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== M16A2 Rifle ==
== M16A2 Rifle ==
=== Film ===
=== Film ===
[[Image:M16-a2-1-.jpg|thumb|400px|right|M16A2 5.56mm]]
[[Image:M16-a2-1-.jpg|thumb|400px|right|M16A2 5.56mm]]
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* [[Cary Elwes]] as Lt. Col. James G. Burton in ''[[The Pengtagon Wars]]''
* [[Cary Elwes]] as Lt. Col. James G. Burton in ''[[The Pengtagon Wars]]''


=== Television ===
=== Television ===
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* Militant extremists in ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' (episode "Future's End")
* Militant extremists in ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'' (episode "Future's End")


=== Video Games ===
=== Video Games ===
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* ''[[Postal 2]]''
* ''[[Postal 2]]''


== M16A4 Rifle ==
== M16A4 Rifle ==
[[Image:M16A4.jpg|thumb|right|400px|M16A4 5.56mm with magazine removed]]
[[Image:M16A4.jpg|thumb|right|400px|M16A4 5.56mm with magazine removed]]
=== Film ===
=== Film ===
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* M.O.I. Swat teams in ''[[Brazil]]'' (XM177E2)
* M.O.I. Swat teams in ''[[Brazil]]'' (XM177E2)
* [[Linda Hamilton]] as Sarah Connor in ''[[Terminator 2: Judgement Day]]'' (fitted with silencer, laser sight, and ACOG scope, and a standard issue one on the freeway shootout) (XM177E2)
* [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] as the Terminator in ''[[Terminator 2: Judgement Day]]'' (XM177E2)
* [[Robert De Niro]] as Neil McCauley in ''[[Heat]]'' (M733)
* [[Val Kilmer]] as Chris Shiherlis in ''[[Heat]]'' (M733)
* Delta Force operators and [[Ron Eldard]] as Mike Durant in ''[[Black Hawk Down]]'' ''(fitted with various accessories including Aimpoint scopes, silencers, tactical flashlights, and camouflage paint)'' (M723 and M733)


* [[Leonardo DiCaprio]] as Danny Archer in ''[[Blood Diamond]]'' (with Aimpoint M3 red-dot sight and camouflage paint) (unknown variant; A2 receiver with XM177-style front end)
* [[Leonardo DiCaprio]] as Danny Archer in ''[[Blood Diamond]]'' (with Aimpoint M3 red-dot sight and camouflage paint) (unknown variant; A2 receiver with XM177-style front end)
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* Reciprocity team members in ''[[Clear and Present Danger]]'' (XM177E2)
* Reciprocity team members in ''[[Clear and Present Danger]]'' (XM177E2)
* [[Willem Dafoe]] as Sergeant Elias K. Grodin in ''[[Platoon]]'' (M653)


* N.Y.P.D. SWAT commander in ''[[The Park is Mine]]'' (unknown variant)
* N.Y.P.D. SWAT commander in ''[[The Park is Mine]]'' (unknown variant)
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== Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 733==
== Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 733==


After 1973 Colt made several lightweight versions of the M16 and Commando rifles for use with Police and Security forces, as well as civilian sales worldwide.  The '''Model 653''' was sold in the US as the SP1 Carbine or AR-15 Carbine.  It had the features of the XM177 rifle series, including the telescoping stock, but had either a 14.5" or a 16" lightweight barrel, depending on the demands of the customer, whether domestic or foreign.  ''It was NOT correct for Viet Nam, despite what the movie '''[[Platoon]]''' portrays.'' Though 'unofficially' called the "M16 Shorty" by some writers and shooters, the 16" barreled lightweight carbine was never adopted formally by the US Military, and thus never had an "M" or "XM" designation.  It was used in the U.S. by Federal and local law enforcement.  Colt also made the '''Model 733''', which was a 11.5" barreled version of the Model 653,  intended for Tactical police and security work.  Later manufactured versions of both guns had A2 style heavy barrels.
After 1973 Colt made several lightweight versions of the M16 and Commando rifles for use with Police and Security forces, as well as civilian sales worldwide.  The '''Model 653''' was sold in the US as the SP1 Carbine or AR-15 Carbine.  It had the features of the XM177 rifle series, including the telescoping stock, but had either a 14.5" or a 16" lightweight barrel, depending on the demands of the customer, whether domestic or foreign.  ''It was NOT correct for Viet Nam, despite what the movie '''[[Platoon]]''' portrays.'' Though 'unofficially' called the "M16 Shorty" by some writers and shooters, the 16" barreled lightweight carbine was never adopted formally by the US Military, and thus never had an "M" or "XM" designation.  It was used in the U.S. by Federal and local law enforcement.  Colt also made the '''Model 733''', which was a 11.5" barreled version of the Model 653,  intended for Tactical police and security work.  Later manufactured versions of both guns had A2 style heavy barrels.  The '''Model 723''' was a '''733''' designed for export for the UAE and used by US Delta Force.


