8 Million Ways to Die

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8 Million Ways to Die Theatrical release poster Country USA Directed by Hal Ashby Release Date 1986 Studio PSO International Distributor TriStar Pictures Main Cast Character Actor Matthew "Matt" Scudder Jeff Bridges Sarah Rosanna Arquette Sunny Alexandra Paul Willie "Chance" Walker Randy Brooks Angel Maldonado Andy Garcia

8 Million Ways to Die is a 1986 crime thriller directed by Hal Ashby and starring Jeff Bridges as LA Sheriff's Deputy Matthew "Matt" Scudder who lost his career and family due to alcohol.

The following weapons were used in the film 8 Million Ways to Die:

Revolvers

Smith & Wesson Model 66

Matt Scudder's (Jeff Bridges) service sidearm is a Smith & Wesson Model 66 with 4" barrel. Chance (Randy Brooks) carries a snub nose Model 66.

Smith & Wesson Model 66 with 4" barrel - .357 Magnum

Smith & Wesson Model 66 Snub Nose with Pachmayr grips - .357 Magnum

Scudder aims in the opening scene.

Scudder fires during the encounter in warehouse.

Chance holds his revolver.

Smith & Wesson Model 19

Scudder's parthner Joe Durkin (Vyto Ruginis) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 19 in the opening scene. Chance's bodyguard (Tommy "Tiny" Lister) is also seen with a supposed Model 19.

Smith & Wesson Model 19 Combat Magnum - .357 Magnum

Durkin with revolver in hand.

Chance's bodyguard holds his revolver at the background.

Unidentified snub nose revolver

Scudder's backup weapon is a snub nose revolver. It lacks a front sight.

Sunny (Alexandra Paul) steals Scudder's revolver.

Scudder takes it back.

He opens the cylinder.

Scudder holds the revolver.

Pistols

Heckler & Koch P9S

In several scenes Matt Scudder (Jeff Bridges) is seen with a Heckler & Koch P9S.

Heckler & Koch P9S, post 1973 model with hooked trigger guard - 9x19mm

Even in bed Matt Scudder holds a pistol next to him.

Another view of P9S in the same scene.

Scudder holds his pistol in the final scene.

Colt Mustang

In one scene Matt Scudder (Jeff Bridges) holds a compact pistol that appears to be a Colt Mustang.

Colt Mustang - .380 ACP

Scudder aims his compact pistol.

Unidentified pistol

In the final scene Angel Maldonado (Andy Garcia) fires a pistol. It is seen very poor but its shape resembles Walther PPK.

Maldonado fires.

Wounded Maldonado tries to reload his pistol.

Submachine Guns

Cobray M11/9

In the final scene Maldonado's henchman Quintero (Vance Valencia) is armed with a Cobray M11/9 SMG.

SWD M11/9 SMG with folding stock - 9x19mm

Quintero fires his SMG.

Another view of Quintero's SMG.

Quintero is shot and drops his gun.

Shotguns

Double Barreled Shotgun

During the encounter in warehouse Mundo (Fred Asparagus), another Maldonado's henchman, holds Sarah at gunpoint with a double barreled shotgun with sawn-off buttstock.

Mundo's shotgun is taped to Sarah's head.

Unidentified pump action shotgun

In the opening scene one of deputies is armed with a pump action shotgun that is seen only in distance.

A deputy with shotgun is seen at the background.

Other Weapons

Hand Grenade

During the encounter in warehouse Matt Scudder (Jeff Bridges) holds a hand grenade that resembles some version of MK3.

MK3A2 offensive hand grenade