Strike Back - Season 4

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Strike Back - Season 4 File:Strike Back - Shadow War - Poster.jpeg Country UK USA Language English Channel Sky1 Cinemax Genre Action Thriller Drama Broadcast 2013 No. of Seasons 4 No. of Episodes 10 (In season 4) Main Cast Character Actor Sgt. Michael Stonebridge Philip Winchester Sgt. Damien Scott Sullivan Stapleton Maj. Rachel Dalton Rhona Mitra Sgt. Julia Richmond Michelle Lukes Maj. Phillip Locke Robson Greene Kim Martinez Milauna Jackson James Leatherby Dougray Scott Leo Kamali Zubin Varla Rebecca Levi Lyne Renée

Strike Back - Season 4 (also known as Strike Back: Shadow Warfare or Strike Back: Cinemax Season 3) once again stars Philip Winchester as Sergeant Michael Stonebridge and Sullivan Stapleton as Sergeant Damien Scott, members of a top secret British intelligence unit known as Section 20. Rhona Mitra reprises her role as Maj. Rachel Dalton, Section 20's commanding officer. Michelle Lukes returns as Section 20's Sergeant Julia Richmond. Lyne Renée returns Mossad agent Rebecca Levi. Dougray Scott will appear as James Leatherby, a rogue operative. Season 4 focuses on Section 20's pursuit of elusive terrorist Al-Zuhari and his cartel partners across several global locales including Colombia, Beirut and Europe.

The following weapons are featured in Season 4 of the series Strike Back:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Handguns

Vektor SP1

A Vektor SP1 is used by Leo Kamali (Zubin Varla).

Vektor SP1 - 9x19mm

Leo Kamali aiming his SP1 at Sgt. Liam Baxter in S04E01.

Leo Kamali laying down his unloaded SP1 in S04E02.

Leo Kamali aiming his SP1 at Sgt. Michael Stonebridge in S04E02.

Leo Kamali surrendering his unloaded SP1 to Farham (Daniel Ben Zenou) in S04E03.

Tokarev TT-33

One of the kidnappers of Sgt. Liam Baxter in during the opening of of season 4 (S04E01) uses a Tokarev TT-33 in Columbia.

Tokarev TT-33 - 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Tula Arsenal (Soviet Union) Note CCCP printing around the star on the plastic grips

A TT-33 in the hands of one of the kidnapper's of Sgt. Liam Baxter.

Makarov PM

A Makarov PM is used by Maj. Rachel Dalton (Rhona Mitra) during the events of the first two episodes of season 4.

Makarov PM 9x18mm PM

Maj. Rachel Dalton checks her Makarov PM only to discover it is empty while hiding in the plantation in S04E01.

Dalton can be seen with a suppressor attached to her Makarov several times in S04E01.

Maj. Rachel Dalton brandishes her Makarov PM while questioning former MI6 operative Sebastian Grey in Beirut (S04E02).

Dalton aiming her Makarov at an assassin in S04E02.

Dalton pulling the trigger on her Makarov but it misfires.

Glock 17

Various criminals can be seen with Glock 17s. Sgt. Michael Stonebridge (Philip Winchester) also carries a Glock 17 as his sidearms from S04E02 onwards. The Glocks used in the show feature 3rd generation railed frames, however in some shots it can be seen that they have a flat 2nd generation extractor (the 3rd generation extractor has a raised portion at the end to serve as a loaded chamber indicator) indicating that there has been mixing and matching of components.

Glock 17, 2nd generation - 9x19mm

A Lebanese terrorist with a Glock 17 in S04E01.

A Columbian cartel guard confronting Martinez with a Glock 17 in S04E01.

Stonebridge (Philip Winchester) can be seen with a holstered Glock 17 during the bank heist. It is never drawn, and disappears once the team leaves the bank.

A clear view of the Glock's grip as Stonebridge tackles a guard.

Rebecca Levi (Lyne Renée) carries a Glock 17 as her backup gun during the heist in S04E02.

Miguel "The Jaguar" Gomez (Raoul Trujillo) has a Glock 17, which is taken by Stonebridge (Philip Winchester).

A shot of Stonebridge's Glock in S04E03 showing the flat 2nd generation extractor.

Note the 3rd generation railed frame.

Sgt. Julia Richmond (Michelle Lukes) can briefly be seen with a Glock whilst abducting Farham in S04E03.

Beretta 92FS

Sgt. Michael Stonebridge (Philip Winchester) carries a Beretta 92FS as his sidearm in S04E01.

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm

A California Highway Patrolman can be seen with a holstered Beretta 92FS in S04E01.

An assassin carries a 92FS in S04E02.

Maj. Philip Locke (Robson Green) checking the assassins Beretta after running him over.

