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[[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol - Commercial Model known as the "Colt Government Model" - .45 ACP. This has a deep Colt factory blued finish, common for commercial variants before and after the war.]] | [[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol - Commercial Model known as the "Colt Government Model" - .45 ACP. This has a deep Colt factory blued finish, common for commercial variants before and after the war.]] | ||
[[Image:ITLD-M1911-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Matix threatens the pinball machine salesman.]] | [[Image:ITLD-M1911-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Matix threatens the pinball machine salesman.]] | ||
[[Image:ITLD-M1911-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view of the M1911A1.]] | [[Image:ITLD-M1911-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view of the M1911A1 held by William Matix ([[Michael Gross]]).]] | ||
[[Image:INTLOD-MISL-5.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Several M1911A1's are seen when the agents search the paramilitary group.]] | [[Image:INTLOD-MISL-5.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Several M1911A1's are seen when the agents search the paramilitary group.]] | ||
[[Image:INTLOD-1911-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Matix's M1911A1 is seen resting on the dinner table when he tells his wife to get out.]] | [[Image:INTLOD-1911-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Matix's M1911A1 is seen resting on the dinner table when he tells his wife to get out.]] | ||
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=Revolvers= | =Revolvers= | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
Agents who do not carry the Smith & Wesson 459 pistol in this film carry a 4" barreled [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]]. Special Agent Ed Mirelles ([[Ronald G. Joseph]]) uses a Model 10 to fatally wound Matix and Platt as they attempt to flee the shootout. In the actual shootout Supervisory Special Agent Gordon | Agents who do not carry the Smith & Wesson 459 pistol in this film carry a 4" barreled [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]], including Supervisory Special Agent Gordon "Gordy" McNeill ([[Doug Sheehan]]). Special Agent Ed Mirelles ([[Ronald G. Joseph]]) notably uses a Model 10 to fatally wound Matix and Platt as they attempt to flee the shootout. | ||
In the actual shootout Supervisory Special Agent Gordon McNeill carried a 2.5" barreled [[Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snub Nose|Smith & Wesson Model 19]] revolver. The Model 19 was an approved personally-owned weapon at the time of the shooting, and is listed in FBI documents as being approved for carry by SSA McNeill. | |||
[[Image:S&WModel10HB.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB (Heavy barrel) Revolver (Post 1950s Model) - .38 Special]] | [[Image:S&WModel10HB.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB (Heavy barrel) Revolver (Post 1950s Model) - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:INTLOD-SW10-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SSA McNeill prepares to fire his Smith & Wesson Model 10 at the the suspects.]] | [[Image:INTLOD-SW10-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SSA Gordon "Gordy" McNeill prepares to fire his Smith & Wesson Model 10 at the the suspects.]] | ||
[[Image:ITLD-M19-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|SSA McNeill ([[Doug Sheehan]]) fires his S&W Model 10 at William Matix. In the film he hits Matix in the arm, in the actual shootout he hit Matix in the face, knocking him unconscious for several minutes.]] | [[Image:ITLD-M19-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|SSA McNeill ([[Doug Sheehan]]) fires his S&W Model 10 at William Matix. In the film he hits Matix in the arm, in the actual shootout he hit Matix in the face, knocking him unconscious for several minutes.]] | ||
[[Image:INTLOD-SW10-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Special Agent Gilbert Orrantia ([[Geoffrey Deuel]]) returns fire from across the street, before being wounded by Platt.]] | [[Image:INTLOD-SW10-6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Special Agent Gilbert Orrantia ([[Geoffrey Deuel]]) returns fire from across the street, before being wounded by Platt.]] | ||
[[Image:ITLD-M19-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A wounded McNeill attempts to reload his Model 10.]] | [[Image:ITLD-M19-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|A wounded McNeill attempts to reload his Model 10.]] | ||
[[Image:ITLD-M10-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Special Agent Mirelles ([[Ronald G. Joseph]]) draws his Model 10, after emptying his shotgun.]] | [[Image:ITLD-M10-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Special Agent Mirelles ([[Ronald G. Joseph]]) draws his [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]], after emptying his shotgun.]] | ||
