MacGyver (1985) - Season 1

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MacGyver (1985) - Season 1 Country USA Channel ABC Genre Action Broadcast 1985 No. of Episodes 22 Main Cast Character Actor MacGyver Richard Dean Anderson Peter Thornton Dana Elcar

The following weapons were used in Season 1 of the television series MacGyver:

Pistols

Colt Mk IV Series 70

The Colt Mk IV Series 70 appears to be the dominant M1911 variant of the season.

In "The Golden Triangle" (S1E02), a goon in a junkyard carries an M1911A1 with a supressor during the episode's "opening gambit". The goon's M1911 gets stuck on a magnet when MacGyver uses one to pick up a attache case the goon was guarding. The goon recovers it and continues to chase MacGyver. Later, when the real episode starts in Burma, it is used by the villianous Truang (Benjamin Lum), Gen. Narai's right hand man. It's mostly seen in his holster, but he draws it out when MacGyver starts causing commotion in the camp. He loses it when MacGyver rams a truck to a shed he is hiding in. When Truang's envoy returns to the village, he has aquired a new one. When MacGyver stops the envoy to taunt them, Truang pulls his M1911 and shoots at MacGyver. The M1911 Truang fires a real one, as it ejects casings and gunsmoke. Truang has the Colt Mk IV out for rest of the guerilla combat scene, until he is disarmed by Ming's (James Saito) bamboo pole kung fu.

In "The Gauntlet" (S1E04), during the opening gambit a high-ranking enemy officer wields a M1911A1 with chrome ejection port. Presumably this is Colt Mk IV as well. He is seen with it when he and his men are searching for MacGyver. Eventually the officer catches up MacGyver trying to make an escape and fires a warning shot towards him. The M1911 seems to alter between a real one and a non-firing prop, between one with a chrome-colored ejection port and one with a black one.

Colt MK IV Series 70 - .45 ACP

In "The Golden Triangle" (S1E02), a Junkyard goon with a Colt Mk IV Series 70.

In "The Golden Triangle" (S1E02), Truang with M1911 holstered.

In "The Golden Triangle" (S1E02), Truang draws his M1911 at MacGyver atop the hill. Notice silver hammer and large markings beneath ejection port, signifying that this is a Colt Mk IV.

In "The Golden Triangle" (S1E02), Truang fires the M1911, gunsmoke and ejecting casing (yellow).

In "The Gauntlet" (S1E04), an high-ranking enemy officer with Colt Mk IV on his hands orders the men after MacGyver. Note the chrome ejection port

"You amuse me."
In "The Gauntlet" (S1E04), an high-ranking enemy officer with Colt Mk IV has had just about enough of MacGyver's smart-assery. Note the chrome ejection port. Also the gun appears to have a chrome hammer.

Other M1911

The M1911A1 is also used throughout the series.

In "The Gauntlet" (S1E04), the high-ranking enemy officer's M1911 alters between a this M1911 variant and a Colt Mk IV. The pistol is possibly a non-firing prop pistol. It's distinguishable from the black barrel/ejection port. In "The Last Stand" (S1E07), Terry Andrews (Michael McGuire) uses the M1911A1.

M1911A1 .45 ACP

In "The Gauntlet" (S1E04), high-ranking enemy officer with black barrel/ejection port M1911

In "The Gauntlet" (S1E04), shot of the M1911 MacGyver is about to smack away. Note the black ejection port to differentiate from previous Colt Mk IV. Also the extractor appears to be false and merely carved on

In "Last Stand" (S1E07), Terry Andrews (Michael McGuire) uses the M1911A1.

Star Model BM

In "Golden Triangle" (S1E02), a nickel, pearl-grip Star Model BM is the sidearm of General Narai (George Cheung). It's seen holstered in his earlier scenes. When MacGyver forces his copter to land, he draws this pistol. However, once he gets out of the helicopter, he is immediately disarmed by MacGyver's hi-keeba move, forcing the two go hand-to-hand. After Gen. Narai dies, MacGyver (Richard Dean Anderson) picks the general's gun up.

Star Model BM (nickel) - 9x19mm

In "Golden Triangle" (S1E02), General Narai (George Cheung) has the Star Model BM holstered as he is verbally threatening the villagers. Note the pearl grips.

In "Golden Triangle" (S1E02), Gen. Narai draws his Star BM pistol as he is forced to land.

