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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)
Kari name-checks it as a Dillon when it's put up against the tree. The Wierd It 18:00, 21 July 2010 (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. In this episode, the announcer mistakenly referred to it as the '30.06 assault rifle.'
The M1 was again used to test the "Phone Booth Bulletproof Car". One notable goof during that test was that the narrator mistakenly said it was an M14 rifle
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. It was retested with a .30-06 later.
- 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.
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.
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.
The bullets used in a 9mm is .355 inch in diameter , a .38 is .357 inch. However, the glock model 22 does not fire 9mm rounds without modifying the pistol. It fires .40 caliber, which is, in fact, larger than .38 caliber, even before expansion from firing.
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. Referred as a .45 in most gun tests.
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 and the "Phone Book Bullet Proof Car" myth.
C4 explosives
Used in the Microwave Mayhem myth. It is also used in various myths involving explosives.
AK-47
Used to test if an MP3 player/iPod is bulletproof.
M4 Carbine
Used to test if bathroom tiles covered in fiber-reinforced gypsum cement is bulletproof. It's also used in the "Phone Book Bullet Proof Car" myth.
Browning BAR
During the MacGyver myths, a modified BAR is used as a speargun, firing blank cartridges.
Smith & Wesson 39
Referred as a 9mm in most of the gun tests
M14 rifle
Used in the "Phone Book Bullet Proof Car" myth.
Heckler & Koch UMP .45
Used in the "Phone Book Bullet Proof Car" myth.
Smith & Wesson Model 19/66
Referred as a .357 in most of the gun tests.
Smoke Grenade
Used in the "Spy Car Escape" myth.