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F/X
F/X is a 1986 action thriller starring Bryan Brown as Roland "Rollie" Tyler, a movie special effects artist who is hired by the CIA to stage a phony hit. When the assassination appears to actually take place, Rollie finds himself using his expertise to evade the police and to prove his innocence. A sequel released in 1991.
The following weapons were used in the film F/X:
Colt MK IV Series 80 1911A1
Lipton (Cliff De Young) carries a Colt MK IV Series 80 throughout the film.
Smith & Wesson Model 28
Roland "Rollie" Tyler (Bryan Brown) is seen firing a Smith & Wesson Model 28 loaded with blanks when demonstrating how he will pull off the special effect hits.
Smith & Wesson Model 27-2
A Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 is the main sidearm of NYPD Lt. Leo McCarthy (Brian Dennehy).
Smith & Wesson Model 19
Varrick (Tom Noonan) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 19 Snubbie.
Smith & Wesson 2nd Generation Automatic
McCarthy (Brian Dennehy) also is seen with what appears to be a nickel Smith & Wesson automatic near the end of the film. Previously listed as a 3rd Generation Smith & Wesson 5904 (not possible since the movie was released in 1986, while the 5904 and most other '3rd Generation' S&W autos were made in 1989 and later). Most likely the weapon is either a Smith & Wesson 539 or Smith & Wesson 459. In the movie there is a seen you can see the single side safety and were the lever would be is a darker color.
Colt Detective Special
A Colt Detective Special is the main sidearm of McCarthy's partner Mickey (Joe Grifasi).
M1 Carbine
The assassin who opens fire on Rollie's apartment uses a suppressed M1 Carbine.
MP40
Rollie is seen opening fire with an MP40 while shooting a movie.
Uzi
A full size Uzi is seen used by the men guarding Nicholas DeFranco (Jerry Orbach) and Col. Mason (Mason Adams). Rollie, DeFranco, and then Col. Mason are seen using it as well.