Beretta 92SB

Sgt. Damien Scott (Sullivan Stapleton) carries a Beretta 92SB as his sidearm.

Beretta 92SB - 9x19mm

S04E01

S04E01

Scott attempting to use his 92SB as a persuasion technique (S04E02).

Scott aiming his Beretta at Kamali when they are trapped in the safe house in S04E02.

A good profile shot of Scott's Beretta in S04E03 showing the slide mounted safety and rounded trigger guard.

Scott firing his Beretta during the shootout at the end of S04E03 before switching to his SA vz. 58 Compact.

Colt M1911A1

Viktor Ulyanov (Greg Kolpakchi) carries a nickel plated M1911A1 with white grips in S04E01.

Rock Island Armory M1911A1 with bright nickel plating and pearl grips - .45 ACP

Viktor reached for his pistol...

...but doesn't have the chance to draw it.

Browning Hi-Power

During their escape in S04E02, Sgt. Damien Scott (Sullivan Stapleton) acquires a Browning Hi-Power. Leo Kamali (Zubin Varla) can be seen with a Hi-Power in S04E03.

Browning Hi-Power "Type 73" - 9x19mm

Scott firing his squired Hi-Power in S04E02.

Leo Kamali aiming his Hi-Power in S04E03.

Kamali surrendering giving as a side on shot of the pistol showing the "Type 73" style bushing.

Sgt. Michael Stonebridge (Philip Winchester) clearing Kamali's Hi-Power in S04E03.

Star Model B

Leatherby (Dougray Scott) carreis a Star Model B in S04E03.

Star Model B - 9x19mm

Note the distinctive external extractor which identifies this pistol as a Star Model B rather than an original Colt M1911.

Leatherby firing his Star.

Submachine Guns

Armscor BXP

Several of the Columbian cartel guards can be seen with Armscor BXPs.

Armscor BXP - 9x19mm

Rebecca Levi (Lyne Renée) uses a BXP during the heist in S04E02.

Once they are outside the bank Rebecca unfolds the stock on her BXP.

During the firefight their are several occasions where the BXP suffers a stoppage due to the bolt not cycling back all the way (the BXP fires from an open bolt) which requires the bolt to be manually pulled back to continue firing.

Shotguns

Remington 870 "Witness Protection"

A Remington 870 "Witness Protection" with synthetic furniture is used by Miguel "The Jaguar" Gomez (Raoul Trujillo) in S04E02. In a continuity error the shotgun initially has a short barrel, but then has a longer barrel in a later scene.

Remington 870 "Witness Protection" with synthetic furniture - 12 gauge

Rifles

FEG SA-85M

One of the Lebanese terrorists in S04E01 can be seen with what appears to be a FEG SA-85M based on its light wood furniture, ported gas block and AKM front sight.

FEG SA-85M - 7.62x39mm

Note the unusual combination of a ported gas tube and AKM front sight which indicates it is a FEG variant.

CSA SA vz. 58 Compact

Sgt. Michael Stonebridge (Philip Winchester) carries a customized CSA SA vz. 58 Compact chambered in 5.56x45mm in S04E01. It has been fitted with a magazine well to allow it to feed from standard AR-15 magazine and has a flashlight clamped under the front sight block, a suppressor, and an Aimpoint red dot sight attached via a side mounted MIL-STD-1913 rail.

CSA SA vz. 58 Compact - 5.56x45mm

During the firefight at the end of S04E01 the side mounting clamp of the sight rail fails causing it to fall into the actors face. This (apparent) error was kept in, but with sound effects and sparks giving the impression that it was shot off.

In subsequent shots however, the sight is present and undamaged. Note that now the attaching lever of the mount is taped down, which would suggest that the cause of it falling off was not a mechanical failure, but rather the lever catching on something and coming undone.

Scott (Sullivan Stapleton) uses a SA vz. 58 Compact without any accessories during the heist in S04E02.

Stonebridge uses a SA vz. 58 Compact without any accessories during the heist in S04E02.

Sgt. Julia Richmond (Michelle Lukes) holding a SA vz. 58 Compact with the stock folded during the heist in S04E02.

Richmond uses a SA vz. 58 Compact with a suppressor and Aimpoint sight in S04E03.

Scott uses a SA vz. 58 Compact with a suppressor and Aimpoint sight in S04E03.

Stonebridge firing his SA vz. 58 Compact during the car chase in S04E03.

M4A1

Sgt. Damien Scott (Sullivan Stapleton) and DEA Special Agent Kim Martinez (Milauna Jackson) both carry rifles resembling M4A1s in S04E01. However, neither of these rifles appear to be actual M4s but rather mock ups, possibly based on fixed carry handle guns that have had the carry handle machined off and a rail bolted on in its place. Scott's rifle is fitted with an Aimpoint red dot sight and railed handguard, whilst Martinez's has a standard handguard and ACOG.