[[Image:ITLD-M10-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Mirelles fires at Matix and Platt as they attempt to flee.]] | [[Image:ITLD-M10-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Mirelles fires at Matix and Platt as they attempt to flee.]] | ||
[[Image:INTLOD-SW10-10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mirelles with his Model 10 after emptying it at the Platt and Matix.]] | [[Image:INTLOD-SW10-10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mirelles with his Model 10 after emptying it at the Platt and Matix.]] | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Model 686== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 686== | ||
Michael Platt ([[David Soul]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 686]] to kill a man target shooting with a rifle at the beginning of the film, to steal his gold Monte Carlo. William Matix carries the | Michael Platt ([[David Soul]]) uses a [[Smith & Wesson Model 686]] to kill a man target shooting with a rifle at the beginning of the film, to steal his gold Monte Carlo. William Matix carries the Model 686 in a shoulder holster during the shootout; At one point Platt takes the revolver and attempts to shoot Special Agent Ed Mirelles ([[Ronald G. Joseph]]) with it, missing his head by inches before the gun misfires after 3 shots. | ||
In the actual shootout a [[Smith & Wesson Model 586]] was used, but not in this particular portion of the incident - A [[Dan Wesson]] revolver is what Platt pulled from Matix's shoulder holster. The S&W Model 586 was used first by Michael Platt at the beginning of the actual shootout, before switching to his [[Ruger Mini-14]]. | |||
[[Image:S&WModel686.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 686 - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:S&WModel686.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 686 - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:INTLOD-SW686-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Platt shoots a man target practicing at the start of the film with a Smith & Wesson Model 686.]] | [[Image:INTLOD-SW686-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Platt shoots a man target practicing at the start of the film with a Smith & Wesson Model 686.]] | ||
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==Colt Python== | ==Colt Python== | ||
William Matix ([[Michael Gross]]) uses a [[Colt Python]] in an attempt to kill a man target shooting with a pistol to take his black Monte Carlo. It is never seen again. In the actual shootout a [[Dan Wesson]] revolver (which resembles the Colt Python) was used in addition to | William Matix ([[Michael Gross]]) uses a [[Colt Python]] in an attempt to kill a man target shooting with a pistol to take his black Monte Carlo. It is never seen again. | ||
In the actual shootout a [[Dan Wesson]] revolver (which resembles the Colt Python) was used in addition to a [[Smith & Wesson Model 586]]. | |||
[[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt Python - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:Colt-Python.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Colt Python - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:INTLOD-PYTHON-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Matix aims the Colt Python at the man target shooting.]] | [[Image:INTLOD-PYTHON-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Matix aims the Colt Python at the man target shooting.]] | ||
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==Remington 870== | ==Remington 870== | ||
Several FBI agents are seen with the [[Remington 870]] in the film. | Several FBI agents are seen with the [[Remington 870]] in the film. Special Agent Ed Mirelles ([[Ronald G. Joseph]]) notably uses a [[Remington 870]] during the shootout. | ||
[[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | [[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 Police Magnum Riot Shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Image:INTLOD-870-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Supervisory Special Agent Gordon McNeill ([[Doug Sheehan]]) gets a Remington 870 out of the FBI armory as they get ready to question a paramilitary group.]] | [[Image:INTLOD-870-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Supervisory Special Agent Gordon McNeill ([[Doug Sheehan]]) gets a Remington 870 out of the FBI armory as they get ready to question a paramilitary group.]] | ||
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=Rifles / Carbines= | =Rifles / Carbines= | ||
==Ruger AC-556K== | ==Ruger AC-556K== | ||
