Strike Back - Season 3

Strike Back - Season 3 (2012) The UK Title is Strike Back - Vengeance and the US title is Strike Back - Cinemax Season 2

Strike Back - Season 3 (also known as Strike Back: Vengeance or Strike Back: Cinemax Season 2) once again stars Philip Winchester as Sergeant Michael Stonebridge and Sullivan Stapleton as Sergeant Damien Scott, who work for a top secret British intelligence unit known as Section 20. Season 3 introduces Rhona Mitra as Section 20's new commanding officer, and Charles Dance as villain Conrad Knox, a wealthy philanthropist who conspires to reshape the political landscape of Africa by acquiring nuclear weapons.

The following weapons were used in Season 3 of the television series Strike Back:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Handguns

Beretta 92FS

The Beretta 92FS is used by many of the antagonists throughout the series, including Conrad Knox (Charles Dance), his lieutenant Karl Matlock (Vincent Regan) and various mercenaries and criminals. South African Police Service (SAPS) officers in episodes 7-10 also use the Beretta 92FS.

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm.

A plain-clothes SAPS officer fires a Beretta 92FS at a truck containing a stolen nuclear warhead in episode 9.

Karl Matlock (Vincent Regan) firing his Beretta 92FS in (S3E05).

Beretta 92SB

A Beretta 92SB is used by Craig Hanson (Shane Taylor) when he infiltrates Knox's estate in episode 6. A 92SB is also used by the leader of a gang of mercenaries who take Section 20 prisoner in episode 7, and is later used by the teams Communications Officer, Sergeant Liam Baxter (Liam Garrigan).

Beretta Model 92SB - 9x19mm (note rounded trigger guard and flat bottom magazine).

Sergeant Liam Baxter (Liam Garrigan) checks a Beretta 92SB in episode 5.

Craig Hanson pulls off his mask while holding a Beretta 92SB.

A mercenary holds a Beretta 92SB.

Dalton holds mercenary's Beretta 92SB in (S3E07).

Sergeant Liam Baxter fires a Beretta 92SB.

Baxter empties his Beretta.

Beretta 92

In episode 10, Craig Hanson seizes a Beretta 92 from a SAPS officer and uses it to escape police custody.

Beretta 92 - 9x19mm

Hanson fires the Beretta 92 while restrained by a pair of flex cuffs.

Glock 17

The Glock 17 is the standard pistol for all Section 20 personnel in Season 3, and is used by Sergeant Michael Stonebridge (Philip Winchester), Sergeant Damien Scott (Sullivan Stapleton), Captain (later Major) Rachel Dalton (Rhona Mitra), Sergeant Liam Baxter (Liam Garrigan) and Sergeant Julia Richmond (Michelle Lukes). Major Oliver Sinclair (Rhashan Stone) also briefly uses a Glock 17 to kill a Zimbabwean Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) agent trying to kidnap Lillian Lutulu in episode 7. Matlock's partner Jessica Kohl (Natalie Becker) also wields a Glock 17.

Glock 17 (3rd Gen) - 9x19mm

Glock 17 (2nd Gen) - 9x19mm

A publicity still of Stonebridge and Dalton with their Glocks.

Sgt. Michael Stonebridge firing his Glock 17 in (S3E05).

A close up of Scott firing his Glock in S3E05).

Stonebridge reloads his Glock in (S3E05).

Stonebridge firing his Glock in (S3E05).

Scott aiming his Glock in (S3E06).

Sgt. Julia Richmond (Michelle Lukes) firing Scott's Glock in (S3E07).

Richmond holds a Glock 17.

Stonebridge (Philip Winchester) fires the suppressed Glock 17.

Sgt. Damien Scott (Sullivan Stapleton) aims a suppressed Glock 17.

Jessica Kohl (Natalie Becker) points a Glock 17 at a militant.

Desert Eagle Mark VII

Somali warlord Waabri (Anthony Oseyemi) uses a Desert Eagle Mark VII in the season premiere.

Desert Eagle MK VII - .357 Magnum. This is the most commonly seen Desert Eagle pistol in films before 1999.

Waabri fires his Desert Eagle.

