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Red Dragon is the 2002 thriller once again featuring Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The film is based on the Thomas Harris book, which was previously turned into the 1986 Michael Mann film Manhunter.

The following guns were used in Red Dragon

Red Dragon (2002)

Smith & Wesson Model 459

The Smith & Wesson Model 459 is the main sidearm of FBI Special Agent Will Graham (Edward Norton) at the beginning of the film. He is seen drawing it from a shoulder holster as Lecter stabs him. Graham is also seen preparing one for the raid on Dolarhyde's house. The FBI purchased 803 S&W 459's and issued it to agents in the early eighties. The second generation 459 was manufactured from 1979-1987. Since the film begins in 1980, Graham's 459 would be consistent.

9mm semi-automatic

Graham draws his S&W before being stabbed by Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins).

Lector struggles with Graham and his S&W.

He also carries it latter in the film in a staright draw holster after he's reinstated, but it rarely leaves his holster.

Smith & Wesson Model 38 Airweight Bodyguard

Graham (Edward Norton) carries a Smith & Wesson Model 38 Airweight Bodyguard as his backup gun in an ankle holster. He draws it when Lecter continues to come after him. There is also a possibility that it is the Model 49 Bodyguard. The difference being that the Model 49 has an all steel frame where the Model 38 has an alloy frame.

Smith and Wesson Model 38 with Smith & Wesson Bodyguard hammer shroud.

Graham draws his backup weapon.

Charter Arms Pug (.357 Magnum)

A Charter Arms Pug (.357 Magnum) is used by Will Graham (Edward Norton) at the end of the movie when he engages in a shootout with Francis Dolarhyde aka The Tooth Fairy (Ralph Fiennes) after he invades the Graham home. Graham's wife Molly (Mary-Louise Parker) also is seen taking target practice with it.

Charter Arms Pug - .357 magnum

Graham with his Charter Arms Pug.

Walther PPK

Another weapon Graham keeps in his home is the Walther PPK. He grabs it along with the Ruger as he locks himself and his son in his bedroom. Molly is seen using it as well.

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

After seeing her husband shot, Molly grabs the PPK and uses it on Dolarhyde.

Glock 17

A suppressed Glock 17 is used by the Francis Dolarhyde (Ralph Fiennes) to shoot Ralph Mandy (Frank Whaley). Later, he carries it unsuppressed when he breaks into the Graham home.

A Generation 1 Glock 17 in 9x19mm.

Dolarhyde fires his suppressed Glock. He does a good job at not flinching.

Dolarhyde with his Glock. No one seems to have heard the shot.

J.C Higgins Model 21 Deluxe

A cut-down J.C. Higgins Model 21 is used by the Tooth Fairy (Ralph Fiennes) when he is contemplating suicide, and later, when the FBI arrive at his house. This same gun was used in The Punisher