The Dark Tower

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The Dark Tower Error creating thumbnail: File missing Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing United States Directed by Nikolaj Arcel Release Date 2017 Language English Distributor Columbia Pictures Main Cast Character Actor Roland Deschain Idris Elba Walter Padick Matthew McConaughey Jake Chambers Tom Taylor Sayre Jackie Earle Haley Steven Dennis Haysbert

The Dark Tower is the 2017 fantasy feature film adaptation of the series of novels written by Stephen King. The film was directed by Nikolaj Arcel and stars Idris Elba as Roland Deschain, aka "The Gunslinger" and Matthew McConaughey as Walter Padick.

The following weapons were used in the film The Dark Tower:

Custom Remington 1858 New Army

Roland Deschain (Idris Elba) appears to carry dual customized Remington 1858 New Army revolvers as his weapons of choice. These revolvers have customized swing-out cylinders, double action triggers, and fire .45 cal. (according to the dialog) centerfire ammunition.

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Remington 1858 New Army Percussion - .44 caliber

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The Gunslinger (Idris Elba) with one of his custom Remington 1858s.

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The Gunslinger's custom gun belt, with both individual cartridges and six-round moon clips.

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The two-stage firing is seen. The trigger is pulled and sparks fly from the cylinder...

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...and then the muzzle flashes.

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The Gunslinger does an impressive speed-load, tossing cartridges into his revolver. The custom swing-out cylinder is seen here on the right-hand gun (the left hand gun's cylinder swings out on the opposite side).

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While this shot is blurry, the left-hand gun's cylinder clearly swings out the right side of the gun so it swings inward in relation to the Gunslinger's hand.

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The Gunslinger practices his grip with Jake (Tom Taylor). Note that while both guns are seen with swing-out cylinders, no cylinder release latches are seen. Also note the double action-style triggers extended toward the center of the trigger guard.

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The Gunslinger fires his Remington 1858.

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The Gunslinger aims his Remington 1858, which starts to glow and show the custom engraving.

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The best shot of the Remington 1858 in the trailer, showing what appear to be .36 or .38 caliber chambers (one of which appears to be loaded).

CAA Tactical RONI

A CAA Tactical RONI also appears to be used.

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CAA Tactical RONI-SI1 with a SIG-Sauer P226 mounted underneath with foregrip extended out.

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Glock 19

The Glock 19 also appears to be used.

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Glock 19 (3rd Generation) - 9x19mm

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Remington 870 Police Magnum

A Remington 870 Police Magnum is used by the clerk in gun shop.

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Remington 870 Police Magnum with black synthetic furniture - 12 gauge