Colt M1911A1

In episode 3, Scott takes a M1911A1 pistol off Markunda when apprehending a courier named Othmani (Saïd Taghmaoui) at a Tuareg camp in Niger as his Glock had been confiscated. He returns it and subsequently Markunda (Laëtitia Eïdo) uses her M1911A1 in episode 4 while battling militants in the Hoggar Mountains of Algeria who are attempting to recapture Othmani.

Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol Commercial - .45 ACP

Scott holds Markunda's M1911A1 after surviving a militant suicide bombing attack at the Tuareg camp.

Markunda guns down a militant with her M1911A1.

Star Model BS/Model Super

Islamist militant leader El Soldat (Farid Elouardi) uses a Star Model Super while attempting to free his captured brother Othmani in episode 4. A Nigerian gangster also waves one around in episode 10.

Star Model BS/Model Super - 9x19mm.

El Soldat prepares to enter a farmhouse with a Star Model Super in hand.

A Nigerian waves his Star Model Super.

Vektor CP1

In episode 5, Mossad agent Rebecca Levi (Lyne Renée) wields a Vektor CP1 while attempting to hunt down a nuclear scientist named Peter Evans (Paul Freeman).

Vektor CP1 - 9x19mm

Rebecca points the CP1 towards Scott.

Rebecca opens fire with a suppressed Vektor CP1.

Vektor SP1

A Vektor SP1 is used by one of the Israeli assassins who is trying to kill Evans in episode 5. In episode 7, Zimbabwean Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) agents carry the SP1 when trying to apprehend Lillian Lutulu in Bukohma Township. Craig Hanson also uses a SP1 on several occasions, including when he encounters Stonebridge in episodes 6 and 10. Dual two-tone Vektor SP1s with compensators are used by a Nigerian warlord while fleeing the Johannesburg apartment of Christian Lucas (Nyasha Hatendi) in episode 9.

Vektor SP1 - 9x19mm

A Vektor SP1 tucked into an assassin's waistband.

Craig Hanson fires his Vektor SP1.

Craig Hanson (Shane Taylor) holds a Vektor SP1.

The Nigerian warlord blasts away with dual SP1s.

Browning Hi-Power

In episode 7, an assassin uses a Browning Hi-Power to wound Zimbabwean activist Walter Lutulu (Eamonn Walker).

Classic Commercial Browning Hi-Power (Belgian Mfg) - 9x19mm

The assassin holds his Hi-Power while fleeing from the scene.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB

One of Walter Lutulu's supporters points a Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver at Scott in Episode 7.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 HB, 4" barrel - .38 Special

A revolver is pointed at Scott in Episode 7.

CZ-75B

Corrupt CIA Officer Christy Bryant (Stephanie Vogt) draws a two-tone CZ-75B when she is confronted by Scott in episode 10.

CZ 75B with stainless steel finish - 9x19mm

Bryant holds a two-tone CZ-75B.

Submachine Guns

Armscor BXP

Scott uses an Armscor BXP while defending a British diplomatic convoy from an attack by Somali militants in episode 1. He also uses a BXP with a reflex sight while infiltrating into Mogadishu to search for Dalton and Patrick Burton (Tim Pigott-Smith) after they were kidnapped in the attack. Later in the same episode, one of Matlock's mercenaries uses a BXP with an EOTech sight. A Mossad assassin in episode 5 also fires a BXP, and a Nigerian militant in episode 10 uses a BXP to cover his fleeing boss.

Armscorp BXP - 9x19mm.

Scott opens fire with his BXP in episode 1.

Scott holds the BXP while reporting his position.

A Mossad assassin fires a BXP.

A Nigerian fires a BXP in episode 10.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

Heckler & Koch MP5A3s are used by Nigerien special forces troops when they apprehend Scott in Episode 3. Johannesburg Special Task Force (STF) officers are also armed with MP5A3s in episodes 9 and 10.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with "tropical" (wide) forearm and stock extended - 9x19mm.

Nigerien special forces troops arrest Scott.

A STF officer aims a MP5A3 while searching a building.

