Talk:The Professionals (TV Series)

Have you identified the weapon used by Doyle in Spy Probe to shoot the dummies? Dave Matthew's site has it as a Colt Python, possibly a S&W 29. I think it's a S&W but am unsure of the exact model.

I just started watching the first series, and I added the the guns that I've seen so far that weren't already on the list.--Phillb36 03:38, 8 November 2008 (UTC)

Is the whole series available on DVD yet? I've seen a few clips of this show before and thought it looked interesting. Of course, we don't get it here in the States. -MT2008 20:00, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

I'm actually in the States! I'm able to watch it as I have a region-free DVD player with PAL/NTSC converter. The whole series is available as a box set on Amazon UK, which is where I bought it. I was able to get it for under 50 bucks by using a special link on the Professionals Forum page, which allows you to purchase the set for a huge discount. It's quite a deal. The only problem is I don't really have the ability to screencap this page. I'm hoping there is another IMFDB member that will be able to do it.--Phillb36 22:59, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

Most DVD players that come standard on PCs will play DVDs from any region. I am responsible for screencapping the Ultimate Force page, and I did that on my laptop even though the DVDs were Region 2. Point is, you really should see if you can play the DVDs on your computer if you haven't tried already. Once you know, there's a whole bunch of free media players you can use that will take screencaps easily.

I might at some point order this show myself, but that's unlikely to happen any time soon. -MT2008 23:20, 16 January 2009 (UTC)

Well, I'll be damned..the DVDs work on my PC. Probably will be quite a while before I get around to doing any screencaps, though.--Phillb36 21:24, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

Fair enough. Whenever you want to, though, please feel free to consult with me for advice on media players to use, format of screencaps, etc. -MT2008 21:33, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

Doesn't Windows Media Player, that comes loaded on my PC, have a screencap function? I haven't tried it, but it's my understanding that it does.--Phillb36 22:05, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

Eh, beats me. I haven't used it in ages. I prefer VLC Media Player, but whatever works for you is fine. -MT2008 22:20, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

Photo of M-3 Carbine removed

I removed the M-3 photo as it really doesn't resemble the carbine in the show at all. I'm pretty sure that it's simply a modified M-1, so a picture of that would be more appropriate.

That's understandable. I haven't seen that episode (I only saw a seven or eight when I lived in Europe in the 90's)but I couldn't help myself. It's such a freakish looking thing. Jcordell

Screencaps

I like the screencaps. They add a lot the the site. Keep it up. I especially like the wide ties and long hair. Very stylish. Jcordell

Glad you're enjoying the screencaps. As for the fashion and hair..gotta love the 70's(and early 80's)! Actually, "The Professionals" is quite a good show, with some really well-written episodes and great action scenes. I'd say it's aged better than a lot of American shows that were made around the same time.--Phillb36 03:38, 19 February 2009 (UTC)

Yes. though I still like Miami Vice I have to admit that it hasn't aged well and it was on several years after The Professionals. Jcordell

This page is getting really complete and a sight to behold. It's just incredible to me how much cool stuff they were able to get on this show. If I were alive in the late-70s/early-80s (I was born two years after this show ended), I imagine I would've been ecstatic to watch a program which featured the latest weaponry on a regular basis. -MT2008 05:07, 23 February 2009 (UTC)

Enfield Photo

Jcordell, thanks for the Enfield revolver photo, it looks good!--Phillb36 03:53, 9 March 2009 (UTC)

Sure not a problem. I'm very fond of the Webleys and Enfield revolvers. Own a Webley Mk VI and just came across an Enfield at a local shop which I've put on layaway. I'm always looking for them. Jcordell

Colt Commander

Good catch on the Colt pistol. I didn't notice the length of the slide before, and there never is a good shot of the pistol's hammer during the episode. I looked at the episode again and there is about one frame where I can get a good look at the hammer, and it does appear to be a Colt Commander.--Phillb36 02:58, 18 March 2009 (UTC)