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Ultimate Force
Ultimate Force was a British Television show that ran from 2002-2006. It centered around 'Red Troop', a crack SAS (Special Air Service) unit that was given the task of defending Britain from Terrorist threats in the Post 9/11 World. One of the creators was former SAS soldier Chris Ryan, and as such, has many elements of the real world SAS within the show. One criticism was the show's deference to "political correctness" when it had a female character joining the frontline SAS unit and engaging in front line combat, which would never happen in real life (even in today's mixed gender armed services).
The following guns were used in the ITV1 series Ultimate Force:
Handguns
SIG-Sauer P226
The SIG-Sauer P226 is the preferred sidearm of Red Troop and is used throughout the series. It is seen most prominently in Episode 1.5, "The Killing of a One-Eyed Bookie" in the hands of Sgt. Henno Garvie (Ross Kemp), who uses his P226 to take down several Kalashnikov-toting IRA terrorists during an ambush.
SIG-Sauer P228
In some episodes, the smaller SIG-Sauer P228 also makes appearances in the hands of Red Troop, most notably in Episode 2.2, "Mad Dogs", when Henno, Jamie, and Ricky are all seen firing them on the range.
SIG-Sauer P225
In Episodes 2.1 and 2.3, Jamie is seen using the SIG-Sauer P225 as his sidearm, even though this pistol is a dated design with a smaller magazine capacity than the P226s and P228s which Red Troop usually uses on the show.
Colt M1911 Commander
A Colt Commander-type 1911 variant (possibly an M1991A1) is used by one of the bank robbers in Episode 1.1, "The Killing House".
Beretta 92FS
A Beretta 92FS is used by "The Boss" in Episode 1.1, "The Killing House" and by a Chechen terrorist in 1.4, "Breakout".
"Pre-B" CZ 75
An anti-globalization terrorist in episode 1.2 is seen with a "Pre-B" CZ 75.
CZ 75B
An IRA terrorist in episode 1.5 is seen with a CZ 75B.
CZ 75 Automatic
In Episode 3.2, several characters use a CZ 75 Automatic shown with a ported barrel.
Glock 17
Glock 17 pistols are used by some terrorists in the series. In Episode 1.5, "The Killing of a One-Eyed Bookie", they are used by IRA terrorists as well as Royal Ulster Constabulary officers. We also see a Glock 17 in season 3 episode 1, "Deadlier than the Male".
Glock 19
A Glock 19 was Becca's concealed carry in Episode 4.4 "Violent Solutions"
Heckler & Koch USP
Heckler & Koch USP pistols are seen in some episodes, usually in the hands of bad guys. The French SF unit all carry them in Episode 2.1, "Communication".
Beretta 92
In Episode 1.2, "Just A Target", one of the anti-globalization terrorists uses what appears to be a very early Beretta 92, as referenced by the fact that it has a rounded trigger guard and a frame-mounted safety on one side only. It may also be a very early Taurus PT92, which was identical to the original Beretta 92.
- I'm starting to think it is in fact an older Taurus because it has a magazine release behind the trigger, a 92 has one on the butt. - Gunmaster45
Taurus PT92
See in episode 4.4 "Violent Solutions"
Walther PPK
In Episode 1.4, "Breakout", Henno uses a Walther PPK fitted with a suppressor. PPKs are also commonly carried by Red Troop as backup weapons or for covert missions. In Episode 1.6, Captain Caroline Walsh (Alex Reid) is given a PPK to capture a Serbian dictator.
Makarov PM
The Makarov PM is very frequently carried by terrorists in the show.
Bruni Automatic 8mm CAL (M1911 Blank firing gun)
In Episode 3.2, "Never Go Back", the leader of the Zimbabwean "Fire Brigade" carries a Bruni Automatic 8mm CAL pistol (which is a theatrical blank firing only replica gun). The character may carry a real M1911 in other shots, but in this particular shot, he is aiming it at a child actor, so the blocked barreled replica M1911 is used.
Browning HP
The Browning Hi-Power was seen in the hands of Henno in season 4 episode 1, "Changing of the Guard"
Smith & Wesson 686
First seen in episode 2.5. Also seen in season 3, episode 3 "Class of 1980". The second one seen in Season 4, episode 1, "Changing of the Guard". Might be the same one.
Walther P99
Seen in Episode 2.4 "The List".
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5A3
The standard-issue weapons for the SAS unit Red Troop in the TV show are Heckler & Koch MP5A3 submachine guns, which are always seen with Surefire fore ends and tactical flashlights as well as the SEF-style lower receiver. These weapons are typically used in Red Troop's domestic hostage rescue missions.
The other SAS unit, Blue Troop, also use identical weapons, as do many Metropolitan Police SO19 (now CO19) officers throughout the show.