Heckler & Koch MP5K-PDW

Rebecca Levi fires a Heckler & Koch MP5K-PDW when a Mossad strike team attacks Section 20's safe house in episode 5.

MP5K-PDW with its extended barrel with 3 lugs & folding stock - 9x19mm

Rebecca opens fire with a MP5K-PDW.

Rebecca exchanges fire with Stonebridge and Scott.

MAT-49

Nigerian militants in episode 10 are armed with MAT-49 submachine guns.

MAT-49 Submachine Gun - 9x19mm

A Nigerian opens fire with a MAT-49.

Another angle.

PPS-43

A few Nigerian militants also wield the PPS-43 in episode 10.

Soviet PPS-43 Submachine Gun - 7.62x25mm Tokarev

A Nigerian attempts to pick up his PPS-43 when Section 20 commandos attack.

A Nigerian drops his PPS-43.

Walther MPK

The leader of the Nigerians fires a Walther MPK at Section 20 commandos when they raid his hideout in Episode 10.

Walther MPK with stock folded - 9x19mm

The warlord yells as he fires the MPK.

The MPK is fired in the drainage tunnels under Johannesburg.

Shotguns

Unknown compact pump-action shotgun

A female attacker uses a compact pump action shotgun during the convoy ambush in episode 1. The shotgun appears to be the same one used during the the first series.

The attacker pumps her shotgun.

The shotgun is fired.

12 Gauge Double-Barreled Shotgun

Scott uses a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun after running out of ammunition for his other weapons in Episode 4.

Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge. The Parker Gun Company was absorbed into Remington in 1934.

Scott holds the double barreled shotgun.

Mossberg 500

SAPS Sergeant Moses Tekere (Mpho Malatsi) points a Mossberg 500 (or possibly, the similar looking South African Mussler 12-gauge) at Stonebridge when he breaks into a police station in Episode 8 to hide the killer of activist Walter Lutulu (Eamonn Walker).

Mossberg 500 "Persuader" with standard five-shot magazine tube - 12 Gauge. This is the most commonly produced version of the 500 series today.

Sgt. Tekere holds the Mossberg on Stonebridge.

Stonebridge holds the shotgun after taking it from Tekere.

Taser X12

Stonebridge gets ahold of what appears to be a Mossberg 500 modified to resemble the Taser X12 less-lethal shotgun in Episode 8, using it to fire XREP rounds to prevent angry protesters from breaking into the building.

Taser X12

Stonebridge examines the less-lethal shotgun.

Stonebridge grabs the shotgun as the protesters approach.

Armsel Striker

A Nigerian fires an Armsel Striker during the Section 20 raid in episode 10.

Armsel Striker Shotgun - 12 Gauge.

The Nigerian dies while firing the Striker.

Rifles

Heckler & Koch HK33 (Customized)

SAS trainees who are being instructed by Stonebridge in Episode 1, including Craig Hanson's brother Jake, are armed with Heckler & Koch HK33 rifles. The rifles have been extensively modified by series armorer Hire Arms, with a chopped down barrel similar in length to the HK33KA3, vented South African G3 handguards and a different trigger group than a factory HK33. The rifles are also adapted to use Vektor R4 polymer magazines rather than the standard metal magazines.

Heckler & Koch HK33KA3 - 5.56x45mm

Stonebridge practices room clearing with a HK33.

Jake Hanson (Cerith Flinn) advances with a HK33.

A crazed Hanson attempts to shoot a fellow recruit with his rifle.

Heckler & Koch G3A4 (Customized)

Stonebridge and Scott use Heckler & Koch G3A4 rifles during their mission in Mogadishu. As with the HK33s, the G3A4s have been heavily modified with shortened South African-style vented handguards and a chopped down barrel that is shorter than a G3KA4 but longer than that of the MC51 carbine. The rifles also have laser aiming devices, Surefire flashlights and scopes.

Heckler & Koch G3A4 - 7.62x51mm NATO

Promo still of Stonebridge (Philip Winchester) with the G3A4

Another still of Stonebridge with the G3

Scott fires a G3A4.

Stonebridge searches a building.

