in Deets' house he gives Glock 17 to Savannah ([[Jo Champa]]). Some mobsters carry Glock pistols during the shootout in restaurant.
[[image:Glock171stGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|1st Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm]]
[[image:Glock171stGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|1st Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Glock-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hatch aims the suppressed Glock 17 on sleeping Savannah.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Glock-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hatch aims.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Glock-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Savannah holds Shelly at gunpoint with the Glock 17.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Glock-9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A pair of Glocks on Hatch's table, one disassembled.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Glock-10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hatch holds the Glock 17 in the final scene.]]
== Glock 19 ==
[[Glock 19]] is Hatch's second pistol.
[[Image:Glock19 2ndGen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Glock-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hatch fires Glock 19 in the opening scene.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Glock-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A closeup of Hatch's Glock 19.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Glock-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hatch attaches the suppressor to Glock 19 in the scene in church.]]


== Beretta 92FS ==
== Beretta 92FS ==
[[Beretta 92FS]] pistols are widely used by mobsters during the shootout in restaurant and by CIA operatives, including Rogers ([[Richard Norton]]), and police officers throughout the movie. In one scene Hatch ([[William Forsythe]]) takes a Beretta from Phelps (Gary Roberts) and uses it in the following shootout.
[[Beretta 92FS]] pistols are widely used by mobsters during the shootout in restaurant and by CIA operatives, including Rogers ([[Richard Norton]]), and police officers throughout the movie. In one scene Hatch ([[William Forsythe]]) takes a Beretta from Phelps (Gary Roberts) and uses it in the following shootout.
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Beretta92-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hatch's partner (uncredited) readies his Beretta in the opening scene.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Beretta92-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hatch's partner on shooting range.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Beretta92-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kovar's driver holds his Beretta during the car chase.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Beretta92-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hatch's partner runs dry.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Beretta92-9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hatch disarms a police officer.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Beretta92-11.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A CIA operative aims his pistol.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Beretta92-12.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hatch holds a pair of Beretta 92FS pistols.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Beretta92-14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rogers reloads his Beretta in the final scene.]]


== Desert Eagle Mark I ==
== Desert Eagle Mark I ==
In the scene in restaurant gun dealer Kovar ([[Mel Novak]]) shows a [[Desert Eagle Mark I]], fitted with underbarrel laser aiming device; he claims the gun to be ''Zimmerman XT1'' with laser sighting, brought from the Gulf War. Kovar uses this pistol during the car chase. In the climactic shootout one of CIA operatives uses same looking gun.
In the scene in restaurant gun dealer Kovar ([[Mel Novak]]) shows a [[Desert Eagle Mark I]], fitted with underbarrel laser aiming device; he claims the gun to be ''Zimmerman XT1'' with laser sighting, brought from the Gulf War. Kovar uses this pistol during the car chase. In the climactic shootout one of CIA operatives uses same looking gun.
[[Image:MKIRight.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Magnum Research Desert Eagle Mark I - .357 Magnum]]
[[Image:MKIRight.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Magnum Research Desert Eagle Mark I - .357 Magnum]]
[[File:Direct Hit-DE-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Desert Eagle and [[Walther PPK]] on a restaurant tray.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-DE-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kovar presents the "Zimmerman XT1".]]
[[File:Direct Hit-DE-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kovar holds the pistol while escaping from the restaurant.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Armory-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Desert Eagle (without devices) in Hatch's armory (at the left).]]


== Ruger KP89 ==
== Ruger KP89 ==
In the final scene Terry Daniels ([[John Aprea]]) and James Tronson ([[George Segal]]) carry [[Ruger KP89]] pistols.
In the final scene Terry Daniels ([[John Aprea]]) and James Tronson ([[George Segal]]) carry [[Ruger KP89]] pistols.
[[Image:RugerKP89.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Ruger KP89 - 9x19mm.  Stainless version of P89 with SS slide and alloy frame.]]
[[Image:RugerKP89.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Ruger KP89 - 9x19mm.  Stainless version of P89 with SS slide and alloy frame.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Pistol-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Terry Daniels aims his pistol.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|James Tronson draws his pistol.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Pistol-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tronson aims.]]