Heckler & Koch MP5SD3
Red Troop also makes use of the suppressed Heckler & Koch MP5SD3 on some missions where maintaining a low profile is preferable in order to avoid alerting terrorists to their presence. These weapons are featured most prominently in Episode 2.5, "What in the Name of God" when Red Troop invades the stronghold of a Christian cult terrorist group to capture their leader.
Heckler & Koch MP5K
Heckler & Koch MP5K machine pistols appear in some episodes, such as Episode 1.5, "The Killing of a One-Eyed Bookie", where Captain Caroline Walsh (Alex Reid) uses one to fire back at IRA terrorists during the ambush. The version seen in the show is always the "KA1" variation, a version designed for concealed carry (it lacks the H&K diopter sights in order to avoid getting snagged on clothing when being drawn quickly from beneath a jacket).
Mini Uzi
The Mini Uzi machine pistol appears in several episodes.
PPSh-41
A PPSh-41 can be seen briefly in the hands of one of the Serbian soldiers in Episode 1.6, "Something to Do with Justice".
SA Vz.61 Skorpion
The Tibetan nationalists can be seen with Vz 61 Skorpion SA machine pistols in Episode 3.1, "Deadlier Than The Male".
Calico M960A
In Episode 3.2, "Never Go Back", Becca takes a Calico M960A from the stash of weapons and looks it over, though she winds up using a Steyr AUG on the mission.
MAC-10
The Al Qaeda terrorists in Episode 3.3, "Class of 1980", use many MAC-10 machine pistols.
Steyr TMP
The Al Qaeda terrorists in "Class of 1980" also use a couple Steyr TMP Submachine guns.
IMI Uzi
Seen in episode 4.2 briefly "Charlie Bravo". An Uzi was also first seen in Episode 2.1 "Communications" in the hands of French Special Forces.
Walther MPL
A Walther MP series submachine gun was seen briefly in episode 4.2 "Charlie Bravo" with stock missing.
Rifles
M16 series rifles
For overseas missions where hostages and CQB are not important considerations, Red Troop uses several models in the M16 rifle series, ranging from the very earliest M16 (SP1) to the M16A2, though in nearly all cases, their rifles seem to be fitted with the handguards of M16A2s. They also use Cobray 37mm Launchers (to impersonate the M203) quite frequently.
CAR-15/M16 carbine series
Red Troop also uses CAR-15/M16 carbine variations on its overseas missions which, like the full-size M16s they are also seen using, often have fake M203 grenade launchers mounted under the barrels.
Throughout Season 3, Henno often uses a CAR-15 with an M203 of unknown variant. It looks like an XM177E2, except that it has a brass deflector on the receiver. This carbine may be intended to represent an early model Diemaco C8 with a different barrel. Original C8's used an "A2" type upper receiver with "A1" sights in the carrying handle on a fully automatic lower receiver. In British Service, the C8 (with a flat-top upper) is now the L119A1 and easily confused with it's American M4 relatives. The "low-slung" grenade launcher mount supports this hypothesis as the C8-series lacks the notched barrel of the M4-series carbines.
Model 733 CAR-15s (with 11.5-inch barrels and M16A2-style receivers) are used in several episodes, most notably Episode 3.4, "Weapon of Choice".
Colt Model 653
Lt. Dotsy Doheny (Jamie Bamber) used a Colt 653 with a solid stock, 16 inch Barrel and M16A1 Flash Eliminator in Episode 1.6, "Something to Do with Justice".
Colt Model 733
Cpl. Jamie Dow (Jamie Draven) can briefly be seen using a Colt Model 733 in Episode 1.6, "Something to Do with Justice" whilst covering the team's extraction towards the end of the episode. This particular M733 is built using an A2 style upper.
Heckler & Koch HK33
Another weapon which appears regularly in the series is the Heckler & Koch HK33, and more specifically, the HK33A3 retractable-stock variant. Red Troop typically uses these weapons with claw mounts and scopes as semi-automatic sniper rifles (i.e. Episode 1.5, "The Killing of a One-Eyed Bookie" and 3.4, "Weapon of Choice"). They also appear in the hands of French special forces in Episode 2.1, "Communication".
Heckler & Koch HK53
In Episode 1.5, "The Killing of a One-Eyed Bookie" several members of Red Troop can briefly be seen with HK53s when they rescue Jamie at the end of the episode. In real life these weapons were frequently used by both the SAS and "The Det" (14 Intelligence Company) in Northern Ireland due to their combination of concealability and firepower.
AK-47/AKM variations
Many AK-47 and AKM variants appear in the series in the hands of terrorists, rebel groups, and Third World armies. Red Troop also use AKs sometimes when they are out of ammunition for their own weapons, or when other weapons are not available.
