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The Sniper
The following weapons were used in the film The Sniper:
The Sniper is a 2009 Hong Kong action thriller film directed by Dante Lam and starring Richie Ren, Edison Chen and Huang Xiaoming, as top snipers for the Hong Kong Police Force. The film was originally set to be released in May 2008, but was delayed due to the Edison Chen photo scandal. The following images are from the commercially available Hong Kong Released DVD.
Hand Guns
The following lists the handguns used by the Hong Kong Police, Hong Kong SDU, and the Triads (not too sure what affiliation the bad guys are).
Smith & Wesson Model 10
OJ (Edison Chen) and his inexperienced rookie partner both use Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolvers in the introduction. Hartman Fong (Richie Ren) and officers of the Police Tactical Unit (PTU) also use Model 10s during a scene where triad members attack a prisoner convoy.
SIG-Sauer P228
A SIG-Sauer P228 is seen in the hands of Hartman Fong (Richie Ren) during the opening stakeout scene. He uses it to save OJ when OJ had trouble trying to deal with several machete wielding triads.
Beretta 92FS
Triad leader Tao (Jack Kao) is armed with a Beretta 92FS during a flashback sequence and later during the shootout in the elevator.
Walther P99
A Walther P99 is carried by Er Ge (Big Head)(Kai Chi Liu) during the elevator scene, later drops it when shot in the arm by OJ. Hartman also manages to obtain one during the elevator scene.
Glock 17
A Glock 17 is briefly seen in the hands of Lincoln Ching (Huang Xiaoming) during the elevator scene.
Steyr GB
The Steyr GB is carried by several triads.
M1911
A M1911-style pistol is carried by several triads.
Submachine Guns
Heckler & Koch MP5
Heckler & Koch MP5 submachine guns are used by the HKPD Special Duties Unit (SDU) throughout the movie. It is also used by one of the PTU officers guarding a prison convoy and by another officer during a shootout at Ching's apartment.
Steyr TMP
A Steyr TMP, distinguished by its folding stock, is used by one of the triads who ambushes the prisoner convoy.
Used by one of Er Ge's henchmen.
Assault Rifles
Micro Galil
A Micro Galilis used by Er Ge (Big Head)(Kai Chi Liu) during the rescue scene.
Shotguns
Remington 870
Remington 870 shotguns are seen in the hands of PTU officers guarding the prison transport when it is ambushed by the triads.
Sniper Rifles
Heckler & Koch PSG1
The Heckler & Koch PSG-1 sniper rifle is prominently used by OJ throughout much of the film, and by Ching in flashback sequences. The rifle itself is a fake that was created by combining a long barrel with a PSG-1 forearm, buttstock and pistol grip on a HK91/G3 body, similar to the H&K SR9 rifles seen in Hollywood productions.
Tokyo Marui PSG-1 (AEG)
For non-firing scenes, characters use an airsoft PSG-1, made by Tokyo Marui.
Remington 700 (AICS)
A Remington 700 rifle is used by Shane (Bowie Lam), one of Fong's fellow SDU snipers. The rifle uses an AICS stock, giving it the appearance of an Accuracy International rifle such as the AWP.
Heckler & Koch G3SG/1
Several members of the SDU sniper team are armed with G3SG/1 rifles. Note that this is just a standard H&K G3 that's made to look like a G3SG/1 rifle. Although it's fitted with an SG/1 stock, it lacks the set trigger that's characteristic of factory SG/1 rifles.
M16 rifle series
=M16A1
M16A1 with A2 style handguards and ACOG
M16A2
M16A2 rifles are seen during the sniper training sequences.
AR15
AR15 rifles, built up to resemble the SR-25 but distinguished by their 5.56 magazines and forward assists, are used by Fong and OJ, notably during a scene where OJ attempts to replicate Ching's shots and during the finale.
Norinco Type 85
Lincoln Ching (Huang Xiaoming) uses a Chinese copy of the SVD Dragunov, the Norinco Type 85, as his primary sniper rifle throughout the film.
Barrett M82A1
In the finale, Ching uses a Barrett M82 alongside his Type 85, engaging in a lengthy duel with Fong, OJ and the rest of the SDU sniper team.
Links
the real blank firearms photo from PROPS COMPANY LIMITED Website http://www.props.com.hk/
The Sniper Website: http://www.mediaasia.com/thesniper/