In "Golden Triangle" (S1E02), MacGyver dangling the general's Star BM.

Unknown Pistol

Appears in "Thief of Budapest" (S1E03). MacGyver goes to a bar full of gypsies to look for "Reena." Mac gets into a shuffle with the gypsies and one of them attempts to draw either Makarov clone or Walther PP on him.

S1E03 - Unknown handgun

Walther PPK

Appears in "Thief of Budapest" (S1E03). Walther PPK is carried by Hungarian police.

Walther PPK - 7.65x17mm Browning aka .32 ACP

In "Thief of Budapest" (S1E03), Hungarian police holds a gun on a gypsy during bar raid. It can't be seen too well here, but considering the size and later appearing later in hands of other Hungarian Police, it could be presumed that officer is using a PPK here as well

In "Thief of Budapest" (S1E03), Hungarian police officers (in green) are ordered to holster their guns. Both have PPK, though the one hold by the officer in the rear can be seen better.

Heckler & Koch P9S

The Heckler & Koch P9S has a notable number of appearances. In the early seasons (that is 1-3), it frequently appears as the gun of choice of most villains and their underlings. This pistol was substituted by the Taurus PT92 and/or Beretta 92F during seasons 4-7, when the production moved to Canada. In "Last Stand" (S1E07), Elias (Anthony Pena) holds the P9S. In "To Be A Man" (S1E17), the P9S is wielded by Khalil (Sid Haig) in Afghanistan.

Heckler & Koch P9S

In "Last Stand" (S1E07), Elias (Anthony Pena) holds the P9S.

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In "To Be A Man" (S1E17), the P9S is wielded by Khalil (Sid Haig) in Afghanistan.

Revolvers

Colt Detective Special

In "Pilot" (S1E01), once MacGyver finally reaches Dr. Carl Steubens (Paul Stewart) and Dr. Sidney Marlowe (Olaf Pooley), the former reaches out to a drawer and pulls out a nickel Colt Detective Special. He keeps MacGyver and Dr. Marlowe at bay while the group discusses about Dr. Steubens' motives. Rashly acting Barbara Spencer (Darlanne Fluegel) rushes at Steubens and tries to wrestle the gun away, but the gun goes off and Barbara gets shot. Startled Steubens drops his guard and MacGyver uses the chance to disarm him.

Colt Detective Special Nickel 3rd Gen - .38 Special

In "Pilot" (S1E01), Dr. Steubens (Paul Stewart) gets a Colt Detective Special out of a drawer.

In "Pilot" (S1E01), Dr. Steubens (Paul Stewart) holding MacGyver and Dr. Marlowe at gunpoint.

Unknown Colt revolver

Appears in "The Gauntlet" (S1E03). When MacGyver enters a secret print-house for a underground news pamphlet, he encounters a man named Diego (Sam Vlahos) working on a print machine. After getting Diego's attention, he proceeds to draw a Colt Official Police (?) on MacGyver. When Kate Connely (Robin Curtis) asks MacGyver to join in for a quick job, Diego intends give the revolver to MacGyver for protection. However, MacGyver refuses in first clear instance in the show of character voicing his distaste towards firearms.

Colt Official Police - 6" Heavy Barrel - .38 Special

In "The Gauntlet" (S1E04), Diego (Sam Vlahos) with a old revolver. He ain't fake news. He's bad news. Note the slightly sharp front sight.

In "The Gauntlet" (S1E04), Diego (Sam Vlahos) still trains his revolver on MacGyver, despite latter being cleared to enter.

In "The Gauntlet" (S1E04), Diego (Sam Vlahos) offering MacGyver the revolver.

"Señor... you are going to need this."
In "The Gauntlet" (S1E04), Diego (Sam Vlahos) offers Mac the revolver. Seems to have little more modern grips.

Smith & Wesson Model 64

In "The Golden Triangle" (S1E02), a Smith & Wesson Model 64 is used by two goons in opening gambit that takes place in the junkyard. When MacGyver starts causing a ruckus, the goons draw their weapons. Both of their S&W Model 64(s) have a suppressor attached.

Smith & Wesson Model 64 Stainless Model - .38 Special

In "The Golden Triangle" (S1E02), a dark-suit junkyard goon with a suppressed S&W Model 64.

