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=Shotguns= | |||
==Modified Saiga-12 Shotgun== | ==Modified Saiga-12 Shotgun== | ||
The unique weapon used by Ceasar Vargas ([[Pedro Damian]]) in the film is a modified [[Izhmash Saiga series shotgun|Saiga 12]] shotgun. It's mentioned by the gun expert Charlie Hertz in the film as "the gun that's not supposed to exist". Designed specifically for this movie and built by gunsmiths Larry Zanoff and the late Jim Boland, the weapon is mentioned to fire depleted uranium shells. It is seen fired in both its compact configuration and in its full extended configuration. The weapon is also fitted with a green laser sight and C-more red dot sight. This weapon was also used on the TV series [[Firefly]] as Jayne's favorite gun "Vera". | The unique weapon used by Ceasar Vargas ([[Pedro Damian]]) in the film is a modified [[Izhmash Saiga series shotgun|Saiga 12]] shotgun. It's mentioned by the gun expert Charlie Hertz in the film as "the gun that's not supposed to exist". Designed specifically for this movie and built by gunsmiths Larry Zanoff and the late Jim Boland, the weapon is mentioned to fire depleted uranium shells. It is seen fired in both its compact configuration and in its full extended configuration. The weapon is also fitted with a green laser sight and C-more red dot sight. This weapon was also used on the TV series [[Firefly]] as Jayne's favorite gun "Vera". | ||
[[Image:Saiga12FireflyVera.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Showtime Saiga-12 Rifle - 12 Gauge with stock and barrel extended]] | [[Image:Saiga12FireflyVera.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Showtime Saiga-12 Rifle - 12 Gauge with stock and barrel extended]] | ||
[[Image:Showtime 033.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Showtime 033.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ceasar Vargas ([[Pedro Damian]]) fires the modified Saiga with the stock extended and the barrel extension.]] | ||
[[File:Showtime 238.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ceasar Vargas ([[Pedro Damian]]) holds the modified Saiga while holding Chase Renzi ([[Rene Russo]]) hostage.]] | |||
[[Image:Saiga12Showtime.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Showtime Saiga-12 Compact - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Saiga12Showtime.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Showtime Saiga-12 Compact - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:Showtime 022.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Showtime 022.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Lazy Boy ([[Mos Def]]) uses the Saiga in the compact form. (Notice how the flip-up barrel is completely flat with no exit. This is not the same gun fired at the truck later in the film, which was seen with an open fold down barrel when it was removed from the bag.)]] | ||
==Mossberg 590 Mariner== | |||
When confronted at his home, Lazy Boy ([[Mos Def]]) tries to defend himself with a pistol-gripped [[Mossberg 590]] Mariner. | |||
[[Image:Moss590ExP.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mossberg 590A Mariner with pistol grip and hi-cap mag tube.]] | |||
[[Image:Showtime 025.jpg|thumb|none|600px|When confronted at his home, Lazy Boy ([[Mos Def]]) tries to defend himself with a pistol-gripped [[Mossberg 590]] Mariner.]] | |||
=Handguns= | |||
==Beretta 9000S== | ==Beretta 9000S== | ||
LAPD Det. Mitch Preston ([[Robert De Niro]]) is seen carrying a [[Beretta 9000S]] at the beginning of the film. He hides it in a large slush cup when he goes undercover to a drug buy. | LAPD Det. Mitch Preston ([[Robert De Niro]]) is seen carrying a [[Beretta 9000S]] at the beginning of the film. He hides it in a large slush cup when he goes undercover to a drug buy. | ||
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[[File:Two Tone Sig Sauer P228.jpg|thumb|none|301px|SIG-Sauer P228 with stainless slide]] | [[File:Two Tone Sig Sauer P228.jpg|thumb|none|301px|SIG-Sauer P228 with stainless slide]] | ||
[[Image:Showtime 012.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A thug is seen with a [[SIG-Sauer P228]] with a stainless slide during the undercover sting.]] | [[Image:Showtime 012.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A thug is seen with a [[SIG-Sauer P228]] with a stainless slide during the undercover sting.]] | ||
==NAA Guardian (.25acp/.380acp)== | ==NAA Guardian (.25acp/.380acp)== | ||
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[[Image:Showtime 063.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Trey shows the Guardian.]] | [[Image:Showtime 063.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Trey shows the Guardian.]] | ||
=Other= | |||
==Gun Shop== | ==Gun Shop== | ||
Mitch is seen going to a gun shop to ask questions. | Mitch is seen going to a gun shop to ask questions. | ||
Revision as of 01:24, 18 October 2013
Showtime is a 2002 action comedy directed by Tom Dey (Shanghai Noon) and starring Robert De Niro as a no-nonsense LAPD detective who is partnered with a patrol cop (Eddie Murphy) who desperately wants to be an actor. Together they become stars of their own reality program as they investigate the use of a very deadly weapon in several crimes. The cast includes Rene Russo and William Shatner as himself.
The following weapons were used in the film Showtime (2002):
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Shotguns
Modified Saiga-12 Shotgun
The unique weapon used by Ceasar Vargas (Pedro Damian) in the film is a modified Saiga 12 shotgun. It's mentioned by the gun expert Charlie Hertz in the film as "the gun that's not supposed to exist". Designed specifically for this movie and built by gunsmiths Larry Zanoff and the late Jim Boland, the weapon is mentioned to fire depleted uranium shells. It is seen fired in both its compact configuration and in its full extended configuration. The weapon is also fitted with a green laser sight and C-more red dot sight. This weapon was also used on the TV series Firefly as Jayne's favorite gun "Vera".
Mossberg 590 Mariner
When confronted at his home, Lazy Boy (Mos Def) tries to defend himself with a pistol-gripped Mossberg 590 Mariner.
Handguns
Beretta 9000S
LAPD Det. Mitch Preston (Robert De Niro) is seen carrying a Beretta 9000S at the beginning of the film. He hides it in a large slush cup when he goes undercover to a drug buy.
Smith & Wesson 4505
Throughout the rest of the film, Mitch carries a Smith & Wesson 4505 as his sidearm.
Beretta 92FS Pistol
The Beretta 92FS is the main sidearm of LAPD officer Trey Sellars (Eddie Murphy) at the beginning of the film.
Beretta 92SB Silver
When Trey is partnered with Mitch, he switches to a silver (possibly nickel) Beretta 92SB for the remainder of the film.
SIG-Sauer P228
A thug is seen with a SIG-Sauer P228 with a stainless slide during the undercover sting.
NAA Guardian (.25acp/.380acp)
In the final confrontation in the hotel room, Trey pulls a NAA Guardian, which Mitch then hides in a video camera.
Other
Gun Shop
Mitch is seen going to a gun shop to ask questions.
The Gun Show
At one point in the film, Trey and Mitch are seen entering a gun show where many weapons are displayed.
