Dredd (2012)

Dredd Teaser poster Country United Kingdom Directed by Pete Travis Release Date 2012 Studio DNA Films Distributor Lionsgate Main Cast Character Actor Judge Dredd Karl Urban Cassandra Anderson Olivia Thirlby Madeline Madrigal Lena Headey

Dredd is a 2012 science-fiction film that stars Karl Urban as the title character. The film is based on the comic book character "Judge Dredd", who first appeared in comic strips in the British science fiction anthology "2000 AD" and was first adapted into a 1995 feature film that starred Sylvester Stallone as Dredd. The 2012 film is a "reboot" and the cast includes Lena Headey and Olivia Thirlby.

The following weapons were used in the film Dredd:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Pistols

"Lawgiver Mk. II"

The "Lawgiver Mk. II" is the standard pistol carried by the Judges in the film, including Dredd (Karl Urban) and Cassandra Anderson (Olivia Thirlby), as well as Judges Lex (Langley Kirkwood), Chan (Karl Thaning), and Kaplan (Michele Levin). It can fire in several different modes, which are selected via voice activation, and features a digital display that keeps track of its remaining ammunition.

When being psychically interrogated by Anderson, Kay (Wood Harris) fires a Lawgiver in his imagination, but it fails to wound her. Later, when he attempts to use Anderson's own Lawgiver on her, he finds that it is coded to its owner's DNA, and will self destruct if anyone else attempts to use it.

Prop wise, the Lawgivers seen in the film appear to be Glock 17 pistols housed in futuristic shells.

The weapon's various fire modes include:

• Rapid Fire (fully automatic).
• Armor piercing rounds.
• Incendiary rounds (these appear to be white phosphorus, and contain vastly more incendiary material than would be possible given their volume).
• Stun (A non-lethal electric charge that incapacitates the target).
• "Hot Shot" - a superheated round capable of melting flesh. In the comics, these are heat seeking rounds that track targets based on their specific heat signature. However, it is not clear whether they retain this feature in the film.
• "High-Ex" (High Explosive).
• Silencer Mode. The Lawgiver features a built-in suppressor that retracts into the frame when not in use.

Resin prop replica of the Lawgiver. From YourProps.com.

Screen-used stunt (foam rubber, dyed black) Lawgiver Mk. II from Dredd. This prop was used as a "holster stuffer," hence the lack of (and sometimes inaccurate) detail. Image from Prop Store of London.

Opposite side view of the stunt Lawgiver from Dredd. Image from Prop Store of London.

A close-up of the markings of the stunt Lawgiver from Dredd, which read "LAWGIVER Mk. II; PROPERTY OF JUSTICE DEPARTMENT; SERIAL NO. 26-4-19 8 CA70-9-221". Image from Prop Store of London.

Dredd readying his Lawgiver. Note that it appears to be compensated.

A closeup of the digital display on the side of Dredd's Lawgiver as he removes it from his locker and undergoes a DNA test.

Dredd's Lawgiver recognizes his hand.

Dredd fires an incendiary round from his Lawgiver.

Dredd aiming the Lawgiver.

A close up shot of the Lawgiver in "Silencer Mode." This appears to be the only firing mode that is not voice activated.

Dredd fires a burst from his Lawgiver. Judging by the numerous casings in the air, it would appear that at least some of the Glock pistols used were converted to full auto. Also note that the muzzle flash is not coming out of the compensator cuts (see above) in the barrel, indicating that they are purely cosmetic.

Here it would appear that Dredd's Lawgiver is in Silencer Mode. However, the shots he fires in this scene sound no different than the unsuppressed shots we hear throughout the rest of the film.

Dredd drawing his Lawgiver.

A closeup of the digital display on the side of Dredd's Lawgiver. The weapon appears to be set to semi-automatic ("SEMI") fire mode, shows an inactive integrated rangefinder (D for "Distance" with the readout at 0.0) and gives readings for the ammo loads for armor piercing ("AP"), incendiary ("IN"), high explosive ("HE") and standard full metal jacket ("FMJ").

A slow-mo shot of the Lawgiver's muzzle flash.

Special

From Glock to the Lawgiver.

From Glock to the Lawgiver.

From Glock to the Lawgiver.

From Glock to the Lawgiver.

From Glock to the Lawgiver.

From Glock to the Lawgiver.

From Glock to the Lawgiver.

Glock 17

Several thugs use Glock 17 pistols.

Glock 17 (Gen 3) - 9x19mm

A criminal aims his Glock 17 at the Judges during the slow-mo shootout in the drug den.

A gang member behind Ma Ma holds a Glock 17 equipped with a red dot sight.

Varan PMX-90

A Varan PMX-90 pistol can be seen in Ma Ma's (Lena Headey) safe room.

