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The '''Spectre M4''' is an Italian submachine gun produced by SITES (Società Italiana Tecnologie Speciali S.p.A.) and originally produced by the SITES factory in Turin, Italy starting in 1984. The Spectre is designed to provide compact, lightweight firepower at close range. Most models include a top-folding stock and built-in foregrip. The Spectre utilizes a double-action trigger with built-in decocker, which allows the user to safely carry the weapon with a chambered round and for them to immediately fire the weapon without having to spend precious seconds preparing the weapon to fire if the need arises. The | The '''Spectre M4''' is an Italian submachine gun produced by SITES (Società Italiana Tecnologie Speciali S.p.A.) and originally produced by the SITES factory in Turin, Italy starting in 1984. The Spectre is designed to provide compact, lightweight firepower at close range. Most models include a top-folding stock and built-in foregrip. The Spectre utilizes a double-action trigger with built-in decocker, which allows the user to safely carry the weapon with a chambered round and for them to immediately fire the weapon without having to spend precious seconds preparing the weapon to fire if the need arises. The Spectre is perhaps most notable for its unique magazines, which feature a four column design that allows the Spectre to hold upwards of 50 rounds of ammunition while still remaining relatively compact. Italian production of the Spectre ceased in 1997, but the weapon was produced in small numbers in Switzerland by the company Greco Sport S.A until 2001. | ||
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[[Image:Sites Spectre.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Spectre M4 - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Sites Spectre.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Spectre M4 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:SITE-Spectre-M4.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Spectre M4 (Without Magazine) - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:SITE-Spectre-M4.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Spectre M4 (Without Magazine) - 9x19mm]] | ||
Revision as of 00:01, 31 July 2022
The Spectre M4 is an Italian submachine gun produced by SITES (Società Italiana Tecnologie Speciali S.p.A.) and originally produced by the SITES factory in Turin, Italy starting in 1984. The Spectre is designed to provide compact, lightweight firepower at close range. Most models include a top-folding stock and built-in foregrip. The Spectre utilizes a double-action trigger with built-in decocker, which allows the user to safely carry the weapon with a chambered round and for them to immediately fire the weapon without having to spend precious seconds preparing the weapon to fire if the need arises. The Spectre is perhaps most notable for its unique magazines, which feature a four column design that allows the Spectre to hold upwards of 50 rounds of ammunition while still remaining relatively compact. Italian production of the Spectre ceased in 1997, but the weapon was produced in small numbers in Switzerland by the company Greco Sport S.A until 2001.
The Spectre M4 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Specifications
(1984 - 2001)
- Type: Submachine Gun
- Caliber: 9x19mm, 9x21mm IMI, .40 S&W, .45 ACP
- Weight: 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)
- Length: 13.8 in (35 cm) (folded), 22.8 in (58 cm) (unfolded)
- Barrel length: 5.1 in (13 cm)
- Capacity: 30, 50
- Fire Modes: Safe/Semi-Auto/Full-Auto
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nothing But Trouble | John Candy | Dennis Valkenheiser | M4 SMG with stock and VFG removed | 1991 |
| Nothing But Trouble | Valri Bromfield | Miss Purdah | M4 SMG with stock and VFG removed | 1991 |
| The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear | Spectre HC Pistol | 1991 | ||
| Leon (The Professional) | M4 Submachinegun | 1994 | ||
| Hidden Assassin | Gavan O'Herlihy | Dick Powell | M4 Submachinegun | 1995 |
| Double Team | M4 Submachinegun | 1997 | ||
| The Art of War | Ron Yuan | Ming | M4 Submachinegun | 2000 |
| Bad Company | M4 SMG with Foregrip and stock removed | 2002 | ||
| I, Robot | Will Smith | Detective Spooner | Dressed up to look like a futuristic weapon | 2004 |
| I, Robot | Bridget Moynahan | Dr. Susan Calvin | Dressed up to look like a futuristic weapon | 2004 |
Television
| Show Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The X-Files | Black-ops soldiers, Militia Bank Robbers | "Tempus Fugit" (S4E17), "The Pine Bluff Variant" (S5E18) | 1997-1998 | |
| Dark Angel (TV Series) | 2000-2002 | |||
| Law & Order - Season 15 | 2004-2005 | |||
| Law & Order: Criminal Intent | 2001-2011 | |||
| Person of Interest - Season 1 | 2011-2012 | |||
| Arrow - Season 4 | 2015-2016 | |||
| Blindspot - Season 1 | 2015-2016 |
Video Game
| Game Title | Appears as | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoldenEye 007 | "Phantom" | 1997 | |
| Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 | Weapon is seen in concept art, but not in game | 2001 | |
| Rainbow Six 3: Athena Sword | 2003 | ||
| Rainbow Six: Lockdown | 2005 | ||
| Operation 7 | 2006 | ||
| Alliance of Valiant Arms | 2007 | ||
| Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow | 2007 | ||
| Call of Duty: Black Ops | Spectre (Phantom when Pack-a-Punched) | Appearance is anachronistic | 2010 |
| Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades | 2016 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunslinger Girl | Petrushka | 2002 | |
| Blue Exorcist | 2011 |