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Neil McCauley ([[Robert De Niro]]) can be seen carrying a [[Heckler & Koch USP]] chambered in .45 ACP (noted by longer grip and barrel) in the early scenes of the film. Note the checkered back of the grip and the shape of the external thumb safety and slide release, all uncommon to a [[SIG-Sauer P220 pistol series#SIG P220|SIG P220]]. It is usually not seen clearly during the film, but the shape of the slide can easily be discerned during the shootout at the drive-in (when McCauley fires the gun through the window of his sedan at the shooter with the [[Steyr TMP]]). Neil then dumps his H&K USP45 for the SIG-Sauer P220, most likely to get rid of the evidence, since it was used during the drive-in theater shootout. | Neil McCauley ([[Robert De Niro]]) can be seen carrying a [[Heckler & Koch USP]] chambered in .45 ACP (noted by longer grip and barrel) in the early scenes of the film. Note the checkered back of the grip and the shape of the external thumb safety and slide release, all uncommon to a [[SIG-Sauer P220 pistol series#SIG P220|SIG P220]]. It is usually not seen clearly during the film, but the shape of the slide can easily be discerned during the shootout at the drive-in (when McCauley fires the gun through the window of his sedan at the shooter with the [[Steyr TMP]]). Neil then dumps his H&K USP45 for the SIG-Sauer P220, most likely to get rid of the evidence, since it was used during the drive-in theater shootout. | ||
[[Image:HK-USP.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch USP45 - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:HK-USP.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch USP45 - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:HEATUSP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCauley ([[Robert De Niro]]) searches for Waingro at | [[Image:HEATUSP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCauley ([[Robert De Niro]]) searches for Waingro at the truck stop with his H&K USP in hand after the meeting at the café.]] | ||
[[Image:usp_compact.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCauley lays his H&K USP45 on a table in his seaside house]] | [[Image:usp_compact.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCauley lays his H&K USP45 on a table in his seaside house]] | ||
[[Image:HeatUSP-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCauley ([[Robert De Niro]]) fires his USP45 through the windshield of his sedan. As many know, gunfire inside a small place such as a car is deafeningly loud.]] | [[Image:HeatUSP-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCauley ([[Robert De Niro]]) fires his USP45 at van Zant's assassin through the windshield of his sedan. As many know, gunfire inside a small place such as a car is deafeningly loud.]] | ||
==SIG-Sauer P220== | ==SIG-Sauer P220== | ||
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[[Image:HeatSIGP220-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCauley holds his SIG-Sauer P220 on the dying Trejo.]] | [[Image:HeatSIGP220-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCauley holds his SIG-Sauer P220 on the dying Trejo.]] | ||
[[Image:HeatSIGP220-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At Trejo's request, McCauley puts him out of his misery with his SIG-Sauer P220.]] | [[Image:HeatSIGP220-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|At Trejo's request, McCauley puts him out of his misery with his SIG-Sauer P220.]] | ||
[[Image:HeatSIGP220-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCauley kills Roger Van Zant ([[William Fichtner]]) by shooting him three times in the chest. You can clearly tell that the gun has malfunctioned. | [[Image:HeatSIGP220-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCauley kills Roger Van Zant ([[William Fichtner]]) by shooting him three times in the chest. You can clearly tell that the gun has malfunctioned. If you watch carefully, you can also see the wires running up William Fichtner's leg that trigger the bullet wound.]] | ||
[[Image:HeatSIGP220-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:HeatSIGP220-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|When it cuts back to McCauley, the gun is back in battery.]] | ||
[[Image:HeatSIGP220-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCauley does a brass check on his P220 in the elevator on his way to kill Waingro. Quite dangerously, he puts his hand over the muzzle while pushing the slide back. When he releases the slide, the sound of it closing is far too loud for such a short release.]] | [[Image:HeatSIGP220-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCauley does a brass check on his P220 in the elevator on his way to kill Waingro. Quite dangerously, he puts his hand over the muzzle while pushing the slide back. When he releases the slide, the sound of it closing is far too loud for such a short release.]] | ||
[[Image:Heat-P220.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Look at me!" McCauley holds his P220 on Waingro.]] | [[Image:Heat-P220.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"Look at me!" McCauley holds his P220 on Waingro.]] | ||