''What is confusing is that other manufacturers made all sorts of modified short barreled AR-15 rifles for the Police and Civilian markets throughout the years.  Colt themselves bastardized so many of their rifles throughout the years, swapping particular uppers with different lowers so that there will always be exceptions to the rule.  The explosion of custom and unique looking AR-15 rifles in the 1980s and 1990s has led to a lot of confusion regarding what rifle is in what movie.  ''
''What is confusing is that other manufacturers made all sorts of modified short barreled AR-15 rifles for the Police and Civilian markets throughout the years.  Colt themselves bastardized so many of their rifles throughout the years, swapping particular uppers with different lowers so that there will always be exceptions to the rule.  The explosion of custom and unique looking AR-15 rifles in the 1980s and 1990s has led to a lot of confusion regarding what rifle is in what movie.  ''
=== Film ===
* Carried by [[Willem Dafoe]] as Sergeant Elias K. Grodin and [[Tom Berenger]] as Sgt. Bob Barnes in  ''[[Platoon]]'' (M653)
* [[Robert De Niro]] as Neil McCauley in ''[[Heat]]'' (M733)
* [[Val Kilmer]] as Chris Shiherlis in ''[[Heat]]'' (M733)
* Delta Force operators and [[Ron Eldard]] as Mike Durant in ''[[Black Hawk Down]]'' ''(fitted with various accessories including Aimpoint scopes, silencers, tactical flashlights, and camouflage paint)'' (M723 and M733)
* [[Linda Hamilton]] as Sarah Connor in ''[[Terminator 2: Judgement Day]]'' (fitted with silencer, laser sight, and ACOG scope, and a standard issue one on the freeway shootout) (Supposed to be an XM177E2 but was Commercial Colt version of the Model 653 with a fake slip on flash hider)
* [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] as the Terminator in ''[[Terminator 2: Judgement Day]]'' (Supposed to be an XM177E2 but was Commercial Colt version of the Model 653 with a fake slip on flash hider)


== M4 Carbine ==
== M4 Carbine ==
=== Film ===
 
[[Image:M4A1-1-.jpg|thumb|right|400px|M4 5.56mm]]
[[Image:M4A1-1-.jpg|thumb|right|400px|M4 5.56mm]]



Revision as of 07:08, 9 June 2008

The M16 series of assault rifles and carbine variants are used by the following actors in the following movies, television series, and video games:

Specifications

Type: AssaultRifle

Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO

Capacity: 20, 30 rounds

Fire Modes: Safe-Semi-Burst (M16A2,M16A4) Safe-Semi-Auto (M16,M16A1,M16A3)

File:M16A1-1-.jpg
M16A1 5.56mm

M16 Rifle

Film

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M16 5.56mm

Video Games

M16A1 Rifle

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M16A1 5.56mm

Film

  • American and ARVN Soldiers in Platoon
  • Wes Studi as Detective Casals in Heat, sporting the newer A2 handguards.
  • Carrie Fisher as the Assassin Mystery Lady "aka"(Jakes Ex-Fiance),various State Troopers, Sheriffs Deputies, Chicago Police SWAT and U.S. Army soldiers in The Blues Brothers.
  • Moonraker launch base guards in the James Bond movie, Moonraker

Anime

Video Games

M16/203 rifle and underslung launcher

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M16A2 5.56mm with M203 grenade launcher 40mm

Film

Television

M16A2 Rifle

Film

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M16A2 5.56mm
  • Miami P.D. officers and U.S. military personnel in Bad Boys II
  • Security personnel in Jurassic Park (with and without barrel-mounted tactical flashlights)


Television

  • U.S. Military personnel in JAG


Video Games


M16A4 Rifle

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M16A4 5.56mm with magazine removed

Film

  • An Arcadia 234 inhabitant in Soldier

Television

  • CSI: Miami (fitted with ACOG scope, tactical flashlight, RIS foregrip, and AN/PEQ-2 laser system)

Video Games

Facts

The A4 is often mistaken as an A3 w/ RIS rails. This is not true by any means. Two differences are the rails themselves (never installed on A3) and a heavier barrel.