Colt M4A1 - 5.56x45mm

A side view of Scott's rifle showing the differences from a genuine M4A1. Firstly it has a tear drop shaped forward assist plunger which was replaced with a round one long before the M4 was developed. Secondly it can be seen that the rail is a different colour and made from a separate piece of metal bolted on to the receiver. Also visible at the front of the upper receiver is what appears to be the remains of the contouring where the front of the carry handle used to attach to the gun. Scott's rifle appears to be built on an A1 lower

Martinez with her rifle on the boat. Note the presence of a screw head front pivot pin and lack of a front push pin detent housing or magazine fence indicating that the rifle is built on an SP1 lower.

A side view of Martinez's rifle. Note what appears to be the contouring at the front and back of the upper receiver where a fixed carry handle was possibly previously installed. Also note that her rifle is feeding from a CAA polymer magazine.

Martinez's rifle appears to be fitted with a genuine M4 profile barrel.

Note that the contouring of the barrel which makes it superficially resemble an M4 is fake, appearing to be a short metal sleeve slipped over the barrel ahead of the front sight block.

Martinez using he M4 in S04E03.

Custom Shortened FN FAL

Custom shortened FN FAL carbines can be seen being used by one of Martinez's team, along with several Columbian Cartel guards. They resemble DSA SA58 OSW rifles, however they lack the railed top cover, along with the fact that this American made weapon would be unlikely to appear in a South African filmed production.

DSA SA58 OSW - 7.62x51mm. Aside from the railed top cover and 30 round magazine, this rifle is a very close match for the one that appears in the show.

Scott spots the FAL inside the bag belonging to one of Martinez's team.

A shot of the weapon showing the length of the barrel and railed handguard.

This same weapon is also briefly seen several times being used by guards responding to Scott and Stonebridge's attack.

One of the PMCs that responds to the bank alarm in S04E02 is armed with this rifle.

Custom Shortened Heckler & Koch G3

Custom shortened Heckler & Koch G3 carbines can be seen being used by one of Martinez's team, along with several Columbian Cartel guards. They appear to have a chopped down version of the vented handguard which is used on South African G3s and appear with either solid or retractable stocks.

Heckler & Koch G3 with South African Furniture - 7.62x51mm

Namibian G3A3

One of the men in Martinez's team can be seen with a Namibian G3A3. Although only the handguard and barrel of the weapon is visible in a single shot, it can be distinguished from the custom shortened G3 variants listed above by the fact that the entire handguard is visible which hasn't been altered, as opposed to the above weapon which has a shortened handguard.

Namibian G3A3 - 7.62x51mm NATO

The handguard and barrel of the weapon is visible in the top left of the shot.

Vektor R1

Vektor R1s are a common weapon used by antagonists on the show.

Vektor R1 - 7.62x51mm

Several of the PMCs who respond to the bank alarm in S04E02 are armed with R1s.

With the exception of the man second from the left, all of the PMCs in this shot are armed with R1s.

Vektor R5

Vektor R5s appear in several episodes.

Vektor R5 - 5.56x45mm

Columbian cartel guards in S04E01 carry R5s.

One of the PMCs in S04E02 has an R5 fitted with a rail system.

A PMC debussing from an RG-12 Nyala armored car with his R5.

A pair of PMC's with R5s.

The terrorist who discovers Stonebridge on the roof in S04E03 has an R5 fitted with a railed handguard.

Norinco Type 56

Norinco Type 56 rifles with stamped receivers appear in multiple episodes.

Norinco Type 56 - 7.62x39mm

Columbian cartel guards in S04E01 carry Type 56 rifles

A Hezbollah terrorists with a Type 56 in S04E03.

Norinco Type 56-1

Mossad agent Rebecca Levi (Lyne Renée) takes a Norinco Type 56-1 fittd with a folding spike bayonet from a dead Columbian guard in S04E01.

Norinco Type 56-1 - 7.62x39mm

Rebecca reloading her Norinco. Note the foam pad taped to the handguard which is most likely a safety measure to prevent injury from the folding bayonet.

Vektor CR-21

One of the PMCs that responds to the alarm at the bank in S04E02 has a Vektor CR-21.

Vekotr CR-21 - 5.56x45mm

FN FAL 50.61 Paratrooper

One of the PMCs that responds to the alarm at the bank in S04E02 has a FN FAL 50.61 Paratrooper fitted with a sight rail.