M4A1 Carbine

Stonebridge, Scott and other Section 20 commandos use M4A1 carbines in Niger during episodes 3 and 4. Other Section 20 operatives including Sgt. Richmond and Sgt. Liam Baxter (Liam Garrigan) also use M4A1 carbines when they attack Knox's disarmament plant in episode 6 and his mercenary camp in episode 8.

Colt M4A1 Carbine with M68 Aimpoint reflex optic and Knight's Armament RAS railed handguard and vertical forward grip - 5.56x45mm

Still of Richmond and Dalton with their M4s

Stonebridge advances with a suppressed M4A1 in episode 3.

Scott is surrounded by Nigerien special forces.

Stonebridge and Scott hold M4A1 carbines.

Stonebridge fires his M4A1, which has a Magpul P-mag.

Sergeant Liam Baxter holds a M4A1 as prepare to storm the Knox's disarmament plant in episode 6.

Maj. Dalton fires her M4A1 in episode 6.

Stonebridge reloads his M4A1 in episode 6.

Sgt. Richmond fires her M4A1 in episode 8.

AKMS

Many of the antagonists in the series are armed with AKMS rifles, including Somali militiamen in episodes 1-2, El Soldat's men in episodes 3-4, and some of Knox's mercenaries in episode 8. Major Dalton (Rhona Mitra) and Patrick Burton (Tim Pigott-Smith) also use AKMS rifles in episode 2, as do Markunda's Tuareg bodyguards in episodes 3 and 4.

AKMS - 7.62x39mm.

Asmara (Melanie Liburd) opens fire with an AKMS in episode 1.

A Somali militiaman fires his AKMS.

Dalton wields an AKMS taken from an executed African Union soldier in episode 2.

Patrick Burton (Tim Pigott-Smith) holds an AKMS after gunning down a militiaman.

A Tuareg bodyguard fires his AKMS at Algerian militants.

Zastava M70AB2

Zastava M70AB2s are used by Somali militiamen in episodes 1 and 2. Stonebridge takes one from a dead AMISOM soldier in episode 2 while trying to hold off the Somali militia.

Zastava M70AB2 folding stock rifle - 7.62x39mm (non-standard pistol grip).

A Somali fires a M70AB2.

Stonebridge holds a M70AB2.

Stonebridge aims his M70AB2.

An Algerian militant fires a M70AB2 in episode 3.

Norinco Type 56

Various enemies wield Norinco Type 56 rifles with attached bayonets throughout the series.

Norinco Type 56 - 7.62x39mm

A Somali fires a Norinco Type 56.

One of El Soldat's men fires a Norinco Type 56.

Motorcycle-borne gunmen fire a Type 56.

Norinco Type 56-1

Markunda uses a Norinco Type 56-1 while battling El Soldat's militants in the Hoggar Mountains of Algeria.

Norinco Type 56-1 (under-folding stock variant) - 7.62x39mm

A Somali militiaman fires a Type 56-1.

Markunda opens fire with a Type 56-1.

Markunda tells her men to pull back.

Vektor R5

The Vektor R5 is the most common assault rifle in the latter half of the season, used by both Stonebridge and Scott, various South African Police Service (SAPS) officers and Special Task Force (STF) operatives, as well as by many of Knox's mercenaries. The rifles are seen in both unmodified form and in a tactical configuration with UTG quad rail mounts and CAA railed handguards, as well as various optical sights, Surefire tactical lights, and three prong flash hiders.

Vektor R5 - 5.56x45mm

Still of Stonebridge with his R5

Mercenaries set up an ambush in episode 5.

A mercenary fires a Vektor R5.

Craig Hanson totes a Vektor R5 with a UTG quad rail system and an Aimpoint sight.

Karl Matlock (Vincent Regan) fires his Vektor R5 during episode 8.

Scott holds a R5 with a CAA railed handguard and ACOG sight in episode 10.

Stonebridge holds a R5 as Section 20 units prepare to storm the Nigerian hideout.

Vektor R5 (Modified to resemble Modern AK-Series Rifle)

The Vektor R5 rifle, modified to resemble the AKS-74, is used by Scott in episode 1 to disrupt an attempt by Waabri to hand over Libyan nuclear triggers to Matlock. El Soldat brandishes a similar rifle in episode 4 while calling on his men to attack Stonebridge and Scott.