Varan PMX-90 - 9x19mm

The PMX-90 can be seen hanging on the wall. Note the Vektor R4 in the background.

Beretta 92FS Inox

One of Big Joe's thugs carries a Beretta 92FS Inox pistol outside the Medical Center. Many other thugs use them as well.

Beretta 92FS Inox - 9x19mm

The gang member on the left has a Beretta 92FS Inox. The one on the right carries a Glock 17.

One of Big Joe's men aims his 92FS Inox. Note that the actor's thumbs are covering the area where the safety would be if this is in fact a Beretta pistol.

The muzzle of the thug's 92FS Inox can be seen at the far right.

A thug carries what appears to be a 92FS Inox during the stairway battle (circled in red).

A thug aims what appears to be a 92FS Inox (circled in red) at the information terminal.

Vektor Z88

Numerous thugs carry what appear to be Beretta 92FS pistols. Because the production was filmed in South Africa, these are likely the Vektor Z88, the South African copy of the Beretta 92FS.

Vektor Z88 - 9x19mm

A gang member hauls Anderson away with a Vektor Z88 tucked in his waistband.

Vektor CP1

Caleb (Warrick Grier) carries a Vektor CP1 as his personal sidearm.

Vektor CP1 - 9x19mm

Caleb fires his Vektor CP1 beside Ma Ma.

In the aftermath of the minigun scene, Caleb searches for the Judges with his Vektor CP1 in hand (circled in red).

Vektor SP1

Amos (Junior Singo), one of the kids who confront Dredd and Anderson at the information terminal carries a Vektor SP1 (a common weapon seen in productions filmed in South Africa). Many criminals also carry them.

Vektor SP1 - 9x19mm

The kids nervously observe Dredd and Anderson.

"Freeze!" Amos (Junior Singo, left) has the Vektor SP1, Freel (Luke Tyler, right) has a Star Model B.

Star Model B

Freel (Luke Tyler), one of the kids who confront Dredd and Anderson at the information terminal carries a Star Model B. Another is seen in Ma Ma's safe room at the end.

Star Model B - 9x19mm

Freel (Luke Tyler, left) aims the Star Model B at Dredd and Anderson. The telltale external extractor is visible here (if the picture is enlarged to full size).

Star Model BM

What appears to be a Star Model BM is seen in Ma Ma's safe room.

Star Model BM - 9x19mm

What appears to be a Star Model BM (circled in red). Next to it is a Star Model B, and above it is the Varan PMX-90.

Walther P1

Japhet (Scott Sparrow), one of Big Joe's thugs outside the Medical Center, carries a Walther P1.

Walther P1 - 9x19mm

A Walther P1 lies next to its wounded owner.

Shotguns

Remington 870

Two of Ma Ma's criminals can be seen with Remington 870s, one with a under-folding stock, and another with a short-barrel and a Pachmayr "Vindicator" pistol grip.

Short-barreled Remington 870 with Pachmayr "Vindicator Grip" - 12 gauge

A criminal cradles his Remington 870 with an under-folder stock in the Slo-Mo den.

Another criminal with short-barrel and pistol-gripped Remington 870. Note that this shot has been reversed.

Mossberg 500 Persuader

A criminal can be seen firing a Mossberg 500 Persuader.

Mossberg 500 Persuader with standard five-shot magazine tube - 12 gauge

A criminal can be seen firing a Mossberg 500 shotgun.

A gang member holds his Mossberg 500 on a member of the "Judged" gang. The man in orange appears to have a Glock 17, and the man second from the right holds a Beretta 92FS Inox.

A gang member trains his Mossberg 500 on the terminal booth. The ejection port and end cap is that of a Mossberg.

Over and Under Shotgun

Some gang members are seen with Over and Under Shotguns of unknown make. They appear to have their barrels cut down and stocks removed.

Photoshopped Sawn-Off Over/Under Shotgun – 12 gauge

A gang member runs down the hall with an Over/Under shotgun.

What appears to be the same gangster can be seen with his Over/Under shotgun in the bottom left (circled in red).

Beretta A302 (Fictional Mock-Up)

Judge Alvarez (Edwin Perry) carries a Beretta A302 fitted with fictional dressings to appear futuristic. While its appearance brings the SPAS-12 to mind, Dredd crew confirm that it is in fact a Beretta A300-series semi-automatic shotgun in a SPAS 12-like casing.

Judge Alvarez (Edwin Perry) sweeps the drug lab with his modified A302.

A reverse image of Alvarez's modified A302 shotgun.

Alvarez fires his mocked up A302. He fires it semi-automatically, a rare sight in film.