== Walther PPK ==
== Walther PPK ==
A [[Walther PPK]] is one of the handguns, used by Hatch's partner (uncredited) in the opening scene. In another scene Shelly ([[Juliet Landau]]) draws a PPK.
A [[Walther PPK]] is one of the handguns, used by Hatch's partner (uncredited) in the opening scene. In another scene Shelly ([[Juliet Landau]]) draws a PPK.
[[Image:Waltherppk32acp.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Walther PPK - 7.65x17mm Browning aka .32 ACP]]
[[Image:Waltherppk32acp.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Walther PPK - 7.65x17mm Browning aka .32 ACP]]
[[File:Direct Hit-PPK-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hatch's partner readies the PPK.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-PPK-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He fires on shooting range.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-DE-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|[[Desert Eagle Mark I]] and Walther PPK on a restaurant tray, among Kovar's guns.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-PPK-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shelly draws the pistol from the garter.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-PPK-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|She aims.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Glock-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Shelly aims her PPK at Hatch while Savannah in turn holds her at gunpoint with the Glock.]]


== Smith & Wesson 5906 ==
== Smith & Wesson 5906 ==
One of the handguns, used by Hatch's partner (uncredited) in the opening scene, is the [[Smith & Wesson 5906]].
One of the handguns, used by Hatch's partner (uncredited) in the opening scene, is the [[Smith & Wesson 5906]].
[[Image:S&W5906LateModel.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 5906 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:S&W5906LateModel.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson 5906 - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Direct Hit-SW-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hatch's partner readies his pistol.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-SW-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He fires on shooting range.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-SW-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He uses the pistol in action.]]


== Wildey Hunter ==
== Wildey Hunter ==
A [[Wildey Hunter]] with 8" barrel and underbarrel sighting device is seen among the guns, presented by Kovar in the opening scene. Later a Wildey is seen in Hatch's armory. In the final scene one of CIA operatives uses a Wildey.
A [[Wildey Hunter]] with 8" barrel and underbarrel sighting device is seen among the guns, presented by Kovar in the opening scene. Later a Wildey is seen in Hatch's armory. In the final scene one of CIA operatives uses a Wildey.
[[File:Wildey 8 inch.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Wildey Hunter, 8" barrel - .475 Wildey Magnum]]
[[File:Wildey 8 inch.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Wildey Hunter, 8" barrel - .475 Wildey Magnum]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Wildey-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Wildey Hunter with laser sight on a restaurant tray, among Kovar's guns (bottom right). It shares the tray with a partially seen Glock.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Armory-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Wildey Hunter (bottom) in Hatch's armory.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Wildey-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A CIA operative fires his Wildey Hunter.]]


== Claridge Hi-Tec/Goncz GA ==
== Claridge Hi-Tec/Goncz GA ==
=== Goncz GA-9 ===
=== Goncz GA-9 ===
A [[Goncz GA-9]] is presented by Kovar in the opening scene; he claims the gun to be full auto ''Klug Stinger'' with reversable clip, smuggled from Russia.
A [[Goncz GA-9]] is presented by Kovar in the opening scene; he claims the gun to be full auto ''Klug Stinger'' with reversable clip, smuggled from Russia.
[[Image:GonczGA-9.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Goncz GA-9 Long Barrel pistol - 9x19mm]]  
[[Image:GonczGA-9.jpg‎|thumb|none|300px|Goncz GA-9 Long Barrel pistol - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Goncz-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kovar presents the "Klug Stinger".]]