In "The Golden Triangle" (S1E02), the gray-suit junkyard goon with a suppressed S&W Model 64.

Smith & Wesson Model 28

In "Flame's End" (S1E13), MacGyver (Richard Dean Anderson) takes the frame of a Smith & Wesson Model 28 to remove a bolt from a leaking pipe.

S&W Model 28 Highway Patrolman with 4" bl.

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In "Flame's End" (S1E13), MacGyver (Richard Dean Anderson) takes the frame of a Smith & Wesson Model 28 to remove a bolt from a leaking pipe.

Unknown Revolver

Appears in "The Gauntlet" (S1E04). Mexican border guard have some revolvers in their holsters.

In "The Gauntlet" (S1E04), Mexican border guards welcome MacGyver to Mexico.

Rifles and Carbines

Valmet M71S

In "Pilot" (S1E01), Central Asian soldiers as well as MacGyver (Richard Dean Anderson) are seen using the Valmet M71S, standing in for the AK-47. All of these rifles appear to have 30-round .223 pre-ban metal magazines. Based on the shape of the stock, these are plastic handguard/resin-stock variants.

Valmet M71S with plastic handguard and resin stock - .223 Rem

In "Pilot" (S1E01), hostile sentries taking a break with their rifles leaning against a rock. Visible here is the funky-shaped stock on the right rifle.

In "Pilot" (S1E01), MacGyver (Richard Dean Anderson) trying to avoid detection while donning a enemy uniform and carrying the AK.

Norinco Type 56

Norinco Type 56 rifles also appear in the series. Frequently the Type 56 appears with a AKM-style slant cut muzzle break, presumably to pass off as a AKM, yet the trademark Type 56 front sight is often visible on them. Ocassionally, there are Type 56 without the slant-cut muzzle break. This rifle usually appears when a character within the episode needs to fire a live AK-type rifle on screen, as there is muzzle flash and ejecting casings coming from this rifle.

In "Pilot" (S1E01), MacGyver (Richard Dean Anderson) goes to seek a missile that's hidden in a tent, a noticeable continuity error occurs, as the Valmet M71 he carried in the previous scene has changed to an AKM. He later uses the AKM as part of a MacGyver'ed distraction to allow MacGyver to get the captured fighter pilot escape from a cage. Most peculiarly, MacGyver - who is later established as a very anti-gun person - opens fire towards chasing soldiers to fend them off; the reason for the uncharacteristically casual way he handles firearms in the pilot episode is exactly because this is the pilot episode. So details like MacGyver's backstory and aversion of firearms were merely in flux, depending on whatever the show would get picked up by a tv network or not. He later gives the AKM to prisoner while he starts to work on the escape plan.)

In "Golden Triangle" (S1E02), the rifle appears in hands of one the villagers when they prepare for Gen. Narai's counterattack as evidenced by the full-scooped hood on it. Live-firing variants are seen in a trap the villagers rig. Which, instead of horribly mauling the Burmese soldiers, it just blows the tires of all their jeeps.

In "Thief of Budapest" (S1E03), Type 56 rifles appear in the hands of Hungarian prison guards. Once riot starts, a one is stolen by a prisoner. When MacGyver and gang make a escape with a van, bunch of soldiers are shown to fire live Type 56 rifles. Even though they fire real guns, it's just trick photography exploting angle cuts.

In "Gauntlet" (S1E04), the rifles are wielded by Arabic soldiers in the episode's opening gambit. One soldier fires a live Type 56 on screen.

Norinco Type 56 (Imported into the U.S. as the Norinco AKS-47 or AKS-47 Sporter) - 7.62x39mm.

Norinco Type 56-1 fitted with a slanted compensator - 7.62x39mm

In "Pilot" (S1E01), MacGyver strolling alongside a tent. Continuity gaffe here, as in the previous scene, he carried a Valmet M71 and not an AK.

In "Pilot" (S1E01), the cursed image of MacGyver willfully firing an AKM towards soldiers chasing him. This being the pilot episode, MacGyver's aversion of firearms was not yet established. Yellow circle to point a ejected casing.

In "Pilot" (S1E01), the downed US pilot uses the slanted compensator Type 56 as MacGyver devises their escape.

