Reservoir Dogs

Reservoir Dogs (1992)

Reservoir Dogs is the 1992 heist film that marked the directorial debut of Quentin Tarantino (who also wrote the screenplay). The film focuses on a diverse group of thieves brought together to perform a jewelry heist, the aftermath of which is seen from varying perspectives of the criminals. The cast included Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi as well as Tarantino himself in a small role. Some have pointed out the striking similarities between this film and the 1987 Chow Yun-Fat film City on Fire.

The following weapons were used in the film Reservoir Dogs:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Pistols

Smith & Wesson 659

Mr. White (Harvey Keitel), Mr. Orange (Tim Roth), Mr. Pink (Steve Buscemi), and Mr. Blonde (Michael Madsen) are all armed with one Smith & Wesson 659 9mm pistol. They are distinguished from M1911s and other Smith & Wesson variants by their second generation features, stainless steel construction, double-stack frames and slide safety decockers. Though all of the guns look to be the same, some have the old squared trigger guards, and some have rounded ones.

Smith & Wesson 659 - 9x19mm. This is the screen-used Hero Gun held and fired by "Mister Pink" (Steve Buscemi) in the film. (In a continuity break) Mr. Pink also used another 659 with a rounded trigger guard.

Mr. Pink (Steve Buscemi) fires his Smith & Wesson 659 at the police. Note the cross X screw holding the right hand decocker lever in place. For some reason in this scene, his 659 has a rounded trigger guard here.

Mr. Pink takes out his Smith & Wesson 659 to reload it. Now the gun here has the squared trigger guard here. Note the barrel bushing and double-stack frame.

Mr. Pink racks the slide on his Smith & Wesson 659. Note the screws in the panel grips.

"I'll show you who you're fucking with!"
Mr. Pink (Steve Buscemi) and Mr. White (Harvey Keitel) have a standoff as Mr. Pink lay on the ground. Mr. Pink draws his issued Smith & Wesson 659 while Mr. White draws his personal Smith & Wesson 639.

Mr. Blonde (Michael Madsen) has his Smith & Wesson 659 in his shoulder holster as he uses duct tape to gag the captured police officer.

Early model Smith & Wesson 659 with rounded trigger guard and non-ambidextrous safety - 9x19mm

Mr. Orange (Tim Roth) holding his empty Smith & Wesson 659 after unloading at Mr. Blonde. Note the rounded trigger guard.

Mr. Orange uses his empty Smith & Wesson 659 to try to get up. Like Mr. Pink, Mr. Orange’s 659 has an ambidextrous safety decocker but with a polydrive screw.

Smith & Wesson 639

Though everyone is given a Smith & Wesson 659 for the robbery, Mr. White (Harvey Keitel) is seen using a Smith & Wesson 639 with Pachmayr grips. Being a professional thief, this is most likely White's personal gun, and not a continuity error in the film. During the getaway, he is seen dual-wielding his personal Smith & Wesson 639 with his issued Smith & Wesson 659, further strengthening this theory. In the special edition DVD, a deleted scene can be found which briefly shows Mr. White's/Larry Dimmick's police record. This informs us that his weapon of choice is a Smith & Wesson 9mm, even further strengthening the personal 639 theory.

Smith & Wesson 639 with Pachmayr grips - 9x19mm. This is the screen-used gun carried and fired by Harvey Keitel in the film.

Mr. White 'Mexican carries' his Smith & Wesson 639. Note the lack of ambidextrous safety, black, rounded backstrap, and Pachmayr grips.

Mr. Pink and Mr. White have a standoff as Mr. Pink lay on the ground. Mr. Pink draws his issued Smith & Wesson 659 while Mr. White draws his personal Smith & Wesson 639.

Mr. White (Harvey Keitel) dual-wields both his personal Smith & Wesson 639 in his right hand with his issued Smith & Wesson 659 in his left hand when firing at the police.

"Goddamn you, Joe. Don't make me do this."
Mr. White points his Smith & Wesson 639 at Joe.

Mr. White brandishing his Smith & Wesson 639 in the Mexican standoff with Joe and Eddie at the end of the film. Eddie has his Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub Nose pointed at Mr. White, prepared to kill him.