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Waingro ([[Kevin Gage]]), the unstable newcomer to Neil McCauley's ([[Robert De Niro]]) crew, carries a blued [[Star Megastar]] during the armored car robbery. He uses this one to first pistol-whip and then execute the first guard by shooting him in the face at point-blank range. He also carries a nickel one when he answers the door at his hotel suite. | Waingro ([[Kevin Gage]]), the unstable newcomer to Neil McCauley's ([[Robert De Niro]]) crew, carries a blued [[Star Megastar]] during the armored car robbery. He uses this one to first pistol-whip and then execute the first guard by shooting him in the face at point-blank range. He also carries a nickel one when he answers the door at his hotel suite. | ||
[[Image:Star-Megastar.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Star Megastar - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:Star-Megastar.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Star Megastar - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:Heat-Megastar.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Waingro pistol-whips the first guard.]] | [[Image:Heat-Megastar.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Waingro pistol-whips the first guard, unaware that he is deaf.]] | ||
[[Image:Heat-Megastar-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Waingro holds his gun on the guard.]] | [[Image:Heat-Megastar-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Waingro holds his gun on the guard.]] | ||
[[Image:HeatStarMegastar-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Waingro executes the first guard with his Star Megastar by shooting him in the face at point-blank range. | [[Image:HeatStarMegastar-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Waingro executes the first guard with his Star Megastar by shooting him in the face at point-blank range. Although muzzle flash is visible, the hammer remains cocked, indicating that this is a non-gun, given that shooting blanks at point-blank range would be deadly for the guard.]] | ||
[[Image:Heat-Megastar-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Waingro answers the door armed with | [[Image:Heat-Megastar-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Waingro answers the door armed with a nickel Star Megastar.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson 6904== | ==Smith & Wesson 6904== | ||
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[[Image:HeatKilmerpistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shiherlis gets up and sticks his 6904 in his pants.]] | [[Image:HeatKilmerpistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Shiherlis gets up and sticks his 6904 in his pants.]] | ||
==Beretta 92FS== | ==Beretta 92FS== | ||
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[[Image:TaurusPT92AFSwBlack.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Taurus PT92AFS (Stainless) (Pre-1998) with slimline black factory grips - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:TaurusPT92AFSwBlack.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Taurus PT92AFS (Stainless) (Pre-1998) with slimline black factory grips - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:HeatTaurusPT92.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taurus PT92AFS is seen in this security guard's holster at the beginning of the bank heist as McCauley binds his hands behind his back.]] | [[Image:HeatTaurusPT92.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Taurus PT92AFS is seen in this security guard's holster at the beginning of the bank heist as McCauley binds his hands behind his back.]] | ||
=Revolvers= | |||
==Smith & Wesson Model 36== | |||
When Hanna and his men visit Alan Marciano ([[Hank Azaria]]) in Las Vegas to question him about his relationship with Charlene Shiherlis ([[Ashley Judd]]), Det. Casals ([[Wes Studi]]) is seen in the background holding a nickel [[Smith & Wesson Model 36]] snub nose revolver. | |||
[[Image:StainlessS&WModel36.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 36 (nickel) - .38 Special]] | |||
[[Image:HeatS&W60.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Det. Casals in the background is holding a stainless steel Smith & Wesson Model 36.]] | |||
==Smith & Wesson Model 38 "Bodyguard"== | |||
During the armored car robbery, as soon as Waingro uses his [[Star Megastar]] to execute the first guard, McCauley guns down the second guard ([[Thomas Rosales Jr.]]) as he tries to grab a [[Smith & Wesson Model 38]] "Bodyguard" from his ankle holster. | |||
[[Image:SWBodyguard.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith & Wesson Model 38 "Bodyguard" - .38 Special]] | |||
[[Image:Heat_1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The second guard tries to draw a Smith & Wesson Model 38 "Bodyguard" before McCauley guns him down.]] | |||
[[Image:HeatS&W38.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A crime scene technician picks up the Smith & Wesson Model 38 "Bodyguard".]] | |||
=Submachine Guns & Machine Pistols= | =Submachine Guns & Machine Pistols= | ||
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The assassin sent to the drive-in theater ([[Max Daniels]]) to kill McCauley brings a [[Steyr TMP]]. | The assassin sent to the drive-in theater ([[Max Daniels]]) to kill McCauley brings a [[Steyr TMP]]. | ||
