The Gunman
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The following weapons were used in the film The Gunman :
Handguns Glock 18C Jim Terrier (Sean Penn ) arms himself with a 2nd generation Glock 18C which is part of a supply drop in a safe hotel where he stays in Barcelona. He is seen using both regular and extended magazines, and makes use of semi-automatic and automatic fire.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Glock 18 with extended magazine - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim unwraps the disassembled Glock. Error creating thumbnail: File missing He also unwraps an assortment of standard and extended magazines and boxes of ammunition, as well as a framelock knife, all used throughout the film. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim loads a magazine with 9mm rounds. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim works the slide on his newly assembled Glock. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim sights up the Glock. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim exchanges a standard magazine for an extended one. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim searches a wine cellar with his Glock at the ready. The fire selector and 2nd generation frame are clearly visible in this shot. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim does a brass check. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim gestures with his gun, giving us a better view of the compensator cuts. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim aims the Glock. The compensator cuts that differentiate the Glock 18C from the standard Glock 18 are visible here. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim fires his Glock on full auto, eyes closed. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Again Jim fires his Glock with his eyes closed. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim attempts to load an extended magazine during a fight but is promptly disarmed. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim aims the Glock during the climax. Glock 26 A fourth generation Glock 26 is used by Cox (Mark Rylance ) at the end of the film.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Glock 26 - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Cox searches for Jim, wielding the Glock 26. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another angle of the same scene. Error creating thumbnail: File missing When Cox's Glock is knocked from his hand, we see an excellent close-up. Note 'GLOCK 26 Gen4' on the slide. Unknown Glock A full-size Glock is seen a few times during the film; in the holsters of Reed (Billy Bingingham ) and other operatives at the beginning, holstered and wielded by several operatives during action scenes, including being holstered on Reiniger (Peter Franzén ), and also briefly in the hands of Cox (Mark Rylance ) in what appears to be a continuity error. It is unclear what caliber or model the pistols are.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Glock 17 for reference - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing An operative with a third-generation Glock in the aquarium. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Cox holds a full-size Glock; this is a continuity error. Beretta Px4 Storm A Beretta Px4 Storm is the sidearm used primarily by Reiniger (Peter Franzén ), briefly unsuppressed at the aquarium, and then with a suppressor for the remainder of the film. One is also seen in the hands of Stanley (Ray Winstone ).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Beretta Px4 Storm - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Stanley sleeping with a Px4 Storm close at hand. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reiniger searches for Jim at the aquarium, wielding the Beretta Px4 Storm. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reiniger threads a suppressor on his Beretta. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reiniger searching for Jim with the suppressed Beretta. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another angle of the same scene. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reiniger struggles to move the slide of his Beretta after it is hit by gunfire. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reiniger uses his Px4 Storm as a melee weapon alongside a knife. Heckler & Koch USP Heckler & Koch USPs are seen in the hands of several operatives. During the confrontation at the bullfighting ring near the end of the film, some operatives use suppressors on their USPs. Jim Terrier (Sean Penn ) uses one that he takes from an operative.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Heckler & Koch USP - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing An operative aims a USP at the aquarium. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another operative searches for Jim with a suppressed USP at the bullfighting ring. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The same operative aims his USP. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim aiming a suppressed USP. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim firing the suppressed USP. Heckler & Koch USP Custom Sport One operative is briefly seen with what appears to be the USP Custom Sport in Barcelona.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Heckler & Koch USP Custom Sport - .45 ACP Error creating thumbnail: File missing An operative with what appears to be a USP Custom Sport. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The operative with the USP. Note the target sights, and slightly longer barrel/frame (compare with image of USP9 above) that denote the .45 chambering. Submachine Guns Brügger & Thomet APC9 The Brügger & Thomet APC9 is used by Jim Terrier (Sean Penn ), relieved from an operative during the firefight at the country estate.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Brügger & Thomet APC9 - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing An operative is seen with the APC9 in a shot from the trailer. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The same operative, sans ball cap, entering a room with his APC9. There appears to be no rear sight mounted, which would make aiming rather difficult. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The operator's APC9 just before Jim takes it up. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim chambers a round. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim with the APC9. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim engaging two operators with the APC9. KRISS Vector Some operatives, including Reiniger (Peter Franzén ), are seen armed with the KRISS Vector .
Error creating thumbnail: File missing TDI / KRISS USA Vector SMG with 13 round magazine - .45 ACP Error creating thumbnail: File missing Two operators with KRISS Vectors advance on the country estate. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reiniger clears a room, wielding the KRISS Vector. Error creating thumbnail: File missing An operative firing the KRISS Vector. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reiniger does a mag change. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reiniger with the KRISS Vector. Error creating thumbnail: File missing An operative with the KRISS Vector. Heckler & Koch MP5A3 The Heckler & Koch MP5A3 is seen briefly at the end of the film, in the hands of INTERPOL agents.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing INTERPOL agents at the bullfighting ring carry MP5A3s. Error creating thumbnail: File missing An INTERPOL officer with an MP5A3 at the hospital. Shotguns Mossberg 500 What appears to be a Mossberg 500 with a high-capacity magazine tube is seen used by a guard protecting the relief effort when Jim returns to the DRC. It is also seen in the hands of Eugene (Ade Oyefeso ).
