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Mythbusters
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The following guns were used in the television show Mythbusters. Since many Mythbusters episodes features guns, this list is far from complete.
12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun
- When using a .45 Long Colt revolver proved ineffective at knocking a hat off a head, they attempted to shoot the hat off using a 12 gauge double barreled coach gun with exposed hammers, which still proved ineffective.
Colt Single Action Army
- To test the myth of whether a hat could be shot off someones head, they used a Colt Single Action Army with a nickel finish. They also used one to test whether a silver bullet was more effective to lead. (Both proved "busted")
GE M134 Minigun
- Season 5, episode 22 "Shooting fish in a barrel": Adam and Jamie uses a GE M134 Minigun to shoot a fish in a barrel (resulting in mostly wood chips and fish mousse)
- also used by Kari in the Tree Machine Gun myth
(Isn't this a Dillon Aero M134D?)See "Future weapons" page (season 3)
- Pretty sure it is a Dillon Aero. In the first few pics below they are using the same SUV rig Dillon uses in their promo materiel/web site. --Charon68 22:26, 29 November 2009 (UTC)
M1928 Thompson
- Used by Grant in the Tree Machine Gun myth
M249 SAW Para
- Used by Tory in the Tree Machine Gun myth
M1 Garand
- To re-reattempt the scope myth, they used a .30-06 M1 Garand with armor piercing rounds, which finally did shoot through the scope. It was also used in the myth that you can shoot through a lock, as well as bullets shot in the air killing.
Springfield M1903
Mosin Nagant M91/30
- To reattempt the scope myth, they used an 3.5 PU scope mounted on a semi real looking Mosin Nagant.
Carcano Carbine
- A Carcano Carbine (model 91 cavalry carbine) is used during the first tests of firing through the scope, in which the bolt is removed and the tests scopes are mounted on. also to test the Ice bullet myth
Remington 700
- In one episode, to test the "Shooting through the scope" myth, Adam and Jamie, along with the range owner, tested shooting throught the scope with a .308 caliber Remington 700. If they really wanted to test it properly, they would have used a Winchester Model 70 .30-06 rifle, and would have known that both scopes must be perfectly aligned for the project to work. Also, Hathcock was much closer to his target, while they tested it at 100 yards and innaccurately at point blank.
- Hathcock said in his own words that he shot through a RIFLE scope, and pondered that if he had waited another second, the other sniper would have likely done the same to him, since to shoot through the scope requires both scopes to be aimed dead on to each other.
They retested it with a .30-06 later.
Hathcock shot the enemy sniper through the old 3.5x scope mounted on his Mosin-Nagant, it said specifically in Marine Sniper. Hathcock also wondered if he would be able to take the rifle home as a souvenier, but he never saw it again.
They shot the wrong scope too-S&Wshooter 00:44, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
Didn't Hathcock use an M14 or M40 as his rifle
Smith & Wesson SW99
- Season 6, episode 1 "James Bond Special 1": Kari tries to pierce a propane tank with a Smith & Wesson SW99 - and fails.
I remember this episode. Kind of aggravated me when they misidentified it as Bond's gun.
- Correct. Though the S&W99 resembles the Walther P99, it certainly is NOT James Bond's gun. This show gets it wrong a lot regarding weapons (not the physics, but attributions and historical details). The proof of physics is good, their historical fact checking is bad.
but its still chambered in 9mm same as the actual P99 is, unless Bond was using .40 S&W version of the P99, which is doubtful because its clearly a 9mm.
- Regardless, it's NOT 007's weapon. Kind of like how a Norinco Type 56 isn't a genuine, true-blue Russian-produced AK-47. --Clutch 03:44, 8 January 2009 (UTC)
The Walther P99 is now used by bond in the later movies. And the only difference between the Walther and the S&W are the markings and the cosmetics. Besides that they are basicly the same gun and the reason Mythbusters used a S&W is they the only version you can get new. S&W is now importing the Walther for the Germans and that is the same gun.
- Isn't a SW99 just a P99 assembled by S&W for Walther, who also import their PP series through S&W?-S&Wshooter 19:47, 27 November 2009 (UTC)
- Subtle differences, like a slightly different shaped slide, rounded trigger guard, bigger backstrap and internals, but more or less, yes it is just a P99 with S&W logos M14fanboy
Heckler & Koch MP5A4
- In the episode where they try to cause avalanches by various different methods, one of the attempts was made (A failed attempt at that) using an Heckler & Koch MP5A4 with a full stock, and surefire flashlight handguards. Also it was used in "shooting through the floor"
.22 rifle
- A .22 rifle is used to test a bulletproof shield. One .22 LR round pierced the shield, to the cast's surprise, and horror.
Glock 22
- To test the "reversed bullet" myth in which a criminal fired his handgun at a police officer and the bullet lodged backwards in his service revolver, the Adam and Jamie hooked up a Glock 22 to a rig and fired it at the revolver, impressed that the round did infact lodge in the cylinder. One was also shot by Adam at several police badges to test and see if any were bullet proof, as well as a few other items for the same test.
Colt Police Positive
- A Colt Police Positive was on the recieving end of the "reversed bullet" myth, in which they ruined a perfectly good revolver by shooting it. The crew claimed the 9mm bullet was larger than the .38 caliber chamber, yet 9mm and .38 are both .38 caliber in diameter.
- The two bullets are virtually identical in diameter normally, however all bullets expand slightly after being fired. Therefore, the discharged 9mm round may have been just slightly larger than the revolver cylinder.
Remington 870
- Jamie tested to see if a box full of pepperoni pizzas could stop different types of shotgun rounds using a Remington 870 with a peep sight. He also used it to shoot his custom bullet proof vest, in which the slug round left a gaping hole in it.
Kimber 1911
- A Kimber 1911 pistol is used to test and see if various things are bullet proof, mounted on a hands free rig for maximum accuracy.
Mk 2 grenade
A Mk 2 hand grenade is comically used with the help of quick cuts to make it appear as if the team is tossing grenades in toilets to blow them up. They also pull the pins with their teeth to cheapen the scene further, something they also proved to be impossible.
Ruger Mk II
This pistol is seen in Mythbusters episode 85 Hot Bullets.
Single shot shotgun
It was used to shoot a lock and to help with "shooting through the floor"
.357 Magnum
Used in shooting through a lock.
Im pretty sure it was a colt king cobra-Doomsayer64
.50 muzzle loader
Used in the shooting a cigarette butt
.50 cal bolt action rifle
Used in blown away. Most likely a fifty caliber Armalite ar-50
- Pretty sure it was an AR-50. If I remember correctly the guy who owned it described it as such and said something to the effect of he had been looking for an opportunity to fire it. --Charon68 22:23, 29 November 2009 (UTC)
M-14 Socom
Used in James Bond special to shoot propane tank with tracer rounds. Most likely a Springfield M1A Socom 16
Pump action shotgun
The pump action shotgun used in the James Bond special is either a Mossberg 590 Special Purpose 9 shot or a Remington 870 synthetic 7-round sporting ghost sights
SIG Sauer P239
Used in the Bullets Fired Underwater myth in the Myths Reopened episode, specifically called out by Grant.
SKS
Used in the Woofer Weaponry myth.
Smith and Wesson .500 magnum revolver
Used to test does holding a hunting revolver improperly will blow of your fingers when it's fired, using "chicken hands."
Barrett M82
Used in the Sonic Boom Sound Off myth.
C4 explosives
Used in the Microwave Mayhem myth. It is also used in various myths involving explosives.