[[Image:SteyrTMP.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Steyr TMP - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:SteyrTMP.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Steyr TMP - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Heat-TMP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The drive-in theater shooter firing his Steyr TMP at McCauley's car just before Shiherlis shoots him in the back, allowing McCauley to shoot him from in front, killing him. Notice how he pulls the sling forward to tighten it and steady his aim. This is a well known technique for firing stockless guns.]] | [[Image:Heat-TMP.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The drive-in theater shooter firing his Steyr TMP at McCauley's car just before Shiherlis shoots him in the back, allowing McCauley to shoot him from in front, killing him. Notice how he pulls the sling forward to tighten it and steady his aim. This is a well known technique for firing stockless guns. The expression on his face comes from McCauley having pinned his leg between his car and the pickup truck he came in.]] | ||
[[Image:HeatTMP-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shooter fires his Steyr TMP at McCauley.]] | [[Image:HeatTMP-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The shooter fires his Steyr TMP at McCauley.]] | ||
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==Mossberg 590== | ==Mossberg 590== | ||
Detective Casals ([[Wes Studi]]) brings a [[Mossberg 590]] to breach the door of Hugh Benny's ([[Henry Rollins]]) apartment. Sergeant Drucker ([[Mykelti Williamson]]) appears to carry the exact same [[Mossberg 590]] in the firefight outside the bank heist. | Detective Casals ([[Wes Studi]]) brings a [[Mossberg 590]] to breach the door of Hugh Benny's ([[Henry Rollins]]) apartment. Sergeant Drucker ([[Mykelti Williamson]]) appears to carry the exact same [[Mossberg 590]] in the firefight outside the bank heist. Hanna later takes one from an officer towards the end of the film as he chases down McCauley on the tarmac. | ||
[[Image:Mossberg 590.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mossberg 590 with heat shield and bead sight - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Mossberg 590.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mossberg 590 with heat shield and bead sight - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Heat-Mossberg-500-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant Drucker ([[Mykelti Williamson]]) with a Mossberg 590. In the foreground is Detective Casals ([[Wes Studi]]) with an M16A1 (with M16A2 handguard).]] | [[Image:Heat-Mossberg-500-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sergeant Drucker ([[Mykelti Williamson]]) with a Mossberg 590. In the foreground is Detective Casals ([[Wes Studi]]) with an M16A1 (with M16A2 handguard).]] | ||
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[[Image:HeatMossberg590-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note 590 style magazine tube cap.]] | [[Image:HeatMossberg590-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note 590 style magazine tube cap.]] | ||
[[Image:HeatMossberg590-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Det. Casals ([[Wes Studi]]) loads some 12 gauge low brass slugs into his 590.]] | [[Image:HeatMossberg590-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Det. Casals ([[Wes Studi]]) loads some 12 gauge low brass slugs into his 590.]] | ||
[[Image:Heat-Mossberg-500.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[Image:Heat-Mossberg-500.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hanna and Casals head to Hugh Benny's apartment, Casals holding a Mossberg 590. When he pumps it, it sounds empty.]] | ||
[[Image:HeatMossberg590-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Det. Casals ([[Wes Studi]]) blows out the hinges of Hugh Benny's door with the 590, which is extremely loud in such tight quarters.]] | [[Image:HeatMossberg590-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Det. Casals ([[Wes Studi]]) blows out the hinges of Hugh Benny's door with the 590, which is extremely loud in such tight quarters.]] | ||
[[Image:HeatMossberg590-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hanna ([[Al Pacino]]) takes a 590 from an officer before pursuing McCauley ([[Robert De Niro]]).]] | [[Image:HeatMossberg590-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hanna ([[Al Pacino]]) takes a 590 from an officer before pursuing McCauley ([[Robert De Niro]]).]] | ||
[[Image:HeatMossberg590.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hanna | [[Image:HeatMossberg590.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hanna fires his acquired 590 at a fleeing McCauley.]] | ||
==Mossberg 500== | ==Mossberg 500== | ||
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[[Image:HeatColt654-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCauley carrying his Colt M654 during the armored car heist, keeping a lookout for the police.]] | [[Image:HeatColt654-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCauley carrying his Colt M654 during the armored car heist, keeping a lookout for the police.]] | ||