=== Claridge LEC9 ===
=== Claridge LEC9 ===
In the final scene most of CIA operatives are armed with [[Claridge LEC9]] carbines.
In the final scene most of CIA operatives are armed with [[Claridge LEC9]] carbines.
[[Image:LEC9.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Claridge LEC9 - The long barreled carbine version of the S9 - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:LEC9.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Claridge LEC9 - The long barreled carbine version of the S9 - 9x19mm]]
 
[[File:Direct Hit-Claridge-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A man runs with Claridge carbine.]]
= Shotguns =
[[File:Direct Hit-Claridge-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another man fires.]]
== Mossberg 500 Cruiser ==
[[File:Direct Hit-Claridge-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|One more view of Claridge carbine.]]
During the shootout in restaurant Hatch's partner (uncredited) and several mobsters use [[Mossberg 500 Cruiser]] shotguns.
[[File:Direct Hit-Claridge-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A view from another side.]]
[[Image:Mossberg500Cruiser.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mossberg 500 Cruiser - 12 gauge]]
 
== Mossberg 500 Bullpup ==
[[Mossberg 500 Bullpup]] shotguns are seen in hands of CIA operatives, notably used by Rogers ([[Richard Norton]]) in the final scene. The shots have the effect of high explosive missiles.
[[Image:Mossberg Bullpup.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Mossberg 500 Bullpup with 18.5" Barrel - 12 gauge]]
 
== Unidentified shoguns ==
A number of pump action shotguns with wooden furniture are seen on the shooting range in CIA headquarters.


= Submachine Guns =
= Submachine Guns =
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[[Heckler & Koch SP89]] with laser sighting device is seen among the guns, presented by Kovar in the opening scene. He claims it to be ''Uzi Blank 12'' from Afghanistan. Same looking gun is used by a CIA operative in the final scene. Hatch ([[William Forsythe]]) uses a standard SP89 as his main gun in the climactic shootout.
[[Heckler & Koch SP89]] with laser sighting device is seen among the guns, presented by Kovar in the opening scene. He claims it to be ''Uzi Blank 12'' from Afghanistan. Same looking gun is used by a CIA operative in the final scene. Hatch ([[William Forsythe]]) uses a standard SP89 as his main gun in the climactic shootout.
[[Image:H&KSP89.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch SP89 Pistol with factory 15-round magazine - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:H&KSP89.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch SP89 Pistol with factory 15-round magazine - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Direct Hit-SP89-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SP89 with laser sight on a restaurant tray, among Kovar's guns.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-SP89-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kovar presents the "Uzi Blank 12".]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Armory-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Two SP89s in Hatch's armory. The one on top is fitted with MP5K-style foregrip; this prop isn't seen in action.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-SP89-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A CIA operative holds SP89 with laser sight.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-SP89-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hatch holds the SP89.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-SP89-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hatch fires single-hand.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-SP89-8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view of SP89 in Hatch's hands.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-SP89-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|An operative is shot and drops his SP89 (standard version).]]


== Steyr SPP ==
== Steyr SPP ==
One of the mobsters in restaurant is armed with the [[Steyr SPP]]. SPP is also briefly seen in hands of a CIA operative.
One of the mobsters in restaurant is armed with the [[Steyr SPP]]. SPP is also briefly hold by Hatch ([[William Forsythe]]) instead of his Glock in a continuity error.
[[Image:SteyrSPPPistl.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|Steyr SPP with 30-round magazine - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:SteyrSPPPistl.jpg‎|thumb|none|400px|Steyr SPP with 30-round magazine - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Direct Hit-SteyrSPP-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A mobster fires the SPP.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-SteyrSPP-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hatch holds the SPP.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Armory-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Steyr SPP (left) in Hatch's armory.]]


== Uzi ==
== Uzi ==
An [[Uzi]] is seen on the wall in Hatch's underground armory.
An [[Uzi]] is seen on the wall in Hatch's underground armory.
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|400px|IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Armory-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Uzi (top) in Hatch's armory.]]