Colt XM177/CAR-15/Commando Series

During the Vietnam War, Colt made several short barreled carbines that were fielded. The Colt Model 607 (called the CAR-15 in the US Market) was designated the XM177 in Vietnam. It had a slab side receiver just like the original AR-15s. The Colt Model 609 was designated the XM177E1, where they added a forward assist and chromed chamber (the same modifications made to the A1 upgrade of the M16 rifle). This version was also where they started stamping the receivers "Commando", thus known as the "Colt Commando" back in the States. The Colt Model 610 was a version built for the USAF security forces, and was called the XM177 GAU-5/A or when formally adopted by the US Air Force, 'the GAU-5 ' (which is why the gun is seen on the show Stargate: SG1 since the USAF used the carbine until recently). The Colt Model 629 was officially designated the XM177E2 having changed the barrel from 10" to 11.5" and slightly changing the flash hider/sound suppressor. This is the version most seen as replica and airsoft guns throughout the world.


Film

File:XM177E2-1-.jpg
Colt Commando 5.56mm
  • M.O.I. Swat teams in Brazil (XM177E2)
  • Leonardo DiCaprio as Danny Archer in Blood Diamond (with Aimpoint M3 red-dot sight and camouflage paint) (unknown variant; A2 receiver with XM177-style front end)
  • Colonel Coetzee (Arnold Vosloo)'s men in Blood Diamond (with Aimpoint M3 red-dot sight and camouflage paint) (unknown variant; A2 receiver with XM177-style front end)
  • Shadow Company goons and Gary Busey as Mr. Joshua in Lethal Weapon (XM177E2; Busey using one with a scope as well as with and without 'jungle-style' taped magazines)
  • Models at the Berlin Arms Fair in Lord of War (M653 and M723)

Television

Video Games

  • The World Is Not Enough (as the "Mustang MAR-4", available with an M203 grenade launcher as the "Mustang MAR-4 GL")



XM607 Carbine

Often misidentified as a 'CAR-15' by many firearms books, since any experimental short barreled carbine tested by Colt during the 1960s was always unofficially called a "CAR-15". This gun was never officially issued or fielded.

File:XM607 assault carbine.JPG
XM607 5.56mm

Film




Colt Carbine/Model 653/Model 733

After 1973 Colt made several lightweight versions of the M16 and Commando rifles for use with Police and Security forces, as well as civilian sales worldwide. The Model 653 was sold in the US as the SP1 Carbine or AR-15 Carbine. It had the features of the XM177 rifle series, including the telescoping stock, but had either a 14.5" or a 16" lightweight barrel, depending on the demands of the customer, whether domestic or foreign. It was NOT correct for Viet Nam, despite what the movie Platoon portrays. Though 'unofficially' called the "M16 Shorty" by some writers and shooters, the 16" barreled lightweight carbine was never adopted formally by the US Military, and thus never had an "M" or "XM" designation. It was used in the U.S. by Federal and local law enforcement. Colt also made the Model 733, which was a 11.5" barreled version of the Model 653, intended for Tactical police and security work. Later manufactured versions of both guns had A2 style heavy barrels. The Model 723 was a 733 designed for export for the UAE and used by US Delta Force.

What is confusing is that other manufacturers made all sorts of modified short barreled AR-15 rifles for the Police and Civilian markets throughout the years. Colt themselves bastardized so many of their rifles throughout the years, swapping particular uppers with different lowers so that there will always be exceptions to the rule. The explosion of custom and unique looking AR-15 rifles in the 1980s and 1990s has led to a lot of confusion regarding what rifle is in what movie.


Film

  • Delta Force operators and Ron Eldard as Mike Durant in Black Hawk Down (fitted with various accessories including Aimpoint scopes, silencers, tactical flashlights, and camouflage paint) (M723 and M733)
  • Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor in Terminator 2: Judgement Day (fitted with silencer, laser sight, and ACOG scope, and a standard issue one on the freeway shootout) (Supposed to be an XM177E2 but was Commercial Colt version of the Model 653 with a fake slip on flash hider)



M4 Carbine

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M4 5.56mm
  • Jeremy Renner as Brian Gamble, his men, and L.A. Police S.W.A.T. in S.W.A.T. (fitted with ACOG scope and Surefire M500AB tactical flashlight on foregrip)
  • Thomas Jane as Frank Castle in The Punisher (fitted with M203 grenade launcher and M68 Aimpoint Close Combat Optic)
  • Robbie Gee as Kahn in Underworld (fitted with a scope and a Surefire M500AB tactical flashlight in the foregrip)
  • Child recruits in Soldier (fitted with red dot sights)
  • William Stryker's men in X2 (fitted with M500AB tactical flashlights)

Television

  • U.S. Army soldiers and an Iraqi civilian in Over There (fitted with RIS foregrip and AN/PEQ-2 laser system)
  • Keith Robinson as Pvt. Avery "Angel" King in Over There (fitted with RIS foregrip, AN/PEQ-2 laser system, and ACOG scope)

Video Games

Anime

Colt 9mm Submachine Gun

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Colt 9mm SMG

Film

  • Hidden in the back seat of the GTO in XXX

Video Games