Miami Vice (TV Series): Difference between revisions
Miami Vice (TV Series): Difference between revisions - Internet Movie Firearms Database - Guns in Movies, TV and Video Games
Miami Vice (TV Series): Difference between revisions
Det. Sgt. Sonny Crockett (Don Johnson) uses a SIG-Sauer P220 in the pilot episode of the show. Considering that the pilot episode was filmed in the spring of 1984 the model used would most likely have been the European model with the heel-clip magazine release.
Dornaus & Dixon Bren Ten
Sonny Crockett (Don Johnson) uses a Bren Ten in the first and second seasons of the show. It was essentially a beefed-up CZ 75 chambered for the original 10mm Norma Auto cartridge which differs slightly in case length from later 10mm rounds. This round was HOT, and consequently damaged the guns. In the '80s this was a new cartridge, but is rarely used in modern day. The company of Dornaus& Dixon was an ill-fated one, and since the producers of the Miami Vice-series would not use discontinued guns, it was replaced with the S&W 645 auto pistol
"The two guns were ordered specifically for the show by Michael Mann's production company. They did not come off the assembly line, but were built by Tom Dornaus personally. Tom did the initial blank conversion, if you want to call it that, but actually these two guns were built from the ground up specifically for firing blanks. He used major components which were not deemed suitable for production guns, but were perfectly adequate for a blank gun. The two guns were Standard Models with the old style rear sight assembly and no trigger stop screw. All external markings were standard Bren Ten. The only difference being that the guns had recoil springs and barrels designed to fire .45 ACP blanks. The barrel does not carry any caliber designation roll mark however. Because the ejection port on a Bren Ten is so large I don't believe that it had to be enlarged to accommodate the elongated .45 ACP blank cases. (Remember that the blank cases are in the shape of a loaded round WITH bullet seated.) Michael Mann requested specifically that the slides be a light color (hard chrome) for enhanced visibility. The hard chrome work was done by a small firm in the Huntington Beach area at that time. Both guns carry a special serial number. One of the guns is in the possession of a major collector in Pennsylvania and the other is owned by one of the show's producers, I believe. They weren't Marksmans or Standard Models with conversion kits. They were two specially built guns". from http://www.bren-ten.com/website/id5.html
Smith & Wesson 645
Used by Don Johnson from the 3rd and 4th seasons of the show
Smith & Wesson 4506
Used by Don Johnson in the last season of the show
Detonics Combatmaster
Sonny Crockett (Don Johnson) carries a Detonics Combatmaster as a backup gun, in an ankle holster. In reality the Detonics would have been a substantial handgun to carry in an ankle holster. In the pilot episode a court officer is seen with one.
A J-frame Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chief's Special is seen on the bed in Tubbs' hotel room in the pilot episode. He can also be seen carrying this in the series finale "Freefall". Det. Gina Calabrese (Saundra Santiago) also uses this as her sidearm throughout the series, as well as Det. Trudy Joplin (Olivia Brown).
Sawn off double barreled shotgun
Carried by Tubbs in the first season. In the pilot, it is seen fitted with a full stock which is removed in later episodes. It is also used by one of the thugs in "Glades".
Det. Larry Zito (John Diehl) carries a Smith & Wesson 659 as his sidearm. A drug dealer in "The Dutch Oven" uses one to shoot at Trudy and Crockett before Trudy fills him full of lead.
Colt Peacekeeper Mk V
A 6-inch barrel version of this revolver is used by Lt. Castillo (Edward James Olmos) in most episodes. If it was a Python it would have a full lug running under the barrel. The Mk V had the ventilated top barrel rib and the half lug for the ejector rod.
Colt Model 653
Sonny Crockett (Don Johnson) uses a Colt Model 653 with a 20-round magazine during the climax of the pilot episode.
Interdynamic KG-99
Two of Calderone's henchmen use Interdynamic KG-99s in the pilot episode. Crockett uses one in Cartagena in the episode "Smuggler's Blues".
MAC-10
MAC-10s are seen being used by criminals in many episodes.
Franchi SPAS-12
Two of Calderone's henchmen are seen holding Franchi SPAS-12s during the climax of the pilot episode before they are held at gunpoint by Crockett and Tubbs. A SPAS-12 is used by a hired killer Ludovici Armstrong (Jim Zubiena) in the episode Calderone's Return: Part 1 The Hit List. It appears to have been fitted with special nickel plated parts. Also appears in the hands of Jaime, one of the Escobar brothers, in The Maze.
Dan Wesson Model 15-VH
Trini DeSoto (Martin Ferraro), disguised in drag, uses a stainless Dan Wesson Model 15-VH to attempt to kill Tubbs in the pilot episode, which he subsequently uses to fire at Crockett and other police officers. Martin Ferraro plays a recurring character Izzy Moreno throughout the rest of the series.
Dan Wesson Model 15
A police officer is seen with his Dan Wesson Model 15 drawn when checking to see if DeSoto is dead, after being shot by Tubbs. The officer's gun has a ribbed barrel.
Smith & Wesson Model 29
During Leon's arrainment in the pilot episode, two court officers point Smith & Wesson Model 29s (blue and stainless) at Leon, in the mock scenario to excercise their "right to bear arms". Many Model 29s are used by various characters throughout the series, including Lt. Castillo in "No Exit".
Beretta PM12S SMG
The Beretta PM12S submachine gun saw extensive use by various villains during the first season of the show.
Two of the Jamaicans are armed with the Star Z70 in Cool Runnin'. Tubbs (Philip Michael Thomas) arms himself with one after he tasers one of the Jamaicans while hiding in the trunk. This 9 mm SMG, used in the past by the spanish military and police, can be seen in another episode
Smith & Wesson M76
A Smith & Wesson M76 is used by one of the Jamaicans in the Cool Runnin'.
