McQ

McQ Theatrical Release Poster Country United States Directed by John Sturges Release Date 1974 Studio Batjac Productions Distributor Warner Brothers Main Cast Character Actor Det. Lt. Lon "McQ" McHugh John Wayne Manny Santiago Al Lettieri Toms Clu Gulager Sgt. Stan Boyle William Bryant Capt. Edward Kosterman Eddie Albert

McQ is a 1974 American neo-noir crime drama directed by John Sturges (The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape, The Eagle Has Landed, Ice Station Zebra, Joe Kidd), the first crime film starring John Wayne set in the contemporary era. After turning down Dirty Harry, Wayne witnessed the movie go onto enjoy unexpected box office success. As a result, Wayne would star in two modern police dramas back to back. McQ was first followed by Brannigan in 1975. In addition to Wayne, the film also stars Eddie Albert, Clu Gulager, Al Lettieri, Roger E. Mosley, and Colleen Dewhurst. McQ was filmed on location in Seattle in the summer of 1973.

The following weapons were used in the film McQ:

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Submachine Guns

MAC-10

McQ (John Wayne) purchases a MAC-10 from the gun shop after his service revolver is confiscated. He uses it during the climactic chase on the beach. It is referred to as an "Ingram" and stated to be chambered in 9mm (although the actual screen-used weapon is in .45 ACP).

MAC-10 used by John Wayne in the film - .45 ACP. Suppressor is not the original. Image courtesy of Long Mountain Outfitters.

McQ (John Wayne) testing the weapon at the gun shop.

McQ takes aim at a carload of gangsters.

McQ (John Wayne) takes down the last remaining mobsters.

Handguns

Browning Hi-Power

McQ (John Wayne) buys a Browning Hi-Power from the same gun shop after having his last remaining revolver is confiscated by the Seattle Police Department.

Browning Hi-Power used by John Wayne in the film - 9x19mm. Image courtesy of Long Mountain Outfitters.

McQ (John Wayne) purchases the Browning after his final revolver has been confiscated.

McQ (John Wayne) takes down a corrupt cop. This sequence occurs just before the big beach chase.

McQ(John Wayne) fires his Browning until the slide locks back. The grimace is actually a nice touch since he's taking fire from the corrupt cop (Clu Gulager) at the time.

Colt Python

During the climactic car chase on the beach, one of the gangsters chasing McQ (John Wayne) uses a Colt Python with a 6" inch barrel. It also appears that McQ (John Wayne) uses a 4" inch barrel Python at the beginning of the movie and later a Python "snubbie" with a 2.5" barrel. McQ's partner Stan Boyle (William Bryant) is shown carrying what appears to be a Python in a holster just before he is killed. In addition, Franklyn Toms (Clu Gulager) can be seen using a Python with a 4" inch barrel when he attempts to take out McQ on the beach.

Colt Python with 4" Barrel and factory wood grips - .357 Magnum

Colt Python with 2.5" barrel - .357 Magnum

Stan Boyle (William Bryant) with a holstered 6" barrel Colt Python.

McQ (John Wayne) takes aim at a hitman sent to kill him.

McQ looks down on the dead hitman.

McQ retrieves his backup Colt Python after his duty Python was taken by the police for their Shooting Investigation Team inquiry, following McQ's shooting of the hitman who tried to kill him. It appears to be the 2.5" model.

One of the mobsters uses a Colt Python while chasing McQ (John Wayne) during the chase on the beach.

Smith & Wesson Model 10

After being suspended from the police department, McQ (John Wayne) carries a snub nose Smith & Wesson Model 10.

Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special

McQ (John Wayne) takes on the team of gangsters who have just stolen the confiscated drugs from the Seattle Police.

Star Model B

At the beginning of the movie, McQ's (John Wayne) corrupt partner Stan Boyle (William Bryant) kills two other corrupt police officers (his partners in crime) with a suppressed Star Model B. The Spanish 9x19mm Star Model B was a frequent substitute for .45 ACP Government M1911s in the older days of cinema- mainly because there were problems (that have since been solved) with getting .45 ACP blanks to cycle in pistols.

Star Model B - 9x19mm. This particular pistol was used in the movie The Untouchables.

In this screencap, the external extractor is clearly visible.

Shotguns

Remington 870

During the climactic car chase on the beach, one of the gangsters chasing McQ (John Wayne) appears to use a Remington 870.

Remington 870 - 12 gauge

Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun"

A large amount of confiscated narcotics is stolen from the Seattle police as it it is being shipped to an incinerator to be destroyed. McQ (John Wayne) attempts to stop the thieves and one of them opens fire on McQ with a Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun".

Winchester Model 1897 "Trench Gun" - 12 gauge

One of the gangsters fires at McQ (John Wayne).

Double Barreled "Coach" Shotgun

At the end of the film, the drug dealer Santiago (Al Lettieri) attempts to kill McQ (John Wayne) with a short barreled "Coach" shotgun. Unsurprisingly, he fails and McQ takes him down with his MAC-10.

Remington SPR210 Shotgun Hammerless Coach Gun - 12 gauge

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