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==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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[[Image:RoyalHKPoliceModel10.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith and Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special]] | [[Image:RoyalHKPoliceModel10.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Smith and Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper m101.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper m101.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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==SIG-Sauer P228== | ==SIG-Sauer P228== | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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[[Image:Sig-Sauer-P228.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG-Sauer P228 - 9mm]] | [[Image:Sig-Sauer-P228.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SIG-Sauer P228 - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper p2281.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper p2281.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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==Beretta 92FS== | ==Beretta 92FS== | ||
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| + | Triad leader Tao [[(Jack Kao]]) is armed with a [[Beretta 92FS]] during a flashback sequence and later during the shootout in the elevator. | ||
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[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta 92FS - 9mm]] | [[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Beretta 92FS - 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper 92fs.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper 92fs.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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==Walther P99== | ==Walther P99== | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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[[Image:Walther-P99-Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Walther P99-9mm]] | [[Image:Walther-P99-Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Walther P99-9mm]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper p991.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper p991.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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[[Image:The sniper p99 92fs.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper p99 92fs.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper p997.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper p997.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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==Glock 17== | ==Glock 17== | ||
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| + | A [[Glock 17]] is briefly seen in the hands of Lincoln Ching ([[Huang Xiaoming]]) during the elevator scene. | ||
| + | [[Image:Glock173rdGen.jpg|thumb|none|400px|A Generation 3 Glock 17 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper g171.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper g171.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
| − | [[Image:The sniper g172.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[Image:The sniper g172.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
[[Image:The sniper g173.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper g173.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
==Steyr GB== | ==Steyr GB== | ||
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| + | The [[Steyr GB]] is carried by several triads. | ||
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[[Image:SteyrGB.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Steyr GB 9mm]] | [[Image:SteyrGB.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Steyr GB 9mm]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper sgb1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper sgb1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper sgb2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper sgb2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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==M1911== | ==M1911== | ||
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| + | A [[M1911]]-style pistol is carried by several triads. | ||
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[[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol Commercial - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:Colt1911A1PreWar.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Pre-War Colt M1911A1 Pistol Commercial - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper 1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper 1911.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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==Heckler & Koch MP5== | ==Heckler & Koch MP5== | ||
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| + | [[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. | ||
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[[Image:MP5A3 StockCollapsed.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP5A3 StockCollapsed.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:MP5A3N.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm with Navy trigger group]] | [[Image:MP5A3N.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Heckler & Koch MP5A3 9x19mm with Navy trigger group]] | ||
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[[Image:The sniper mp5 870.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:The sniper mp5 870.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper mp5 8701.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:The sniper mp5 8701.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
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== Steyr TMP == | == Steyr TMP == | ||
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| + | A [[Steyr TMP]], distinguished by its folding stock, is used by one of the triads who ambushes the prisoner convoy. | ||
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[[Image:SteyrTMPcarbine.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Steyr TMP 9x19mm]] | [[Image:SteyrTMPcarbine.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Steyr TMP 9x19mm]] | ||
Used by one of Er Ge's henchmen. | Used by one of Er Ge's henchmen. | ||
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=Assault Rifles= | =Assault Rifles= | ||
==Micro Galil== | ==Micro Galil== | ||
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| + | A [[Galil#Galil MAR|Micro Galil]]is used by Er Ge (Big Head)([[Kai Chi Liu]]) during the rescue scene. | ||
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[[Image:Galil_m.jpg|thumb|none|500px|IMI Galil MAR - 5.56x45mm]] | [[Image:Galil_m.jpg|thumb|none|500px|IMI Galil MAR - 5.56x45mm]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper mg1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper mg1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
==Remington 870== | ==Remington 870== | ||
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| + | [[Remington 870]] shotguns are seen in the hands of PTU officers guarding the prison transport when it is ambushed by the triads. | ||
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[[Image:Remington870BlackSynthetic.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 with early style Black Synthetic Riot foregrips and buttstock - 12 gauge.]] | [[Image:Remington870BlackSynthetic.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Remington 870 with early style Black Synthetic Riot foregrips and buttstock - 12 gauge.]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper mp5 870.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | [[Image:The sniper mp5 870.jpg|thumb|600px|none|]] | ||
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=Sniper Rifles= | =Sniper Rifles= | ||
==Heckler & Koch PSG1== | ==Heckler & Koch PSG1== | ||
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| + | The [[Heckler & Koch PSG-1]] sniper rifle is prominently used by OJ, Fong and Ching at various points throughout the film. 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 [[Heckler & Koch G3#H&K SR9 series of Sniper Rifles|H&K SR9 rifles]] seen in Hollywood productions. | ||
[[Image:TheSniperbuild upPSG1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|photo from PROPS COMPANY LIMITED Website - The Sniper 'build up' PSG1 - 7.62 NATO | [[Image:TheSniperbuild upPSG1.jpg|thumb|600px|none|photo from PROPS COMPANY LIMITED Website - The Sniper 'build up' PSG1 - 7.62 NATO | ||
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It is a fake 'build up' PSG1 (much like the SR9TC rifles in Hollywood), created by putting long barrel (note that it is slimmer than a real PSG heavy barrel), or a barrel sleeve extender, along with the recognizable forearm, buttstock and pistol grip on a standard HK91/G3 body. A build up like this would cost under $1000, whereas a real German PSG-1 sells for $10,000 - $35,000.]] | It is a fake 'build up' PSG1 (much like the SR9TC rifles in Hollywood), created by putting long barrel (note that it is slimmer than a real PSG heavy barrel), or a barrel sleeve extender, along with the recognizable forearm, buttstock and pistol grip on a standard HK91/G3 body. A build up like this would cost under $1000, whereas a real German PSG-1 sells for $10,000 - $35,000.]] | ||
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[[Image:The sniper psg1m700.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper psg1m700.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Image:The sniper psg11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:The sniper psg11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
Revision as of 17:38, 27 December 2009
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, Fong and Ching at various points throughout the film. 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 PSG1 (AEG)
M700
It is a fake 'build up' AI AW
Primary weapon for Shane (Bowie Lam) one of Hartman Fong's SDU Sniper teammates.
Heckler & Koch G3SG1
AR15
M16A1
M16A2
AR15
Type 85
Ching's (Huang Xiaoming) primary choice of weapon to use as a sniper rifle.
M82A1
Used as a secondary weapon choice by Ching.
Links
the real blank firearms photo from PROPS COMPANY LIMITED Website
The Sniper Website:
http://www.mediaasia.com/thesniper/