== SerLea ACE ==
== SerLea ==
''Direct Hit'' is the only screen appearance of SerLea ACE double barreled submachine gun. It is used by a CIA operative during the climactic shootout.
''Direct Hit'' is the only screen appearance of SerLea double barreled submachine gun (see [[Direct Hit#Trivia|Trivia]] section for the info about this gun). It is used by a CIA operative during the climactic shootout.
[[File:SerLea.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SerLea submachine gun - 9x19mm Parabellum]]
[[File:SerLea.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SerLea submachine gun - 9x19mm Parabellum]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Serlea-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Left barrel fires.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Serlea-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Spent brass is extracted.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Serlea-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Right barrel fires.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Serlea-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Between shots.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Serlea-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Magazines are seen.]]
= Shotguns =
== Mossberg 500 Cruiser ==
During the shootout in restaurant Hatch's partner (uncredited) and several mobsters use [[Mossberg 500 Cruiser]] shotguns.
[[Image:Mossberg500Cruiser.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mossberg 500 Cruiser - 12 gauge]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Shotgun-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hatch's partner readies the Mossberg.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Shotgun-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He fires on shooting range.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Shotgun-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He fires in action.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Shotgun-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A mobster holds the Mossberg.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Shotgun-8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view of the scene.]]
== Mossberg 500 Bullpup ==
[[Mossberg 500 Bullpup]] shotguns are seen in hands of CIA operatives, notably used by Rogers ([[Richard Norton]]) in the final scene. The shots have the effect of high explosive missiles.
[[Image:Mossberg Bullpup.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Mossberg 500 Bullpup with 18.5" Barrel - 12 gauge]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Bullpup-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A CIA operative on shooting range.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Armory-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mossberg Bullpup (top) in Hatch's armory.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Bullpup-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rogers aims his shotgun in the final scene.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Bullpup-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rogers reloads...]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Bullpup-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|...and fires with enormous muzzle flash.]]
== Unidentified shoguns ==
A number of pump action shotguns with wooden furniture are seen on the shooting range in CIA headquarters.
[[File:Direct Hit-Shotgun-9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A number of shotguns in gun rack.]]


= Assault Rifles =
= Assault Rifles =
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The fake SWAT team under the command of Rogers ([[Richard Norton]]) uses [[Colt Model 653]] carbines.
The fake SWAT team under the command of Rogers ([[Richard Norton]]) uses [[Colt Model 653]] carbines.
[[Image:ColtM653.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Colt Model 653 "M16A1 Carbine" modified with a 16" barrel - 5.56x45mm]]
[[Image:ColtM653.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Colt Model 653 "M16A1 Carbine" modified with a 16" barrel - 5.56x45mm]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Shotgun-9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16 Carbines are seen in gun rack in CIA headquarters.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-M16Carbine-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rogers holds M16 Carbine.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-M16Carbine-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A CIA operative with M16 Carbine.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Armory-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|M16 Carbine (bottom) in Hatch's armory.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-M16Carbine-9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A CIA operative carries the M16 Carbine in the final scene.]]


== CAR-15 Carbine ==
== CAR-15 Carbine ==
A kind of [[CAR-15]] carbine is seen in hands of one of Rogers' men. Rogers' Model 653 carbine switches to CAR-15 in a continuity error.
A kind of [[CAR-15]] carbine is seen in hands of one of Rogers' men. Rogers' Model 653 carbine switches to CAR-15 in a continuity error.
[[Image:CAR-15Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Commercial CAR-15 semiautomatic Rifle - 5.56x45mm.  This is strictly a semiautomatic civilian copy of the XM177 style of rifles. The flash hider is a smaller diameter copy of the XM-177 and has no sound suppression qualities and is permanently welded onto the barrel to make it legal length for over the counter gun store sales.]]
[[Image:CAR-15Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Commercial CAR-15 semiautomatic Rifle - 5.56x45mm.  This is strictly a semiautomatic civilian copy of the XM177 style of rifles. The flash hider is a smaller diameter copy of the XM-177 and has no sound suppression qualities and is permanently welded onto the barrel to make it legal length for over the counter gun store sales.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Shotgun-9.jpg|thumb|none|500px|CAR-15s are seen in gun rack in CIA headquarters.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-M16Carbine-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A carbine with long flash hider in CAR-15 style is seen at the background left.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-M16Carbine-7.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Rogers holds the CAR-15.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-M16Carbine-8.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view of the long flash hider.]]


== Unidentified AR-15 Carbine ==
== Unidentified AR-15 Carbine ==
An AR-15 Carbine with a very unusual stock is seen in hands of Rogers' man.
An AR-15 Carbine with a very unusual stock is seen in hands of Rogers' man.
[[File:Direct Hit-M16Carbine-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|AR-15 Carbine with strange stock.]]