In "Golden Triangle" (S1E02), Ming (James Saito) and villagers handle AKs. Both rifles are slant-cut compensator Type 56

In "Golden Triangle" (S1E02), Villagers handle AKs, the man in the rear has a Type 56 with a slant-cut compensator.

In "Golden Triangle" (S1E02), MacGyver's "non-lethal AK trap".

In "Golden Triangle" (S1E02), MacGyver's "non-lethal AK trap" going off.

In "Thief of Budapest" (S1E03), Hungarian Soldier with Type 56 w/ slanted compensator. Type 56 reciever and scooped front sight. His Type 56 is about to be stolen by prisoners.

In "Thief of Budapest" (S1E03), a Gypsy prisoner with a Type 56 stolen from the guard.

In "Thief of Budapest" (S1E03), Hungarian soldiers firing live Type 56s at MacGyver's escape van.

In "The Gauntlet" (S1E04), Soldiers with Type 56 rifles are alarmed to MacGyver's presence.

In "The Gauntlet" (S1E04), an enemy soldier with Type 56 aims at MacGyver's getaway balloon. Notice that it has Type 56 hooded sight but also a slant cut muzzle break. This is a live-firing Type 56 and the actor shoots this for real.

AK-47

AK-47 and/or it's better clones - with traditional muzzle/without slant cut compensator and open hood sights - are featured in the series.

• "Pilot" (S1E01) - There is a moment in the opening gambit when MacGyver starts wrestling away a AK from a enemy soldier, that has a stubby muzzle instead of the slanted one MacGyver has later.
• "Golden Triangle" (S1E02) - Burmese Soldiers under General Narai have AK-47(s) with open hood sights. It's later seen in hands of the villagers after they prepare against Gen. Narai's retribution, though MacGyver proposes non-lethal approach. Gerald Okamura has a small cameo role as one of the Burmese soldiers.
• "Thief of Budapest" (S1E03) - Appears in the hands of Hungarian prison guards. Notably a Fat jerk soldier clearly has a Type III AK-47

Final Production version of the Type III AK-47 with laminated stock - 7.62x39mm

S1E02 - Shot of a barrel of the one of the AK(s) that the Burmese soldiers have. Open hood and seemingly a threaded barrel

S1E02 - Burmese Soldiers harassing MacGyver, many with AK-47

S1E02 - Gerald Okamura cameo as a Burmese soldier with AK-47.

In "Thief of Budapest" (S1E03), a fat jerkass Hungarian soldier harassing Gypsy prisoners with a Type III AK-47 (or accurate replica of it)

M16A1

The M16A1 rifle is used by several characters throughout the series.

"Golden Triangle" (S1E02) - When Truang and his convoy head to the village, the Burmese soldiers are mostly carrying M16s. In the village, the soldiers fall for MacGyver's smoke trap and the villagers attack the soldiers, with few of the villagers disarming them and capturing their M16s. MacGyver takes one away too.

"The Gauntlet" (S1E04) - used by South American soldiers under General Antonio Vasquez's (Gregory Sierra) command.

"Last Stand" (S1E07) - The derranged mall-ninja Buddy (Lewis Van Bergen) flails around with a M16 variant through-out the episode.

M16A1 with 20 round magazine - 5.56x45mm.

S1E02 - Burmese soldiers after MacGyver's AK trap goes off. Many M16s mixed with few AKs.

S1E02 - Burmese soldiers disoriented by the smoke trap, with Ming (James Saito) stealing one of the M16s.

S1E02 - MacGyver posing with a M16. The M16 dissappears in the very next scene.

"Last Stand" (S1E07) - Buddy (Lewis Van Bergen) appears to use the M16A1

M1 Carbine

Appears in "Thief of Budapest" (S1E03). Tribal members are seen using the M1 Carbine (sans magazine) when MacGyver attempts to recover a valuable horse.

Korean War Era M1 Carbine, with M4 bayonet and twin magazine pouch - .30 Carbine

At the beginning of "Thief of Budapest" (S1E03), a tribal fighter holds the M1 Carbine when MacGyver attempts to recover a valuable horse. Note the carbine is missing its magazine.

Unknown bolt-action

Appears in "Thief of Budapest" (S1E03) One of the tribal members - amongst many M1 Carbine carrying ones - has a bolt-action

"Thief of Budapest" (S1E03) - a tribal fighter with a bolt-action

Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I

A Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I is notably held by an Afghan tribal member in Season 1's "To Be A Man" (S1E17).

Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British

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Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I is notably held by an Afghan tribal member in Season 1's "To Be A Man" (S1E17).

Sub-Machine Guns

Heckler & Koch HK94A3 (chopped and converted)

In "Deathlock" (S1E12), Quayle uses remotely operated Heckler & Koch HK94A3 submachine guns set up in his garden to trap MacGyver. These HK94A3's have the barrel chopped and converted to look like an MP5A3.

Heckler & Koch HK94 chopped and converted to resemble an MP5A3. Note the lack of a paddle magazine release, a lugged barrel, and a push pin set - 9x19mm

Chopped and converted HK94A3's are remotely operative by Quayle (Christopher Neame) in "Deathlock" (S1E12). Note the lack of barrel lugs.

Chopped and converted HK94A3 is used in "Deathlock" (S1E12).

Heckler & Koch HK94

An unmodified Heckler & Koch HK94 also is used remotely in "Deathlock" (S1E12).

Heckler & Koch HK94A3 - 9x19mm

An unmodified Heckler & Koch HK94 also is used remotely in "Deathlock" (S1E12).

Ingram MAC-10

A MAC-10 is used by Quayle (Christopher Neame) in "Deathlock" (S1E12).

Ingram MAC-10 open bolt submachine gun - .45 ACP

A MAC-10 is used by Quayle (Christopher Neame) in "Deathlock" (S1E12).

Machine Guns and Rotary cannons

M60

M60 has multiple appearances in the season.

In "Pilot" (S1E01), an M60 is seen in the Central Asian encampment in the opening gambit.

In "The Gauntlet" (S1E04), a M60 is visible on the table after MacGyver and Kate Connelly have been caught by Gen. Vasquez's men. The items in the table had changed from the previous scene with the exception of M47 Dragon. Previously there was a FIM-43 and M202 Flash, now there is M60 and plastic explosives.

M60 machine gun with bipod extended - 7.62x51mm NATO

An M60 is seen in the Central Asian encampment in the opening sequence of "Pilot (S1E01).

"The Gauntlet" (S1E04) - M60 with bipod extended is visible on table behind MacGyver (Richard Dean Anderson). In previous scene there was a M202 FLASH there.

"The Gauntlet" (S1E04) - MacGyver's plastique goes off. M60 visible from all the smoke and explosions.

M61 20mm Vulcan Cannon

In Pilot (S1E01), MacGyver (Richard Dean Anderson) and Gatner (Michael Lerner) are flown to the Underground Research Facility in a specialized helicopter. In reality, this was a reuse of the famous Blue Thunder helicopter that would also later be used in the ABC miniseries Amerika. The Blue Thunder helicopter here still has the faux M61 Vulcan mounted under the nose.

The GE M61 Vulcan 20mm Cannon.

In Pilot (S1E01), that's Blue Thunder dropping off MacGyver and Gatner. M61 Vulcan on the nose.

In Pilot (S1E01), MacGyver walking away from Blue Thunder towards the Labs.

Browning M1919

Browning M1919 - in many different variations - has multiple appearances.

Two significant versions of M1919 appear in the episode "Golden Triangle" (S1E02). First, General Narai's (George Cheung) men found two Browning M1919(s) - with flexible mounts and early slotted barrel shrouds - from a downed aircraft. Narai's men install these to these the General's helicopter. At the episode's climax, General attacks the villagers with the machine gun armed helicopter. These are presumably mock-up props, as the reciever lacks details. Also the gunfire is obvious pyrotechnics. Actual A4 variant appears in the last quarter of the episode on the jeeps of the Burmese soldiers.

Browning M1919A4, early model with slotted barrel shroud - .30-06 Springfield

S1E02 - Gen. Narai (George Cheung) is pleased with the (faux) M1919s his men have represented to him. Notice the complete lack of detail on the M1919's reciever, meaning that this is a prop built from a ground up.

S1E02 - Gen. Narai's helicopter with the faux M1919(s) installed begins it's attack.

S1E02 - Gen. Narai doubles over. Faux M1919 installed on copter.

Browning M1919A4 - .30-06 Springfield

S1E02 - Truang (Benjamin Lum) in his jeep, M1919A4 behind him.

S1E02 - Truang (Benjamin Lum) vents his frustrations after Mac's AK trap blows the tires of the convoys jeeps. Mounts of the M1919A4 seen here.

