The Substitute

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The Substitute (1996)

The Substitute is a 1996 action film starring Tom Berenger as a mercenary who poses as a substitute teacher at the high school that his girlfriend teaches to find out why she was attacked. The film would spawn a series of direct to video sequels that starred Treat Williams in a similar role.

The following weapons were used in the film The Substitute:

Handguns

Smith & Wesson Sigma 9F

Mercenary John Shale (Tom Berenger) is seen using an Smith & Wesson Sigma 9F when confronting Juan Lacas and his guys in the school. At the time this film was made, the Sigma was new to the market and it appears that whenever the pistol is seen fired, a Glock was substituted.

Smith & Wesson Sigma SW9F - 9mm

John Shale (Tom Berenger) loads the Smith & Wesson Sigma 9mm.

One of Lacas' men pulls out Shale's pistol during the fight in the school library. This pistol turns into a Glock in a later scene.

Shale holds the Sigma.

Principal Claude Rolle (Ernie Hudson) holds the Sigma.

Glock 17

On the shooting range, Wellman (Richard Brooks) is seen firing a Glock 17. It also appears that a Glock is seen several times instead of what is supposed the Sigma.

Glock 17 Second Generation- 9x19mm.

On the shooting range, Wellman (Richard Brooks) is seen firing a Glock 17.

Lacas' henchman holds the Glock in the school library (he had been holding the Sigma in the previous scene).

Hollan (William Forsythe) fires the Glock (he had been holding the Sigma in the previous scene).

Walther PPK/S

Juan Lacas (Marc Anthony) is seen carrying a Walther PPK/S as his main handgun. He is also seen using it with a suppressor (lacking a threaded barrel to accept said suppressor.).

Walther PPK/S stainless - 9mm Kurz aka 9x17mm (.380 ACP)

Juan Lacas (Marc Anthony) holds the Walther PPK/S.

SIG-Sauer P226

The SIG-Sauer P226 is the sidearm of Hollan (William Forsythe).

SIG-Sauer P226 (nickel) - 9x19mm

Hollan (William Forsythe) holds the SIG-Sauer.

Heckler & Koch P9S

One of Lacas' thugs is seen holding a Heckler & Koch P9S.

Heckler & Koch P9S - 9mm

A high school security guard working with Lacas holds the P9S.

Beretta 92FS

One of Lacas' guys is seen holding a Beretta 92FS while holding Shale hostage.

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm.

A closeup of the Beretta.

Jericho 941

John Janus (Willis Sparks) uses a two-tone Jericho 941 during the final shootout at the school.

Jericho 941 R (two tone early model) - 9x19mm

John Janus (Willis Sparks) holds his two-tone Jericho 941 on Wellman (Richard Brooks).

Heckler & Koch USP

When Shale's team is at the gun range, an unloaded Heckler & Koch USP is visible sitting on the table with the group's cache of weapons.

Heckler & Koch USP - 9x19mm

When Shale's team is at the gun range, an unloaded Heckler & Koch USP is visible sitting on the table with the group's cache of weapons.

Submachine Guns

Uzi

Shale and Rem (Luis Guzmán) are seen using a 2 stage suppressor. Uzis during the final shootout at the school.

IMI Uzi with Sionics suppressor - 9mm

Shale uses the buttstock of his Uzi to deflect a sniper's bullet.

One of the mercenaries employed by Janus opens fire with his suppressed Uzi.

Shale with his suppressed Uzi fitted with a laser sight.

MAC-10

The rival mercenary John Janus and his team are seen using suppressed MAC-10's during the final shootout.

MAC-10 - .45 ACP.

Janus' mercenaries open fire with MAC-10's.

Heckler & Koch MP5SD

Joey Six and Wellman (Richard Brooks) are seen using Heckler & Koch MP5SD's during the final shootout.

MP5SD3 - 9x19mm.

Rifles

M16A1

Shale is seen with an M16A1 after the opening mission in Cuba.

M16A1 with 20-round magazine, fitted with scope - 5.56x45mm

Shale is seen with an M16A1 fitted with a scope after the opening mission in Cuba.

Other

M136 AT4

Joey Six (Raymond Cruz) is seen using an M136 AT4 during the final shootout.

M136 AT4 Anti-Tank launcher - 84mm

Joey Six (Raymond Cruz) prepares to fire the M136 AT4.