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Mossberg 500 with high-capacity magazine tube - 12 Gauge Error creating thumbnail: File missing The guard chambers his Mossberg upon the arrival of several hostile 'indigs'. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The guard is gunned down. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Eugene holds the Mossberg after saving Jim's life. Rifles & Carbines M4A1 Jim Terrier (Sean Penn ) and his fellow team members Reed (Billy Bingingham ) and Bryson (Daniel Adegboyega ) are seen armed with the M4A1 Carbine at the beginning of the film. Other operatives, including Cox (Mark Rylance ) can also be seen with the M4A1 in the background.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim with the M4A1 slung at the beginning of the film. The operative behind him also carries an M4A1. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Reed with the M4A1, with what appears to be an Aimpoint M4S mounted. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Bryson chambers his M4A1, seen through Jim's cellphone camera. FN SCAR-L An 'indig' sent to kill Jim Terrier (Sean Penn ) is armed with an FN SCAR-L rifle. Jim turns the rifle against its owner and then gives it to Eugene (Ade Oyefeso ). An operative is briefly seen with a SCAR-L later on in the film, during the firefight at the country estate.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing FN SCAR-L STD; the one seen in the film has the shorter CQC barrel - 5.56x45mm NATO Error creating thumbnail: File missing An 'indig' wields the FN SCAR. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Over-the-shoulder view as the indig searches for 'the white man.' Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim assaults the 'indig'; note that the SCAR seen in this shot is a rubber prop. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Again the rubber prop SCAR can be seen bending as Jim fights the 'indig' for control of the weapon. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim fighting for control of the SCAR. Note this is a real weapon; the front sight has been 'adjusted' in the struggle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Closeup on the receiver of the FN SCAR. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim kills the 'indig' with his own weapon. Here the SCAR's action is made to cycle electronically and a CGI muzzle flash is added to give quite a realistic appearance that the weapon has really been fired. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim takes up the FN SCAR. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim checks to ensure the area is clear. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Eugene holding the FN SCAR as Jim leaves. Error creating thumbnail: File missing An operative takes up a position at the estate with an FN SCAR. Interestingly, this actor wears the same costume as the marksman seen earlier in this scene, who has what appears to be a SCAR-L slung on his back, and who disappears entirely from the film after firing several shots from his DSR-1. This would suggest that it is the same operator, although it is clearly not the same actor. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The operative taking aim at Jim. PGM Hecate II Jim is seen using a PGM Hecate II as his chosen sniper weapon during the assassination.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing PGM Hecate II - .50 BMG Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim unboxes the PGM Hecate II. Error creating thumbnail: File missing He examines a .50 BMG round. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim setting up the Hecate II. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Hecate II in its mount. Error creating thumbnail: File missing An over-the-shoulder view as Jim aims. Error creating thumbnail: File missing View of the scope reticle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim about to fire the Hecate II. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The trajectory of the shot as seen through the scope. DSR Precision DSR-1 A marksman uses a DSR-Precision DSR-1 during the firefight at the country estate in Barcelona.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing DSR-Precision DSR-1 - 7.62x51mm Error creating thumbnail: File missing The marksman changes position due to incoming gunfire. He is cradling the DSR-1, and if one looks closely, they can spot a Glock on his hip and a carbine slung on his back with stock folded, maybe an FN SCAR . Error creating thumbnail: File missing A view of the DSR-1's scope reticle. Error creating thumbnail: File missing The marksman moving to take up another position, carrying the DSR-1. The bullpup action and twin magazines are visible in this shot. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Another angle of the same scene, better detail on the stock and action. AK Variant A guard at the relief organization compound can be seen briefly with what appears to be an AK-pattern rifle with no magazine.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing A guard in the background with an empty AK variant. Grenades & Mines M18A1 Claymore mine Jim finds a Claymore mine set up at the safe hotel where he is staying.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mine Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim inspects the Claymore with a penlight. This is quite clearly a prop. M84 stun grenade Jim uses an M84 stun grenade taken from an operative during the firefight at the country estate.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing M84 stun grenade Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim removes the pin from an M84 stun grenade before tossing it. MK3 offensive hand grenade Jim uses a pair of MK3 offensive hand grenades taken from an operative during the firefight at the country estate.
Error creating thumbnail: File missing MK3A2 offensive hand grenade Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim takes up two MK3 grenades in a pouch from an operative. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Jim throws an MK3 grenade during the firefight. Error creating thumbnail: File missing He leaves another one in his car when he flees the estate to deter pursuers. 