Browning M2

Browning M2 appears in "The Gauntlet" (S1E04). It has been installed on jeeps of the soldiers under Gen. Vasquez. These are real M2 machine guns, as at the episode's finale, they are shown firing for real, with empty shells and brass ejecting from it.

Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG

"The Gauntlet" (S1E04) - Gen. Vasquez's men with M2 mounted on to the jeep

"The Gauntlet" (S1E04) - convoy coming after MacGyver, with M2 visible on one of the jeeps

"The Gauntlet" (S1E04) - very nice shot of Gen. M2 mounted on a jeep.

"The Gauntlet" (S1E04) - a beardy dude is manning one of the M2 machine guns

"The Gauntlet" (S1E04) - Gen. Vasquez's men are firing at MacGyver. Here the M2 machine gun is fired for real, you can see smoke and ejecting shells & brass.

Launchers

M47 Dragon

Appears in "The Gauntlet" (S1E04) - Dave Ryerson (John Vernon) is selling black market US surplus weapons to Gen. Vasquez (Gregory Sierra), amongst them is one M47 Dragon.

M47 Dragon ATGM with SU-36/P daysight and front shock absorber detached- 140mm

"The Gauntlet" (S1E04) - Kate Connely peeks at Ryerson selling weapons to Gen. Vasquez with M47 Dragon nicely visible

"The Gauntlet" (S1E04) - Ryerson (John Vernon) by a M47 Dragon

M202 FLASH (prop)

Appears in "The Gauntlet" (S1E04) - Dave Ryerson (John Vernon) is selling black market US surplus weapons to Gen. Vasquez (Gregory Sierra), amongst them is one M202 FLASH. Judging by the boxy appearance of the launcher body with only small rounded-off sections at the corners, this either the same prop launcher used in Commando or a replica of it. It disappears in next scene and is replaced by an M60.

Real M202A1 FLASH, for comparison - 66mm

A shot of Matrix (Arnold Schwarzenegger) picking up the prop M202 FLASH in Commando. Note the large rectangular sling loops, less curved corners, and thick rims at the front and rear of the launcher.

"The Gauntlet" (S1E04) - Gen. Vasquez (Gregory Sierra) browsing Ryerson's selection of black market weaponry. Prop M202 FLASH on the right. Note how it is much "boxier" than the real weapon.

FIM-43 Redeye

Appears in "The Gauntlet" (S1E04) - Dave Ryerson (John Vernon) is selling black market US surplus weapons to Gen. Vasquez (Gregory Sierra), amongst them is one FIM-43 Redeye.

FIM-43 Redeye - 70mm

"The Gauntlet" (S1E04) - Gen. Vasquez (Gregory Sierra) browsing Ryerson's selection of black market weaponry. FIM-43 is between the prop M202 and bunch of rocket ammunition. It's the one with a plastic square (eye protector) sticking out.

RPG-7

The RPG-7 is seen being loaded and fired by Russian soldiers in Season 1's "To Be A Man".

RPG-7 40mm

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The RPG-7 is seen being loaded and fired by Russian soldiers in Season 1's "To Be A Man".

Other

M8 Flare Pistol (modified)

Appears in the "Pilot" (S1E01). MacGyver investigates a downed fighter jet and finds an M8 Flare Pistol. When Mac and the prisoner try to escape, MacGyver uses a rock to flatten the barrel in order to create a little rocket thruster for the escape.

M8 flare pistol - 37mm

"Pilot" (S1E01) - MacGyver finds a M8 Flare Pistol from a downed fighter jet. This shot appears each season's title sequence. Notice the irregural looking barrel.

In "Pilot" (S1E01), MacGyver uses a modified M8 Flare Pistol as a rocket thruster.

Plastic Explosives

Appears in "Gauntlet" (S1E04). After being caught by Gen. Vasquez and Ryerson's men, MacGyver spots a blocks of uncovered plastic explosives on the table. MacGyver scoops a bit and blowing it up by jamming a camera's cord in it and putting it on timed flash (?).

"The Gauntlet" (S1E04) - MacGyver sees blocks of plastic explosives on table

"The Gauntlet" (S1E04) - MacGyver puts a cord in the small blob he scooped up

"The Gauntlet" (S1E04) - Plastique "explodes"