[[Image:HeatModel654.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCauley holds his Model 654.]] | [[Image:HeatModel654.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCauley holds his Model 654.]] | ||
[[Image:HeatColt654-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"80 seconds left!" McCauley calls out to the others while holding his Colt Model 654. | [[Image:HeatColt654-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"80 seconds left!" McCauley calls out to the others while holding his Colt Model 654. The Goodhew ambulance patches on his uniform establish that this is McCauley.]] | ||
[[Image:HeatColt654-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCauley gives Cheritto a nod to give him approval to execute the third guard.]] | [[Image:HeatColt654-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|McCauley gives Cheritto a nod to give him approval to execute the third guard.]] | ||
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[[Image:Type56S.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Norinco Type 56-1 - 7.62x39mm]] | [[Image:Type56S.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Norinco Type 56-1 - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:Heat56-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of Trejo's Norinco Type 56-1 as the call on the robbery goes out on the police scanner. The slanted [[AKM]] Style compensator is not standard on the military Type 56, however, manufacturers like Norinco and Poly Technologies added them on to their civilian rifles for export to the United States in the 1980s.]] | [[Image:Heat56-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of Trejo's Norinco Type 56-1 as the call on the robbery goes out on the police scanner. The slanted [[AKM]] Style compensator is not standard on the military Type 56, however, manufacturers like Norinco and Poly Technologies added them on to their civilian rifles for export to the United States in the 1980s.]] | ||
[[Image:Heat56-1zoomedin.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Trejo's Type 56-1 as seen while Trejo is | [[Image:Heat56-1zoomedin.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Trejo's Type 56-1 as seen while Trejo is deploying the spike strip.]] | ||
==Heckler & Koch SR9(T)== | ==Heckler & Koch SR9(T)== | ||
Revision as of 18:33, 4 March 2012
Heat is the 1995 crime drama directed by Michael Mann and stars Al Pacino as a relentless LAPD detective who is determined to take down a high end robbery crew led by a master criminal (Robert De Niro). Notable for its detailed depiction of the techniques used by both law enforcement and criminal elements, the film was first made as the 1989 television movie L.A. Takedown. Heat also was reported to have been viewed repeatedly by the robbery duo involved in the infamous North Hollywood shootout (depicted in the film 44 Minutes: The North Hollywood Shootout).
The following guns were used in the film Heat:
Handguns
Colt M1991A1 Series 80 Officers ACP
Lt. Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino)'s sidearm during the movie is an ivory gripped Colt M1991A1 Series 80 Colt Officers ACP model that he carries on his waist in a cross draw holster. Hanna's choice of sidearm might also be a nod to his service with the Marine Corps.
Heckler & Koch USP45
Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) can be seen carrying a Heckler & Koch USP chambered in .45 ACP (noted by longer grip and barrel) in the early scenes of the film. Note the checkered back of the grip and the shape of the external thumb safety and slide release, all uncommon to a SIG P220. It is usually not seen clearly during the film, but the shape of the slide can easily be discerned during the shootout at the drive-in (when McCauley fires the gun through the window of his sedan at the shooter with the Steyr TMP). Neil then dumps his H&K USP45 for the SIG-Sauer P220, most likely to get rid of the evidence, since it was used during the drive-in theater shootout.
SIG-Sauer P220
After dumping his H&K USP after the drive-in theater shootout, Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) replaces his USP with a SIG-Sauer P220 in .45 ACP as his sidearm for the rest of the movie. In the script it is also mentioned that he holds a .45 caliber pistol.
Star Megastar
Waingro (Kevin Gage), the unstable newcomer to Neil McCauley's (Robert De Niro) crew, carries a blued Star Megastar during the armored car robbery. He uses this one to first pistol-whip and then execute the first guard by shooting him in the face at point-blank range. He also carries a nickel one when he answers the door at his hotel suite.
Smith & Wesson 6904
Chris Shiherlis (Val Kilmer) is seen with a compact pistol in a holster next to him when McCauley walks in and sees him sleeping on the floor. He wakes up and then sticks the holstered gun in his pants. The closest gun it seems to resemble is a Smith & Wesson 6904 blued compact pistol.
Beretta 92FS
The LAPD patrol officers responding to the bank robbery return fire on Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) and his crew with their standard issue Beretta 92FSs. Sgt. Drucker (Mykelti Williamson) uses one while pursuing Cheritto after he runs out of ammunition for his Mossberg 500 shotgun.