Typical of most movies and TV shows made in the West, the Chinese Norinco Type 56 (particularly the folding-stock Type 56-1) is the most frequently-seen Kalashnikov derivative in the series.
AKM rifles (or possibly Egyptian MISR copies or some other derivative) also appear in many episodes.
Also common in the show are Yugoslav Zastava M70B1 and M70B2 assault rifles (i.e. Episode 1.5, "The Killing of a One-Eyed Bookie", and Henno also uses an M70B1 in Episode 1.6, "Something to Do with Justice"). These are Yugoslavian AKM variants with folding ladder sights for launching grenades.
Heckler & Koch G3
In Episode 3.2, "Never Go Back", Red Troop used quite a few Heckler & Koch G3 rifles (some A3s, and some A4s) during the mission to Zimbabwe.
Heckler & Koch G36C
One of the weapons in the arms stash in Episode 3.2, "Never Go Back" is a Heckler & Koch G36C which is briefly handled but never used.
Steyr AUG
In Episode 3.2, "Never Go Back", Becca and Dave both used Steyr AUG A1 rifles.
L85A1
British personnel throughout the show are seen wielding L85A1 service rifles, which Red Troop themselves (like the real-life SAS) never use, also Since Ultimate Force was filmed after 2000 the L85A1s would Have been replaced with the upgraded L85A2 variant by Heckler & Koch.
M4A1
Colt M4A1 or something similiar. We start seeing these in season 4. I've only watched episode 1 of season 4, will replace some of the caps with others if they show up in the rest of the season. They might not be real M4s judging from the barrels. Everyone's in that episode except Louis had these M4s. Jem's Car-15 was selected either because they ran out of M4s or because his was able to attach an M203.
Becca's has a 16-inch barrel, so it may be a Colt Law Enforcement Carbine (like the one in I Am Legend). Henno's appears to have correct barrel length.
FN FAL
Two versions of the FN FAL Seen in at least one episode, season 4 episode 2, the paratrooper version and one with Israeli model with wooden furniture and an L1A1-style flash suppressor.
Sniper Rifles
Accuracy International L96A1
Whenever Red Troop requires sniper support, the snipers are typically armed with Accuracy International L96A1 rifles in 7.62x51mm NATO.
Accuracy International AW50F
In Episode 1.2, "Just a Target", Jamie (Jamie Draven) goes undercover and joins a militant anti-globalization group which wants him to assassinate an international banker. The terrorists give him a huge .50 BMG AW50F long-range rifle, which none of them are able to fire accurately, and ask him to use it for the assassination. Jamie winds up using the gun to kill one of the terrorists at point-blank range, firing from the hip in a small room (in real life, doing this would cause anyone to go deaf).
Mauser SP66
Seen in season 4, episode 1 "Changing of the guard"
Heckler & Koch SR9
One of the Green Berets in "The dividing line" had a SR9
Machine Guns
FN Minimi
Red Troop is frequently seen using the FN Minimi for support during missions overseas.
Maxim M1910/30
L7 GPMG
PKM
Seen in "Never go Back", season 3 episode 2.
RPD
Seen in season 4 episode 1, "Changing of the Guard"
Browning M1919
Seen in "Weapon of Choice", season 3 episode 4. In the same episode at the beginning, it was mounted on a "Russian tank".
Browning M2
A Browning M2 was seen in episode 4.2 "Charlie Bravo".
MG3
MG3 was seen in episode 4.2 "Charlie Bravo".
Shotguns
Remington 870
Used by the SAS to breach doors.
Sawed off double barrel shotgun
Seen in the first episode of the series, "Killing House", one of the bank robbers had this weapon.
In the Episode Natural Selection, the rogue paratrooper that tried to prevent Candidates from finishing SAS Selection used this to fight and injure other Paratroops.
Double Barrel Shotgun
Caroline is seen with a full length verison of this in episode 2 of season 1 "Just a Target."
Armsel Protecta
Henno (Ross Kemp) uses an Armsel Protecta with a 7" barrel in Episode 3.2, "Never Go Back", where it is depicted as a multi-shot grenade launcher.
Remington 870 Sawed Off
A sawed off Remington 870 with raised barrel ribbing is seen in season 3, episode 3, "Class of 1980" in the hands of terrorists.
Other Weapons
(Fake) M203
Red Troop's M16s and CAR-15s are often fitted with what appear to be M203 grenade launchers. However, a close inspection of the receivers reveals that they are actually the look-a-like Cobray 37mm launchers which are often used to substitute for the M203 in many films and TV shows.
M72 LAW
Unidentified Mortar
RPG
Seen throughout the series.
94mm LAW
Or more like a mock up of this weapon seen in episode 4.4 "Violent Solutions"