Smith & Wesson 6906

When Mr. White hits Mr. Pink, you can briefly see Mr. Pink's gun holstered, though it has changed to a Smith & Wesson 6906.

Smith & Wesson 6906 - 9x19mm

Mr. Pink gets knocked down by Mr. White, revealing his holstered Smith & Wesson 6906 with a silver magazine baseplate.

Beretta 950 Jetfire

Mr. Orange (Tim Roth) packs two handguns while getting ready to meet Nice Guy Eddie (Chris Penn), Mr. White and Mr. Pink for a meeting with Joe Cabot (Lawrence Tierney). The pistol he holsters at his ankle is a Beretta 950 Jetfire in .25 ACP.

Beretta 950 Jetfire - .25 ACP‎

Mr. Orange goes to load his Beretta Jetfire (right). Note the loaded magazine next to the 950. You can clearly see a centerfire primer on the round, proving that Mr. Orange's 950 is chambered in .25 ACP, not .22 Short, which was the other caliber it was offered in.

Mr. Orange loads a magazine into his Beretta 950 Jetfire.

Mr. Orange checks the chamber of his Beretta 950 Jetfire. The 950 has a "tip up" barrel design, allowing the user to simply flick a lever to either load a round in the chamber or check if the weapon is loaded without having to rack the slide.

Mr. Orange decocks the Beretta 950 Jetfire before securing it in an ankle holster. This pistol is single-action only, so he would need to cock the hammer before firing.

Revolvers

Charter Arms Off Duty

Mr. Orange's (Tim Roth) second gun is a Charter Arms Off Duty with Pachmayr grips. He checks to make sure the cylinder is loaded, swings the cylinder back in and then places the gun in his coat pocket. Mr. Orange is also seen with this gun in a paddle holster in an earlier scene, so it is safe to assume that this is his police-issued sidearm.

Charter Arms Off Duty with Pachmayr grips - .38 Special

Mr. Orange goes to load his Beretta Jetfire, next to his Charter Arms Off Duty revolver.

Mr. Orange checks the cylinder of his Charter Arms Off Duty.

Colt Detective Special

After Mr. White (Harvey Keitel) shoots the pursuing cops with his two pistols, he and Mr. Orange (Tim Roth) walk until they find a car driving by. They point their guns at the female driver whose car they attempt to commandeer. The woman takes a pre-1972 nickel-plated Colt Detective Special from her glove compartment and shoots Mr. Orange in the stomach as he opens the door to pull her out of the car. Another Detective Special, distinguished by its round-edged butt, is "Mexican carried" by Joe (Lawrence Tierney).

Colt Detective Special (Nickel) with exposed ejector rod - .38 Special.

A woman points her Colt Detective Special at Mr. Orange (Tim Roth) in an attempt to defend herself.

1st Generation Colt Detective Special - .38 Special

Joe (Lawrence Tierney) with a Colt Detective Special in his waistband. Note the rounded edges on the butt.

Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub Nose

In the final standoff between Eddie, Joe Cabot, and Mr. White, Eddie (Chris Penn) points his snub-nosed Smith & Wesson Model 66 at Mr. White, threatening to kill him if he doesn't take his gun off of Joe.

Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub Nose - .357 Magnum

Eddie (Chris Penn) talks to Mr. Orange while holding his Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub Nose.

Joe enters the scene; Eddie holds his S&W Model 66 at his side in the foreground.

"Larry, stop pointing that fucking gun at my dad!"
Eddie (Chris Penn) points his Model 66 at Mr. White.

Smith & Wesson Model 19

One of the police officers in the scene where Mr. Pink (Steve Buscemi) is being chased has a Smith & Wesson Model 19 revolver as his sidearm.

Smith & Wesson Model 19 - .357 Magnum

The police officers pursue Mr. Pink, the center one carrying a Smith & Wesson Model 19 revolver.

Colt Trooper Mk III

One of the police officers pursuing Mr. Pink (Steve Buscemi) has a Colt Trooper Mk III.

Colt Trooper Mk III with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum

The cop on the far right has a Colt Trooper Mk III. TRIVIA: The cop on the far left is played by the film's producer, Lawrence Bender.