FN FAL 50.61 Paratrooper - 7.62x51mm

The middle contractor in the background is armed with a FAL 50.61 (full length barrel with folding stock).

Unidentified AKMS Variant

Several of The Jaguar's men in S04E02 can be seen with AKM type rifles. All features match those of the AKM with the exception of the gas tube, which is an earlier pattern perforated one. It is possible that these rifle are a foreign copy that used a different configuration of parts, such as the FEG SA-85 Underfolder with the furniture changed.

FEG SA-85 Underfolder - 7.62x39mm

Both rifles feature a muzzle nut, but only the one on the right has the AKM style flash hider attached. Note the perforated gas tube visible on the left rifle, a feature which wouldn't be there on a Russian AKMS.

This rifle can be seen being fired by one of the Hezbollah terrorists in S04E03.

Custom AR-15 Marksman Rifle

Miguel "The Jaguar" Gomez (Raoul Trujillo) uses a custom AR-15 rifle in S04E02. It appear to be the same rifle that appeared in Season 3, and features a railed handguard, Magpul PRS stock, ACOG, low profile gas block, triangular handguard ring, and an upper receiver resembling that of an SP1 (no forward assist or brass deflector) but with a sight rail. This upper receiver is either a non Colt spec one made by another manufacturer, or it is a standard SP1 upper that has been modified by machining off the carry handle and bolting a rail on in its place.

AK-47

A pair of what appear to be AK-47s can be seen in the background of the tape featuring Al Zuhari (Kevork Malikyan) at the end of S04E02. Both of them feature Type III milled receivers, however they vary significantly in their finish an furniture, suggesting that one or both may be replicas or different variants.

AK-47, Type III - 7.62x39mm

The rifle on the left has a dull gray parkerized finish and a plain handguard, whilst the rifle on the right has a dark blued finish and an AKM type palm-swell handguard.

Vektor R5 (Shorty AK Mockup)

A Vektor R5 mocked up as a short barrelled AK variant is used by Leatherby (Dougray Scott) in S04E03. The rifle is fitted with a side folding Norinco stock with the cheek rest removed, a stamped AKM top cover, black synthetic handguards and an AK-74 muzzle brake. This rifle has previously been seen in both Season 2 and Season 3.

Vektor R5 - 5.56x45mm

In addition to the AK parts this rifle is also fitted with a piece of sheet metal ahead of the magazine well in an attempt to alter the profile of the weapon to make it more closely resemble a normal AK pattern rifle.

Machine Guns

Vektor SS-77

The attack boat the ambushes the team at the end of S04E01 has a Vektor SS-77 mounted on the roof. It has space grips fitted in place of the standard buttstock and the mount is fitted with a shield and a brass catcher.

Vektor SS-77 - 7.62x51mm

Browning M1919A4

The attack boat the ambushes the team at the end of S04E01 has a Browning M1919A4 mounted on the rear deck. The mount is fitted with a brass catcher under the gun along with a chute to direct the spent belt into the catcher as well.

Browning M1919A4 on pedestal mount - .30-06 Springfield

Scott abandons the M1919A4 after it runs out of ammunition, ripping the lid off of the ammo box in the process of checking it...

...however in the next shot the lid of the box is back on its hinge and a belt is loaded in the gun.

FN MAG 58

The rigid-hulled inflatable boats that pursue to team as they make their escape are armed with FN MAG 58 machine guns fitted with 50 round ammunition bags and cloth brass catching chutes.

FN MAG 58 - 7.62x51mm

Launchers

RPG-7

Miguel "The Jaguar" Gomez (Raoul Trujillo) uses an RPG-7 in S04E01.

RPG-7 - 40mm

Other Weapons

M26 Hand Grenades

M26 hand grenades appear in multiple episodes being used by Section 20.

M26 hand grenade

A box of M26 grenades is visible at "The Crib" whilst Section 20 are preparing for their mission to Columbia.

Sgt. Damien Scott (Sullivan Stapleton) throwing an M26 grenade.

An M26 is visible on Scott's vest in S04E02 whilst Stonebridge is removing a smoke grenade from a pouch.

Scott pulling the pin on an M26 before using it to destroy a PMC jeep in S04E02.

Sgt. Michael Stonebridge (Philip Winchester) throwing a grenade through a car window in S04E03.

Stonebridge's grenade in the car's foot well shortly before detonating.

Unidentified Smoke Grenades

Unidentfied smoke grenades are used by Stonebridge (Philip Winchester) and Rebecca Levi (Lyne Renée) whilst escaping the bank in S04E02.

When the grenades are thrown the outer body of one of the grenades flies off leaving just the inner smoke generating core.

Also See

• Chris Ryan's Strike Back
• Strike Back: Project Dawn
• Strike Back: Vengeance