Michael Platt ([[David Soul]]) uses a | Michael Platt ([[David Soul]]) uses a [[Ruger AC556|Ruger AC-556K]] for most of the film. Platt uses the AC-556K to kill an armored car guard, and later uses it in the shootout against the FBI agents that attempt to apprehend him. | ||
In the actual incident, the real Michael Platt used a Mini-14 with a folding stock, but it was stainless steel and was semi-auto only, unlike in the film where a full-auto AC-556 was used. | |||
[[Image:RugerAC556folder.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Ruger AC-556K - 5.56x45mm (.223)]] | [[Image:RugerAC556folder.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Ruger AC-556K - 5.56x45mm (.223)]] | ||
[[Image:INTLOD-MINI14-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Several Ruger AC-556's are seen being used by the paramilitary group the FBI questions.]] | [[Image:INTLOD-MINI14-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Several Ruger AC-556's are seen being used by the paramilitary group the FBI questions.]] | ||
[[Image:INTLOD-MINI14-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Platt fires his Ruger AC-556K in the wall after a bank employee doesn't tell him what he wants to hear.]] | [[Image:INTLOD-MINI14-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Platt fires his Ruger AC-556K in the wall after a bank employee doesn't tell him what he wants to hear.]] | ||
[[Image:ITLD-Ruger-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Platt threatens bank employees with his Ruger AC-556K.]] | [[Image:ITLD-Ruger-2.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Platt threatens bank employees with his Ruger AC-556K.]] | ||
[[Image:INTLOD-MINI14-4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Platt | [[Image:INTLOD-MINI14-4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Platt reloads his Ruger AC-556K, note the selector switch meaning it's a factory or professionally converted to full-auto.]] | ||
[[Image:ITLD-Ruger-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Platt continues practice shooting with his Ruger AC-556K, after buying five thousand rounds of ammunition.]] | [[Image:ITLD-Ruger-1.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Michael Platt ([[David Soul]]) continues practice shooting with his Ruger AC-556K, after buying five thousand rounds of ammunition.]] | ||
[[Image:ITLD-Ruger-3.jpg|thumb|500px|none| | [[Image:ITLD-Ruger-3.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Wounded by the FBI agents, Platt reloads his Ruger AC-556K during the shootout. His rifle has two magazines taped together 'jungle-style.']] | ||
[[Image:ITLD-Ruger-4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Platt | [[Image:ITLD-Ruger-4.jpg|thumb|500px|none|Platt prepares to fire his [[Ruger AC556|AC-556K]] after getting to his feet.]] | ||
==Bolt-Action Rifle== | ==Bolt-Action Rifle== | ||
Revision as of 02:59, 28 August 2015
In The Line Of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders is a 1988 made-for-television film based on the events of a real life FBI investigation which led to the April 11, 1986 FBI Miami shooting incident.
The following weapons were used in the film In the Line of Duty: The F.B.I. Murders:
Pistols
Smith & Wesson 459
Special Agent Ben Grogan (Ronny Cox) and Special Agent Jerry Dove (Bruce Greenwood) both carry Smith & Wesson 459 pistols as their sidearms. Special Agent Ron Risner (Randal Patrick) is also armed with a 459.
Beretta 92F
In a continuity error, both Special Agent Jerry Dove (Bruce Greenwood) and Special Agent Ron Risner (Randal Patrick) are seen with a Beretta 92F in some scenes.
Colt M1911A1
William Matix (Michael Gross) briefly uses a M1911A1 pistol to steal a car by shooting it's owner. The M1911A1 is also used in the film when Platt and Matix break into the pinball machine salesman's home. It is later seen when Matix tells his wife to get out.
Unknown
The man that is shot by William Matix with a Colt Python is target practicing with an unknown pistol. It closely resembles the S&W 459, but there is never a close up shot.
Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Agents who do not carry the Smith & Wesson 459 pistol in this film carry a 4" barreled Smith & Wesson Model 10, including Supervisory Special Agent Gordon "Gordy" McNeill (Doug Sheehan). Special Agent Ed Mirelles (Ronald G. Joseph) notably uses a Model 10 to fatally wound Matix and Platt as they attempt to flee the shootout.
In the actual shootout Supervisory Special Agent Gordon McNeill carried a 2.5" barreled Smith & Wesson Model 19 revolver. The Model 19 was an approved personally-owned weapon at the time of the shooting, and is listed in FBI documents as being approved for carry by SSA McNeill.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Special Agent John Hanlon (Peter McRobbie) uses a backup Smith & Wesson Model 36 in the shootout scene, after his main sidearm was knocked over during a collision with the other pursuit vehicles.
