Top Shot is a gameshow where 16 Marksmen are put to the test with Historical Firearms, Pistols, Bows and Arrows, and even SlingShots. In pursuit of the $100,000 grand prize.
The Beretta 92FS was used for the voting challenge in the first episode.
The second episode had a focus on the Beretta 92FS, and it was featured in every challenge.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingBeretta 92FS 9x19mm versus the 92F below. Notice how the 92F has a more reflective grip than the 92FS.Error creating thumbnail: File missingBeretta 92F 9x19mm.Error creating thumbnail: File missingBeretta 92FS used in during the voting event in the first episode. Note both the slide markings, identifying it as a civilian 92 and not the military version, and the non-reflective grip identifying it as a 92FS.Error creating thumbnail: File missingFrank shooting the Beretta 92FS. Notice both how he's a lefty, and how he uses the old "stacked thumbs" grip. He also manages to keep both his eyes open. Seeing as he was trained as S.W.A.T. during the 70s and 80s, all of this makes sense.Error creating thumbnail: File missingBill using the "overlapping thumbs" grip. Notice hammer almost dropped on the firing pin.Error creating thumbnail: File missingMike using the "thumbs forward" grip. This is considered to be the most modern technique, achieving maximum recoil control. Note Colby Donaldson in the background who does a good job of hosting the show, without filling it with stupid statements about firearms and their usage.Error creating thumbnail: File missingCGI animation from the second episode. Notice how it is identified as a 92F, but every 92 in the show is a 92FS. The host also introduces the firearm as the Beretta 92F.Error creating thumbnail: File missingBen Stoeger holding the Beretta 92FS during practice. The non-reflective grip proves that this is a 92FS.
Beretta 92FS Inox
The Beretta 92FS Inox is shown with a suppressor in the opening credits.
It looks like an old S&W based on that sight step, maybe a Schofield. - Gunmaster45
Zastava CZ99
A Zastava CZ99 is shown shooting in slow motion during the opening scene. This handgun is also used in the latest episode("Friend or Foe?"), for the elimination challenge. In the challenge it is described by Colby as "a TZ99, a South African made 9MM handgun."
Looks more like a Sharps rifle in the screen grab! gunner313
I agree with gunner313 its not a 1887 its definatly a Sharps! magnumPI666
Rifles
Colt Model 715 "AR-15"
On the latest episode of Top Shot, a Model 715 is used for the challenge, which is a shelf consisting of seven friendly plates and seven enemy plates, and empty spaces. the shooter is given 30 seconds to memorize the positions. a board is then placed over the targets. the host says its an AR-15, but it more closely resembles a Model 715.
A M1903 Springfield is used during the first challenge in the first episode when the teams were shooting explosive reactive targets at 50 and 100 yards.
A M14 is used along with the Spingfield, the Mosin Nagant and the SVT-40 during the first challenge. This is most likely just a civilian M1A instead of the fully automatic M14.
The Remington 700P is utilized by Mike and Kelly during the first elimination challenge where they had to shoot explosive reactive targets at 200, 400 and 600 yards.
Error creating thumbnail: File missingRemington 700P 7.62x51mm NATO with Harris bipod.Error creating thumbnail: File missingCGI animation of the Remington 700. Notice the again oversized trigger and trigger guard.Error creating thumbnail: File missingKelly using the Remington 700P during the practice session. Notice how Kelly uses a grip prevalent in the long range competition shooting world which he competes in, while Mike chooses to wrap his thumb around the stock.Error creating thumbnail: File missingMike shooting the Remington 700P during practice. Notice how he chose to utilize the bipod folded on top of the sandbags.Error creating thumbnail: File missingKelly shooting the Remington 700P during practice. Notice how Kelly utilizes the bipod instead of the sandbags. Ex-Navy SEAL Craig Sawyer spots for both Kelly and Mike during practice.
Unknown Lever Actions
Several unknown lever action rifles (among others) are shown on gun racks throughout the series.