M1911A1
One of the SWAT officers checking Shiherlis' car has an unknown M1911A1 pistol in his holster. Since Kimbers weren't issued yet to LAPD officers, it is doubtful it is a Kimber Custom II, the current sidearm of LAPD special weapons and tactical units.
Ruger KP90
Michael Cheritto (Tom Sizemore) has a Ruger KP90 in a crossdraw holster on his tac vest during the armored car robbery. This is NOT the P90, as sometimes claimed, but the stainless KP90.
Glock 19
After McCauley executes Waingro, he leaves the room, and a detective working surveillance at the hotel draws a Glock 19 on him. McCauley backs the detective against the wall and then expertly subdues and disarms the man.
Taurus PT92
A stainless Taurus PT92 can be seen in the holster of the bank guard that McCauley kicks to the floor during the start of the bank robbery.
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 36
When Hanna and his men visit Alan Marciano (Hank Azaria) in Las Vegas to question him about his relationship with Charlene Shiherlis (Ashley Judd), Det. Casals (Wes Studi) is seen in the background holding a nickel Smith & Wesson Model 36 snub nose revolver.
Smith & Wesson Model 38 "Bodyguard"
During the armored car robbery, as soon as Waingro uses his Star Megastar to execute the first guard, McCauley guns down the second guard (Thomas Rosales Jr.) as he tries to grab a Smith & Wesson Model 38 "Bodyguard" from his ankle holster.
Submachine Guns & Machine Pistols
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Heckler & Koch MP5A3s are seen held by an LAPD SWAT officer in a hiding position during the stakeout scene at the precious metals repository. It is also used by a surveillance team watching for Shiherlis and is used by the SWAT team that is sent to the hotel in the climax.
Steyr TMP
The assassin sent to the drive-in theater (Max Daniels) to kill McCauley brings a Steyr TMP.
Shotguns
Benelli M3 Super 90
After the assassin is gunned down at the drive-in-theater, the truck driver starts to drive towards the exit, but just as he reaches the gate, Cheritto steps out from behind cover and opens fire with a Benelli M3 Super 90 12 gauge shotgun.
Mossberg 590
Detective Casals (Wes Studi) brings a Mossberg 590 to breach the door of Hugh Benny's (Henry Rollins) apartment. Sergeant Drucker (Mykelti Williamson) appears to carry the exact same Mossberg 590 in the firefight outside the bank heist. Hanna later takes one from an officer towards the end of the film as he chases down McCauley on the tarmac.
Mossberg 500
Some of the LAPD officers are seen armed with Mossberg 500s during the bank robbery shootout.
Ithaca 37 "Stakeout"
An Ithaca 37 "Stakeout" short-barreled shotgun can be seen resting behind a security desk when McCauley goes to kill Waingro in the hotel.
Remington 870
Some of the LAPD officers are seen armed with Remington 870s during the bank robbery shootout.
Rifles & Carbines
Colt Model 654
During the armored car robbery, McCauley carries a Colt M654 carbine, a 14.5" barreled predecessor to the M4, with M16A1-style lightweight barrel and sights. He uses his to execute the second guard (the one who tries to draw the Smith & Wesson Model 38 Bodyguard in his ankle holster), who gets hit in his right arm, his shoulder and in his chest. Based on configuration it may be a 654 upper on a GAU-5A receiver (or possibly even an SP1 receiver with a drop-in autosear to allow it fire fully-automatic).
Colt Model 733
During the armored car robbery, Chris Shiherlis (Val Kilmer) uses a Colt M733 carbine as his weapon of choice. During the bank robbery, Shiherlis and McCauley both carry short barreled Colt M733 carbines. They are ultra-compact versions of the M16 rifle family with 11.5-inch barrels, being smaller and shorter than the M16A2 Rifle (20-inch) and M4 Carbine (14.5-inch).