= Other Weapons =
= Other Weapons =
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The [[M67 hand grenade]] is used by Hatch's partner (uncredited) in the opening scene.
The [[M67 hand grenade]] is used by Hatch's partner (uncredited) in the opening scene.
[[Image:Baseball.jpg|thumb|none|250px|M67 fragmentation grenade]]
[[Image:Baseball.jpg|thumb|none|250px|M67 fragmentation grenade]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Grenade-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The grenade is seen on the table.]]
[[File:Direct Hit-Grenade-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Hatch's partner readies to blow the grenade.]]


= Trivia =
= Trivia =
The firearms were supplied by Arms Craft & Engineering and advised by armourer Micha Hamilton.
== SerLea SMG ==
'''SerLea''' (or '''SerLea-ACE''') is a double barreled submachine gun, designed by a Lebanese gunsmith who brought the design to the USA in 1990. Los Angeles Police Department showed interest in the design but rejected the proposal at last. A single prototype, owned by Arms Craft & Engineering (hence ACE in the name), was loaned to a movie studio and appeared in ''Direct Hit'' (all firearms for the movie were supplied by Arms Craft & Engineering and advised by armourer Micha Hamilton).
 
The weapon has twin barrels, twin magazines, and twin bolts, with a synchronizing device to turn the weapon into a single high rate of fire submachine gun. It is claimed that the weapon may fire one barrel at a time only if one magazine is inserted but in the movie SerLea fires both barrels alternately (see screenshots).


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Direct Hit
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Theatrical Release Poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing USA
Directed by Joseph Merhi
Paul G. Volk
Release Date 1994
Studio PM Entertainment Group
Main Cast
Character Actor
Hatch William Forsythe
Savannah Miles Jo Champa
Rogers Richard Norton
Terry Daniels John Aprea
James Tronson George Segal
Shelly Juliet Landau
Sam Deets Eddi Wilde


Direct Hit is a 1994 action movie directed by Joseph Merhi and Paul G. Volk and starring William Forsythe as Hatch, a hitman on CIA service. Hatch plans to retire but his superior James Tronson (George Segal) gives him one last mission: to assassinate a young woman who, as Tronson says, blackmails the politician Terry Daniels (John Aprea).


The following weapons were used in the film Direct Hit:


Pistols

Glock 17

Hatch (William Forsythe) carries a pair of Glock pistols, a Glock 17 and a Glock 19, sometimes used with sound suppressor. In several scenes Hatch dual-wields Glocks. During the encounter in Deets' house he gives Glock 17 to Savannah (Jo Champa). Some mobsters carry Glock pistols during the shootout in restaurant.

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1st Generation Glock 17 - 9x19mm
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Hatch aims the suppressed Glock 17 on sleeping Savannah.
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Hatch aims.
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Savannah holds Shelly at gunpoint with the Glock 17.
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A pair of Glocks on Hatch's table, one disassembled.
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Hatch holds the Glock 17 in the final scene.

Glock 19

Glock 19 is Hatch's second pistol.

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Glock 19 (2nd Generation) - 9x19mm
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Hatch fires Glock 19 in the opening scene.
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A closeup of Hatch's Glock 19.
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Hatch attaches the suppressor to Glock 19 in the scene in church.

Beretta 92FS

Beretta 92FS pistols are widely used by mobsters during the shootout in restaurant and by CIA operatives, including Rogers (Richard Norton), and police officers throughout the movie. In one scene Hatch (William Forsythe) takes a Beretta from Phelps (Gary Roberts) and uses it in the following shootout.

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Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm
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Hatch's partner (uncredited) readies his Beretta in the opening scene.
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Hatch's partner on shooting range.
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Kovar's driver holds his Beretta during the car chase.
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Hatch's partner runs dry.
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Hatch disarms a police officer.
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A CIA operative aims his pistol.
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Hatch holds a pair of Beretta 92FS pistols.
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Rogers reloads his Beretta in the final scene.