Vektor R5 - 5.56x45mm

AKS-74 with synthetic furniture - 5.45x39mm

Scott fires at Matlock's mercenaries during a battle at a scrapyard.

The R5 is used to hold off waves of attacking Somali militiamen.

El Soldat orders his men to attack.

Vektor R4

The Vektor R4 is occasionally seen in the hands of Knox's mercenaries. Dalton uses a scoped R4 in episode 8 to provide sniper cover during Section 20's raid of a mercenary camp, with a short 10-round magazine. Some R4s in the series have carry handles and lack lightening cuts, which are not features of the standard R4.

Vektor R4 - 5.56x45mm NATO.

A mercenary fires his R4.

The mercenary returns fire after being surprised by Stonebridge. This weapon is fitted with a carry handle, which is not present on South African made R4s. It also has a receiver which lacks the lightening cuts above the magazine, which were omitted on some commercial R4 receivers which were marketed as the "LM4".

Dalton providing sniper cover with the R4. Note the small capacity mag and that her R4 has the lightening cuts and lacks the carry handle as an R4 should.

Dalton looks through the scope of a R4.

Vektor CR-21

Knox's mercenaries are also seen wielding Vektor CR-21 rifles, most notably during a battle at Greenpont Stadium in episode 5 and when Section 20 attacks Knox's nuclear facility in episode 6. The CR-21s have shortened barrels and Leupold CQ/T scopes.

Vektor CR-21 bullpup rifle - 5.56x45mm

A mercenary prepares to ambush Stonebridge and Scott at the stadium.

A CR21 is fired by a mercenary in episode 6.

Norinco Type 84S

Matlock uses a customized Norinco Type 84S in episodes 2, 4 and 6. The rifle is modified with an AK-74-style muzzle brake, picatinny rails, a scope and a Galil-style folding stock. It seems to be Norinco Type 84S-2.

Norinco Type 84S - 5.56x45mm.

Norinco Type 84S-2 - 5.56x45mm.

Matlock holds a Type 84 in episode 4.

Matlock provides covering fire as mercenaries escape Knox's nuclear facility with several warheads.

Vz. 52 Rifle

A Tuareg warrior is seen with a Vz. 52 Rifle as Stonebridge and Scott enter Markunda's camp.

The Czech VZ52 rifle, sometimes called the CZ52 or the S.H.E. rifle, is a carbine that was chambered in both 7.62x45mm and 7.62x39mm

Tuareg warriors bring Scott to their leader.

FN FAL

A guard at Knox's nuclear facility in episode 6 is seen holding a FN FAL.

FN FAL 50.00 - 7.62x51mm NATO

A guard with a FN FAL is taken out by Stonebridge.

Sniper Rifles

PSL Sniper Rifle

Jessica Kohl uses a PSL Sniper Rifle to shoot a Libyan official in episode 1 as he gives a set of nuclear triggers to Waarbri.

PSL - 7.62x54mm R

Kohl fires the PSL.

Truvelo CMS Sniper Rifle

Craig Hanson fires what appears to be a Truvelo CMS Sniper Rifle at the end of episode 2.

Truvelo Armory CMS Sniper Rifle - 7.62x51mm NATO

Hanson looks up after firing the CMS.

Unidentified AICS rifle

Matlock gives Kohl a custom sniper rifle in an Accuracy International Chassis System (AICS) as a gift in episode 3. She uses the rifle on several occasions, including in Algeria in episode 4 and during the stadium battle in episode 5. The action inside the chassis is not a Remington Model 700 as would regularly be mounted in an AICS, as identified by the polygonal rather than round profile of the action. Based on the length of the magazine, it appears that this rifle is chambered in a magnum caliber such as .338 Lapua Magnum. The rifle is fitted with a suppressor, Harris bipod and has dark earth furniture giving it the appearance of the British Army L115A3 variant of the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare Magnum.