Smith & Wesson Model 686
Michael Platt (David Soul) uses a Smith & Wesson Model 686 to kill a man target shooting with a rifle at the beginning of the film, to steal his gold Monte Carlo. William Matix carries the Model 686 in a shoulder holster during the shootout; At one point Platt takes the revolver and attempts to shoot Special Agent Ed Mirelles (Ronald G. Joseph) with it, missing his head by inches before the gun misfires after 3 shots.
In the actual shootout a Smith & Wesson Model 586 was used, but not in this particular portion of the incident - A Dan Wesson revolver is what Platt pulled from Matix's shoulder holster. The S&W Model 586 was used first by Michael Platt at the beginning of the actual shootout, before switching to his Ruger Mini-14.
Colt Python
William Matix (Michael Gross) uses a Colt Python in an attempt to kill a man target shooting with a pistol to take his black Monte Carlo. It is never seen again.
In the actual shootout a Dan Wesson revolver (which resembles the Colt Python) was used in addition to a Smith & Wesson Model 586.
Smith & Wesson Model 29
Michael Platt (David Soul) briefly uses a Smith & Wesson Model 29 during the home invasion scene. After that, the revolver is never seen again.
Shotguns
Ithaca 37
William Matix (Michael Gross) uses a Ithaca 37 shotgun throughout the film. Michael Platt (David Soul) uses it to execute a guard who drew on them. In the film the barrel is cut down in front of the magazine tube. In the actual shootout Matix used a Smith & Wesson 3000 Shotgun that featured an extended magazine tube so the barrel would not have been cut down.
Remington 870
Several FBI agents are seen with the Remington 870 in the film. Special Agent Ed Mirelles (Ronald G. Joseph) notably uses a Remington 870 during the shootout.
Rifles / Carbines
Ruger AC-556K
Michael Platt (David Soul) uses a Ruger AC-556K for most of the film. Platt uses the AC-556K to kill an armored car guard, and later uses it in the shootout against the FBI agents that attempt to apprehend him.
In the actual incident, the real Michael Platt used a Mini-14 with a folding stock, but it was stainless steel and was semi-auto only, unlike in the film where a full-auto AC-556 was used.
Bolt-Action Rifle
The film opens up with man using a bolt-action rifle. He is then shot by Michael Platt (David Soul) with a Smith & Wesson 686.
M16A2
William Matix (Michael Gross) fires a M16A2 when he and Michael Platt are shooting in the woods.
M16A1
Several M16A1's are seen when the FBI question the paramilitary group.
Norinco Type 56
Another rifle used by the paramilitary group is the Norinco Type 56.
Submachine Guns
Uzi
An IMI Uzi is seen being used by the paramilitary group. It's fitted with muzzle brake.
Thompson M1928A1
An M1928A1 Thompson Submachine Gun is seen when the FBI checks the paramilitary groups weapons.
MAC-11
A MAC-11 is also seen.
Micro Uzi
A Micro Uzi is seen between a Ruger AC-556 and a Thompson. Another is seen behind several pistols.
Machine Guns
M60
Several M60 machine guns are seen when the FBI go to question the paramilitary group.
Browning M2HB
A Browning M2HB is seen mounted on a Jeep when the FBI question the paramilitary group.
Other
Paintball Gun
Special Agent Jerry Dove (Bruce Greenwood) practices with a paintball gun when SWAT training. It is a "SplatMaster" paintball pistol. It holds 10 paintballs in the upper tube and must be cocked each time before firing (single shot) and uses a CO2 cartridge.
Para Ordnance Model 85
After the FBI arrive to question the paramilitary group. A kid fires a Para Ordnance Model 85 at them. After the agents catch up with him he explains that it's a pellet gun.
The Model 85 was produced in the 80s as a "Dye Marking Tactical Machine Pistol." and was intended to resemble the MAC-10 to help train military and law enforcement personnel.