Desert Eagle Mark I

In the scene in restaurant gun dealer Kovar (Mel Novak) shows a Desert Eagle Mark I, fitted with underbarrel laser aiming device; he claims the gun to be Zimmerman XT1 with laser sighting, brought from the Gulf War. Kovar uses this pistol during the car chase. In the climactic shootout one of CIA operatives uses same looking gun.

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Magnum Research Desert Eagle Mark I - .357 Magnum
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Desert Eagle and Walther PPK on a restaurant tray.
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Kovar presents the "Zimmerman XT1".
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Kovar holds the pistol while escaping from the restaurant.
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Desert Eagle (without devices) in Hatch's armory (at the left).

Ruger KP89

In the final scene Terry Daniels (John Aprea) and James Tronson (George Segal) carry Ruger KP89 pistols.

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Ruger KP89 - 9x19mm. Stainless version of P89 with SS slide and alloy frame.
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Terry Daniels aims his pistol.
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James Tronson draws his pistol.
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Tronson aims.

Walther PPK

A Walther PPK is one of the handguns, used by Hatch's partner (uncredited) in the opening scene. In another scene Shelly (Juliet Landau) draws a PPK.

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Walther PPK - 7.65x17mm Browning aka .32 ACP
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Hatch's partner readies the PPK.
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He fires on shooting range.
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Desert Eagle Mark I and Walther PPK on a restaurant tray, among Kovar's guns.
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Shelly draws the pistol from the garter.
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She aims.
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Shelly aims her PPK at Hatch while Savannah in turn holds her at gunpoint with the Glock.

Smith & Wesson 5906

One of the handguns, used by Hatch's partner (uncredited) in the opening scene, is the Smith & Wesson 5906.

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Smith & Wesson 5906 - 9x19mm
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Hatch's partner readies his pistol.
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He fires on shooting range.
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He uses the pistol in action.

Wildey Hunter

A Wildey Hunter with 8" barrel and underbarrel sighting device is seen among the guns, presented by Kovar in the opening scene. Later a Wildey is seen in Hatch's armory. In the final scene one of CIA operatives uses a Wildey.

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Wildey Hunter, 8" barrel - .475 Wildey Magnum
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Wildey Hunter with laser sight on a restaurant tray, among Kovar's guns (bottom right). It shares the tray with a partially seen Glock.
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Wildey Hunter (bottom) in Hatch's armory.
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A CIA operative fires his Wildey Hunter.

Claridge Hi-Tec/Goncz GA

Goncz GA-9

A Goncz GA-9 is presented by Kovar in the opening scene; he claims the gun to be full auto Klug Stinger with reversable clip, smuggled from Russia.

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Goncz GA-9 Long Barrel pistol - 9x19mm
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Kovar presents the "Klug Stinger".

Claridge LEC9

In the final scene most of CIA operatives are armed with Claridge LEC9 carbines.

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Claridge LEC9 - The long barreled carbine version of the S9 - 9x19mm
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A man runs with Claridge carbine.
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Another man fires.
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One more view of Claridge carbine.
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A view from another side.

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch SP89

Heckler & Koch SP89 with laser sighting device is seen among the guns, presented by Kovar in the opening scene. He claims it to be Uzi Blank 12 from Afghanistan. Same looking gun is used by a CIA operative in the final scene. Hatch (William Forsythe) uses a standard SP89 as his main gun in the climactic shootout.

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Heckler & Koch SP89 Pistol with factory 15-round magazine - 9x19mm
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SP89 with laser sight on a restaurant tray, among Kovar's guns.
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Kovar presents the "Uzi Blank 12".
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Two SP89s in Hatch's armory. The one on top is fitted with MP5K-style foregrip; this prop isn't seen in action.
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A CIA operative holds SP89 with laser sight.
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Hatch holds the SP89.
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Hatch fires single-hand.
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Another view of SP89 in Hatch's hands.
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An operative is shot and drops his SP89 (standard version).

Steyr SPP

One of the mobsters in restaurant is armed with the Steyr SPP. SPP is also briefly hold by Hatch (William Forsythe) instead of his Glock in a continuity error.