Genuine Accuracy International L115A3 for comparison - .338 Lapua Magnum

Kohl inspects the rifle. Note the cut-out for the bolt handle which is semi circular. Typically on an AICS this cut-out is square and made from a separate piece of black polymer, suggesting that this stock may actually be from a genuine Accuracy International rifle which has had a different action inserted.

Kohl looks through the rifle's scope. Visible in this shot is polygonal shape of the rifles action. Also note that the sight rail bridges over the ejection port as opposed to on Accuracy International rifles where the top of the action is closed.

Kohl prepares to fire.

Modified AR-15 Sniper Rifle

A modified M16 sniper rifle is used by Scott and Sgt. Baxter in episode 6. The rifle is a custom weapon built by armorer Hire Arms on a M16 SP1 upper receiver that has had its carry handle replaced by a picatinny rail. It also features an ACOG scope with killflash filter, a railed handguard, foregrip bipod, Magpul P-Mags and a Magpul PRS stock.

Armalite AR-10SB Target with Magpul PRS stock & PMag, Leupold Mark 4 scope, and Harris bipod - 7.62x51mm NATO. While the weapon in Strike Back is chambered for 5.56mm, its configuration is similar to this AR-10.

Scott with the AR

Alternate angle.

Baxter fires the AR-15.

The rifle appears to have a Colt lower receiver.

Scott holds a AR-15.

Scott fires the AR at the mercenaries as they evacuate.

Machine Guns

Browning M1919A4

A Somali militiaman fires a truck-mounted M1919A4 machine gun in episode 1. Kohl is later seen firing two M1919s from a Huey helicopter when Matlock attempts to take the nuclear triggers from Waabri.

Browning M1919A4 - .30-06 Springfield

The militiaman opens fire with the M1919.

The militiaman blasts away.

Kohl fires dual M1919s.

RPK

Somali militiamen use a RPK light machine gun while covering Waabri when he meets with Matlock. El Soldat's men also use RPKs while attacking Stonebridge and Scott's position in episode 4.

RPK Light Machine Gun with 40 round magazine - 7.62x39mm

A Somali with a RPK.

A militant fires a RPK in episode 3. A PK-style stock is attached instead of the standard clubfoot stock.

RPD

El Soldat's men are also seen using RPD machine guns in episodes 3 and 4.

RPD Light Machine Gun - 7.62x39mm

A militant fires a RPD.

Another militant is shot while firing a RPD.

Vektor SS-77

A Vektor SS-77 can be seen among an assortment of weapons at Knox's weapons decommissioning plant in episode 6.

Vektor SS-77 - 7.62x51mm General Purpose Machine Gun

A SS-77 is seen as Baxter snaps photos of the plant.

Other

M136 AT4

Dalton uses a M136 AT4 to blast a Somali technical in episode 1. Matlock fires a M136 in episode 8 while attempting to kill an assassin that Stonebridge has detained.

M136 AT4 Anti-Tank recoilless launcher - 84mm

Dalton notices a M136 AT4 in a Somali arsenal.

Dalton fires the M136 AT4.

Matlock blasts the police station with a M136 AT4.

RPG-7

One of El Soldat's men fires a RPG-7 at Stonebridge and Scott as they flee an ambush in episode 4.

RPG-7 - 40mm

El Soldat watches as one of his men fires a RPG-7.

Milkor "Stopper" 37/38mm Gas Grenade Launcher

Sgt. Tekere fires tear gas rounds from a Milkor Stopper gas grenade launcher to hold off angry protesters in episode 8.

Milkor Stopper - 38mm

Moses uses a Stopper launcher to launch a tear gas grenade.

M1A1 Stun Grenades

An M1A1 stun grenade is taken from a STF officer by Scott in episode 10 and used to cover the escape of Christy Bryant. These grenades are clearly used and inert, as on an unused live M1A1 the holes in the metal body of the grenade are covered with a thin skin, as opposed to on the grenade featured in the show where these holes have been blown through.

South African M1A1 stun grenade

Scott snatches a stun grenade from a fallen STF officer.

A stun grenade is attached to Stonebridge's vest.

Hand Grenades

Baxter uses a hand grenade to destroy a mercenary ammo dump in episode 8.

Baxter discovers a case of hand grenades.