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==TM HiCapa 4.3== | ==TM HiCapa 4.3== | ||
[[Image:tm.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:tm.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Modified Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa 4.3]] | ||
The standard sidearm of the Torchwood agents is an airsoft TM HiCapa 4.3, this was used due to the strict firearms controls in the UK and because of reduced insurance cost during filming. Most agents HiCapas also include an underbarrel accessory, which is actually a storage device for a natural gas canister which feeds gas into the barrel to create a muzzle flash. Interestingly only three agents can be seen firing at one time, this is apparently because only three props were made for such a purpose. Presumably this was done as only three would most likely be needed in the early part of the show. | The standard sidearm of the Torchwood agents is an airsoft TM HiCapa 4.3, this was used due to the strict firearms controls in the UK and because of reduced insurance cost during filming. Most agents HiCapas also include an underbarrel accessory, which is actually a storage device for a natural gas canister which feeds gas into the barrel to create a muzzle flash. Interestingly only three agents can be seen firing at one time, this is apparently because only three props were made for such a purpose. Presumably this was done as only three would most likely be needed in the early part of the show. | ||
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Revision as of 12:10, 4 October 2009
Torchwood is a spin off of the popular Doctor Who series. Following the adventures of Captain Jack Harkness (John Barrowman) and his team. The team based in Cardiff are a part of Torchwood and fight supernatural monsters and aliens. Torchwood is a super secret agency setup by Queen Victoria in the Doctor Who Episode "Tooth and Claw".
Webley Mk2
Cptn Jack Harkness (John Barrowman) primary weapon in Torchwood is a Webley Mk 2 in .38/200 (what we call the .38 S&W, not to be confused with the .38 Special). Presumably chosen to fit in with the characters WWII Royal Air Force fashion sense
TM HiCapa 4.3
The standard sidearm of the Torchwood agents is an airsoft TM HiCapa 4.3, this was used due to the strict firearms controls in the UK and because of reduced insurance cost during filming. Most agents HiCapas also include an underbarrel accessory, which is actually a storage device for a natural gas canister which feeds gas into the barrel to create a muzzle flash. Interestingly only three agents can be seen firing at one time, this is apparently because only three props were made for such a purpose. Presumably this was done as only three would most likely be needed in the early part of the show.