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Steyr SPP with 30-round magazine - 9x19mm
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A mobster fires the SPP.
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Hatch holds the SPP.
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Steyr SPP (left) in Hatch's armory.

Uzi

An Uzi is seen on the wall in Hatch's underground armory.

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IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm
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Uzi (top) in Hatch's armory.

SerLea

Direct Hit is the only screen appearance of SerLea double barreled submachine gun (see Trivia section for the info about this gun). It is used by a CIA operative during the climactic shootout.

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SerLea submachine gun - 9x19mm Parabellum
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Left barrel fires.
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Spent brass is extracted.
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Right barrel fires.
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Between shots.
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Magazines are seen.

Shotguns

Mossberg 500 Cruiser

During the shootout in restaurant Hatch's partner (uncredited) and several mobsters use Mossberg 500 Cruiser shotguns.

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Mossberg 500 Cruiser - 12 gauge
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Hatch's partner readies the Mossberg.
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He fires on shooting range.
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He fires in action.
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A mobster holds the Mossberg.
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Another view of the scene.

Mossberg 500 Bullpup

Mossberg 500 Bullpup shotguns are seen in hands of CIA operatives, notably used by Rogers (Richard Norton) in the final scene. The shots have the effect of high explosive missiles.

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Mossberg 500 Bullpup with 18.5" Barrel - 12 gauge
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A CIA operative on shooting range.
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Mossberg Bullpup (top) in Hatch's armory.
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Rogers aims his shotgun in the final scene.
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Rogers reloads...
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...and fires with enormous muzzle flash.

Unidentified shoguns

A number of pump action shotguns with wooden furniture are seen on the shooting range in CIA headquarters.

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A number of shotguns in gun rack.

Assault Rifles

Colt Model 653 Carbine

The fake SWAT team under the command of Rogers (Richard Norton) uses Colt Model 653 carbines.

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Colt Model 653 "M16A1 Carbine" modified with a 16" barrel - 5.56x45mm
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M16 Carbines are seen in gun rack in CIA headquarters.
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Rogers holds M16 Carbine.
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A CIA operative with M16 Carbine.
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M16 Carbine (bottom) in Hatch's armory.
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A CIA operative carries the M16 Carbine in the final scene.

CAR-15 Carbine

A kind of CAR-15 carbine is seen in hands of one of Rogers' men. Rogers' Model 653 carbine switches to CAR-15 in a continuity error.

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Commercial CAR-15 semiautomatic Rifle - 5.56x45mm. This is strictly a semiautomatic civilian copy of the XM177 style of rifles. The flash hider is a smaller diameter copy of the XM-177 and has no sound suppression qualities and is permanently welded onto the barrel to make it legal length for over the counter gun store sales.
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CAR-15s are seen in gun rack in CIA headquarters.
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A carbine with long flash hider in CAR-15 style is seen at the background left.
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Rogers holds the CAR-15.
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Another view of the long flash hider.

Unidentified AR-15 Carbine

An AR-15 Carbine with a very unusual stock is seen in hands of Rogers' man.

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AR-15 Carbine with strange stock.

Other Weapons

M67 Hand Grenade

The M67 hand grenade is used by Hatch's partner (uncredited) in the opening scene.

M67 fragmentation grenade
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The grenade is seen on the table.
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Hatch's partner readies to blow the grenade.

Trivia

SerLea SMG

SerLea (or SerLea-ACE) is a double barreled submachine gun, designed by a Lebanese gunsmith who brought the design to the USA in 1990. Los Angeles Police Department showed interest in the design but rejected the proposal at last. A single prototype, owned by Arms Craft & Engineering (hence ACE in the name), was loaned to a movie studio and appeared in Direct Hit (all firearms for the movie were supplied by Arms Craft & Engineering and advised by armourer Micha Hamilton).

The weapon has twin barrels, twin magazines, and twin bolts, with a synchronizing device to turn the weapon into a single high rate of fire submachine gun. It is claimed that the weapon may fire one barrel at a time only if one magazine is inserted but in the movie SerLea fires both barrels alternately (see screenshots).