Ruger Mini-14/AC556
A Ruger AC556 is carried by a SWAT member in Cool Runnin. Ludovici Armstrong (Jim Zubiena) use one in the climax of The Hit List.
Mossberg 500
Many Miami-Dade police officers, Vice detectives, and SWAT members use Mossberg 500s throughout the series. Tubbs briefly takes one from an officer when searching of Ludovici Armstrong (Jim Zubiena) in "The Hit List". The judge in the pilot episode uses a Mossberg 500 Mariner during the mock scenario at the courthouse before Leon's arrainment.
Remington 870
Several Miami-Dade police officers, Vice detectives, and SWAT members use Remington 870s throughout the series.
1911A1
A 1911A1 is used by Ludovici Armstrong (Jim Zubiena) to kill a bodyguard in Calderone's Return: Part 1 The Hit List. 1911's are used by many villains throughout the series, including many Colombians in "The Prodigal Son".
We can see here a customized series 80 Government,with muzzle brake, adjustable sights, enlarged safety lever, etc. It apears to be a "long slide" variation.(episode "When Irish Eyes Are Crying").
As stated in the dialoge this pistol was customized and provided by custom gunsmith Richard Heinie.
Steyr-Mannlicher Sporter
Used by Ludovici Armstrong (Jim Zubiena) to snipe at Crockett (Don Johnson) in the episode The Hit List.
According to Jim Zubiena on the Miami-Vice.org forum he recalls the rifle being a Steyr. See discussion page for further details.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB
Several police officers throughout the series are armed with heavy barreled Smith & Wesson Model 10s. This indicates that it is most likely the standard issue firearm for the Miami-Dade Police Department.
Heckler & Koch HK94 (Mock MP5)
Many villains and henchmen are seen using chopped and converted Heckler & Koch HK94s throughout the series.
Colt Commander
Tubbs uses a stainless Colt Commander during the climax of the episode "One Eyed Jack". Drug Dealer Victor Devilla also uses one during the climax of "Whatever Works".
Discontinued pistol, used as a back up pistol to Sonny Crockett's SIG-Sauer P220 in the pilot, in which Crockett carries the Detonics Pocket 9 in his rear waistband near the small of his back. It is also seen at the end of the episode "Yankee Dollar".
Tubbs, undercover as a Jamaican arms dealer, carries a Remington 1866 Derringer, which he holds on Tony Amato (Bruce Willis) at the end of "No Exit".
Walther PPK/S
A henchmen holds a white-gripped Walther PPK/S on Tubbs in "Calderone's Demise". Rita Amato (Katherine Borowitz) uses one to kill her husband (also with white grips) at the end of "No Exit".
Heckler & Koch P9S
The Heckler & Koch P9S is used by many characters throughout the series.
Smith & Wesson Model 686
AKMS
Several Colombian soldiers in the opening scene in "The Prodigal Son" are armed with AKMS rifles.
Heckler & Koch HK91
One of the Colombian soldiers in the beginning of "The Prodigal Son" is seen holding a Heckler & Koch HK91 rifle. It is noted as so by the trigger group and the lack of grenade ring.
Detonics Scoremaster
Philip Michael Thomas and Edward James Olmos use Detonics Scoremasters in "The Prodigal Son" episode. Castillo also uses one in "Whatever Works". Crockett's friend Robbie (James Remar) also uses one in "Buddies".
M1A Carbine
Stan Switek uses an M1A Carbine fitted with a triangular folding stock during the Everglades shootout in "The Prodigal Son". He uses the same rifle during the shootout with Pinchada's thugs in "Out Where the Buses Don't Run". His gun is identified as an M1A by it's rear sight.
Micro Uzi
Several thugs use Micro Uzis with/without folding stocks throughout the series.
The assassin sent to kill Freddie Constanza uses a silenced High Standard HDM in "Out Where the Buses Don't Run".
Steyr AUG
Crockett uses a Steyr AUG in the episode "Out Where The Buses Dont Run"
Beretta M1934
A patron at the club where Crockett and Robbie (James Remar) are drinking at pulls a Beretta M1934 on Robbie when he starts dancing on the pool table in "Buddies".
Taurus PT92
Many characters throughout the series can be seen using Taurus PT92s, blued and stainless.
This particular revolver is outfitted with a Bo-Mar rib. An aftermarket modification popular with competitive shooters back in the seventies and eighties.
Country singer Willie Nelson used this gun in his role of a Texas Ranger in the episode "el viejo"
Streetsweeper Shotgun
This gun is wielded by Stan Switek in the episodes "Victims of Circumstance" and "Freefall". Crockett also uses this gun in the final battle in "Freefall"
SIG-Sauer P226
Det. Tubbs (Philip Michael Thomas) can be seen loading up and firing a SIG-Sauer P226, which he carries in a shoulder holster, in the episode "Freefall".
SIG-Sauer P225
Det. Tubbs can also be seen firing a SIG-Sauer P225, which he carries in an ankle holster, akimbo with his SIG-Sauer P226 in the episode "Freefall".
Flare Gun
When Tubbs goes to see Crockett in the morning, Crockett, having found out that Tubbs isn't who he said he was, pulls a flare gun on him, demanding that he tell Crockett who he is and threatening to "blow up his intestines like Cape Canaveral".
FIM-92A Stinger
A FIM-92A Stinger is used by on of Tony Amato (Bruce Willis)'s arms dealers in "No Exit". A Stinger is also used by IRA arms dealers in "When Irish Eyes are Crying", notably using one to destroy Crockett's beloved Ferrari Daytona Spyder.
Taser weapon
An early Taser weapon can be seen in Cool Runnin used by Tubbs (Philip Michael Thomas).