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

Towards the end of the film, Cassandra Anderson (Olivia Thirlby) uses a Heckler & Koch MP5A3. This particular weapon is fitted with a "Navy SEF" trigger group, which is essentially a Navy trigger housing with the non ambidextrous SEF selector and markings. Her MP5 switches between having a three-lug barrel and a "smooth" barrel (similar to that of a chopped and converted HK94) in a continuity error.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 - 9x19mm

Dredd prepares to kick down a door whilst Anderson holds her MP5A3 at the ready. Here, Anderson's MP5 appears to have a three-lug barrel (this can be seen if the image is enlarged to full size).

A better shot of Anderson's MP5A3.

Here we get a view of the MP5A3's "Navy SEF" trigger pack. Also note Olivia Thirlby's trigger discipline.

Another shot of Anderson's MP5A3.

Note that the MP5 lacks the traditional three-lug barrel in this scene.

A gang member loads up his MP5A3. Note that this shot has been flipped.

Promotional image

Armscor BXP

Zwirner (Jason Cope), one of the criminals in the opening chase scene, fires an Armscor BXP at Dredd. Several other thugs in the movie carry the BXP as well.

Armscor BXP - 9x19mm.

Zwirner (Jason Cope) leans out of a car window to shoot at Dredd, who is pursuing him on a motorcycle.

Zwirner holds his BXP on a hostage. Throughout the film, both the Judges and criminals demonstrate excellent trigger discipline, which is very unusual.

A gang member holds a BXP with a suppressor.

IMI Micro Uzi

Several gang members use Micro Uzis throughout the film.

IMI Micro Uzi - 9x19mm

A Micro Uzi can be seen on the wall at the right.

Another Micro Uzi lies on the bed next to a wounded Ma Ma.

Rifles

Vektor R5

Several criminals can be seen with slightly dressed up Galil Pattern rifles. As this feature was filmed in South Africa, it can be assumed that these weapons are actually Vektor R5s.

Vektor R5 - 5.56x45mm

A criminal with an R5 fitted with a railed handguard.

This R5 appears to have had the front sight removed and the handguard is held together with tape and elastic bands. This same R5 makes several other appearances in the film.

A different criminal with and R5, also with the front sight removed.

Promotional image showing R5s both with and without the front sights.

Vektor R4

A Vektor R4 is seen in Ma Ma's safe room.

Vektor R4 - 5.56x45mm

The R4 hanging on the wall.

Vektor CR-21

Guards at the Hall of Justice can be seen carrying Vektor CR-21 rifles.

Vektor CR-21 - 5.56x45mm

Screen-used stunt (hard rubber with a metal armature) Vektor CR-21 from Dredd. Image from Prop Store of London.

Opposite side view of the stunt CR-21 from Dredd. Image from Prop Store of London.

A guard in the foreground can be seen with a CR-21 (circled in red).

Another guard with his CR-21.

Vektor R4 (AK Mockup)

Several gang members use Vektor R4s mocked up to replicate AK-47 pattern rifles.

Vektor R4 - 5.56x45mm

Type III AKS-47 with stock folded - 7.62x39mm

A gangster armed with an AK-47 mockup approaches the terminal Dredd is using.

Another gang member about to meet his demise at the hands of Dredd's incendiary round.

A wounded gangster lies next to his AK. This one appears to be equipped with an EOTech sight. Note the Vector side folder instead of an AK underfolder.

Steyr AUG

A Steyr AUG can be briefly seen in Ma Ma's room.

Steyr AUG Carbine - 5.56x45mm

The AUG can be seen hanging on the wall, among other weapons.

Machine Guns

Motorcycle Machine Guns

A pair of machine guns can be seen mounted to the sides of the motorcycles used by the Judges. They appear to be fed by drum magazines, and bear a resemblance to the Browning M1919 series.

Browning .303 Mk II - .303 British

Dredd pursues a van with several felons in it. In addition to the drum magazine, the weapon appears to be fitted with a brass catcher.

Another shot of Dredd's motorcycle.

The muzzle of Dredd's machine gun.

M249 Para

Big Joe (Joe Vaz) carries an FN M249 SAW Para.

M249 Paratrooper - 5.56x45mm NATO

"It's you doin' the complying Judge!" Big Joe threatens Dredd with his M249 Para in hand.

Prop Minigun

Fictional gatling guns can be seen on pedestal mounts. The concept designer involved confirms that they were "loosely based on the GECAL and were using .50 BMG shell casings [...] except we made ours six-barreled".

General Dynamics GAU-19/A with muzzle brake and mount - .50 BMG

A number of criminals open up with the miniguns on the orders of Madeline "Ma-Ma" Madrigal (Lena Headey).

A reverse shot of the fictional minigun.

Note the impressive muzzle flash, and the pile of brass in the background.

Promotional image showing Madeline "Ma-Ma" Madrigal (Lena Headey) operating one of the miniguns.