The lighter encumbrance comes at a trade off of reduced range and accuracy, which is appropriate since the M733 can be fired from inside the vehicle, the robbers burdened by loads of cash, and because the firefight takes place at close to medium distances. The compactness also makes it easier to conceal the weapon, which comes in handy when entering the bank. The M733s have full automatic and semi-auto fire modes, while retaining the penetration of the 5.56mm round of its bigger brothers, which are all particularly deadly as they are capable of wounding officers and bystanders even through objects normally considered safe cover. The M733s handle similarly to submachine guns, however they are more accurate and significantly more powerful. However, due to the weapon's compact and short barrel, 5.56 NATO rounds fired from this weapon lose a significant amount of velocity found in longer barreled weapons. With slower velocities, rounds from from this weapon do not "fragment", a secondary wounding mechanism, but still provide more oomph than typical submachine gun rounds. This is a very professional choice of a primary weapon for that particular job, time and environment.
It hence comes as no surprise that during the shootout, Shiherlis uses the M733s to great effect, killing Bosko (Ted Levine), a member of Hanna's detectives, in a brief exchange of fire. After the getaway ride is disabled, Shiherlis sprays the police barricade with dozens of rounds, shooting up the LAPD police cars forming the blockade. Shiherlis's bursts also hit several other officers, but whether they survive or not is never mentioned.
Allegedly, footage of Shiherlis expertly reloading his rifle during this sequence has been shown to American Special Forces trainees, with the message from their instructor, "This is how I want you to reload." McCauley also uses an M733 to shoot a pursuing patrolman while carjacking a Ford Taurus Wagon to escape.
FN FNC-80
Lt. Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) pulls out an FN FNC-80 assault rifle during the shootout on Flower Street, and uses it to kill Cheritto when Cheritto - who is firing at Drucker and several other cops - grabs a little girl as a human shield. According to the on-set armorer, Hanna's rifle was a Select Fire FNC-80 assault rifle that was chopped down by the armorer to a Para length barrel, and an M16 style birdcage was attached. The FNC-80 was imported into the U.S. as a full automatic weapon and as a Semiautomatic Sporter rifle named the FNC 223 Sporter. Despite being a full auto weapon, Michael Mann instructed Al Pacino to fire only in semi-automatic mode, because Hanna and all of the other cops who were involved in the shootout would be concerned about the possibility of endangering bystanders.
FN FAL 50.61
During the armored car robbery, Michael Cheritto (Tom Sizemore) uses a 20" barreled FN FAL 50.61 Paratrooper version with a side-folding stock. He uses his to execute the third guard with a double tap to the sternum and a third shot to the head. This is a military tactic known as the Mozambique Drill, and is a prominent feature in Michael Mann's movies (it appears twice in Heat - this incident, and then at the end, when McCauley executes Waingro in his hotel room).
Heckler & Koch HK91A2
Chris Shiherlis (Val Kilmer) covers McCauley (Robert De Niro) at the drive-in theater with a Heckler & Koch HK91A2 fitted with a bipod, and manages to take out the Steyr TMP-wielding assassin with a shot to the back.
IMI Galil ARM (5.56mm)
Michael Cheritto (Tom Sizemore) uses an IMI Galil ARM Model 372 during the bank robbery and the shootout. While inside the bank, the stock is removed from the mounting bracket. However, it appears when he enters the car, an obvious a continuity error. He gets separated from the rest of the crew during the gun battle but managed to wound one of Hanna's men, Detective Schwartz (Jerry Trimble) by shooting him in the shoulder by a transit bus. Oddly enough, Mann refers to the weapon as a 7.62mm in his audio commentary.
M16A1 (with M16A2 handguards)
Several M16A1 assault rifles feature prominently in the film, fitted with M16A2-style handguards and Rapidex type rear sight adjustment knobs. They are wielded by various L.A.P.D. officers, including Detective Casals (Wes Studi), Detective Bosko (Ted Levine) and Detective Schwartz (Jerry Trimble). Casals uses one to assist in disabling the Lincoln Town Car being used as a getaway vehicle, and also manages to shoot and wound Shiherlis during the shootout. According to the on set armorer, the director wanted the actors to fire in semi-automatic mode only. The reason given was that the police would be less interested in 'suppressing fire' and more interested in controlled shots given the proximity of so many innocent bystanders.
Norinco Type 56-1
During the armored car robbery, Trejo (Danny Trejo) carries a Chinese Norinco Type 56-1 assault rifle.
Heckler & Koch SR9(T)
A police sniper of the surveillance team watches over McCauley with a Heckler & Koch SR9(T) sniper rifle. This same sniper is seen during the stakeout for Shiherlis with the rifle.
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